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Vietnam War
A war in the country of Vietnam between the United States and the communist forces of North Vietnam. The U.S. was attempting to keep South Vietnam free from communism. The North Vietnamese eventually won, forcing the United States to withdraw.
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Congressional Medal of Honor (CMH)
Military; Vietnam War
The highest U.S. military decoration awarded for conspicuous gallantry at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.
A-team
Military; Vietnam War
Basic ten man team of the U.S. Special Forces. The A-teams often led irregular military units which were not responsible to the Vietnamese military command.
stand-down
Military; Vietnam War
An infantry unit's return from the boonies to the base camp for refitting and training. Later, a unit being withdrawn from Vietnam and redeployed to the U.S.
river patrol boat (PBR)
Military; Vietnam War
Navy designation for the fast, heavily armed boats used for safeguarding the major canals and rivers and their tributaries in South Vietnam.
light anti-armor weapon (LAAW)
Military; Vietnam War
A shoulder-fired, 66-millimeter rocket, similar in effect to a 3.5-inch rocket, except that the launcher is made of Fiberglass, and is disposable after one shot.
landing zone (LZ)
Military; Vietnam War
Usually a small clearing secured temporarily for the landing of resupply helicopters. Some become more permanent and eventually become base camps.
slick
Military; Vietnam War
A UH-1 helicopter used for transporting troops in tactical air assault operations. The helicopter did not have protruding armaments and was, therefore, "slick".