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Up for sale is a 100% original, Vietnam War-era Department of the Army Field Manual: FM 30-5 \"Combat Intelligence,\" dated June 1967.HISTORICAL PROVENANCE:
This specific manual belonged to my father and was used directly during his military intelligence training for deployment with the Phoenix Program (Phụng Hoàng) in South Vietnam. The Phoenix Program was a highly specialized, joint CIA-military intelligence operation tasked with identifying and neutralizing the clandestine Viet Cong Infrastructure (VCI). Manuals like this FM 30-5 formed the core doctrinal foundation for the collection, evaluation, and dissemination of the tactical intelligence required for those sensitive operations.CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Complete Text: Includes all chapters on Order of Battle, Counterintelligence, and Tactical Processing.Appendix S Included: Features the rare, large pull-out informational matrix sheet specifying target timeliness and locational accuracy constraints.CONDITION DESCRIPTION:
The manual is in Good/Vintage Condition given its age and actual military service deployment history. The softcover shows minor staining, shelf wear, and natural aging/patina as seen in the photos. The spine binding is fully intact, all pages are clean, tight, and completely readable with no major tears.Please review all photos carefully to assess the physical condition before offerding. Sold as-is.SHIPPING & HANDLING:Ships promptly via USPS Media Mail with tracking included. Will be securely packaged in a rigid mailer with protective backing to prevent bending during transit.
