CHALLENGES OF VIETNAM

CHALLENGES

• Elephant grass
• Night attacks
• Spikes and booby traps
• Limited visibility

ELEPHANT GRASS

• Wear long sleeves
• Sharpen your machetes
• Carry bandages and good first aid
• Make good trails

NIGHT ATTACKS

• Keep guards on at all times
• Rest during the day
• Keep weapons loaded
• Keep weapons close

SPIKES AND BOOBY TRAPS

• Keep your eyes open for traps
• Clean wounds ASAp
• Carry good disinfectant and first aid

LIMITED VISIBILITY

• Try to clear out leaves and trees with sharpened knives as you walk
• Send someone to scout ahead so there aren't as many surprises