US Training Laotian Army

US Training Laotian Army

Sodiers Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Laos Laos--History Radio, Military

US is flying supplies to Laos in C-47 transports, flown by Air Force men in civilian clothes. The US is also paying and training the Laos Army for physical fitness, operation of technical equipment. Radio, English, handling of weapons. Nearly all the instructors are former servicemen. Report by Peter Kalisher. 1. Plane taxis in, engine stops. Shots of crewmen and army base. 2. Exercise class, exercise instructor. Instructor with radio equipment with class. Class with earphones and tape recorders. 3. Soldiers on line for sick call. Doctor examining soldier. 4. Instructor explaining rifle to class. Instructor with chart talks to class. Pan to class seated on ground. Shots of soldiers and instructors firing weapons on range.

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