VIETNAM

• Mining of Haiphong harbor by US was a factor in bringing North Vietnam to Paris peace talks

• US developed AMCM capability

• 11,000 mines laid - river deltas mostly

• Development of US “Destructor” series of mines

Note: MSO’s and MSB’s not focused in training or

maintenance since the end of the Korean conflict and for the most

part remained idle with regard to mine warfare mission.

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