Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) What were the roles of military advisors during Phase I of the Vietnam Conflict? 2) How did the role of the US change in the early part of the Vietnam Conflict? 3) Describe why the President and Secretary of Defense ran the Vietnam Conflict. 4) Describe the selection of targets by President Johnson with respect to Operation Rolling Thunder. 5) What impact did television have on the American public’s view on the Vietnam War? Warm-Up – 10/29 – 10 minutes

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Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) What was the roles of military advisors during Phase I of the Vietnam Conflict. 2) How did the role of the US change in the early part of the Vietnam Conflict? 3) Describe why the President and Secretary of Defense ran the Vietnam Conflict. 4) Describe the selection of targets by President Johnson with respect to Operation Rolling Thunder. 5) What impact did television have on the American public’s view on the Vietnam War? Warm-Up – 10/29 – 10 minutes

 Military advisors are often stationed in countries around the world to:  Train defense forces  Assist in civil and humanitarian efforts The Vietnam Conflict Phase I – July 1950 – July 1954

Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) What was the roles of military advisors during Phase I of the Vietnam Conflict. 2) How did the role of the US change in the early part of the Vietnam Conflict? 3) Describe why the President and Secretary of Defense ran the Vietnam Conflict. 4) Describe the selection of targets by President Johnson with respect to Operation Rolling Thunder. 5) What impact did television have on the American public’s view on the Vietnam War? Warm-Up – 10/29 – 10 minutes

 US involvement grew from advising to fighting.  US was helping the South Vietnamese. The Vietnam Conflict Phase 2 – July 1954 – August 1964

Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) What was the roles of military advisors during Phase I of the Vietnam Conflict. 2) How did the role of the US change in the early part of the Vietnam Conflict? 3) Describe why the President and Secretary of Defense ran the Vietnam Conflict. 4) Describe the selection of targets by President Johnson with respect to Operation Rolling Thunder. 5) What impact did television have on the American public’s view on the Vietnam War? Warm-Up – 10/29 – 10 minutes

 By mid 1965, the war was still going badly for the US and the South Vietnamese.  President Johnson did not trust his military advisors so he and the Secretary of Defense ran the Vietnam Conflict.  They even picked out targets for air strikes. The Vietnam Conflict Phase 3 – August 1964 – June 1969

Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) What was the roles of military advisors during Phase I of the Vietnam Conflict. 2) How did the role of the US change in the early part of the Vietnam Conflict? 3) Describe why the President and Secretary of Defense ran the Vietnam Conflict. 4) Describe the selection of targets by President Johnson with respect to Operation Rolling Thunder. 5) What impact did television have on the American public’s view on the Vietnam War? Warm-Up – 10/29 – 10 minutes

 Operation Rolling Thunder began.  It was another gradual escalation of the war.  President Johnson picked out targets, but made sure they weren’t targets that might upset the Russians or Chinese.  He was afraid they might join the North and make this a world war. The Vietnam Conflict Phase 3 – August 1964 – June 1969

Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) What was the roles of military advisors during Phase I of the Vietnam Conflict. 2) How did the role of the US change in the early part of the Vietnam Conflict? 3) Describe why the President and Secretary of Defense ran the Vietnam Conflict. 4) Describe the selection of targets by President Johnson with respect to Operation Rolling Thunder. 5) What impact did television have on the American public’s view on the Vietnam War? Warm-Up – 10/29 – 10 minutes

 The Tet Offensive:  President Johnson had over 500,000 American forces in Vietnam and the American public didn’t understand what was going on.  Television helped fuel mass protests and dissatisfaction with the US government occurred. The Vietnam Conflict Phase 3 – August 1964 – June 1969

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 October 29  1917 — An American- built DH-4 flies for the first time. THIS DAY IN AVIATION

 October 29  1928 — The German airship Graf Zeppelin makes the return flight from the United States to Friedrichshafen Germany, in 71 hours 12 minutes. THIS DAY IN AVIATION

 October 29  1953 — A North American Aviation F-100 “Super Sabre” sets a speed record of miles mph over a 9.3 mile course. THIS DAY IN AVIATION

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SUNDAYMONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAY 1112 Chapter 4 Pacific Campaign 13 Chapter 4 Island Hopping 14 Chapter 4 Doolittle Raid Atomic Bomb 1 st Quarter Grades Due 15 Chapter 4 Lessons Learned 16 Chap 4 Quiz FLIGHTLINE FRIDAY Chapter 5 Military Developments Separate Air Force Wartime Advances 20 Chapter 5 Jet Propulsion “Vengeance Weapons” Helicopters 21 Chapter 5 Berlin Airlift Korean War 22 Chapter 5 Korean War Lessons Learned 23 Chapter 5 Quiz HALF-DAY SCHOOL Chapter 5 Commercial Aviation General Aviation 27 Chapter 5 Aviation R & D 28 Chapter 5 Vietnam War Phase 1 and 2 29 Chapter 5 Vietnam War Phase 3 and 4 30 Chap 5 Test FLIGHTLINE FRIDAY 31 October 2015

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Chapter 5 – Aviation: From the Cold War to Desert Storm

 Mission:  What was the name for the plan for ending US involvement in Vietnam?  Describe in writing Operation Linebacker  Describe in writing why the US ordered Operation Linebacker II  Describe how the US utilized air power in Vietnam.  EQ: What were main concerns, militarily and politically, with the Cold War and its implications in aviation development? Today’s Mission Requirements

The Vietnam Conflict

 In January 1969, Nixon became President.  His plan called for ending US involvement.  The plan was called “Vietnamization.”  The idea was to turn the fighting over to the Vietnamese. The Vietnam Conflict Phase 4 – June 1969 – April 1975

 By the end of 1971, it appeared South Vietnam might be able to win the war.  The US forces starting leaving. The Vietnam Conflict Phase 4 – June 1969 – April 1975

 However, the North Vietnamese were building up forces along the border between North and South Vietnam. The Vietnam Conflict Phase 4 – June 1969 – April 1975

 On Good Friday, March 30, 1972 North Vietnam invaded South Vietnam again.  President Nixon reacted with B-52 strikes. The Vietnam Conflict Phase 4 – June 1969 – April 1975

 This operation was called Operation Linebacker and was different from Operation Rolling Thunder because Nixon let his military advisors pick the targets.  Operation Linebacker was aimed at bombing the North Vietnamese until they came to the negotiating table. The Vietnam Conflict Phase 4 – June 1969 – April 1975

 By October 1972, US ground forces had withdrawn from Vietnam and negotiations had begun.  However, negotiations did not go well, so Nixon ordered more bombing – Linebacker II.  Twelve days later everyone was back at the table negotiating a cease-fire. The Vietnam Conflict Phase 4 – June 1969 – April 1975

 US used air power as a foreign policy tool in Vietnam.  Initially, it was used to raise the morale of the South Vietnamese troops and then to contain the advances of the communists.  The gradualism policy restricted the use of air power. The Vietnam Conflict Phase 4 – June 1969 – April 1975

 US leaves Saigon, South Vietnam - April 30, 1975 The Vietnam Conflict Phase 4 – June 1969 – April 1975

 By the early 1970s, the Soviet Union was still trying to spread communism and the US trying to contain it. Meanwhile: The Cold War continues

 Both countries had atomic bombs and the world feared a war between them.  Both countries created large defenses to deter the other. Meanwhile: The Cold War continues

 As the arms race continued, some analysts feared that only way to win would be to use a preemptive first strike.  This put emphasis on reconnaissance, surveillance and command and control. Meanwhile: The Cold War continues

 Also, put emphasis on space power, to monitor satellites.  Arms race produced better airplanes, missiles, radar and satellites. Meanwhile: The Cold War continues

 End of the Cold War  Ended in 1989 with the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union.  Soviet Union’s economy couldn’t keep up with the United States. Meanwhile: The Cold War continues

 Despite lots of conflicts, a total world war never occurred. Meanwhile: The Cold War continues

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Lesson Closure - 3 – List 3 things you learned today. 1. Create (1) quiz question with answer about today’s lesson. 2. List 2 things you have questions about today’s lesson.

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Safety Rules – Safety Monitor Brief Must Use Safety Glasses Use of Cutting tools is Dangerous – AT ALL TIMES – knives only out when cutting Must Use Cutting Mats All Areas will remain clean and organized Plane Captains will insure All Areas will be cleaned and all items put back in proper locations 10 minutes prior to class ending Class SAFETY MONITOR will insure areas are clean and safe at all times

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