This chapter explores the controversial Phoenix Program during the Vietnam War, focusing on its strategies to identify double agents in local populations. Through specific operational accounts, it illuminates the reliance on local intelligence and collaborators, as well as the psychological impact of misidentifying innocent individuals. The narrative further emphasizes the tactical challenges faced by soldiers in stealth operations, the crucial support from helicopter pilots, and the evolving technology in military engagements.

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