Part of a larger study by the technical staff of the Tactics Division entitled ORO Study 11.10. The objective of the study is to explore US Army experience in Korea in utilizing local nationals as military troops, particularly in the later period of the Korean conflict. This paper deals with the integration of Korean troops into US units at the squad level. Discusses problems, and facts, gives conclusions and recommendations. Looks at KATUSA military performance, attitudes of US troops toward KATUSA, Attitudes of KATUSA toward being integrated with US troops and provides lessons learned. Digitized by the Military History Institute.

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