Transferring combat roles

Definition

Transferring combat roles describes the process of shifting responsibility for direct engagement in warfare from one group or army (in this case, American troops) to another group (South Vietnamese forces).

Related terms

Delegation: Delegation is a similar concept outside of war, where someone assigns certain tasks or responsibilities to others instead of doing everything themselves.

Command authority: Command authority refers to the power bestowed upon a commander or leader who can assign specific duties and roles within their military unit.

Rotation: Rotation involves regularly changing personnel or units involved in active duty, allowing different groups to share combat responsibilities over time.