An analysis of US air support for the Royal Lao Government from 1968-1973. Results are assessed in terms of effects and effectiveness of airpower.
Effects are the direct or immediate outcome, for example, the destruction of a target.
Effectiveness examines the indirect outcome at the operational or strategic level, for example, defeating the enemy in battle or achievement of theater objectives. Cost is assessed in terms of attack sorties, ordnance delivered, and bomb damage assessment results. These data are provided in an appendix.