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=Robert Ira Boltz=

=History=
 * Operation Oregon**

Operation "Oregon," a search and destroy mission conducted by infantry platoon of Troop B. An infantryman is lowered into a tunnel by members of the reconnaissance platoon, April 24, 1967. ARC. Vietnam.... http://www.veteranshour.com/nam.htm


 * In the 1967 there was heavy fighting due to more support for the Vietnamese along the Laotian border
 * The Marines were struggling to keep their hold and were needing back up
 * Enemy activity was increased and they began using rockets
 * The Plan was to release Marine units, and to bring in the Army troops to cover the area, this plan became Task-Force Oregon
 * There were other previous plans including the Tennessee, and South Carolina.
 * The first week of April the enemy increased force and the need for reinforcement was confirmed
 * Operation Oregon was three phases
 * Army brigade from II Corps was to move into the Duc Pho District
 * Then second brigade from III Corps was to move into Chu Lai
 * Third, the last brigade was to be brought into the area
 * The groups began moving at three different times
 * On April 9th the 196th light brigade arrived in Chu Lai, and on April 14th the army assumed the tasks under the 1st Marine Div.

Vietnam War
Fatalities- Other Names: Causes of War: Agent Orange:
 * Laos and Cambodia 1955- April 30, 1975
 * North Vietnam (Communist) vs. South Vietnam
 * America backed South Vietnam
 * Vietcong- the South Vietnam armies lightly armed and mainly guerrilla warfare
 * North Vietnam fought a conventional war
 * US and South Vietnam used lots of air battle, and search and destroy operations
 * The search and destroy operations used ground troops, artillery, and air strikes
 * US entered to help contain communism in North Vietnam
 * US arrived in 1950
 * Involvement escalated in 1960
 * Combat units deployed in 1965
 * Involvement peaked in 1968
 * Peace treaty in 1973 but fighting continued
 * April 1975 North Vietnam captProxy-Connection: keep-alive Cache-Control: Saigon and Vietnam was reunified
 * Vietnam - 3 to 4 million both sides
 * Lao/Cambodia - 1.5 to 2 million
 * US - 58,159
 * Second Indochina War
 * Vietnam Conflict
 * Vietnam War
 * The American War (Vietnam)
 * People’s Republic of China acknowledged Communism as the gov’t of Vietnam when the French left
 * World wanted to stop communism
 * Herbicide and defoliate used in Vietnam
 * Used by US in herbicide Warfare
 * 21,136,000 gal. were used by US army
 * Caused health problems in troops and civilians exposed
 * Problems caused by the dioxins in the agent
 * Veterans are looking for medical compensation for them and their children due to the effects
 * Most succumb to the effects before age 65
 * Only help from Veterans Adm. is in exceptional cases
 * Effect links in prostate cancer, respiratory cancers, Hodgkin Disease, and multiple myeloma
 * Veterans today can seek medical help

=Interview Tips=
 * 1) **Choose the right format**. Sometimes a face to face interview is good. More often, for me, a phone interview works best.
 * 2) **Face to face**. For a feature about an individual, I like to do several face to face interviews. The first is really a get-to-know session without notes and off the record. It is a reconnaissance. Then the major interview. Finally a follow-up interview around the time I’m writing the piece.
 * 3) **Phone interviews**. I love phone interviews. There’s something confessional about them and it’s easy to strike up a rapport with someone. I type quickly enough to take a more or less real time transcript during a phone interview which makes this form of interview particularly efficient. Also, a phone interview cuts out travel time and waiting around for people to turn up. Also, it makes interviews much easier to schedule as most people can find 20 or 30 minutes in their diary but a face to face interview seems to require an hour and a lot more commitment.
 * 4) **Avoid email interviews**. I’ve done two or three email interviews in my time and they’ve all been unsatisfactory. The results have been stilted and unnatural.
 * 5) **Have a backup**. For face to face interviews, I prefer to use two recorders or one recorder and hand written notes. Nothing could be worse than getting back from an interview and finding that you didn’t have any record. Mind you I ended up spending 15m of an interview with Google’s Sergey Brin talking about digital Dictaphones instead of Google’s future.
 * 6) **Have enough time**. I was promised an hour-long interview with an airline executive for an profile I was writing for a UK magazine. On the day, the PR involved said it would have to be a 15 minute phone interview. I talked to my editor and we agreed that I should do it but the three page feature would be cut to a half page news item. Left to my own devices, I would have pulled out altogether.
 * 7) **Manage PR people**. PR minders are a frequent nuisance when I interview people. They’re helpful when they book up an interview and make sure that the people turn up. However, I find their silent presence on phone interviews oppressive and I suspect that it intimidates the interviewee as well. Generally now, I won’t do an interview unless it is a one to one deal.
 * 8) **Don’t give questions in advance**. I don’t prepare questions in advance and I always say no to people who ask me to send them a list of questions. Partly, this is because I don’t work that way and partly I don’t want people over-preparing. Also, my interviews tend to be quite free-ranging. Similarly, I don’t give copy approval to interviewees. Apart from anything else, it would be logistically impossible for most of my work. (The exception is for certain corporate assignments where the work is being published by the company that employs the interviewee.)
 * 9) **Avoid group interviews**. An interview is essentially a one-to-one situation but many interviewees like to have a colleague in on the interview. Often they do this if they feel that their technical knowledge isn’t up to scratch. If I interview two people, it becomes harder to properly attribute quotes. Also, you miss out on potentially valuable contributions. Only one person can talk at a time. I would rather do two separate interviews. Again, I am increasingly against doing this.
 * 10) **Prepare and research in advance**. I don’t usually prepare a list of questions, although I’ll sometimes have a list of topics to cover. However, I do like to Google the interviewee, look up their employer and review other related interviews for angles and questions. I have an interview template in Word and I usually set this up before the interview with all the contact information and some initial thoughts and topics for the interview.
 * 11) **Avoid the word ‘interview’.** Most people think an interview is a scary thing. They think of job interviews or the kind of TV interviews that politicians do. Neither model works for a good journalistic interview. I prefer the words ‘chat’, ‘conference call’ or ‘conversation’.
 * 12) **Confirm the time and date in advance and send reminders**. One in four interviewees don’t turn up or aren’t available when I call them. I’ve started sending Microsoft Outlook meeting invitations which form a sort of contract because they have to be accepted or rejected by the interviewee. It’s also helpful to send an email reminder the day before. I am researching ways to offer interviewees a choice of interview slots on a self-service basis so that I can semi-automate the process of booking interviews. At the moment, arranging the interview usually takes longer than actually doing it. Does anyone have any suggestions?

THE INTERVIEW ITSELF
Source: How to interview someone. 23 December 2006. Bad Language. 26 March 2009. .
 * 1) **Introduce yourself**. I like to introduce myself at the start of every interview. I tell people who I am, my relationship to the publication I’m writing for and what the piece is about. I call it the Government health warning. It’s a courtesy but it’s also a kind of protection. Doing it consistently means that any interviewee knows exactly where they stand.
 * 2) **How to record interviews**. I like to do interviews on [|Skype] and use [|HotRecorder] to record them to MP3. A headset is a must and I use a Plantronics USB CS60 handsfree headset for Skype calls. This leaves both hands free for typing notes. I also have a Microsoft ergonomic keyboard which is quieter than my old Dell keyboard so that the sound of typing doesn’t intrude on the interview.
 * 3) **Observe the legalities**. In the UK, you have to tell people you’re recording a conversation because of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, or RIPA as it is charmingly known. I tend to say ‘I’m keeping a record of this conversation to make sure I don’t forget anything.’ Even if it weren’t a legal obligation, I think it is a courtesy to say so. I don’t record all my interviews.
 * 4) **Be yourself**. My interview style is discursive, subjective and personal. My favourite interviews are the ones where I find common ground with the person I’m talking to and we have a fun, stimulating conversation. This means I have to come to the party dressed as myself. I interviewed __[|Stephen Bungay]__ a while ago for this blog and I had expected to chat for an hour. We ended up talking for four hours.
 * 5) **Be enthusiastic**. People like people who like them. They are also conditioned to think of an ‘interview’ as a potentially hostile situation and be on their guard. Consequently, you should be upbeat and positive. Do this genuinely if you can. Otherwise, engage your sincerity simulator.
 * 6) **Shut up**. You should be talking about 10-20% of the time at most. (This is my biggest weakness - I often end up interviewing myself!)
 * 7) **Listen hard**. Sometimes you can pick up a word or a phrase in an answer which you can play back to the interviewee and get something much more intimate, interesting or honest. Interviews aren’t scripted Q&As, they are intense professional conversations and you need to concentrate.
 * 8) **Capture the basic information**. I use a template form for all my interviews that captures: name (get the spelling right), job title, contact details, time and date of interview and intended publication.
 * 9) Job titles can be difficult. Sometimes people have very long-winded or obscure titles. These don’t work well on the printed page. If this is the case, I like to get a more informal job description agreed with the interviewee. Tech companies are notorious for acronym-laden job titles. The important thing is to get the interviewee’s agreement to whatever you use. I like to ask: ‘how would you like me to describe you in the article.’
 * 10) **Get past the canned speech**. If an interviewee has been media trained, my heart sinks. Usually, it means I have to listen to 10-20m of self-important waffle prepared for them by their PR department. Sometimes you have to let people do their duty and then you can get to the interview. Sometimes asking the same question three times will elicit, on the third go, a more honest, human answer. Building a rapport with them on non-controversial subjects (like their job title or their recent career history) can put them at their ease. I’m not trying to trick people into saying something they don’t want to say. I’m trying to trick them into saying something in a natural, human way. A good interview sounds like an intelligent conversation over coffee not a standup PowerPoint presentation.
 * 11) **Don’t lose control**. Sometimes, especially with self-important interviewees, you can get into a bit of a tug-of-war over who is in charge of the interview. Never forget that you are the CEO of the interview. You don’t have to be bossy but its important that you get what you need from the interview and you steer it in the direction you want to go.
 * 12) **Focus on what you need**. Sometimes people get absorbed in details or get too waffly and abstract. Sometimes you need a specific quote or a good story. A timely intervention is sometimes required to redirect the interview. Phrases like ‘do you have any stories that illustrate that point,’ or ‘how does this relate to the bigger picture’ can be very useful ways to do this.
 * 13) **Respect the interviewee’s privacy.** Although I make transcripts of all my interviews, I don’t like to share them with anyone else. I know this is an ironic position but corporate clients often ask for the transcript as well as the finished article. There are three problems with this. First, redacting a transcript for public consumption is a task in itself, not a freebie. Second, it encourages clients to start rewriting my piece. Third, I think it’s not fair to the interviewee because an interview has some usable bits and a lot of filler.
 * 14) **Be courteous**. Say thank you afterwards. If you can provide a copy of the final article, do so.

• Avoid yes and no questions. For example: Are you good with people? Do you have computer experience? It is better to ask questions that begin a conversation: How do you deal with difficult people? Give me an example. What kind of experience do you have on the computer? What was the most challenging aspect of your last job? Why do you want this job? Source: __How to conduct a good interview__. Revision Date Unknown. Professionals for NonProfits. 26 March 2009. .

Basic Narrative Elements
Here is an in-depth look at each narrative element. //Setting.// The setting refers to the background in which the story takes place. There are several components necessary to create a setting: //Atmosphere.// This is the mood or feeling of the story, the emotional quality that the story gives to the reader. The setting of the story is usually responsible for creating the mood or feeling of the story. You might say that a novel opens with a mysterious atmosphere, a gloomy atmosphere. Like the setting, the mood may change throughout the novel. //Plot.// The plot is a synopsis of the storyline in chronological order. The plot usually arises out of the conflict in the story, which eventually builds to a climatic moment. The basic plot is comprised of the following: //Conflict// This is referred to as the struggle between opposing forces in the story. The main purpose of conflict is to provide interest and suspense. There are various types of conflict, which can usually be categorized as one of the following: //Characters.// Refers to people, animal, robots, etc., who play parts in the action of the story. //Theme.// Theme refers to the central idea in the story or novel. It can usually be expressed in a short statement about human nature, life issues, or the universe.
 * //Place.// This usually refers to the geographical location of the story. The story may move from one place to another. For example, a story may begin in a particular city in England. By the middle of the story, the character(s) may find themselves in other locations within England.
 * //Time.// First, this refers to the period of history, if the story is set in the past. If the story could happen now or at some recent unspecified time, we say that it is "contemporary." If it is a science fiction story, it may be set in the future. Time also refers to the season, month, and even time of day.
 * //Climate/Weather.// This is an aspect of setting which can be important to the novel. If the story begins in the midst of a hurricane, it is significant to the story.
 * //Introduction.// Refers to the beginning of the story where the characters and setting are presented.
 * //Problem/Conflict. T//his is where the events in the story become complicated and the problem in the story is revealed.
 * //Climax.// This is the turning point in the story in which the reader wonders what will happen next (i.e., will the problem get solved or not?)
 * //Solution/Conclusion –// This is the point in the story in which the problem is solved
 * a character struggling against nature
 * a struggle between two or more characters
 * a struggle between the main character and some aspect of society
 * a struggle of opposing forces within one character (e.g. self-doubt)
 * The //protagonist// is the main character throughout the novel. A novel can have more than one protagonist (e.g. two or even three main characters).
 * The force with which the protagonist is in conflict is called the //antagonist//.
 * The force can be a person or persons, society or an internal struggle within the main character.

Quick Checklist of Narrative Elements
The major elements of a narrative are as follows: A story that qualifies as a narrative should have the following elements: A setting, characters, atmosphere, a plot, conflict (and eventual resolution), and a theme. Once the basic elements of a narrative are understood, students should also be encouraged to discuss other aspects of a narrative, also referred to as [|literary devices].
 * Setting is the "where" and 'when" of the story or novel.
 * Characters are the "who."
 * Conflict is the "what." (What is the problem?)
 * Plot is the "how." (How is the conflict developed and resolved (also known as the resolution)?)
 * Theme is the "why." (The author's message and one of the reasons why the author wrote the story or novel.)

The copyright of the article **Elements of a Narrative** in [|Middle School Curriculum] is owned by [|Anju Mootilal]. Permission to republish **Elements of a Narrative** in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.

source: __Elements of a Narrative__. Revision Date Unknown. Suite101.com. 26 March 2009. .

Read more: "Elements of a Narrative: Essential Structures Needed to Develop a Story" - []

Interview critiques:

David Glenn Adams Good: - They did a good job of saying something before the veteran talked (introducing the conflicts). - They did a good job of asking questions that could get a detailed feedback from the veteran instead of asking yes or no questions. - They stayed on topic (on the veteran) and just let him talk instead of throwing questions at him. Things that I will change: - I would show the person interviewing the veteran. - I would have the veteran move around a little to make it more interesting. - I would try to include artifacts from the war.

Norman C. Adams Good: - I liked how they showed some of the objects that were in the war. - She did a good job of thanking him in the interview. - They had a good variety of questions to ask the veteran. Things that I would change: - I would not ask personal questions, like they did (they asked for his address, etc.). - I would make sure that we are in a place that is not going to make background noises (heard a bell). - I would switch with my partner so that we were both in the interview.


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1. Please describe your branch of service that you served in. 2. How old were you when you were drafted and how did being drafted affect you and your family? 3. Were you with any of your friends when you were drafted and what was it like meeting other servicemen from all parts of the country? 4. When did you start serving? 5. Can you please tell me about your basic training? 6. Please describe your specific job in the army after basic training. 7. What part of your job did you feel was the most beneficial to make a difference in the war? 8. Could you please tell me about your living conditions? 9. What was Chu Lai like? 10. What was a typical day like during the war? 11. You mentioned in your bibliography that you had problems with agent orange. What is agent orange and what effects did you suffer from? 12. What did you learn about the South Koreans while you were there? 13. What was your duty during Operation Oregon? 14. Tell us if you received support form back home and how you felt about it, please. 15. Today, we have E-mail and cell phones, which makes communication with family back home easier. When you served, were you able to communicate with your family back home? If so, how and how often? 16. What was the hardest thing for you being away from home? 17. Did you serve continuously or did you come home between tours? 18. Did you receive any medals or awards? Could you please explain their significance? 19. What was your highest ranking and could you please explain the steps you had to go through to get to this rank? 20. What was the length of time that you served in the army? 21. What type of injuries did your close friends or you sustain? 22. Could you tell us about any long term friendships from people you served with? 23. What is the main thing that impacted you the most in the war? 24. What did you do when you came home from the war? 25. Is there anything else that you would like to share with future generations? || ||   ||
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