Phoenix Program Phung Huang "Phoenix Program" What is the truth about Phoenix? Find out from those who were there. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "The Phoenix Program "Phung Huang"in Vietnamese, was a covert intelligence operation and assassination program undertaken by the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in close collaboration with South Vietnamese intelligence during the Vietnam War. The program was designed to identify and "neutralize"—capture; induce to surrender; kill; or otherwise disrupt—the noncombatant infrastructure of Viet Cong (VCI) cadres who were engaged both in recruiting and training insurgents within South Vietnamese villages, as well as providing support to the North Vietnamese war effort. The Phung Hoang operations were officially established on July 1, 1968. While the Phoenix operations were originated by the CIA, they were eventually turned over to the U.S. Army and Republic of Vietnam military, and later as part of the "Vietnamization" program they were transitioned to a Republic of Vietnam military program with just a handful of U.S. military advisors assisting. Phoenix Operation near Dam Doi, Ca Mao peninsular 2/69 What is the real truth about the "Phoenix Program'? This site was created on 18 March 2006. The vision of the site is to serve as a hub for those who were involved in the Phoenix Program and for those who are seeking the "truth'. There have been a number of books and articles, some objective, many biased, and hopefully this site will gather the personal stories of those who served in a way that has never been done before. Please send us your pictures and stores so we can archive them and present them honorably. No greater love is there than to lay down your life for you friend. The Real Truth Lt. Paul Cary, operation near Dam Doi An Xuyen deap in the delta. I was a green 2nd Lt. in Jan. 1969. Read the stories, see the pictures.....