This document is a summary of intercepted communications from the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRV) during the Gulf of Tonkin Incident. The intent
of the report is to show that the attacks on the US Destroyers were intentional and pre-planned. DRV communications dated Aug.1st, 1964 show the
intent to engage with the “enemy”, but do not name the US directly, so the report includes another communication were they were tracking US ships
at this time and conclude they are referring to the US.
Other separately released Situation Reports were also included in the summary up until Aug. 8th. They describe communications from the DRV on damage
inflicted to the enemy including shooting down planes during an air strike by the US. The fourth report described an attempt to fire on US ships to
provoke them into territorial waters.
After the sixth page, the remaining pages were either censored or left blank.
This report was probably offered as evidence when the US Government was investigating the attacks and considering a response. The result of the Gulf
of Tonkin Incident lead to a resolution by the same name, which gave President Lyndon Johnson authority to provide military support for ally countries
in the area and ultimately led to the Vietnam War.
Related FOIA Document:
FOIA: DRV attack on US Ships in Gulf of Tonkin; 2 - 4 August 1964
FOIA: Gulf of Tonkin Situation Report No. 2
FOIA: Gulf of Tonkin Situation Report No. 3
FOIA: Gulf of Tonkin Situation Report No. 4 - 9 August 1964 
