The Phoenix Program was a covert initiative launched by the United States during the Vietnam War. Its primary goal was to identify and neutralize members of the Viet Cong infrastructure through intelligence gathering, infiltration, and targeted operations. The program aimed to disrupt the enemy's ability to organize and conduct operations against U.S. and allied forces. The program involved various tactics, including surveillance, interrogation, and sometimes assassination. It was controversial due to its methods and the impact on civilian populations. The Phoenix Program is often discussed in the context of U.S. military strategy and counterinsurgency efforts during the conflict in Vietnam.