An American Warriors Production

Duration: 13mins 22s

Lesson Plan

The feature video is a 13 minute and 22 second interview with Al Santoro where he recounts his experiences during the Vietnam War. The video provides an in-depth look at his journey from being a fighter pilot to a naval intelligence liaison officer for the Nilo program. It also highlights some of the challenges he faced and the impact that the war had on his life.

Objectives:

• To learn about the personal experiences of Al Santoro during the Vietnam War
• To understand the role of a naval intelligence liaison officer for Nilo program
• To appreciate the significance of reconnaissance flights in gathering intelligence
• To recognize the impact of the Vietnam War on Al Santoro's life

Group Discussion Questions:

1. Why did Al Santoro join the Navy and become a fighter pilot?
2. Why did he transition to being an intelligence officer?
3. How did Al Santoro contribute to the Nilo program?
4. What was the most gratifying experience of Al Santoro's career?
5. How did the Vietnam War impact Al Santoro's life?

Introduction

This document is an interview with Al Santoro, a Vietnam War veteran and former naval intelligence liaison officer for the Nilo program. In the interview, Al Santoro discusses his experiences during the war, including his transition from being a fighter pilot to an intelligence officer, his role in the Nilo program, and the impact that the war had on his life. The interview also delves into the significance of reconnaissance flights in gathering intelligence and the personal experiences of Al Santoro during his time in Vietnam.