The strength of the Viet Cong lies principally in its organization, not in its ideology or promises of material betterment. Until a way is found to loosen the grip of the organization, the Viet Cong structure is likely to survive. The decrease in popular support for the Viet Cong during the past two or three years seems to be based in part on acquaintance with what life is like under the Viet Cong