United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam

United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) was the U.S. military organization responsible for coordinating and supporting American military efforts in South Vietnam from 1962 to 1973. Its role included overseeing advisory teams, strategic planning, and logistical support to help South Vietnam defend itself against communist forces. MACV served as the central command that integrated military operations, trained South Vietnamese troops, and managed U.S. troop deployment during the Vietnam War, aiming to assist South Vietnam in resisting North Vietnamese aggression and ultimately achieving a non-communist, independent government.