US Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV)

The U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV), was the U.S. military organization responsible for overseeing and coordinating American military efforts during the Vietnam War (1965-1973). It managed military support, training South Vietnamese forces, and strategic planning, serving as the main link between U.S. policymakers and combat troops. MACV's goal was to assist South Vietnam in resisting communism, while also adapting to changing war conditions and public opinion back home. It played a central role in the U.S. military presence and operations in Vietnam during the conflict.