AIR FORCE ADVISORY TEAM 3 (AFAT 3)

**Air Force Advisory Team 3 (AFAT 3)** was a United States Air Force unit established during the Vietnam War as part of the broader effort to train and support the Republic of Vietnam Air Force (RVNAF). Activated in the early 1960s, AFAT 3 operated under the Military Assistance Advisory Group and later the Seventh Air Force, focusing on advising Vietnamese personnel in air operations, maintenance, and logistics. The team played a crucial role in developing the RVNAF’s tactical airlift and combat capabilities, particularly with aircraft such as the C-47 and C-123. AFAT 3’s efforts contributed significantly to the modernization and self-sufficiency of South Vietnam’s air power until the eventual withdrawal of U.S. forces in the early 1970s.