MAAG Vietnam

The Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG) Vietnam was established by the United States in 1955 to oversee and coordinate the training and support of the South Vietnamese military forces. Initially tasked with advising and equipping the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) against the growing communist insurgency, MAAG played a crucial role in shaping South Vietnam’s military structure and doctrine. As the conflict intensified, MAAG’s responsibilities expanded, and it increasingly became involved in planning and logistical support. In 1964, MAAG Vietnam was absorbed into the larger Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV), marking a significant escalation of U.S. military involvement in the region.