Commander Naval Forces Vietnam

Commander Naval Forces Vietnam (COMNAVFORV) was the United States Navy command responsible for naval operations during the Vietnam War, established in 1966. Its primary mission was to oversee and coordinate riverine, coastal, and logistical naval operations, including the famous "brown-water navy" efforts such as Operation Game Warden and Operation Market Time. COMNAVFORV worked closely with South Vietnamese naval forces to interdict enemy supply lines, patrol the Mekong Delta, and support ground operations. The command played a crucial role in the U.S. military's efforts to control the waterways of Vietnam until its deactivation in 1973 following the drawdown of American forces.