Australian Army Training Team Vietnam

The United States Meritorious Unit Commendation

The US Army Meritorious Unit Commendation confers on members of the AATTV the right to wear a scarlet ribbon 1-3/8 inches wide and 2/8 inches long in a gold coloured metal frame. In addition, the AATTV was awarded a scarlet streamer upon which is embroidered in white, VIETNAM 1962-69. The commendation is awarded to a unit for the degree of achievement required to that which would warrant the award of the Legion of Merit to an individual.
The Meritorious Unit Commendation is awarded by direction of the Secretary of the Army to the Australian Army Training Team, Vietnam, with citation as follows:

Citation for The Australian Army Training Team, Vietnam

The Australian Army Training Team, Vietnam distinguished itself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services from July 1962 to August 1969. Throughout the foregoing period, the members of this valiant Team consistently manifested professional competency and the highest degree of dedication in their advisory efforts on behalf of a beleaguered nation - the Republic of Vietnam. As an operational entity composed on individually selected volunteers, the Australian Army Training Team, Vietnam displayed unexcelled initiative, relentless perseverance, and undaunted courage in providing advice and assistance which enhanced the ability of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam to successfully engage and defeat the enemy on the battlefield. In addition to furnishing technical knowledge with respect to complex tactical operations, this motivated organisation offered its expertise to aid in the implementation of the Civil Operations and Revolutionary Development Support program. Its accomplishments in this latter area were reflected most vividly in the remarkable progress achieved within the social and cultural spheres of life among the Vietnamese people. Through its dynamic participation as a staunch member of the Free World Military Assistance Forces, the Australian Army Training Team, Vietnam contributed conspicuously to the development and maintenance of a stable and viable nation while operating in a hostile environment. The Australian Army Training Team, Vietnam performed in consonance with the highest traditions of the military and has brought distinct credit to itself and to the Commonwealth of Australia.

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