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The United States
Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
Australian Army Training Team Vietnam
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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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