South Vietnamese military ranks and insignia
South Vietnamese military ranks and insignia was used by the Republic of Vietnam Military Forces, specifically the Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force. Originally based on French ranks, the ranks were changed in 1967 to resemble US ranks more closely.
Commissioned officer ranks
[edit]The rank insignia of commissioned officers.
Other ranks
[edit]The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel.
References
[edit]- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Armed Forces Information and Education (1960). Military Uniforms: A Manual of United States and Foreign Armed Forces Uniforms, Insignia and Organizations (DOD PAM 1-14) (3rd ed.). Department of Defense. p. 64. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Armed Forces Information and Education (1968). Uniforms of Seven Allies (DOD GEN-30). Department of Defense. pp. 26–28. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
External links
[edit]- "Vietnam 1954-1975 (South - Republic)". uniforminsignia.org. The International Encyclopedia of Uniform Insignia. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
