I Field Force, Vietnam

I Field Force, Vietnam
I Field Force Vietnam shoulder sleeve insignia
Active1966–1971
Country United States of America
Branch United States Army
TypeCommand
SizeCorps
Part of Military Assistance Command, Vietnam
HeadquartersNha Trang
EngagementsVietnam War
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I Field Force, Vietnam was a corps-level command of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Activated on 15 March 1966, it was the successor to Task Force Alpha, a provisional corps command created 1 August 1965 (renamed Field Force Vietnam on 25 September) for temporary control of activities of U.S. Army ground combat units arriving in Vietnam.[1] I Field Force was a component of U.S. Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV) and had its headquarters at Nha Trang.

  1. ^ Eckhardt, George. Vietnam Studies: Command and Control. Washington, DC: Department of the Army. pp. 53–54.