| U.S. Naval Forces, Vietnam | |
|---|---|
 U.S. Naval Forces, Vietnam insignia | |
| Active | 1 April 1966 – 29 March 1973 |
| Part of |  United States Navy |
| Garrison/HQ | Saigon, South Vietnam |
| Engagements | Vietnam War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Norvell G. Ward Kenneth L. Veth Elmo Zumwalt Jerome H. King Robert Salzer |
| Insignia | |
| Patch (subdued) | .png) |
The U.S. Naval Forces, Vietnam was a command of the United States Navy, active during the Vietnam War, from 1 April 1966 to 29 March 1973.[1]
COMNAVFORV also commanded the Naval Advisory Group and the Seabees of the 3rd Naval Construction Brigade; the Military Sea Transportation Service Office, Vietnam, which coordinated the enormous sealift to Southeast Asia; the Officer in Charge of Construction, Vietnam (OICC-RVN), who managed in-country construction by civilian contractors; the Naval Research and Development Unit, Vietnam, which tested new equipment in the field; and Commander Coast Guard Activities, Vietnam, which provided administrative support for Coast Guard Squadron One, Coast Guard Squadron Three and other smaller Coast Guard units in-country.
Commanders included Rear Admiral Norvell G. Ward (to 27 April 1967), Rear Admiral Kenneth L. Veth (to 30 September 1968), who was then succeeded by newly promoted Vice Admiral Elmo Zumwalt.[2] Rear Admiral Ward became Commander Service Group 3 in Seventh Fleet after departing South Vietnam. Zumwalt was succeeded by Vice Admirals Jerome H. King and Robert S. Salzer.[1]