Australia, in 1962 committed 30 Army instructors to train the emerging Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) with the aim of enhancing a military alliance with the United States of America. The training task continued for 10 years and involved 990 Australians and 10 New Zealanders as the war escalated. This account reflects the experience of an unlikely member of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) who became the last Australian Warrant Officer to srve with the highly regarded 1st ARVN Regiment.vietnam war 1961 - south vietnam, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, american, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), 1st arvn regiment, john (jack) peel, new zealand, 2nd battalion

For those wanting to learn more about the Vietnam War and Australia's participation in it, this is the book for you. 1961-1975 - participation, australian, vietnam war, australian - pictorial works, australian army training team vietnam (aattv)

For those wanting to learn more about the Vietnam War and Australia's participation in it, this is the book for you. australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian - pictorial works, australian army training team vietnam (aattv)

VHS Cassette Army Video Magazine - Tape #10interview with dsc - col r. knox, duke of gloucester cup, dpcu clothing and equipment, training team in papua new guinea, crystal creek resort

The United States Special Forces, the Green Berets were often regarded as the elite of the American forces and their mobile strike force, the "Mike Force' , was considered the elite of these.australia. army. australian army training team, vietnam, special air service regiment (australian army), united states. army. special forces, green berets, sas, mike force, the montagnards, david savage

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection A colour photograph of two members of the Australian Army Taining Team Vietnam (AATTV) operating with a local Vietnamese Regional Force Unit in the Mekong Delta of IV Corps. Regional Force Units were responsible for local village and infrastructure protection.photograph, aattv, mekong delta, vietnamese regional force unit, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, iv corps, australian army training team vietnam (aattv)

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph - Bearcat South Vietnam, 1970, a member of Australian Army Ttraining Team Vietnam (AATTV) instructs Vietnamese Ranger recruits in the correct way to land during parachute trainingphotograph, bearcat, aattv, arvn soldier, gibbons collection catalogue, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), vietnamese ranger, parachute training, denis gibbons

This book is written in both Vietnames and English.veterans - vietnam, languages: vietnamese, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), major barry o'neill, district senior advisors, trang bang, arvn

The AATTV was in Vietnam from July 1962 to December 1972. Nearly 1000 Australians and 11 New Zealand served with "The Team" during that time. They were advisers - sometimes commanders - who operated in small groups across a wide spectrum of military poss throughout the South. australia. army. australian army training team, vietnam, vietnam war 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, aattv

The United States Special Forces, the Green Berets were often regarded as the elite of the American forces and their mobile strike force, the "Mike Force' , was considered the elite of these.australia. army. australian army training team, vietnam, special air service regiment (australian army), united states. army. special forces, green berets, mike force, the montagnards

A yellow coloured flyer with black writing. 'I've Been There' at the top and 'Viet Nam' at the bottom. In the middle is a picture of a green and yellow ribbon with 1960 on a grey background. Under this is a picture of a medal in gold, yellow, green and red.aattv, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), major ian charles teague, ian teague, 35803, royal australian infantry corps, australian army force, 1st special air service sqnuadron

An eight page coloured newsletter on the Team Commutation - 26/07/05, Record Turnout with several reports and coloured photographs of the day.major ian charles teague, teague, 35803, royal australian infantry corps, aattv, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), australian army force, 1st special air service sqnuadron, newsletter, mike wells, the hon bruce billson mp, tony bowden, box hill rsl, barry rust am, ian teague

A glossy cream coloured folder with green details on the front. The AATTV insignia is top of the folder with the rest of the information in green ink. At the bottom of the folder on a grey label reads LTCOL Ian Teague President ASTTV Assoc (Vic Branch)folder, aattv, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), 35 years strong reunion, lt col ian teague, aattv assoc (vic branch), major ian charles teague, ian teague, royal australian infantry corps, 35803, 1st special air service sqnuadron, australian army force

Commemorating the 43rd Anniversary Of the Battle of Long Tan 18th august 1966 and Remembering the Battle of Binh Ba during the period 6-8 June 1969.vietnam veteran's day, melbourne shrine of remembrance, 43rd anniversary, battle of long tan, battle of binh ba, victorian branch of the vietnam veterans association of australia, royal australian infantry corps, 5th battalion, royal australian regiment, 1 armoured regiment, apc's, 3 cav regt, australian forces, the tiger battalion, brigadier colin kahn, 5 rar, major ian charles teague, 35803, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), 1st special air service sqnuadron

On A4 white paper are coloured copies of various cards issued to AATTV members in 1964-65 to Ian Teague: Australian Army Identity Card, US Advisor's Identity Card, US Identity Card (USOM) (issued to Aust CIA Officers), US Advisor's Mess Card for Quang Ngai, US Government Vehicle Licence and Vietnamese Driving Licencecards, drivers licence, australian army identity card, us advisor's identity card, us identity card (usom), us advisor's mess card for quang ngai, us government vehicle licence, vietnamese driving licence, ian teague, lt col ian teague, major ian charles teague, 35803, royal australian infantry corps, aattv, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), australian army force, 1st special air service sqnuadron

A yellow label with the written details in black, Vietnam Veterans & Proud of it. There is a black and white bird in the middle holding a gun, with five black stars around the bird.australian vietnam veterans, sticker, major ian charles teague, ian teague, 35803, royal australian infantry corps, aattv, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), australian army force, 1st special air service sqnuadron

As he flew over South East Asia towards Vietnam, Captain Barry Petersen struggled to keep an aura of calm. Inwardly he was incredibly excited. Age 28, highy trained, with experience in anti-communist guerill warfare, he was about to embark on the biggest and most important mission of his life.petersen, barry -- career in armed forces, vietnam -- officers -- biography, vietnam -- officers, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, montagnard (vietnamese people), aattv, australian army training team vietnam (aattv)

In 1968, in the western jungle of Vietnam near Loas, a Special Forces Company under the command of an Australian Army Captain, supported by a Marine artillery detachment, occupied an old French Fort on a hill know as Ngok Tavak. vietnam, aattv, military participation -- american, battle of ngok tavak, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), laos, special forces company

Awarded in Washington 9/2/1970 by Secretary of the Army Stanley R Resor.Meritorious Unit Commendation for Australian Army Training Team Vietnam in wooden frame with glass front and cardboard backing.meritorious commendation, aattv, vietnam

Unopened green bottle of 1985 Tauriga Port commemorating AATTVAATTV Perservere Australian Army Training Team Vietnam 1985 Tauriga Port Bonneyniew Winery Barmera SAcommemorative port, aattv

Unframed photo of Australian Army Training Team members get together at Sgts Mess to toast WO2 keith Paynes Victoria Cross AwardAWM LES/69/0589/VNaattv, keith payne, victoria cross, sgts mess

Dark timber frame, burgundy, matt board box display of twelve replica medals, four badges, photo citation, officers' peaked cap; two sleeves with cloth badges & rank insignia of Major Peter John Badcoe.Brass plaque, "Major Peter John Badcoe VC 41400 Australian Army Training Team Vietnam, Royal Australian Infantry.victoria cross, medals, vietnam., major peter john badcoe

A citation awarded to Australian Army Training Team Vietnam by the Secretary of the USA War Office. Meritorious Service in support of Military Operations. July 1962 to August 1969certificate, usa war office, aattv

Dark timber frame, burgundy matt board box display of twenty medals & bars, four badges, beret, L & R sleeves with insignia, cloth bages, photo & citation of WO11 Rayene 'Ray' Stewart Simpson DCM.Brass plaque WO11 Rayene 'Ray' Simpson, VC DCM 217622 Royal Australian Infantry, Australian Army Training Team, Vietnam.victoria cross, medals, vietnam., wo 2 ray simpson

An original painting of Warrant Office Class 2 Doug Hill in uniform in the background, also depicting the medal awarded for his service to the war. In the foreground is Doug Hill as a civilian in more recent timesDoug Hill, Australian Artillery Warrant Officer Class 2, Australian Army Training Team vietnam 1964-1965 and 1968-1969painting, vietnam lest we forget, aattv

Dark timber framed, burgundy, matt board box display of VC winner WO 11 Kevin 'Dasher' Arthur Wheatley. Displays Warrant Officers' peaked cap, L & R sleeves with insignia & cloth badges of AATTV, AMF, rank, photograph & citation. eleven (replica) medals, four badges & a brass plaque.Brass plaque "WO 11 Kevin 'Dasher' Arthur Wheatley, VC 29890. Australian Army Training Team Vietnam. Royal Australian Infantry.medals, vietnam., victoria cross, aattv, wo ka wheatley

Certificate in a wooden frame of US Dept of the Army Award of Meritorious Unit Commendation to the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam. Awarded 9/2/70 by US Secretary of the Army.Signature of Sec of the Armyframed document, meritous unit commendation, aattv

Framed colour Photograph of Keith Payne and Jack Morrison standing in front of Australian Army Training Team Vietnam Honour Roll Board at Melbourne University Regiment 31/07/1992photograph, keith payne, jack morrison, aattv

Wooden plaque in shape of shield brass plate attached green gold red & brown AATTV on top brown cross underneath & the word Persevere (Australian Army Training Team Vietnam)plaque, aattv

Folder with two citations : Meritorious Unit Commendation awarded to Australia Army Training Team Vietnam in Republic of Vietnam, July 1962 to August 1969. Citation of Award given by USA War Officecertificates, meritous unit commendation