Describes building of the South Vietnamese Army, emphasizing the role of the U.S. Army, especially the MACV advisory system.

Reprint. Originally published: 1975. "CMH Pub 90-10-1"--Title page verso "PIN 079263-000"--Back cover Includes index.

The Formative Years, 1950-1959 -- The Crucial Years, 1960-1964 -- The Buildup Years, 1965-1967 -- Vietnamization, 1968-1972 -- Overview -- Appendix A. Major RVNAF Schools and Training Centers Existing at the End of 1958 -- Appendix B. RVNAF Academies, Colleges, and Schools -- Appendix C. RVNAF Training School Enrollments for 1970 -- Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces.