I know there's a negative attitude towards the ARVN. But thought I'd throw this out there, my dad (and most of my family) was an ARVN soldier, he really believed in what he was fighting for. He wanted a free Vietnam. He was prepared to fight till the end in April 1975 until his commander ordered him and his men to lay down their arms to prevent any more bloodshed. After the Americans left, he was put in 'reeducation camps' for over 10 years.
Were there any personal accounts of why you had less respect for the ARVN?
Also I'm in the process of applying to be a Marine Officer Candidate, any advice on how to be an effective/respected junior officer?
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I know there's a negative attitude towards the ARVN. But thought I'd throw this out there, my dad (and most of my family) was an ARVN soldier, he really believed in what he was fighting for. He wanted a free Vietnam. He was prepared to fight till the end in April 1975 until his commander ordered him and his men to lay down their arms to prevent any more bloodshed. After the Americans left, he was put in 'reeducation camps' for over 10 years.
Were there any personal accounts of why you had less respect for the ARVN?
Also I'm in the process of applying to be a Marine Officer Candidate, any advice on how to be an effective/respected junior officer?
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