Republic of Vietnam Marine Division

The Republic of Vietnam Marine Division (RVNMD) (Vietnamese: Sư Đoàn Thủy Quân Lục Chiến (TQLC)) was part of the armed forces of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam). It was established by Ngo Dinh Diem in 1954 when he was Prime Minister of the State of Vietnam, which became the Republic of Vietnam in 1955. The longest-serving commander was Lieutenant General Le Nguyen Khang. In 1969, the VNMC had a strength of 9,300 and 15,000 by 1973.

Republic of Vietnam Marine Division

The Republic of Vietnam Marine Division (RVNMD) (Vietnamese: Sư Đoàn Thủy Quân Lục Chiến (TQLC)) was part of the armed forces of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam). It was established by Ngo Dinh Diem in 1954 when he was Prime Minister of the State of Vietnam, which became the Republic of Vietnam in 1955. The longest-serving commander was Lieutenant General Le Nguyen Khang. In 1969, the VNMC had a strength of 9,300 and 15,000 by 1973.