AHC: Make the Republic of Vietnam Military Forces (RVNMF) competent

While the cost wouldn't be great an ARVN dismissal of some territory would have done wonders to maintain fighting capacity.

That's part of what led to the collapse in 1975, giving up territory to shorten lines. Hurt the already low morale, and got bugout fever
 

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That's part of what led to the collapse in 1975, giving up territory to shorten lines. Hurt the already low morale, and got bugout fever
The critical factor of the pullout in 1975 was the fact that it was so quick that the families of the troops weren't safely evacuated from the bases they were stationed at before hand. ARVN troops, like all soldiers fought better when their families were secure. When things turned into the Convoy of Tears it became no surprise that the troops in the Central Highlands started to collapse. Had it been done at any other point, without NVA tanks pouring in, bugout fever probably could have been avoided.
 
The critical factor of the pullout in 1975 was the fact that it was so quick that the families of the troops weren't safely evacuated from the bases they were stationed at before hand. ARVN troops, like all soldiers fought better when their families were secure. When things turned into the Convoy of Tears it became no surprise that the troops in the Central Highlands started to collapse. Had it been done at any other point, without NVA tanks pouring in, bugout fever probably could have been avoided.
And caused the PAVN to go faster in their advance.
 
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