RULES OF CONDUCT IN VIETNAM

NINE RULES FOR AUSTRALIAN ARMY FORCES IN VIETNAM

We as a military force and as individuals, are in this country to help the Vietnamese Government and People to win their long and courageous fight against the Communists. The product.of victory is a democratic State with stable government and contented people. The Communists will use any weapon to discredit the Government and countries, like ours, in the eyes of the Vietnamese people. Don't let your behaviour be a propaganda weapon which helps in any way to destroy Vietnam, Here are nine simple rules for conduct whilst in Vietnam

DISTRIBUTION 1 to each member of the Australian ArmyForce VIET NAM

NINE RULES
1 Remember we are here only to help; we make no demands and seek no special treatment.
2 Try to understand the people. their way of life; customs and laws.
3 Learn the simple greetings of the Vietnamese language and use them frequently.
4 Treat friendly people. particularly women with respect and courtesy.
5 Don't attract attention by rude behaviour or larrickinism.
6 Avoid separating us from the Vietnamese by a display of great wealth or privillege.
7 Make friends among the soldiers and people of Vietnam.
8 Remember decency and honesty are the signs ofa man and a soldier; bad manners are the sign of a fool.
9 Above all remember you are an Australian, by your actions our country is judged. Set an example of sincerity and fair play in all your dealings with Vietnamese and with other people who are assisting them.

Issued to all Australian senvicemen in Vietnam, the soldier's rules of conduct reflect the war's diplomatic significance for the Australian government.

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