attempt to standardise the uniform of members of the team. Produced locally in Vietnam of low quality pressed brass, it was allowed to dull to a dark patina. The beret and badge were initially authorised for wear only in Vietnam, but this decision was later changed by an Army Headquarters Dress Committee authorisation in July 1971 allowing them to be worn by AATTV members in Australia while posted to the unit. In 2012 the Chief of Army, Lieutenant General David Morrison, officially recognised the AATTV unit badge. Commanders The following officers commanded the AATTV: Colonel F.P. Serong (1962–65); Colonel O.D. Jackson (1965); Lieutenant Colonel A.V. Preece (1965); Lieutenant Colonel R.G.P. St V. McNamara (1965–66); Lieutenant Colonel A.J. Milner (1966–67); Lieutenant Colonel M.T. Tripp (1967–68); Lieutenant Colonel R.L. Burnard (1968–69); Lieutenant Colonel R.D.F. Lloyd (1969–70); Colonel J.A. Clark (1970–71); Colonel G.J. Leary (1971); Lieutenant Colonel J.D. Stewart (1971–72); Lieutenant Colonel K.H. Kirkland (1972); and Lieutenant Colonel P.T. Johnston (1972–73). See also Military history of Australia during the Vietnam War Republic of Vietnam National Police Field Force (NPFF) Army of the Republic of Vietnam Special Forces (LLDB) Khmer Special Forces Notes Footnotes Citations References Further reading External links Peterson of the Montagnard Training Military units and formations of Australia in the Vietnam War Military units and formations established in 1962 Military units and formations disestablished in 1972 Cold War history of Australia