The purpose of the Vietnamization policy was to shift the burden of fighting the Vietnam War from American troops to the South Vietnamese military. This policy was implemented by President Richard Nixon in an effort to reduce American casualties and the financial burden of the war. The goal was to train and equip the South Vietnamese forces so that they could take on a larger role in combat operations, allowing for a gradual withdrawal of American troops from Vietnam. Ultimately, the Vietnamization policy aimed to enable South Vietnam to defend itself against the North Vietnamese forces without direct American involvement.
