Military Regions of Laos

Beginning in 1955, the Kingdom of Laos was divided into five Military Regions (MR), roughly corresponding to the areas of the country's 13 provinces.^[1] The Military Regions were necessitated by the poor lines of communication within the country. The Military Districts were the basis of a culture of warlordism in the Royal Lao Armed Forces (FAR) high command, with most MR Commanders running their zones like private fiefdoms.^[2]

^ Conboy and McCouaig, The War in Laos 1960-75 (1989), p. 4.
^ Conboy and Greer, War in Laos 1954–1975 (1994), p. 14.

[1] Conboy and McCouaig, The War in Laos 1960-75 (1989), p. 4.

[2] Conboy and Greer, War in Laos 1954–1975 (1994), p. 14.

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