On 17 June 1966 the program was expanded to include sending teams of volunteer soldier-artists to Vietnam to record US Army activities. Suitable artworks produced by both civilian and soldier artists will be added to the Army War Art Collection as a permanent contribution to the annals of American military history. Civilian artists are provided travel, quarters, subsistence, guidance on the type artwork desired, and are required to observe specific rules of conduct while in Vietnam. In general, they are to have maximum freedom of expression. Civilian artists travel on invitational orders, and spend 21-30 day tour in Vietnam.
Artists are furnished transportation, per diem, and art supplies while on tour.
They are to be treated as official visitors, GS-15 equivalent, and allowed as much freedom of action as conditions permit. Invitational orders have been issued for twelve civilian artists to visit Vietnam this calendar year at the rate of three per quarter. To date, three have completed visits in Vietnam. Soldier Artist Teams. The Crafts Branch recruits military personnel to participate in the program.