Pgs. sixteen & 17. An inherent possibility, nevertheless, to U.S. Pgs. 29 & thirty ASHC: assault assist helicopter firm. AHC: assault helicopter business. Originally manufactured by the Soviet Union, most the these "Assault rifles" applied in the war have been made in the People's Republic of China, which was the big supplier of armaments to NVA and VC forces. ARTY: artillery. ARVN: Army of the Republic of Vietnam (Army of South Vietnam). Pg.