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The Vietnamese Rangers ( Vietnamese: Biệt Động Quân ), commonly known as the ARVN Rangers or Vietnamese Ranger Corp (VNRC), were the light infantry of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. Trained and assisted by American Special Forces and Ranger advisers, the Vietnamese Rangers infiltrated beyond enemy lines in search and destroy missions.
Vietnam War. Operation Eagle Claw. Invasion of Grenada. The 75th Infantry Regiment (Ranger) (officially 75th Infantry Regiment or 75th Infantry) was initially a parent regiment for all the US Army Ranger units during the Vietnam War and the early 1980s and then the headquarters for the Ranger battalions.
The history of Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP—pronounced "Lurp"), LRP, and Ranger units deployed during the Cold War in Europe and Vietnam is based on three time periods: 1) LRRP from late 1965 to 20 December 1967; 2) LRP from late December 1967 through January 1969; and 3) Ranger from 1 February 1969 to 1972 when the Vietnam War drew ...
The 52nd Ranger Battalion was a Vietnamese Rangers battalion of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) during the Vietnam War. To form the battalion, the 347th, 348th, 351st and 352nd independent ranger companies amalgamated in early 1964, at Mỹ Tho. Its commanding officer was Captain Vong Si Dau.
U.S. Army Rangers L.R.R.P. team leader and radiotelephone operator, Vietnam, 1968. A long-range reconnaissance patrol, or LRRP, is a small, well-armed reconnaissance team that patrols deep in enemy-held territory. [ 1] The concept of scouts dates back to the origins of warfare itself. However, in modern times these specialized units evolved ...
For absorbing the blast of a malfunctioning grenade in order to protect his fellow Marines. Donald G. Cook †. Marine Corps. Captain. South Vietnam. December 31, 1964 – December 8, 1967. For assisting fellow prisoners while a prisoner of war. Ardie R. Copas †.
11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. 11th Infantry Brigade. 18th Military Police Brigade. 44th Medical Brigade. 173rd Airborne Brigade. 196th Infantry Brigade. 198th Infantry Brigade. 199th Infantry Brigade. 18th Engineer Brigade (combat)
0–9. 3rd Armored Cavalry Squadron (South Vietnam) 4th Marine Battalion (South Vietnam) 20th Tank Regiment (South Vietnam) 52nd Ranger Battalion (South Vietnam) 81st Airborne Commando Battalion. 468th Marine Brigade (South Vietnam)