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E Troop LRRP 17th Cavalry Regiment GROUND RECONNAISSANCE Vietnam War Beret Patch For Sale


E Troop LRRP 17th Cavalry Regiment GROUND RECONNAISSANCE Vietnam War Beret Patch
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E Troop LRRP 17th Cavalry Regiment GROUND RECONNAISSANCE Vietnam War Beret Patch:
$9.69

Vietnam war in-country machine embroidered beret patch, used condition, size is 1.5\" by 1.75\".

E Troop (Echo Troop) of the 17th Cavalry Regiment, during the Vietnam War, was a Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP) unit. These units were part of the U.S. Army and played a crucial role in reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering efforts during the conflict. Here are some key details about E Troop, 17th Cavalry Regiment, and its role in ground reconnaissance during the Vietnam War:

  1. Mission: E Troop\'s primary mission was to conduct long-range reconnaissance and surveillance deep behind enemy lines in the challenging terrain of Vietnam. These patrols gathered vital intelligence about enemy activities, movements, and positions.

  2. Organization: E Troop was organized into small teams of highly trained soldiers who operated covertly in the field. These teams were skilled in patrolling, observation, and reporting.

  3. Equipment: LRRP teams were equipped with lightweight weapons and gear suited for their reconnaissance missions. They often used silenced or suppressed weapons to avoid detection when engaging the enemy.

  4. Insertion and Extraction: E Troop teams were inserted and extracted from their mission areas by helicopters or other means, often at night, to minimize the risk of enemy detection.

  5. Communication: Effective communication was vital for LRRP teams. They used radios to relay intelligence back to their command headquarters.

  6. Intelligence Gathering: E Troop teams gathered critical intelligence, such as enemy troop movements, supply routes, and base camp locations. This information was used for planning military operations and assessing the effectiveness of airstrikes.

  7. Challenges: LRRP units like E Troop faced significant risks, including engagement with enemy forces and challenging environmental conditions. Operating covertly deep within hostile territory made their missions inherently dangerous.

  8. Cooperation with Other Units: LRRP units often coordinated with other military units, such as infantry and artillery, to provide targeting information and support for larger combat operations.

  9. Legacy: The work of LRRP units like E Troop, 17th Cavalry Regiment, demonstrated the importance of intelligence-gathering through reconnaissance in a guerrilla warfare environment. The experiences and tactics developed during the Vietnam War contributed to the evolution of modern reconnaissance and special operations.

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