LRRP Platoon 1st Brigade

The LRRP (Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol) Platoon of the 1st Brigade was established during the Vietnam War to conduct deep reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering missions behind enemy lines. Comprised of specially selected and highly trained soldiers, the platoon operated in small teams, utilizing stealth and advanced fieldcraft to monitor enemy movements, direct artillery and air strikes, and perform ambushes. Their operations provided critical real-time intelligence to brigade commanders, significantly enhancing battlefield awareness and operational effectiveness. Over time, the LRRP Platoon’s tactics and successes contributed to the evolution of modern special operations and were later integrated into the formation of elite units such as the U.S. Army Rangers.