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About Z-1-151-1 Riv-Ron 15

Z-1-151-1 Riv-Ron 15, formally known as Riverine Squadron 15, was a unit in the United States Navy tasked with brown-water operations, primarily focusing on riverine security and interdiction missions. Established in the mid-2000s during the Global War on Terror, Riv-Ron 15 operated heavily in the waterways of Iraq, supporting counterinsurgency operations by patrolling rivers, providing security to coalition forces, and disrupting enemy supply lines. The squadron employed small, fast boats and highly trained sailors skilled in navigation, boarding, and combat in challenging riverine environments. Riv-Ron 15’s operations significantly improved maritime security and contributed to coalition stability efforts before its eventual deactivation as part of the realignment of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command forces.

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Jim Dodds

U.S. Navy

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FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

About Z-1-151-1 Riv-Ron 15

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Historical Facts

• Riverine Squadron 15 (RIVRON 15): Designated as part of the U.S. Navy's riverine force, RIVRON 15—often referred to in shorthand as Z-1-151-1 in reporting—was established to provide security and patrol operations in riverine and coastal environments. • Modern Brown-Water Navy: RIVRON 15 continues the legacy of the Vietnam-era "brown-water navy," operating small, highly maneuverable craft in inland waterways and littoral zones. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: RIVRON 15 played a key role in Operation Iraqi Freedom, conducting maritime security operations on the Shatt al-Arab and other vital waterways in Iraq. • First Deployment: The unit’s first deployment to Iraq began in 2007, where it supported U.S. Army and Marine operations in the volatile Anbar Province. • Joint Operations: RIVRON 15 frequently operated jointly with Marine and Army units, providing insertion, extraction, and fire support for ground forces in riverine environments. • Riverine Command Boats (RCB): The unit utilized advanced Riverine Command Boats, equipped with state-of-the-art communications and weaponry, to conduct interdiction and patrol missions. • Combat Action Ribbon: Many sailors in RIVRON 15 earned the Combat Action Ribbon for their direct engagement with enemy forces during riverine operations. • Training: RIVRON 15 sailors underwent specialized training in small boat handling, navigation, and close-quarters combat to prepare for the unique challenges of riverine warfare. • Humanitarian Missions: In addition to combat roles, RIVRON 15 participated in humanitarian and civil affairs missions, helping to build infrastructure and foster goodwill with local populations. • Deactivation: As part of a Navy realignment, RIVRON 15 was deactivated in 2012, but its contributions to modern riverine warfare continue to influence U.S. Navy doctrine and training.