man this gentleman just exudes class, thank you

I believe this great American Gentleman Warrior makes a great point that the LRRPs became to the NVA as what the VC were to our soldiers! God bless you Sir!

These guys volunteered for this. The level of bravery is just awe inspiring. So glad our country is able to even produce small batches of guys like this, they fight for us.

This man reminds me so much of my grandfather, and his brothers of the First Special Service Force during WWII. I know Rangers of today still carry some these battle honors. In Italy they were called "black devils" because they to painted their faces and killed in stealth. It always amazed me to sit amongst these men in their old age, as they reflected so cooly and calmly about things that would shake a person to the bone. As teenagers some of them! And the ones that made it home, how many of them raised such successful families, many of whom would also be scattered amongst tables of banquet halls with me. Many times at these reunions the FSSF would present an award for outstanding merit to an active Army Ranger, I was always extremely impressed with the caliber of human being that would take these awards home. They were always humble, polite, extremely respectful, and you could just see the discipline and training that they possessed. Type A people. Really respect this man for his service and his candor. We're at a point now that I'm afraid we've passed with the WWII vets... and that is that we must listen to these interviews and keep recording this history before they're all gone. So many already have. Thank you to the content creator for these interviews. Made me cry my eyes out thinking about some really cool old dudes.

You guys were absolutely Fearless as young men. the fact that your teammate jumped out of a tree and pistol-whipped them instead of shooting them. That's pretty badass

This fellow has what we called command authority along with extraordinary leadership and communication ability. Just listening to him you know that if you were under his command he would know what to do and how to take care of his troops. He should be on the talk circuit telling corporations how to build teams.

Brave men like this gentleman are heroes.

Much respect for the LRRPs. We flew a lot of insertions/extractions for these guys. Don’t remember ever doing an extraction that wasn’t hot. Salute to you, Sir.

What a true hero! Thank you for service and sacrifices. God bless you and all of our veterans and active. I am very interested in hearing more of your stories Mr Chambers.🇺🇸

I've said it before. Im so impressed with the fortitude of these great men. Having served myself, I don't know if I could find the courage these men possess. So impressive!

I salute you Sir! You are a great Patriot!

"This Sgt who came to train us his name was Barnes" Even in real life here there was a Sgt Barnes in Vietnam.

I’ve enjoyed getting to know this soldier. What a story and first class all the way. Thank you, Sir, for your service!

To think these guys had to survive an actual mission to graduate Recondo School....

Hello Brother, just caught your interview and your explanations were spot one, thank you. I was one of ten E-5s that were selected to be team leaders out of 173rd Abn. Brig. 1/504th in 1966. After selecting our team members and attending the SF Project Delta Course we operated through 3 Corp. By the way I noticed the wings on your hat...All the Way Brother.

Tom! Where are you? I lived in LA for 7 years and couldn't find you! I'm in Indiana now> Are you going to our reunion?

My grampa served in the navy in Vietnam, he always says you guys were nuts! Respect.

Righteous and Respectful to see Afro American Vietnam Vet like my father who served in Plaiku Vietnamese Central Highlands with the US ARMY . Thank you

My father was S.O.G. 198th light infantry brigade on loan to 5th group special forces as he explained to me. They were a 2-6 man team doing exactly what this guy described, except my father watched the Ho Chi Minh trail to report back movement and supplies and lay mines on the trail if they could. My father often spoke of LRRPS as outstanding and had their Shit wired tight. His words not mine. This was a great interview.

This man is a true American hero.a true warrior.i would love to pick his brain.4 mins and you got stories a laughs about.thank so much sir.

Several books were written about first hand accounts being in the LRRPs and they are fascinating reads.

Thank you SO MUCH for telling this man's story. You've done a service to the world in your own rite.

Yep, this guy is an American HERO! I wish we could hear more from him.

What a treasure he is! And a founding member of the 75th ranger regiment.

I was a LRRP in Iraq. They called us the Ghost of Kelly Hill. I miss the Army.

Thank you Sir God bless you

My old swim coach Bill Peak was in the Lrrps, once told me a story about hiding in a rotted log for 3 days due to an NVA battalion which camped feet from him. He couldn’t move while the bugs bit him, and had the scars to demonstrate this. A great man, tough beyond belief, and I think his experiences made him great as a coach, working with young people was his calling... RIP to him, from prostate CA, ? due to agent orange exposure possibly..... Nam got him in the end

What a brave man to volunteer for a danger mission as a LRRP. No chance to survived if capture. Been a Soldier myself for 21 I will love to met this man and thank him.

Hey Tom, former LRSD here, thanks for your videos. We (LRSD) came after you did. Long Range Surveillance Detachments.

Thank you for your service and doing what you had to.

True American hero. God bless you and your family.

The Badest of the bad asses!

Thank you for your service, Mr. Chambers.

Many outstanding stories of Vietnam LRRP's...Sgt. Chambers was a hero among them. Check out one of their books...you will be mesmerized.

Very understandable why vets don’t like to talk about the men they shot or killed but I always appreciate it when they disclose that info. He is a very vivid story teller

Mr Chambers led the way for those who lead the way

Excellent! I salute you Sir!

Long been fascinated by these gents and what they were able to achieve...without them the human cost would have been a hell of a lot higher!

i have been with slicks (uh 1's) inserting LRPS. we would touch down at least 8 to 10 times in bad country. at one of these touch downs the LRPS would get out. this was so the LRPS could not be spotted as to where they were. as info they whispered on the radio when they called in for help or extraction. the LRPS would have the paint and the foliage on their helmets.

I'm a South Korean man, and I reallly want to talk to Vietnam veterans. I have utmost respect to them.

Very interesting. Enjoyed.

Thank you for your service sir, welcome home

These Warriors have Colones thank God they're on our side

Thank you for your service Mr. Chambers! My oldest cousin, Scott Hancock, was in LRRP's in Vietnam. Not sure what years or sector that he was there.

Rangers Lead The Way Mr T!

My brother was 5th SF. Now bear in mind HIS unit, in the theatre were badasses; he said you had to be "off the wall NUTS to be LRRP! He knew many of these guys and this one sounds legit from what he said. BTW my brother is MIA still: first day, Phase 1 of TET offensive 1-30-1968.

This man's stories are great

Thank you for your service sir.. all class 👍

Thank you sir

Hey Tom! How the hell are you? I've been trying to get hold of you for about 50 years now!

Based LRRP man.

I did not know LRRP was the foundation for the 75th Ranger Regiment. Wow.

Interesting. I recently listened to a recorded book on LRPS. The book mentions the planting of tiny mines, by the LRPS, on trails. They called them "toe poppers". Must be the same devices the NVA soldier triggered.

This man's probably seen and done things people have nightmares about.

Dual wield pistol whippin'!

I think a lot of the earlier LRRP teams were also used in a more aggressive manner. I think they actually used to refer to themselves as LRPs (long range patrol) without the second R. I think this was prior to 68. Even when the shift to strictly reconnocence based operations happened contact with the enemy was often made. LRRPs of Vietnam saw a lot of combat. I know we respected you guys and actually studied your history, methods and tactics.

That's why Barnes was so out of it when he was in the Platoon!

Amen!

Ran into Gonzalez at the Palo Alto VA some years back. Nice guy.

Vietnam Seals also were known for painting their faces and alot wore blue denim jeans 👖.

One thing the LRRPS/LRPS/Rangers had available was the ability to call for fire support. This could range from mortars from an infantry company or firebase all the way to naval gunfire if you were within effective range. Air power was another asset and ranged from dedicated Cobra gunships waiting on a hot pad to redirecting an in-route B-52 strike. You had to be careful not to kill yourself with fire support which meant knowing where you were. That was pretty tough given the terrain. And if you were bringing fire on the enemy they may suspect they are under observation and come looking for you. Senior brass would also like LRRPS to locate large numbers of the enemy and hang on to them as U.S. infantry responded to engage. The purpose of LRRPS was the collection of information that could be refined into intelligence and/or locate targets for exploitation. Audie Murphy types were told to remain in the infantry. LRRPS should be part cat and part Native American scout, and as stealthy as a 15 year old girl sneaking into her house 2:45AM. When the mission changed to LRPS it was a quantum shift, which meant engagement with the enemy, to include hunter-killer teams. A Ranger I once worked with had a great Vietnam story. While on patrol they captured a courier or paymaster. (This is from 51-52 years ago.). When in the ranger rear area and at the end of the prisoner’s interrogation, the patrol leader asked the prisoner what the enemy thought of the Rangers. The prisoner put his hands to the side of his head and rocked side to side. In a sing-song voice he said: “Ranger like B-52. No can see. No can hear. Soon come BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM! All VC dead. All NVA dead. Ranger no fu#%ing good. Ranger numbah f@*king 10 thou.” 10 thou is as bad as it gets to the Viets and the opposite of numbah 1. This was a great compliment to the Rangers. The prisoner’s response just about says it all.

Is there the full interview of him?

Love Ya Uncle Tommy.. The Real Deal

they were a wild bunch

The last part was funny because of how unbelievable it is🤣

Kenn Miller's "Tiger the LURP dog"...

Rangers Lead the Way! Thanks Basil for putting this out there,

Is there a full version of this video anywhere and is there any other videos of Tom speaking? I can't find anything on him online.

This is what they need in Colombia right now instead of large troop movements trying to find drug ops.

My high school buddy was a LRRP sniper.

Anybody else chuckle when he said Barnes

AIRBORNE

Gotta tell him thanks.

My Father is a LRRP

barnes !!!!

remember a Medic

You don’t get heroes like this in communist countries. What an American.

Reminds me of Lorden K Young

wheres the rest of it dawg

Joined the Rangers and the crap hit the fans.

Wait I want to known more about this guy who jumped on Charlies, wtf kind of video editing is that? Where is the full story hahaha

Tom are you related to Larry

Tom Chambers ''For None are closer, to the very Author of Sacrifice Himself... Than Those Who Choose, to perform it, for the very Sake of Others.'' -gilpin 12418 -former (stateside) recondo sgt. ''rock'' gilpin 82nd abn. 11b4p 1/504 inf. bn. '71--'74 Obligements as well; for making sure that our ''Civilian Population's Best Fight''... Was the one that never happened!

Uhhhgg god that must've sucked having to stay out that long!

"Thank you for your service"? Fuck that shit ... I am sorry that you felt that that was your service. Why can't "Serving Your Country" mean reducing poverty, illness and violence in your community. What a waste of a person of such good character.

This is what they need in Colombia right now instead of large troop movements trying to find drug ops.