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I love Vietnam era equipment, the perfect mix of old and new. I'll show this to my 86 year old dad he's a Vietnam combat vet. He was in 25th infantry, 38th scout dog platoon, 101st and 82nd airborne among others over the years

It is uncanny that I have been putting together a lrrp setup over the past few months and this video comes out. This helped fill in some of the gaps about individual equipment and it really helps. Thanks to everyone that is involved in the making of these videos. Let's keep history alive brothers!

I think I’ve flown in this very same Huey at an air show in Georgia in 2018. It was marked aircraft 104 of the 229th AHB flown and maintained by the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation. Great experience all around and went back the next year and flew with them again. I highly recommend to anyone to take a ride in a Huey. The sights and sound of the Huey is incredible!

When I was in the National Guard we had a ‘Nam veteran LRRP NCO. When out on the 2 week FTX the 1SG told me to deliver a message to that NCO’s section. I thought it would be cool to sneak up on them. We were all parked in the middle of an open field in the afternoon and I was about 50 meters away. The section was behind a high back HMMWV and I could hear the NCO talking to his guys. I got to about 10 meters from the HMWWV when I hear the NCO ask in a conversational voice “Can I help you Specialist?” _from right behind me._ Not only did he intuit I was sneaking up on him without seeing them, he Ninja’d up behind _me._

LRRPS my favorite US unit of all time. I’m simply in love with the US Equipment at the time.

The production value of these videos gets more impressive every time I see them

Damn Brent really pulled out a whole ass Huey for this one.

NOTE: One exceptional movie on LRRP in Vietnam was the independent film "84 Charlie MoPic" (1989). Just a fantastic full-length film on a 5-man LRRP team in the central highlands. It uses a unique filming technique from the perspective of a 2-man motion picture (MoPic) team who tags along with the LRRP team to conduct a segment of the US Army Lessons Learned program. Worth your time.

Every time I go to the range I get called a LRRP-erator, now I finally know what they mean! Thanks Brent0331!

That sounds from the chopper gives me chills every time! Remember it well!

You guys already know this is near and dear to my heart, so thanks for doing it.

Brothers, keep up the good work telling the the stories. Love this latest video. You got me all inspired to digging through my NAM collection again. Doc sends…..

I really like the passion of these guys to produce such a well made and informative video. Thank you.

EXCELLENT job fellows! Lots of history and real examples of the weapons used in that era. WELL DONE!!!!!

Awesome intro and presentation, didn't expect a Huey. Hadn't even heard of the LRRP during the Vietnam War era so I learned a lot (again).

That's better quality than you'll find in most movies these days. You went above n beyond with this men.! Thanks for such an awesome, accurate account.

I read Frank Camper’s LRRP:The Professional in high school. One thing he documented was his never ending search for the perfect primary weapon for his mission, including time spent with a .45auto M3 Grease Gun. He said “(Ammunition) Weight alone was reason enough to not carry a .45 ANYTHING.” Fantastic video, fellas. Thank you for the resources and work you put into this presentation.

8:47 Phantom Warriors are two books that were about LRRP teams and their missions. Highly recommend.

Excellent video guys. I have not only been a student of LRRPs and Rangers from the Vietnam War. I’m in contact with several former LRRPs from the war. I also served for three years on a LRS (D) company where I served on a team as the Assistant Team Ldr in the 1st Gulf War. Attended the LRS School both the local and the Army courses. Love this subject. We used much of this same gear back in the day. I carried four M16 Mag pouches on my belt along with 2canteens and a bit pack with a first aid and a compass pouch. With my Strobe pouch on my lover shoulder harness support below my chest line. Because of the large Lowe Alpine rucks we got. We took off the detached belt supports that held a rappelling seat in it. Anyway. I also got my hands on a British chest harness. I carried extra mags smokes etc in it. I must have weighed 100 lbs on top of my own weight. Hard work. But it was a blast doing that job in Iraq. We vu moved all night and were dug in and hidden in the day. Carried a MULE with all of our personal weapons an ammo. Even two SINGARs with batteries and two five gallon water jugs. Damn. I was young. Anyway, I love your videos. Great stuff. The Duck hunter cano was referred to as the Frog Camo And check out books by. Kenn Miller Gary A. Linderer Thin Nicholson And don’t for get the big book about SOG by Plaster

Great video gentlemen. I enlisted as a 67N Huey door gunner in 1985 and all of the NCO’s in our unit were Vietnam veterans. I can still remember all of us new guys being mesmerized as we hung on every word of our elders. They jacked with me continually, like sending me to get rotor wash. But those guys were the coolest.

As a former recon and CSAR guy myself, I got a lot of my training from some of these old LRRP/LRS guys. Mad respect for them. They are badasses of the highest order.

Great video! Being a collector of US Army Vietnam War/late Cold War era uniforms and equipment I really appreciate the effort spend to make this video. Fantastic job guys!

I love these reenactment videos and the camera effectiveness series are great, keep it up!

Amazing video as always! Thank you for compiling and sharing all the info and gear!

Truly outstanding and very informative video. I appreciate all the hard work that went into making this one. Outstanding!

Whaaaat! That claymore shot was badass! Excellent filming and realness. I'm impressed with how far this channel has come.

I love Tiger Stripe camo. I been wearing tiger stripe pants to Tactical Game skirmishes. A lot of people wearing OCPs now. But Tigers stand out in a crowd.

You are correct about the diversity of weaponry carried by LRRPs. A friend of mine (RIP) showed me a picture in a book back in the 90s, of him packing an S&W Model 19 in a shoulder rig...

Great video! I’ve been watching for years and the videos just keep getting better

One of the best videos I've seen in a LONG time. Thanks for putting this together.

My father in law was in Vietnam don’t have a lot of info of what he actually did or what unit he was in. He did talk about it very little but no real details. He passed 2 years ago and right before his passing he pulled out a box he had stored away. He was in the army special forces 68-69 and worked with the Australians other than that I’m not for certain what he actually did ,really wish I had asked now but felt if he wanted us to know he would have told us just didn’t want to be disrespectful by asking . I can’t remember what the patches were to describe them but we have pictures of him carrying the Swedish k. I didn’t even realize they were used in Vietnam until then. Rip Dennis(Denny)Shoup. Lost but never forgotten. Thank you to all that served. Thank you for taking the time to put this video together. Very interesting and informative.

Love all of your vids and I appreciate the hard work that you put into them.

I love the sound of the uh1's; thanks again for another great video!

Brent, excellent video!!Appreciate all the work you and Bruce did for this, This is probably the most exhaustive look at the LRRPs out here today, as a Vietnam War aficionado myself, I can't see really anything you guys left out. Great job!

Love the nostalgia, the mystic, the aura of danger. Some very tough, elite men doing a necessary but dangerous job. God bless 'em all! Good vid!

Excellent video gentlemen. Thank you for taking the time to create this and share the info with everyone. definitely looking forward to the MACV SOG kit and equipment video.

Just 2 minutes in and loving it.... For the people asking, I believe the Germans came out with the tiger stripes... There's a cool channel called uniform history or something like that... Gotta love the Huey... Everyone get ready for vietnam 2.0 (as in chinese infantry) South africa did tiger stripes and even giraffe camo

Been subscribed to your channel since 2016, you guys are killing it!

Thanks guys for another educational video. I really appreciate on the in depth that you guys go into this for me. It is a must know and I thank you for your dedication to history. Absolutely no man left behind moment. Keep up the awesome work and I’ll keep tuned in Lima, Charlie🌹👍

outstanding video! i am humbly proud to have been a tiny part of it. i had a gunny who was at khe shan. he had some wild stories, and photos!

Yo omg thst intro was sick as hell. Love to see that RPG-2 never see it that much in media.

great video as usual. Been reading a lot of SOG and LRRP books lately, so very timely

Absolutely fantastic video. Thanks for preserving history and sharing with others!

Aaah, PRC77 - carried that a couple of times during my service in FDF. They were license built here in Finland as LV217, also known as ”Ventti-seiska” (Vingt-Un-Seven, Blackjack-Seven, ventti having also the meaning that you are so tired that you are over the limit) and Sony Ryydman (from once popular personal casette player Sony Walkman; ryyd, ryytynyt meaning dog-gone tired). We usually rigged those to the front, as to balance the load of the rucksack and also to be able to operate it without taking it off.

Great video! The reenactment sequence is spectacular and as always great information to boot. I've always loved the tiger stripe camo. Funnily enough, I remember first hearing about the LRRP as a kid thanks to comic books! The original run of the GI Joe comics was written by Larry Hama, an actual Army veteran. He included a lot of realism and military terms into those early stories. As part of the backstory of Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes, they both served together in 'Nam along with Stalker as part of a LRRP team. Now you know... and knowing is half the battle.

My friend Jim Kyle WV was in the LRRPs from 67-68. He started with green fatigues then Duck camo then tiger stripes. He was in Cambodia a lot unofficially and went through TET. The VC by passed his FOB on the way to hit other targets. He went through the Mac-V jungle school. Graduation consisted of going out on patrol, but he had already been out on different operations prior to that school. He did say that it was helpful. Plenty of Green ERDL available in 1979 when I was on active duty as a NCO. I was training USAF air flight medics who were issued the Green ERDLs. Made sure I got a pair. Great video guys.

Captivating. This had my full attention for the whole hour. Thanks!

Victor Charlie is gonna think twice about coming into Texas now! Seriously, your short films are way better than 99.999999999% of anything produced by the film industry. Well done, gunny!

Ya man ......Some of us are still around..... LOL........LRRP/Ranger ..70/ 74....Enjoyed your flash to the past...Well done.....RLTW......

I am really looking forward to watching this on my TV tonight.

Rit Dyes sent from home. I used a lot of variations of Green plus Brown for various items that were to be used in the field. All stateside in the Reserves as a tactical instructor 19D4H. Locally acquired plant dyes may also have been in use.

We both left home at 18, You chose a profession in civil, I got recommended to join Army. You got what you wanted And I got to serve the nation. You persuaded your degree , I had the toughest training. Your day started at 7 and ended in the evening, Mine started at 4 till midnight . Sometimes never slept for days together. You had your convocation ceremony, I had my Passing Out Parade. Best company took you and Best package was awarded to you as per your merit and qualifications, I was ordered to join my Battalion with one star piped on my shoulders. You finally got a job you desired and perceived, I got a way of life I had no idea of , at that age. Every evening you got to see your family, I just wished i get to see my parents soon. You celebrated festivals with lights and music, I celebrated with my comrades and guns on the Line of Control in bunkers. We both got married .... Your wife got to see you everyday, My wife just wished i was Alive. You were sent on business trips to foreign destinations, I was sent on line of control / insurgent environment to fight the enemy. We both returned, Both wives couldn't control their tears, but You were able to wipe her's but, I couldn't... You hugged her and your children, but, I couldn't. Because I was lying in the coffin, With medals on my chest and, Coffin wrapped with biicolour. My way of life ended... Your still continues... I still have no grudges or complaints... I just want you all to realise that for your tom'row I gave my today smilingly ... Hope my countrymen , politicians and friends respect this sacrifice someday and give Forces their legitimate due... We both left home at 18 🇵🇰

I love the LRRPs, great video thanks for making it!

Always love y'all's vids. Looks like production budget has went up!! Congrats on a awesome channel!!

Definitely better than watching a movie 😍😍😍 on Netflix . Awesome production in sounds especially on language too , visual and a Huey .who needs Hollywood

This was excellent! You guys put a ton of work into it. Only thing I didn’t see which they may have not used much on LRRP teams was the trusty e-tool.

such a great vid!! Many thanks from the UK , im building my LRRP kit for reenacting and airsoft!! All the best. LOVE THE UH1

Man, really good work by you and Bruce. Pat yourselves on the back, you guys did great

I forgot to add a comment about tiger stripes which we bought from the local market. I don't think the US Army ever had them produced at least not in 1967-1969. Some South Vietnamese Military Units wore tiger stripes, but I think they were also bought off the local market. I actually bought and wore tiger stripes on two missions. The first problem was that the locally made tiger stripes were made from a cotton material. That caused them to be like a sponge in the jungle and once they got wet(almost immediately) they hardly ever dried out and added weight to your overall carry. Your body also got rashes from the wet cotton where ever it rubbed especially the crotch area. I tried them during the dry season and they were miserable; I never even considered wearing them during the wet season/monsoons. Secondly they would tear easily. It exposed human skin to an open smorgesboard for all of the insects and leach relatives. As to their ability to camouflage the soldier, I'm rather undecided about that. We normally established an ambush on a trail at 10 feet or less from the trail. This was because of the vegetation and you needed to instantly see, hear and smell what was happening on the trail or bad things would be happening to you and the team. Because of the closeness to the trail, any movement made by a team member could be seen by someone on the trail and visa versa. That was an example of a sword with two edges: good or bad! Even if you didn't move the large, dark tiger stripes had a tendency to standout in the deep green of the bush. Whereas with the the jungle cammou being used, we could lay by a trail and the enemy would walk right by us and never know we were there. This was especially important when you realized what was walking by you was just a small point element which could be followed by several squads/platoon/company especially if they were NVA! Even though your heart would be at its maximum beats per minute, if no one moved we normally and safely let them pass or if things went to shit we blew our claymores. That is when things went to shit and all hell would break loose. My normal ambush zone contained a minimum of four claymores set out in cross kill zones and probably 10-15 feet from our fighting positions. That is why camouflage was a life or death matter for a Lurp.

I put together a complete early war Vietnam Marine set ten years ago. The hardest stuff to find the early Flak Vest without the two lower pockets and marine issue boots both were spendy when I finally found them. Cool vid Im gonna send the link to my uncle who was in 2/5 Cav, 1CD 69-70.

The intro was amazing...Thanks for doing this guys!

Absolutely top notch video. Congratulations gentleman!

Gota love the sound of hueys coming in 🎶👂

Excellent work !!!! Been waiting for this from the live streams !!!

This was a great video, super informative about the LRRP's!!

Excellent vid guys. Thank you for the work to put this together.

Wow Brent and Bruce! One of your best!

Bruce is a really good presenter. Awesome stuff as usual.

Gents, what a great historical program about special units and their field gear. As a student of military history I have learn a lot about the LRRP soldiers gear and there purpose from your video. Thank you.

The first time knowing "ERDL" camos, back in 1994, when i was buying 1/35 scale "Nam Series" LRRP and Navy SEAL model kits made by Dragon. I even didn't know what kind of pattern is that, Vietnam gear information was minimal way back then. I became an ERDL fan since then.

Philippine army Special Forces and SEALs still wear Tiger Stripe to this day. Heavily trained and advised by their US counterparts

Good video. Some things to add. When we didn't have blocks of C-4 we'd sometimes break open a Claymore and use it's C-4 to cook our "LRRP" rations. I was with H co. LRRPs, 1st Cavalry March 68 to June 69 when we were down at Phuoc Vinh. Shortly after the 75th infantry converted to be the 75th Rangers. I left when the teams were increased to 8 men. As the saying goes "Stay a LRRP, stay alive.".

Excellent video you guys really did your homework. THANKS

My Uncle 'Carbide' served 3 tours in Vietnam (1st, 64-66 101st, 2d 66-67 5 SFG MAC V SOG CCN, 3d 68-69 5 SFG MAC V SOG CCS) He only told two stories about those days, and I have some of his ERDLs and a couple boonies and his beret. Dad also was in 5th Grp and was the main reason all Carbides things survived. Personally him and his story of a LRRP Ambush and his rifle (XM177E2) were the reasons I had the Reconnaissance career I did (Never went SF) I was VERY disappointed they didn't issue the old CAR 15s when I finally got to were I wanted to be. The Mk18s are cool but I guess I'm old fashioned. Apologies for the rant, OUTSTANDING video. Really went above and beyond for the suspension of disbelief. And I challenge you to find a veteran that doesn't recognize and LOVE the sound of a Huey breaking the tree line. They (like myself) don't even have to be of or from the Huey Era and I'll bet they could "Name that Tune" so to speak. Excellent. RLTW !!

Best hour and ten minutes i have had in a long time. Thoroughly enjoyed watching.

This was an outstanding presentation. Thank you!

Another great video Brent, the fact that we get this level of effort and knowledge for free is fantastic! Can't forget Bruce too! Really wish I had the opportunity to go and train at One Shepherd. Such an awesome organization, migrate to Canada? :)

Great attention to detail as always fellas. Superb quality content. And Ken lived!

Great presentation Brent and Bruce. Learned alot. Thank you both for all you do! ♠️🎩☯️

Another great Vietnam era video guys! Great detail and overview. Didn't realize the LRRP teams were eventually absorbed into the Ranger teams but makes sense in that era. Rangers have become a force of their own these days with vast mission capability. Interesting how some team groups were established and developed (like the Rangers and SEALs) and others like LRRPs, MACV-SOG and UDT were dissolved during and after the war.

Great video Brent, this is my military heritage!! Many from the RVN LRRP and Ranger units were put into leadership positions when the 1st and 2nd Ranger Battalions were formed in the mid 1970s, some were my squad and platoon leaders: Platoon Leader Lt. Bargwell, Platoon Sgt. Thompson (both deceased), etc. I took notes while watching this video, from my first hand experience, and once I get my thoughts together I will post them here (I'm off duty Tuesday so probably then).

I recently acquired a period correct Camillus survival knife with an early war scabbard for a fraction of it's current market value. Can't be happier with it.

This was my first time watching it and I think you guys put on an OUTSTANDING production. I was an 0331 in 1982-1988.

You did a fine job...lrrp 68-69 4th inf Pleiku central high lands..

The Air Force survival knife notice the 2 holes in the guard they were there so a spear could be improvised from the knife if needed. 550 cord 6 plus feet 12 Ft. plus even better double through the holes to equal length then start wrapping and knotting as time and cord allowed.

Needed this video, thank you for the content

I half expected to hear "fortunate son" play as the chopper descends😄

Love that sound of the Huey

A friend's father was a LRRP in Nam. He died about ten years ago but had some pretty cool stories to share. First, he knew he would be drafted so he volunteered before that could happen. He said that allowed him to choose his assignment basically and that, if he had to go, he wanted to go with guys that didn't f%*k around. Went to RECONDO school out of the 11th ACR. Probably the best story was Col. George Patton(George S. Patton's son) grabbing him and a bunch of other LRRP's(and other SF-types) to form the Aerorifle platoon. They'd fly around in Loaches waiting to get shot at and then take the fight to the enemy on the ground while the little choppers buzzed around overhead with MG's or miniguns. He said once after they had dropped in to find and kill the enemy, Col. Patton was up in a Loach firing a grenade launcher right down in on top of them. They threatened to shoot him down if he didn't stop so,... he stopped. Said George Jr. was a crazy mofo lol. Anyway, no embellishment there. Exactly what he told me... Cool video.

Love the attention to detail in all of your videos

That Huey was badass!

That is freakin impressive!!! Well done! BZ

Finally got through the whole thing. Fucking badass for sure. Gonna be hard to top this bros. Stay safe 🇺🇸

This is typical of why your channel is the best on KZfaq thank you

Thank You to both of you ! So much time and effort went into making this video you can really tell ! Man o Man really impressive all most to the point of being speechless ! WOW !!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

There are many versions of Tiger Stripe, but it still remains one of the most effective and iconic patterns of all time.

My great uncle bought 30 round civilian magazines. Also had a large S&W folder.

This was a really great video man, thanks!!

Brent, these colabs you do are some of the best content ever. Outfuckingstanding!