A long-range reconnaissance patrol, or LRRP, is a small, well-armed reconnaissance team that patrols deep into enemy-held territory. [ 1 ] The concept of scouts dates back to the origins of warfare itself.

Jul 31, 2009 · One morning a call came over the radio that a group of Lurps (U.S. Army LRRP / Rangers) in the area made contact with the enemy and needed reinforcements. Lurps were heavily armed long-range reconnaissance teams that patrol deep in enemy-held territory.

Jul 31, 2009 · The McGuire Rig was one the simplest and most effective devices ever invented for pulling troops our of triple-canopy jungle. Strangely, you felt totally safe and secure just sitting in the thing, flying along at perhaps 2,500 feet.

Sep 12, 2011 · The two helicopters performed this leapfrogging dance four times before the insertion chopper finally dropped its payload—four heavily camouflaged soldiers from the Long Range Reconnaissance Platoon (LRRP) of the 4th Infantry Division’s 2nd Brigade.

Dec 19, 2022 · The Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction System (SPIES) rig that is used today by troops in a jungle or water environment is basically a STABO rig that has been adapted to fit today’s gear. The uniforms that SF troops wear today with the slant pockets on their shirts, and extra pockets sewn on their shirts’ arms are straight out of SOG.

A perfect reproduction made using original USGI parts and webbing STABO harnesses were used during the Vietnam conflict by US Special Forces, LRRP teams and MACVSOG units for fast extraction by helicopter. These rigs were worn throughout certain missions and were affixed to various other webbing items that were mission

The super thin design of the Light Reconnaissance Harness perfectly matches the large shoulder straps of multiday backpacks without causing any discomfort, a feature particularly appreciated by operators engaged in LRRP (Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol) missions.

Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP) (pronounced “lurp”) By Charlie Ostick In 1967, the 4th Infantry Division was assigned the mission of a large holding action on the entire western flank of the US Army’s II Corps in the Central Highlands of South Vietnam. This was a very important mission for the 4th Infantry Division. Part of that ...

Unlike the STABO, riding the McGuire Rig required strength and agility and it was consequently of little use in extracting the wounded. Equipped with a standard pistol belt , the harness was also designed in part to replace the M1956 / M1967 Load Carrying Suspenders.

Jul 27, 2020 · A chest rig is my go to for any environment, urban, aerial or jungle. It’s light and efficient, EASILY customizable and it’s a growing market, which means more products are popping up to build the chest rig to any mission set..