Patch - DUC LAP ARMY COMMANDOS - Nung / 5th Special Forces - Vietnam War

Description: Patch - Biet Kich Quan - Army Commandos Provincial Recon Team - Excellent Jungle Fighters - Nung Force commanded by US 5th Special Forces - MACV-SOG Elite Black Ops - Mercenary Special Forces - Provincial Recon Team ARVN - Measures - 3.2 x 2.4 inches (8 x 6 cms) Duc Lap Combat Base Duc Lap was a strategically important location for US Special Forces during the Vietnam War, particularly for the Special Forces-led Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) program. Here are some key aspects of Duc Lap's importance:Location: Duc Lap was located in the Central Highlands of South Vietnam, near the border with Cambodia. Its location made it a key outpost for monitoring and interdicting enemy movement along the Ho Chi Minh Trail, a vital supply route for North Vietnamese forces.Special Forces Camp: Duc Lap served as a major Special Forces camp, hosting a detachment of Green Berets who worked closely with the CIDG (Nung) forces. The camp was heavily fortified and served as a base for conducting reconnaissance, intelligence gathering, and direct action missions against enemy forces.CIDG Program: The CIDG program was a key component of US Special Forces operations in Vietnam, aimed at training and equipping local indigenous forces to defend their villages and hamlets against Viet Cong and NVA attacks. Duc Lap was a major training and operational center for CIDG forces in the region.Strategic Operations: Special Forces teams based at Duc Lap conducted a range of strategic operations, including reconnaissance patrols, ambushes, and raids against enemy targets. These operations helped to disrupt enemy activities and gather intelligence on enemy movements.Air Support: Duc Lap was also home to a small airstrip, which was used to support Special Forces and CIDG operations. The airstrip allowed for the rapid deployment of troops and supplies, as well as the evacuation of wounded personnel.In summary, Duc Lap was of significant importance to US Special Forces in the Vietnam War due to its strategic location, its role as a base for CIDG operations, and its contribution to disrupting enemy activities along the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Normal 0 false false false EN-AU JA AR-SA For your kind Consideration. Free Post over $100 For All Single or Combined Auction or Buy It Now Purchases in same order Post on patches is $3.99 for first item and 30c postage for additional patches posted in same order. If you have any question’s please contact me. I post daily. Many thanks. Cheesecloth backed Vietnam War patch - Filler - made for collecting, swapping, made during conflict and through to mid-late 1980's in Vietnam - Pieces were made in Vietnam. More recent, similar pieces are felt backed (I do not sell felt back) - if you have any questions about anagrams used, translations, unit location etc please ask – I am always happy to answer. Command Control, North, South, Central, MACV, Special Forces, SOG, Special Op’s, Special Operations Group, 5 th Special Forces, Army Security Agency, Military Intelligence, Psy-Ops, US Army, De Oppresso Liber, Airborne, 1 st Special Forces, CIDG, Mike Force, Mobile Guerrilla Force, Mobile Strike Force, Operations Detachment, Provincial Recon Unit, Recon Teams, RT, USMC, United States Marine Corps, Vietnam War, WWII, WWI, French Indochine War, French Foreign Legion, Legion Etrange, Project Omega, Recondo School, Rapid Fire, Project Delta, Special Missions Advisory Force, Project Gamma, Project Sigma, Indigenous Troops, MACV-SOG, CCC, CCS, CCN, USARV, SMAG, TAG, Field Training Command, Recon Team Leader, US Navy, Air Force, AATTV, Long Tan, Nui Dat, AAFV, ATF, New Zealand V Force, Big Red One, 1st Infantry Division, 1st Cavalry Division, Tropic Lightning, 25th Infantry Division, Subdued, Patch, Patches, Uniform, Helmet, Flash, Beret, Arc, Tab, 101 st Airborne Division,

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