Description

In 1976 Maj. James Capers Jr. welcomed new men and their families into a force reconnaissance company.

'Only the most capable Marines are selected for this duty due to rigid mental and physical demands. A very thorough screening of each applicant is conducted … to test alertness and endurance. The result is a small elite unit with highly qualified Marines who are considered the best in the world'.

Ex-Marine Charles D Melson examines the history, equipment and insignia of the Marines' amphibious and ground long-range patrol reconnaissance specialists in this volume which contains a wealth of photographs and 12 full page colour plates by Paul Hannon.

Table of Contents

The Commander's Eyes & Ears
Organization & Operations
World War II
The Korean War
The Vietnam War
The 1970s & 1980s
The Gulf War
Uniforms & Accoutrements
The Plates

Product details

Published 20 May 2012
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781780967769
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 55 b/w; 10 col
Series Elite
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Charles D. Melson

Charles "Chuck" Melson was the Chief Historian for…

Illustrator

Paul Hannon

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