The 1st Cavalry Division formed a LRRP unit beginning in November 1966. This unit was formed to seek out and report enemy locations to higher Headquarters. At a later time this unit was sent on prisoner snatch missions and ambush missions. The LRRP/Rangers of the 1st Cavalry Division is the longest fighting Ranger unit in American history. It is also the most decorated Ranger/LRRP unit.
The 1st Cavalry Division formed a LRRP unit beginning in November 1966. This unit was formed to seek out and report enemy locations to higher Headquarters. At a later time this unit was sent on prisoner snatch missions and ambush missions. The LRRP/Rangers of the 1st Cavalry Division is the longest fighting Ranger unit in American history. It is also the most decorated Ranger/LRRP unit.
