Description: Rare - Original Vietnam War Patch - Beret Flash Patch US NAVY - River Patrol Force - RPF Black Berets - Operation Game Warden - Mekong Delta into Cambodia PBR - River Patrol Boat - RECON Original Vietnam War Patch - Measures - 2.8 inches in diameter (7 cms) PBR - River Patrol Boat - RECON - TF 116 - Operation Game Warden Task Force 116 was a United States Navy unit that played a significant role during the Vietnam War, particularly in the maritime aspects of the conflict. Task Force 116 was established to conduct special operations and unconventional warfare in the waters of South Vietnam, with a primary focus on countering infiltration and supply activities by North Vietnamese forces through coastal and riverine routes. Origins: Task Force 116 was officially established in 1965 as part of the U.S. Navy's contribution to the broader military effort in Vietnam. It was formed to counter the North Vietnamese efforts to use the waterways and coastline of South Vietnam for logistical support, including the movement of troops and supplies.Riverine Operations: Task Force 116 primarily operated in the Mekong Delta and other riverine areas. The unit employed various types of patrol boats and craft to monitor, intercept, and engage enemy vessels and personnel.Components: Task Force 116 consisted of several components, including River Patrol Force (Task Force 116.1), Riverine Assault Force (Task Force 116.2), and Riverine Logistics Force (Task Force 116.3). Each of these components had specific roles within the overall mission.Swift Boats: The most well-known vessels used by Task Force 116 were the Patrol Boat, River (PBR) and the Swift Boat (PCF, Patrol Craft Fast). These boats were used for patrolling waterways, conducting interdiction missions, and engaging enemy forces.Support to Special Forces: Task Force 116 worked closely with U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) and other special operations units in the region. They supported Special Forces in executing unconventional warfare and counterinsurgency operations.Counterinsurgency: Task Force 116 played a significant role in counterinsurgency efforts by preventing the flow of supplies and reinforcements to the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces. Their operations helped disrupt enemy activities in the waterways and along the coast.Task Force 116 was instrumental in securing and controlling the waterways of South Vietnam and significantly contributed to the broader U.S. military strategy during the Vietnam War. Their missions were challenging and often conducted in difficult and hostile environments. 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. , 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, 82nd Airborne, 173rd Airborne, Combat, Militaria, Medal, Badge, Map, 199th Infantry Brigade, Old Ironsides, 5th Infantry Division, MAAG, USARPAC, XXIV Corps, 23rd Infantry Division, Americal, 38th Infantry Division, Black Op’s, Clandestine, Non-Conventional Warfare, 11th Infantry Brigade, 11th Armored, 196th , 1st Aviation, 18th Engineers, Medic, Medical, Viet Cong, VC, Viet Minh, Dien Bien Phu, Saigon, Tiger Force Rangers, Ranger, Logistical Command, Khe Sanh, POW, RVN, ARVN, South Vietnam, North Vietnam, NVA, Hanoi, Siagon, Phan Rang, LLDB, Bright Light, Free World Forces, Company, Platoon, Patrol, Long Range, Special Forces, ARVN, Green Berets, Elite, Recon, Reconnaiance, CCN, CCC, CCS, MACV SOG, SOA, Paratrooper, Parachutist, Vietnam War, Special Operations, Military, Tiger, Ranger, Route, Team, VC, NVA, Viet Cong, Command Control
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