U.S. Army personnel practice a variation of the "Ausie Peeloff" (aka "center peel off", or simply, "peel off") tactical retreat technique at the MACV (Military Assistance Command Vietnam) Recondo School in Nha Trang, Vietnam. (This type of tactic is designed for use by a small reconnaissance unit when unexpectedly encountering a larger enemy force.) A group of soldiers observes in foreground, as a squad of 6 trainees executes a peel off. In this case, the point man is seen to peel off first, followed, successively, by the other squad members. Near the end of the maneuver, one soldier throws a grenade which explodes to cover the retreat of the last squad member. (Vietnam War period).
U.S. Army personnel train at the MACV (Military Assistance Command Vietnam) Recondo School in Nha Trang, Vietnam. U.S. Amry soldiers rappel from a rappelling tower. Student climbs a rope ladder to top of rappelling tower. Other soldiers high up on top of tower. Student come down rappelling line. Student at top of tower going over side. The instructor on the tower edge. Students seated up on tower and others on the ground below. A soldier rappels down a line to the sand below. A student on the edge of tower, ready to come down rappelling line. A soldier ties a line around his waist and legs. Two soldiers climb up a rope ladder to tower as another prepares to come down rappelling line in full battle gear. (Vietnam War period).
U.S. Army personnel train at the MACV (Military Assistance Command Vietnam) Recondo School in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Student soldiers being briefed in the jungle on a booby trap. A soldier briefs the students on various types of booby traps in the jungle. Soldiers, partially hidden in jungle growth. A booby trap. Vietnamese soldier instructs students on booby traps. A booby trap being 'tripped'. A soldier uses a bamboo pole to trip the booby trap. Students standing in the dense jungle. (Vietnam War period).
U.S. Army personnel train at the MACV (Military Assistance Command Vietnam) Recondo School in Nha Trang, Vietnam. One soldier is seen sitting offshore, in a large black rubber boat (RB-15 Zodiac) in final phase of boat swamping and up-righting exercise. Other soldiers are seen in the water all around the boat. Those in the water gradually climb aboard, as the team keeps the boat stabilized, until all are on board, out of the water. In change of scene, a team, of nine soldiers, paddles their boat away from shore. (Beach, with some soldiers wading is seen in background.) In next scene they paddle back and beach the boat. (Vietnam War period).
The Republic of Korea 9th Infantry Division known as the White Horse Division at their base in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Soldeirs lined up with flags. An officer awards medals to the soldiers. Women garland soldiers. A soldier with a flag marches towards the pavilion. An officer presents a bouquet to a dignitary. An ARVN (Army of the Republic of Vietnam) officer reviews the troops. Soldiers, officers and dignitaries seated in the pavilion. An officer speaks over the microphone in the pavilion. A sign board. Captured Vietcong arms and equipment on display. Officer reviews troops. A soldier with the White Horse Division flag. Women garland soldiers. (Vietnam War period).
United States 1st Cavalry Division soldiers also known as The First Team arrive at Nha Trang air base on a MATS C-130E's in Vietnam. They stand around the aircraft along with their baggage as military trucks are seen in the background (Vietnam War period).
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