ARVN Provincial Recon Unit Quang Ngai Province Vietnam War

Description

Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) Provincial Reconnaissance Unit (PRU), specifically identified by the Vietnamese text “LUC LUONG THAM SAT,” meaning “Reconnaissance Force”. These units, often linked to the Phoenix Program, were paramilitary forces funded and advised by the CIA, tasked with counterinsurgency efforts, including identifying and neutralizing Viet Cong personnel. The patch design, featuring a parachute and an eagle/hawk, symbolizes their airborne capabilities and operational focus.