A long-range reconnaissance patrol, or LRRP is a small, heavily armed long-range reconnaissance team that patrols deep in enemy-held territory.
Soviet Army[]
LRRPs of the Soviet Guards Airborne Regiment operated in Northern Kabul, Afghanistan, during the Soviet-Afghan War.
United States Armed Forces[]
During the Vietnam War, the U.S. Army and Marines formed various LRRP units. Marines Glaz and Palitz were members of an LRRP that operated in Laos,[1] while Big Boss joined one in Vietnam.[2]
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- Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake - User's Manual