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Originally posted by Air.177
I know this!!
Both were "Heavy" teams with 3 Americans and 9 Indig. Both carried a B-40 rocket launcher, a mortar, and at least one belt fed gun.
Also, I have heard talk that the One Zeros on both teams were considered to be Crazy by many folks, even in the Recon community.
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Good going, Air.177.
During my time with RT California, we generally had 4 US and 10 yards.
We carried, at various times, CAR-15s, 2 ea XM-148s (the pre-curser to the M-203), 2 RPG-2s (I carried one, and 1 other yard carried one), and either an RPD, sawed-off, or an M-60. And, of course, the 60mm Mini Mortar.
Terry mentions intell gathering, heavy team vs light team. To a certain degree, he is correct. Let me assure you folks,though, there were very few 1-0s more diligent in gathering intel than Joe Walker. We brought mounds of intel. And if we happened into a fire fight, our very first move was to ATTACK, form a skirmish line, and go toe to toe with the god-less horde.
AND WE KICKED SOME SERIOUS BUTT!!!!!!!!
John Plaster is correct in his assessment that the RT took on the personna. We did, but we had to buy into Joe's way of doing things. The force of his personality was but one factor. But we drilled for hours on IA Drills until we not only knew our own responsibility, but the responsibilities of everyone else.
Martin may want to jump in here to discuss Ed Wolcoff's use of "The Diamond" formation for RT New York.
Later.
Toby
1-2, RT California