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Originally Posted by cszakolczai
Just to update everyone with information I've unearthed with the help of a QP who's really great with research... the 7th Army patch with Airborne tab was worn by early groups who would mesh into LRS type of units in Germany. I can provide a link but I just wanted to reinforce what you all have told me and thank you all again for the help. All of you were a great help in trying to figure out the information. Thanks and I really appreciate it.
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I was with VII Corp Pathfinders out of Schwabisch Hall from 1983-1986 and we wore the VII Corp patch with an airborne tab. We used infantry blue flash on our beret and oval on our greens. The unit was attached to 11th CAG for administrative purposes and was disbanded in the late 80s. Although we were called a platoon, we really were the size of a squad with as few 10 and as many as 18. We had two teams: Alpha and Bravo and our leadership element was usually a 1st LT as the PL and a E-6 or E-7 as NCOIC. I was on Alpha the entire time with the unit. Another distinguished member of this board, CSM Perry D, was my first platoon SGT at the unit and could add additional info or background. Hope this helps.