Description: Vietnam war in-country machine-embroidered patch measures 3.2" by 3", used condition. During Vietnam war, Special Forces Detachment B-50 Project Omega was established in July 1966 and was initially based at Nha Trang, and later at Ban Me Thuot. Created with the purpose of providing I Field Force Vietnam a means of long range patrol and intelligence gathering in the far flung remotest area's of their Corps tactical zones. As with project Sigma (B-56), project Omega was to have had a regular ARVN Ranger Battalion attached to it. However Special Forces were unhappy with this arrangement and there by provided it's own forces in the form of three Mike Force companies. The Mike Force companies were called Commando companies and were used as a reaction/exploitation force. To exploit small unit contacts, and to assist in the extraction of compromised teams. B-50 was composed of 4 (later 8) Road Runner teams which conducted long range reconnaissance on the enemy's trail networks. The Road Runner teams consisted of 4 indigenous people posing as local VC, and moved with impunity through a designated target area to a prearranged pick up point, observing enemy activity on the way. In 1968, the Road Runner teams were transferred to SFOD B-57 to continue their intel gathering patrols. B-50 also initially had 8 (later this was increased to 16) recon teams which conducted saturation patrols through designated reconnaissance zones. SFOD B-50 used Jah, Sedang, and Rhade Montagnards, and Cham and (ethnic) Chinese personnel in its units. SFOD B-50 departed Vietnam in June 1972. Project Omega had its own patch, based on the Greek "Omega" character, a black parachute and red lightening bolt on it with the words "OMEGA" below the parachute. A valuable addition to your collection of Vietnam war memorabilia items. Worldwide combined shipment is welcome. Please visit my 'EAZYCOLLECTIBLES' store for more great war items. Thanks!! Froo www.froo.com | Froo Cross Sell, Free Cross Sell, Cross promote, eBay Marketing, eBay listing Apps, eBay Apps, eBay Application
Price: 12.31 USD
Location: Westminster, California
End Time: 2025-01-20T20:31:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1 USD
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Restocking Fee: 20%
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: Vietnam
