Assault Support Patrol Boat
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The Assault Support Patrol Boat, was a heavily armed and armored riverine patrol boat developed by the United States Navy for use in the Vietnam War from late 1967.
ASPB in South Vietnam c.1968
ASPB on patrol during Operation Coronado IX, November 1967
Stewart Seacraft ASPB Mark II prototype trials, 1969
Sikorsky Aircraft ASPB Mark II prototype, c. 1969
Armored Troop Carrier (LCM)
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Armored Troop Carriers, often called Tangos from the phonetic alphabet for T, were LCM-6 landing craft modified for riverine patrol missions. They were used by the Mobile Riverine Force of the United
Assault Support Patrol Boat
…Vung Tau, South Vietnam on 20 September 1967 and were offloaded on 22 September. The ASPBs were to act as escorts and provide protection for the slower Armored Troop Carriers (ATCs) of the Mobile Riverine Force during the troop transport phase of riverine assaults. Due to their steel construction and armor, the boats would…
An Armored Troop Carrier of River Assault Division 112