LRSU's still around?

SR-25 · 09-02-2004, 01:48 PM

Are the LRSU's stil around? And if so..what units have them?

SGTBelcher29 · 09-02-2004, 07:17 PM

Yep, LRS units are still around. I know that Campbell has one...a LRS-D. And in Korea when I was there in 01-02 in the 503d, I had a buddy in 2 IDs LRS-D. In Iraq, VII Corps LRS-C, if I remember right, was living out of the train station in Mosul for a few months.

SR-25 · 09-02-2004, 08:02 PM

Thanks for the info.

Paracav · 09-02-2004, 09:44 PM

LRSU - Still around, the 82nd also has them
Due to the complex mission of the Long-Range Surveillance Unit (LRSU) soldier, LRSU soldiers must be mature, physically fit, mentally strong and able to work closely within a small group, but must be able to think and act independently as well. All prospective soldiers will have an initial interview with the LRSU Commander and First Sergeant. After passing the initial interview, prospective soldiers will be attached to the LRS for a period of 90 days in order to evaluate their physical fitness, maturity, mental stability and ability to work within a small group. In the event the soldier is not selected, the LRS Commander must counsel the soldier on why they were not selected during out-processing. All prospective LRSU soldiers must meet the following requirements:
a. Airborne qualified (Specialist or Corporal and below)
b. Airborne and Ranger Qualified (Sergeant and above)
c. GT score of 110 or above
d. Must agree to volunteer for airborne and ranger schools (if applicable)
e. Meet US Army height and weight or body fat standards per AR 600-9
f. No prior disciplinary problems
g. No history of drug or alcohol abuse
During the 90 days the prospective soldier is attached to the LRS, he will be administered and must pass to standard the following tests:
a. The Army Physical Fitness Test (Ranger school standards).
b. Pass the Combat Water Survival Test.
c. Complete a 5-mile run within 40 minutes.
d. Complete a 12-mile road march within 3 hours while carrying 35 pounds.
e. Pass a written land navigation test.
f. Complete a day and night land navigation practical exercise.
g. Demonstrate proficiency in basic LRSU team skills (operation of HF radios, burst devices and construction of antennas and basic vehicle identification)

**ScreaminChief** · 09-03-2004, 08:13 PM

I was told 10th Mountain has one also.

SGTBelcher29 · 09-03-2004, 09:42 PM

Yep, I am pretty sure that every Division has LRS-U or units. At the Division level, they are usually LRS-D, or detachments.

01-02-2005, 09:34 AM

I heard rumors that there was one at the national guard base here in Michigan....don't know what unit it is though. The guard base here is Selfridge Air National Guard Base, it's a joint community though, navy, air force, marines, army, coast guard.

Stevens · 01-13-2005, 12:25 AM

Most of the LRS units out there are National Guard. California still has one and here is the link.

http://www.calguard.ca.gov/160LRSD/

6mEwQjSr · 01-28-2005, 01:58 PM

Yes the 25th, 10th, 82nd, 101st, 18th Airborne Corps, 2nd ID, the 173rd Airbone BDE in Italy has a LRS type unit also. With the Army's new transformation plan I hear LRSD/C's will be going away. There are a couple ing the NG as well.

Rusty24 · 01-28-2005, 03:41 PM

6mEwQjSr I heard that they will be going away from the Division and Corps levels, but still be around. Rumor was that they will have one at each Brigade and the only reason I belive this is because of a manning change that I noticed that will be starting in April.

02-05-2005, 04:31 AM

Hey ParaCav, "What's up Scout!"

We have a LRS-D They're based in Italy. {Must be rough}
I think they're Op-Conned to us from 173rd. But I could check.

RPIgrad · 02-07-2005, 01:16 PM

Maybe this is the wrong place to post his but I noticed it said no history of drug abuse under qualifications. What do they consider drug abuse? I have heard say that a single use is considered drug abuse and other people say that it is multiple uses above 10 or 15 but it si dependent on frequency cicumstances etc. Just curious if anyone knows the real deal.

Thanks,
Jonathan

RFleischman · 02-07-2005, 01:22 PM

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Maybe this is the wrong place to post his but I noticed it said no history of drug abuse under qualifications. What do they consider drug abuse? I have heard say that a single use is considered drug abuse and other people say that it is multiple uses above 10 or 15 but it si dependent on frequency cicumstances etc. Just curious if anyone knows the real deal.

are you worried about it?

RPIgrad · 02-07-2005, 02:17 PM

I won't lie I tried it twice been clean for over a year now. Just curious if it will disqualify me?