Honor Recondo - 82nd Airborne Division Elite Reconnaissance
Celebrate the courage and expertise of Recondo graduates with this premium apparel featuring the 82nd Airborne Division. A powerful tribute to the elite reconnaissance soldiers who completed the demanding Recondo School—the paratroopers who lead small, heavily armed long-range reconnaissance teams deep in enemy territory, demonstrating the highest levels of tactical proficiency, physical endurance, and warrior spirit.
Premium Military Apparel
- Authentic Design: Features Recondo and 82nd Airborne Division recognition
- Superior Quality: Crafted from premium materials for lasting comfort and durability
- Perfect Fit: Designed for everyday wear with a comfortable, true-to-size fit
- Fade-Resistant: High-quality printing ensures vibrant colors that last
- Elite Pride: Honors Recondo graduates and airborne soldiers
Recondo - Elite Reconnaissance Training
Recondo is an American military acronym (from reconnaissance, commando and doughboy) for a highly specialized infantry training or a graduate of a Recondo School who leads a small, heavily armed long-range reconnaissance team that patrols deep in enemy-held territory.
The Recondo School was established during the Vietnam War to train soldiers in advanced reconnaissance, patrolling, and survival skills. The three-week course was one of the most demanding training programs in the Army, testing soldiers' physical endurance, tactical skills, and mental toughness. Students learned advanced land navigation, patrolling techniques, rappelling, survival skills, and small unit tactics.
82nd Airborne Division - America's Guard of Honor
The 82nd Airborne Division is America's premier airborne division, known as the "All American" division. The division maintains a rapid deployment capability, ready to deploy anywhere in the world within 18 hours. Paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne are trained to conduct airborne assaults, seize objectives, and fight as light infantry in any environment.
Recondo-qualified paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division represent the elite of the elite. These soldiers combine airborne qualification with advanced reconnaissance training, making them capable of conducting the most challenging missions. They can parachute into hostile territory, conduct long-range reconnaissance patrols, gather intelligence on enemy forces, and operate independently for extended periods.
Long-Range Reconnaissance Excellence
Recondo teams operated deep in enemy territory, often beyond the range of friendly artillery support. They conducted reconnaissance missions, ambushes, and raids, gathering critical intelligence on enemy movements and positions. These missions required exceptional physical fitness, tactical proficiency, and the ability to operate under extreme stress.
Earning the Recondo badge required completing the demanding Recondo School and demonstrating proficiency in all required skills. Graduates wore the distinctive Recondo badge with pride, marking them as members of an elite fraternity of reconnaissance soldiers. The Recondo tradition continues today in modern reconnaissance and special operations units.
Whether you are a Recondo graduate, served with the 82nd Airborne Division, or appreciate the elite status of reconnaissance soldiers, this apparel represents excellence, courage, and the proud legacy of Recondo.
Ideal for: Recondo graduates, 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers, reconnaissance soldiers, Vietnam veterans, airborne soldiers, and everyday wear.
Recondo. 82nd Airborne Division. All American. Elite reconnaissance. Airborne excellence.