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The US Navy created their first Mobile Riverine Force (MRF) for the first time since the American Civil War, during the Vietnam War. USN "Brown Water Navy" (Vietnam War) Monitors

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Navy officials say the new command means there will be a seamless capability from brownwater tributaries to green coastal waters that can extend 600 nautical miles in some parts of the world. Besides Iraq, Riverines have been deployed to Africa, Asia and Central America in the past several years. The new command will be responsible for traditional port and ship security in coastal waters as well as providing offensive combat capability in inland waterways.

“There was some concern, but I think the Navy has had great foresight in keeping the riverine capability around because we are unique and we do bring a great deal to the table,” said Petty Officer 1st Class Fred Granados, who trains Riverines.Īmong other things, Riverines can operate in less than a foot of water to provide extensive fire support for other units and can deliver equipment and personnel inland. Some in the Riverine force feared that the same thing would happen after the U.S. The Navy re-established the Riverine force in 2006 to take over inland waterway duties in Iraq from Marines. Riverines were created to patrol inland waterways during the Vietnam War, but were disbanded after. The new Coastal Riverine Force is the result of a merger between Riverine Group 1 and Maritime Expeditionary Security Force.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.- The Navy set up a new command on Friday for patrolling inland waterways at home and abroad, recreating a Vietnam-era force that had to be resurrected for the war in Iraq.