Commando Raiders
The Commando Raiders or Commando Raider Teams (CRTs) were a Laotian paramilitary commando, which operated closely with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) during the final phase of the Laotian Civil War, from 1968 to 1973.
| Commando Raiders Commando Raider Teams | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1968 - 1973 |
| Country | Kingdom of Laos |
| Allegiance | Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Royal Lao Government |
| Type | Commando |
| Role | Air assault Anti-tank warfare Artillery observer Close-quarters combat Combat search and rescue Counterinsurgency Direct action Direct fire Executive protection Fire support Force protection Forward air control HUMINT Indirect fire Interrogation Irregular warfare Jungle warfare Long-range penetration Military intelligence Mountain warfare Parachuting Patrolling Raiding Reconnaissance Special operations Special reconnaissance Tracking |
| Size | 200 men (at height) |
| Part of | Royal Lao Armed Forces |
| Headquarters | Ban Pha Khao, northeast of Vientiane "Whiskey-3" Camp, near Savannakhet PS 22 Camp, near Pakse |
| Nickname(s) | Raiders, CRTs |
| Engagements | Operation Counterpunch Operation Golden Mountain Operation Phou Phiang II Operation Maharat Operation Thao La Operation Sayasila Operation Black Lion III |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | (unknown) |
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