{"product_id":"rib-rats-m-tp-patch","title":"Rib Rats (M Tp) Patch","description":"\u003cblockquote type=\"cite\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRIB Rats Patch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe RIB Rats Patch pays tribute to the members of M Troop and the specialised maritime capability they built within the Special Air Service Regiment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe need for dedicated Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) to support SASR operations was identified during the 1980s. After extensive evaluation of various vessels, a unique capability was established, bringing together operators from the Royal Australian Corps of Transport and the SASR. This culminated in the raising of Marine 'M' Troop in 1993.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM Troop became a critical element of Australia's Special Operations capability, supporting Counter Terrorism operations and maintaining the ability to rapidly project force in defence of Australia and on global no-fail missions. Over the years, the troop operated a diverse fleet including Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats, the Coral Snake, Regional Patrol Craft, and the iconic Noosa Marine \"Yellow Shark Cats\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe RIB Rats were the centre of M Troop, their name is synonymous to all that have operated with M Troop and is a reflection on the unique capability that was built and admired by other coalition Special Forces Partners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"efw4m3\" data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003ePremium cloth patch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15j19i8\" data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eFeatures “Rib Rats M TP” inscription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15j19i8\" data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003e90mm diameter with Velcro backing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hidzpw\" data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003eDesigned in Western Australia by ex-M TP Members\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1985\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003eAll proceeds remain with the SAS Historical Foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"NINESIXFOUR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47160705220764,"sku":"PATCH-RR","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/7519\/8620\/files\/2_ed4c438d-60cd-4491-a294-5e9b0ace3521.png?v=1783335496","url":"https:\/\/ninesixfourco.com\/products\/rib-rats-m-tp-patch","provider":"NINESIXFOUR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}