 Since the end of the Cold War, the 1st Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment 1e RPIMa has become a direct-action unit while the 13e RDP specialized in reconnaissance/surveillance operations in hostile environment, gathering intelligence for special operations.In a way they're similar to the role of the U.S. Army Long Range Surveillance Detachment or Long Range Surveillance Company.The 13e RDP took part in the Gulf War.