During World War II 8,150 LCRSs were made.
It had a weight of 95 kilograms (210 lb) and could transport seven men.
With no armor, LCRL were often used at night for Amphibious warfare.
Army Lt. Lloyd Peddicord of the Observer Group designed an inflatable boat and brought his plans to the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, which produced the craft.
[1] The Naval Combat Demolition Units were organised in a six-man team of an officer, a petty officer and four seamen using a seven-man LCRS inflatable boat to carry their explosives and gear.