Compared to the regular infantry units, the vânători specialized in close combat and high-precision firing on enemy positions, ambush actions, and had greater mobility on the field.

[1] In addition, the vânători units also carried out protocol missions and guarded the royal and princely residences in Bucharest, Cotroceni, and Peleș, as well as the headquarters of the Ministry of War.

The vânători originally worked as hunters during peacetime and also defended the border regions, but were also called to the army during wars.

During Matei Basarab's reign, the princely hunters were organized in a ceată and were led by a Vătaf.

[5] In 1739, with the military reforms carried out by Constantin Mavrocordat in Wallachia, two steaguri ("banners") of vânători with two captains, seven zapcii and 165 soldiers were registered.

[4] After the election of Alexandru Ioan Cuza and the Unification of Moldavia and Wallachia, the armies of the two Principalities were reorganized.

[1] The battalion was led by Major Dimitrie Lecca and it took part in the forced abdication of Alexandru Ioan Cuza.

The 2nd Vânători Regiment received this title, and its battle flag was also decorated with the Order of Michael the Brave 2nd Class.

[1] Following the end of the Second World War, and the abdication of King Michael I in late 1947, the vânători units were disbanded.