75th Ranger Regiment
75th Ranger Regiment Coat of Arms
Active	June 19, 1942–Present
Country	United States
Branch	United States Army
Type	Special Operations Light Infantry
Size	Three battalions
Part of	U.S. Army Special Operations Command
Garrison/HQ	Fort Benning, Georgia
Nickname	Airborne Rangers Army Rangers
Motto	"Rangers lead the way"
Battles/wars	Battle of Normandy Battle of the Bulge Raid at Cabanatuan Korean War Vietnam War Operation Eagle Claw Operation Urgent Fury Operation Just Cause Operation Desert Shield Operation Desert Storm Operation Restore Hope Battle of Mogadishu Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom
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Shoulder Patch

The 75th Ranger Regiment—also known as the United States Army Rangers—is an elite light infantry special operations force of the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) headquartered in Fort Benning, Georgia. The Regiment is a flexible, highly-trained and rapidly deployable light infantry force with specialized skills that enable them to be employed against a variety of conventional and special operations targets. Image File history File links 75_Ranger_Regiment_Coat_Of_Arms. ... is the 170th day of the year (171st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Army is the largest branch of the armed forces of the United States. ... The United States Special Operations Forces is the official category which the United States Department of Defense lists the U.S. military units that have a training specialization in unconventional warfare and special operations. ... Traditionally light infantry (or skirmishers) were soldiers whose job was to provide a skirmishing screen ahead of the main body of infantry, harassing and delaying the enemy advance. ... USASOC shoulder sleeve patch. ... Fort Benning is a United States Army base, located southwest of Columbus in Muscogee and Chattahoochee counties in Georgia and Russell County, Alabama It is part of the Columbus, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area. ... 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Combatants United Nations:  Republic of Korea,  Australia,  Belgium,  Luxembourg,  Canada,  Colombia,  Ethiopia,  France,  Greece,  Luxembourg,  Netherlands,  New Zealand,  Philippines,  South Africa,  Thailand,  Turkey,  United Kingdom,  United States Medical staff:  Denmark,  Australia,  Italy,  Norway,  Sweden Communist states:  Democratic People’s Republic of Korea,  Peoples Republic of China,  Soviet Union Commanders... Combatants Republic of Vietnam United States Republic of Korea Thailand Australia New Zealand The Philippines National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam Democratic Republic of Vietnam People’s Republic of China Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea Strength US 1,000,000 South Korea 300,000 Australia 48,000... Combatants United States Iran Commanders Col. ... 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Bush, Norman Schwarzkopf, Colin Powell Saddam Hussein, Ali Hassan Al-Majid, Hussein Kamel Strength 660,000 ~545,000 Casualties 345 dead, 1,000 wounded 25,000 - 100,000 dead, 100,000 - 300,000 wounded The 1991 Gulf War (also Persian... Combatants United States United Nations Pakistan Malaysia Somalia Commanders Many Mohamed Farrah Aidid The United Nations intervention in Somalia (code-named Operation Restore Hope) was a United Nations–sanctioned United States military operation from 9 December 1992 to 4 May 1993. ... Combatants USSOF, UNOSOM II Somali National Alliance-affiliated militias Commanders William F. Garrison Mohamed Farrah Aidid Strength 160 2,000-4,000 Casualties U.S. 19 killed 73 wounded 1 captured Malaysia 1 killed 7 wounded Pakistan 2 wounded Militia and civilians At least 500[1] killed (U.S. est. ... 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USASOC shoulder sleeve patch. ... Fort Benning is a United States Army base, located southwest of Columbus in Muscogee and Chattahoochee counties in Georgia and Russell County, Alabama It is part of the Columbus, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area. ... Special forces or special operations forces is a term used to describe relatively small military units raised and trained for reconnaissance, unconventional warfare and special operations. ...

The force specializes in airborne, air assault, light infantry and direct action operations, raids, infiltration and exfiltration by air, land or sea, airfield seizure, recovery of personnel and special equipment, and support of general purpose forces (GPF), among other uses. Each Ranger battalion can deploy anywhere in the world within 18 hours' notice. Airborne Military parachuting form of insertion. ... A US Army UH-1 Huey seen offloading troops during the Vietnam War Air Assault (or air mobile, in the U.S.) is the movement of forces by helicopter or aircraft to engage and destroy enemy forces or to seize and hold key terrain. ... Direct action is a form of political activism which seeks immediate remedy for perceived ills, as opposed to indirect actions such as electing representatives who promise to provide remedy at some later date. ... A raid is a brief attack, normally performed by a small military force of commandos, or by irregulars. ... Symbol of the Austrian 14th Armoured Battalion in NATO military graphic symbols A battalion is a military unit usually consisting of between two and six companies and typically commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel. ... The hour (symbol: h) is a unit of time. ...

History

Main article History of the United States Army Rangers The Ranger Memorial at Fort Benning, GA The United States Army Rangers have had a long and very unique history, that has led up to their current status as one of the worlds premier light infantry forces. ...

Rangers in Colonial and Revolutionary times

The term ‘Ranger’ first appeared in 13th century England. The origin of the Ranger tradition in North America lies in the seventeenth century wars between colonists and Native American Indian tribes. In the original concept, Rangers were full-time soldiers employed by colonial governments to "range" among fixed frontier fortifications in reconnaissance providing early warning of raids. In offensive operations they were scouts and guides, locating targets (such as villages) for task forces drawn from the militia or other colonial troops. Later, Captain Benjamin Church furthered the idea, creating a unique unit composed of both white frontiersman and friendly natives. Church's unit was so successful that his memoirs (published in 1716 by one of his sons) became the first American military manual. Look up ranger in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Captain Church Captain Benjamin Church (about 1639, Plymouth Colony – 17 January 1718, Little Compton, Rhode Island) was an American carpenter, military officer, and ranger during the Colonial era. ...

During the French and Indian Wars, Robert Rogers organized a corps of New England woodsmen as full-time Provincials directly under British military auspices, and paid with British funds. The Ranger companies, known as Rogers' Rangers, supported British operations against French Canada on the New York and St. Lawrence River fronts. They occasionally operated with friendly Indians, but, more commonly, served with the British as traditional allies. Very knowledgeable in wilderness warfare, Roger's Rangers were regularly sought out for information to improve other units. Part of this knowledge was codified into Rogers' Rangers Standing Orders, a version of which is still taught today to modern Rangers. The French and Indian Wars is a name used in the United States for a series of conflicts in North America that represented the actions there that accompanied the European dynastic wars. ... Robert Rogers may refer to: Robert Rogers (1864-1936), Canadian politician Robert Rogers, 18th century British officer and explorer This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... This article is about the region in the United States of America. ... Rogers Rangers was an independent company of rangers attached to the British Army during the French and Indian War. ... “NY” redirects here. ... The Saint Lawrence River (French fleuve Saint-Laurent) is a large west-to-east flowing river in the middle latitudes of North America, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. ... There are two versions of the Rangers Standing Orders of Major Robert Rogers. ...

Veterans of this corps had a major role in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, including Major General Israel Putnam and Brigadier Generals John Stark and Moses Hazen. Despite their success in the French and Indian Wars, ranger units were few during the war; General George Washington considered frontier security a local responsibility, limiting their involvement in favor of more traditional military units. While several units during the Revolutionary War used the term "Ranger" as part of their name or were called Rangers, only two of these units actually fulfilled the unconventional warfare nature of Rangers: Knowlton's Rangers and Whitcomb's Rangers. Illustration depicting uniforms and weapons used during the 1779 to 1783 period of the American Revolution by showing four soldiers standing in an informal group General George Washington, was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army on June 15, 1775. ... Combatants United States (United Colonies prior to July 1776) France Spanish Empire Dutch Republic Polish volunteers Quebec volunteers Prussian volunteers Oneida Tuscarora Great Britain Loyalists Hessian mercenaries Iroquois Confederacy Duchy of Brunswick Commanders George Washington Nathanael Greene Gilbert de La Fayette Comte de Rochambeau Bernardo de Gálvez Tadeusz Ko... Maj. ... General John Stark John Stark (August 28, 1728 – May 8, 1822) was a general who served in the American Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. ... Moses Hazen (1733-1802) was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799)[1] led Americas Continental Army to victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and in 1789 was elected the first President of the United States of America. ... Thomas Knowlton (1740–1776) was an American patriot who served in the French and Indian War and acted as a Colonel during the American Revolution. ... Whitcombs Rangers were formed on October 15, 1776 at Fort Ticonderoga in New York consisting of two companies of New Hampshire rangers for service with the Continental Army under the comand of Benjamin Whitcomb a veteran of Bedels Regiment. ...

While not specifically called Rangers, Elisha Sheldon's 2nd Legionary Corps was known for exploiting the possibilities of Ranger-type units within the combined arms structure. The two dismounted troops, armed and equipped as light infantry, provided camp defense from enemy surprise attack, and also provided a base of fire around which the mounted elements could maneuver. They also became adept at employing mounted troops in a raids meant to provoke British pursuit, which they would end with a classic, "L-shaped" ambush. An ambush is a long established military tactic in which an ambushing force uses concealment to attack an enemy that passes its position. ...

The 1st Partisan Corps under the Frenchman "Colonel Armand" (marquis de la Rouerie), and the 2nd under Lee both were assigned to Major General Nathanael Greene's Southern Department. In formal battles, they provided unblemished flank security, but were better employed in rear battle, by effecting deep raids against British logistical bases. Lee, in particular, shined when his regulars stiffened the irregular local forces of leaders such as Francis Marion ("The Swamp Fox"). Armands Legion also known as 1st Partisan Corps was formed on June 25, 1778 at Boston, Massachusetts under the command of Colonel Charles Armand Tuffin for service with the Continental Army. ... Charles Armand Tuffin, marquis de la Rouërie (April 1757 - January 1793), also known in the United States as Colonel Armand, was a French cavalry officer who served under the American flag during the American war of independence and as one of the initial leaders of the Breton conjuration during... Charles Willson Peale painted a portrait of General Greene from life in 1783, which was then copied several times by C.W. Peale and his son, Rembrandt Peale. ... Francis Marion (February 26, 1732–February 27, 1795) was a lieutenant colonel in the Continental Army and later Brigadier General in the South Carolina Militia during the American Revolutionary War. ...

Source: US Army Center of Military History.

World War II

European theater

World War II "lozenge" patch

In May 1942, during World War II, the 1st Ranger Battalion was sanctioned, recruited, and began training in Scotland under the British Commandos; 80 percent of the original rangers came from the 34th Infantry Division. Together with the ensuing 3rd, and 4th Ranger Battalions they fought in North Africa and Italy commanded by William O. Darby until the Battle of Cisterna (January 29, 1944) when most of the rangers of the 1st and 3rd battalions were captured or killed. Survivors of this mission were folded into the US-Canadian 1st Special Service Force Image File history File links Ranger_Battalion_Shoulder_Sleeve_Insignia. ... Image File history File links Ranger_Battalion_Shoulder_Sleeve_Insignia. ... Year 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1/75 Ranger Regiment Shoulder Sleeve Insignia 1/75 Ranger Regiment Beret Flash The 1st Ranger Battalion was formed upon Americas entry into World War II. Major General Lucian Truscott, U.S. Army, in liaison with the British General Staff, submitted proposals to General George Marshall that we undertake... This article is about the country. ... The British Commandos were first formed by the Army in June 1940 during World War II as a well-armed but non-regimental raider force employing unconventional and irregular tactics to assault, disrupt and reconnoitre the enemy in mainland Europe and Scandinavia. ... The 34th Infantry Division is a division of the United States Army National Guard that participated in World War I, World War II and continues to serve today, with most of the Division part of the Minnesota and Iowa Army National Guard. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Activated on May 29, 1943 in Tunisia, 4th Ranger Battalion was a Ranger unit in the United States Army during World War II. // After the success of 1st Ranger Battalion in the North Africa campaign, the Army saw the merit in small special operations units. ... A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ... William Darby William Orlando Darby (9 February 1911 - 30 April 1945) was a captain (later colonel, posthumous brigadier general) in the United States Army during World War II. Darby led the famous Darbys Rangers which evolved into the US Army Rangers. ... The Battle of Cisterna took place during World War II, on January 30 to February 2, 1944, near Cisterna, Italy, as part of the battle of Anzio that followed Operation Shingle. ... January 29 is the 29th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... (Redirected from 1st Special Service Force) Shoulder sleeve patch of the 1st Special Service Force. ...

D-Day, Pointe-du-Hoc

Before the 5th Ranger Battalion landing on Dog White Sector, Omaha Beach, in World War II, the 2nd Ranger Battalion scaled the 150-foot cliffs of Pointe du Hoc, a few miles to the west, to destroy a five-gun battery of 155mm artillery guns. Under constant fire during the climb, they encountered only a small company of Germans on the cliffs and the artillery withdrawn some 500 meters. The guns were later found and destroyed, and the Rangers cut and held the main road for two days before being relieved.^[1] Image File history File links Normandy Invasion, June 1944 U.S. Army Rangers show off the ladders they used to storm the cliffs at Pointe du Hoc, which they assaulted in support of Omaha Beach landings on D-Day, 6 June 1944. ... Image File history File links Normandy Invasion, June 1944 U.S. Army Rangers show off the ladders they used to storm the cliffs at Pointe du Hoc, which they assaulted in support of Omaha Beach landings on D-Day, 6 June 1944. ... The Fifth Ranger Infantry Battalion activated September 1, 1943 at Camp Forrest, TN commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Max Schneider, former executive officer of the 4th Ranger Battalion, was part of the provisional Ranger Assault Force commanded by Colonel Rudder. ... Combatants United States Nazi Germany Commanders Omar Bradley Norman Cota Clarence R. Huebner U.S. 1st Infantry Division U.S. 29th Infantry Division Dietrich Kraiss German 352nd Infantry Division Strength 43,250 Unknown Casualties 3,000 1,200 The build-up of Omaha Beach: reinforcements of men and equipment moving... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... On April 1, 1943 the 2nd Ranger Battalion was formed at Camp Forrest, Tennessee along with the 5th Ranger Battalion. ... Pointe du Hocs location Preinvasion bombing of Pointe du Hoc by 9th Air Force bombers. ...

Pacific theater

Meanwhile two separate Ranger units fought the war in the Pacific Theater. The 98th Field Artillery Battalion was formed on 16 December 1940 and activated at Fort Lewis on January 1941. On 26 September, 1944, they were converted from field artillery to light infantry and became 6th Ranger Battalion. 6th Ranger Battalion led the invasion of the Philippines and performed the daring Raid at Cabanatuan. They played an important role until they were deactivated on 30 December, 1945, in Japan. Fort Lewis is a census-designated place and U.S. Army post located in Pierce County, Washington. ... The 6th Ranger Battalion was a US Army Ranger Battalion which saw action in the Pacific during World War II. The Battalion is best known for its role in the Raid at Cabanatuan in January 1945. ... Combatants United States and The Philippines Empire of Japan Commanders Henry Mucci Robert Prince Juan Pajota Eduard Jonson unknown Strength 127 U.S. troops Alamo Scouts & 6th Ranger Battalion 200 Filipino guerrillas est. ...

After the first Quebec Conference, the 5307th Composite Unit (provisional) was formed with Frank Merrill as the commander, leading them to be nicknamed Merrill's Marauders. They began training in India on October 31, 1943. Composed of the famous six color-coded combat teams that would become part of modern Ranger heraldry, they fought against the Japanese during the Burma Campaign. In February 1944, the Marauders began a 1,000 mile march over the Himalayan mountain range and through the Burmese jungle to strike behind the Japanese lines. By March, they had managed to cut off Japanese forces in Maingkwan and cut their supplies lines in the Hukawng Valley. On May 17, the Marauders and Chinese forces captured the Myitkina airfield, the only all-weather airfield in Burma. The Marauders proved themselves a truly exceptional unit and have the very rare distinction of having every member of the unit receive the Bronze Star Medal. Left to right: Athlone, Roosevelot, Churchill, and King The Quebec Conference (codenamed QUADRANT) was a high level military conference held during World War II between the British and United States governments. ... Major General Frank Merrill (1903 – 1955) He is best rembered for his command of Merrills Marauders, officially 5307th Composite Unit (provisional), in the Burma Campaign of World War II. Merrills Marauders came under General Joseph Stilwells Northern Combat Area Command. ... Merrill’s Marauders officially 5307th Composite Unit (provisional) was a US commando unit in the South-East Asian Theatre of World War II who fought in the Burma Campaign. ... Combatants United Kingdom British India Republic of China United States Empire of Japan Indian National Army Burma National Army Thailand Commanders Louis Mountbatten William Slim Chiang Kai-Shek Joseph Stilwell Aung San(From 1944) Masakazu Kawabe Hyotaro Kimura Renya Mutaguchi Subhash Chandra Bose Aung San(until 1944) Strength Unknown Unknown... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Anthem Kaba Ma Kyei Capital Naypyidaw1 Largest city Yangon Official languages Burmese Government Military junta  -  Chairman, SPDC Senior General Than Shwe  -  Prime Minister General Soe Win  -  Acting Prime Minister Lieutenant General Thein Sein Establishment  -  Pagan Kingdom 849-1287   -  Toungoo Dynasty 1486-1752   -  Konbaung Dynasty 1753-1885   -  Independence from the United... Maingkwang is a town in northeast Kachin State in Myanmar. ... The Hukawng Valley is an isolated valley in Burma, roughly 5,586 square miles in area. ... The Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration and is the fourth highest award for bravery, heroism or meritorious service. ...

Korean War

At the outbreak of war in Korea, the Rangers were reactivated and formed into Ranger Companies. The Chief of Staff assigned the Ranger Training Program to Colonel John Gibson Van Houten. Combatants United Nations:  Republic of Korea,  Australia,  Belgium,  Luxembourg,  Canada,  Colombia,  Ethiopia,  France,  Greece,  Luxembourg,  Netherlands,  New Zealand,  Philippines,  South Africa,  Thailand,  Turkey,  United Kingdom,  United States Medical staff:  Denmark,  Australia,  Italy,  Norway,  Sweden Communist states:  Democratic People’s Republic of Korea,  Peoples Republic of China,  Soviet Union Commanders...

Soldiers from the 505th Airborne Regiment and the 80th AA Battalion reported, together they became the 2nd Ranger Company — the only all-black soldier Ranger unit to fight in Korea. During the course of the war the Rangers patrolled and probed, scouted and destroyed, attacked and ambushed the Communist Chinese and Korean enemy. The 1st Rangers destroyed the 12th North Korean Division in a daring night raid. The 2nd and 4th Rangers made a combat airborne assault near Munsan-ni where Life Magazine reported that Allied troops were now patrolling north of the 38th Parallel. Crucially, the 2nd Rangers plugged the gap made by the retreating Allied forces, the 5th Rangers helped stop the Chinese 5th Phase Offensive. Again, after the Korean War the Rangers were disbanded. This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Munsan is an eup in Paju City, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. ... A cover of Life Magazine from 1911 Life has been the name of two notable magazines published in the United States. ...

Vietnam War

Mid-way through the Vietnam War the need for Rangers was seen again. In February of 1969, under a new Combat Arms Reorganization System, U.S. Army Rangers were re-formed in Vietnam, as the 75th Ranger Infantry Regiment (Airborne). Thirteen companies of Rangers were raised from units that had been performing long range missions in Vietnam since 1966 as LRRP (Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol) and LRP (Long Range Patrol) companies. One of these was a training unit, based in America and the other twelve were combat units based in Vietnam. These new Rangers were given a unit genealogy curiously traced to Merrill's Marauders as the lineage of the World War II Ranger Battalions were then held by the United States Army Special Forces. Combatants Republic of Vietnam United States Republic of Korea Thailand Australia New Zealand The Philippines National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam Democratic Republic of Vietnam People’s Republic of China Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea Strength US 1,000,000 South Korea 300,000 Australia 48,000... Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol, or LRRP (pronounced and sometimes spelled LuRP), were special six-man teams of primarily Rangers utilized in the Vietnam War on highly dangerous special operations missions deep into enemy territory. ... Merrill’s Marauders officially 5307th Composite Unit (provisional) was a US commando unit in the South-East Asian Theatre of World War II who fought in the Burma Campaign. ... The United States Army Special Forces—or simply Special Forces (capitalized)—is an elite Special Operations Force of the United States Army trained for unconventional warfare and special operations. ...

In Vietnam, the Rangers were organized as independent companies (C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M, N, O and P); each company was attached to a major US Army combat unit. Rangers in Vietnam conducted long range, covert reconnaissance, search and destroy missions outside the confines of South Vietnam along with POW snatches into denied areas. They collected intelligence, planned and directed air strikes, acted as force-multipliers in conventional operations, assessed bombing damage in enemy-controlled areas, executed hunter-killer missions at night and in daylight, by set ambush and by hasty ambush and surprise, and specially-trained and specially-equipped Ranger snipers killed individual enemy soldiers and officers.

Additionally, Rangers attempted recovering friendly POWs, captured enemy soldiers for search-and-interrogation, tapped NVA and Viet Cong wire communications lines in their established base areas in the Ho Chi Minh Trail, and mined enemy trails and motor vehicle transport routes.

Modern Rangers

Airborne Ranger Statue (This is an Anaglyph 3D image.)

75th Ranger Regiment Scroll

At end of the Vietnam War, division and brigade commanders saw that the U.S. Army needed an élite, light infantry capable of rapid deployment, so, in 1974, General Creighton Abrams created the 1st Ranger Battalion; eight months later, the 2nd Ranger Battalion was created; and, in 1984, the 3rd Ranger Battalion and the regimental headquarters was created. In 1986, the 75th Ranger Regiment was formed and their lineage formally authorized. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1278x1000, 892 KB) This image was copied from wikipedia:en. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1278x1000, 892 KB) This image was copied from wikipedia:en. ... Stereo image anaglyphed for red (left eye) and cyan (right eye) filters. ... Image File history File links 3d_glasses_red_cyan. ... Related images Also on Wikipedia: 2003 Ranger Rendezvous Rangers on night recon Rangers on patrol Ranger Tab: badge) Ranger Tab: embroided) Source [1]: USASOC: 75h Ranger Regiment Fact Sheet File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Related images Also on Wikipedia: 2003 Ranger Rendezvous Rangers on night recon Rangers on patrol Ranger Tab: badge) Ranger Tab: embroided) Source [1]: USASOC: 75h Ranger Regiment Fact Sheet File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Creighton Williams Abrams Jr. ...

The 4th, 5th, and 6th Ranger Battalions were re-activated, becoming the Ranger Training Brigade, the instructors of the modern day Ranger School. As parts of a TRADOC school, the 4th, 5th and 6th Ranger Battalions are no longer included in the 75th Ranger Regiment. The United States Army Ranger School is an intense nine-week long combat leadership course, conducted in three three-week phases - at Fort Benning, Georgia, U.S.A., (the woodland terrain, Benning Phase), at Camp Rogers and Camp Darby, Georgia, (the Mountain Phase) at Camp Merrill near Dahlonega Georgia, and... TRADOC shoulder sleeve patch. ...

Rangers participated in several operations, including the failed 1980 attempt to rescue the American hostages held in Teheran, Iran in Operation Eagle Claw, Operation Urgent Fury on Grenada in 1983, the Operation Just Cause in 1989 Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield in 1991 and Somalia in 1993. The 1st and 2nd Ranger Battalions and a Company of the 3rd Ranger Battalion were deployed to Haiti in 1994. The operation was canceled within 5 minutes of its execution when President Bill Clinton was able to have a resolution. Elements of the 1st and 2nd Ranger Battalions operated in-country while order was being restored. This is also the first operation where the U.S. Army was the primary operating force on a US Aircraft Carrier, the USS America. The Ship had Special Operations Forces from USSOCOM comprised of Rangers, Special Forces, and other special warfare groups. The 75th Ranger Regiment also took part in Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan in 2001 and the Iraq War in 2003. Combatants United States Iran Commanders Col. ... Combatants United States Antigua and Barbuda Barbados Dominica Jamaica Saint Lucia Saint Vincent & the Grenadines Grenada Cuba Commanders Ronald Reagan Joseph Metcalf Hudson Austin Pedro Tortolo Strength 7,300 Grenada: 1,500 regulars Cuba: about 722 (mostly military engineers)[1] Casualties 19 killed; 116 wounded[2] Grenada: 45 military and... U.S. Army Rangers prepare to take La Comandancia in Panama during Operation Just Cause, December 1989. ... Combatants United States Saudi Arabia & US-led Coalition Republic of Iraq Commanders Norman Schwarzkopf Saddam Hussein Strength 883,863 360,000 Casualties 240 killed in action, 776 wounded in action, 30 taken prisoner Est. ... Combatants  United States,  Canada,  United Kingdom,  New Zealand,  Australia,  Denmark,  France,  Norway,  Germany Taliban insurgents, al-Qaeda Commanders Buster Hagenbeck Unknown Strength 2,000 500-1,500 Casualties 8 U.S. servicemen dead, 82 wounded 500-800 [1] In early March 2002 the United States military, along with allied Afghan... For other uses, see Iraq war (disambiguation). ...

The Best Ranger competition was established in 1982. Two-man teams from the Army have competed at Ft Benning, GA every year since (except 1991 & 2003). The competition lasts for 60 consecutive hours.

Honors

Main article: History of the United States Army Rangers#Honors

The 75th Ranger Regiment has been credited with numerous campaigns from World War II onwards. In World War II, they participated in 16 major campaigns, spearheading the campaigns in Morocco, Sicily, Naples-Foggia, Anzio and Leyte. During the Vietnam War, they received campaign participation streamers for every campaign in the war. The Ranger Memorial at Fort Benning, GA The United States Army Rangers have had a long and very unique history, that has led up to their current status as one of the worlds premier light infantry forces. ...

In modern times, the regiment received streamers with arrowheads (denoting conflicts they spearheaded) for Grenada, Panama, Afghanistan and Iraq.

To date, the Rangers have earned six Presidential Unit Citations, nine Valorous Unit Awards, and four Meritorious Unit Commendation, the most recent of which were earned in Vietnam, Haditha, Iraq, and Vietnam, respectively. Please see Presidential Unit Citation for other versions of this award The Presidential Unit Citation is awarded to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and allies for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy on or after 7 December 1941 (the date of the Attack on... The Valorous Unit Award is a decoration which is awarded to units of the United States Army which display extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy of the United States of America. ... The Meritorious Unit Commendation is a mid-level unit award of the United States military which is awarded to any military command which displays exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service, heroic deeds, or valorous actions. ... This article is about the city. ...

Mottos

Ranger motto: Rangers Lead the Way!

On June 6, 1944, during the assault landing on Dog White sector of Omaha Beach as part of the invasion of Normandy, then Brigadier General Norman Cota (assistant CO of the 29th ID) calmly walked towards Maj. Max Schneider (CO of the 5th Ranger Battalion) while under heavy machine gun fire and asked “What outfit is this?” Someone yelled "5th Rangers!" To this, Cota replied “Well then, Rangers, lead the way!” From this, the Ranger motto ("Rangers lead the way!") was born. is the 157th day of the year (158th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Combatants United States Nazi Germany Commanders Omar Bradley Norman Cota Clarence R. Huebner U.S. 1st Infantry Division U.S. 29th Infantry Division Dietrich Kraiss German 352nd Infantry Division Strength 43,250 Unknown Casualties 3,000 1,200 The build-up of Omaha Beach: reinforcements of men and equipment moving... Combatants United States United Kingdom Canada Free France Poland Germany Commanders Dwight Eisenhower (Supreme Allied Commander) Bernard Montgomery (land) Bertram Ramsay (sea) Trafford Leigh-Mallory (air) Omar Bradley (U.S. 1st Army) Miles Dempsey (UK 2nd Army) Harry Crerar (Canadian 1st Army) Gerd von Rundstedt (OB WEST) Erwin Rommel (Heeresgruppe... A Brigadier General, or one-star general, is the lowest rank of general officer in the United States and some other countries, ranking just above Colonel and just below Major General. ... Norman Daniel Dutch Cota (May 30, 1893, Chelsea, Massachusetts - October 4, 1971, Wichita, Kansas) was a U.S. General during World War II. // Brigadier General Cota was assistant Division commander of the US 29th Infantry Division at Omaha Beach during the Battle of Normandy. ... The U.S. 29th Infantry Division is a United States infantry division that has existed since World War I as part of the Army National Guard. ... The Fifth Ranger Infantry Battalion activated September 1, 1943 at Camp Forrest, TN commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Max Schneider, former executive officer of the 4th Ranger Battalion, was part of the provisional Ranger Assault Force commanded by Colonel Rudder. ... A motto (from Italian) is a phrase or a short list of words meant formally to describe the general motivation or intention of an entity, social group, or organization. ...

Regimental motto: Sua Sponte

Sua Sponte, Latin for "Of their own accord" is the 75th Ranger Regiment's regimental motto. Modern Rangers are three-time volunteers: for the U.S. Army, Airborne School, and service in the 75th Ranger Regiment (although it was previously stated that Rangers are four-time volunteers, Ranger School is not an immediate requirement of service in the 75th Ranger Regiment for lower enlisted men). Sua sponte, Latin for of ones own accord, is a legal term that means to act spontaneously without prompting from another party. ...

Modern Rangers

Becoming a Ranger

To become a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment, prospective Rangers must be qualified in their MOS and be Airborne qualified.

New soldiers with Ranger contracts attend nine weeks of Basic Combat Training (BCT), followed by Advanced Individual Training (AIT), the United States Army Airborne School and finally Ranger Indoctrination Program (RIP) one immediately after the other. U.S. Army recruits learn about bayonet fighting skills in an infantry Basic Combat Training at Fort Benning, Georgia. ... Airborne Trooper The Airborne School is run by the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 507th Infantry, U.S. Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, Georgia. ... RIP is a 2 1/2 week course held at Ft. ...

Soldiers already Airborne-qualified transferring from other units are separated into two groups: grades E-5 and below ^[2] will attend RIP, while grade E-6 and above (including officers) will attend the Ranger Orientation Program (ROP). Upon graduation of RIP/ROP, the new Rangers will be assigned to either one of the three Ranger Battalions, the 75th Regimental Headquarters or the newly formed Ranger Special Troops Battalion(RSTB), where they are now authorized to wear the Ranger tan beret, the Ranger Scroll of their parent unit and the distinctive black physical training uniform. // PAY GRADE In the United States Military, a Pay Grade is the rate at which all military members receive their basic pay. ... The Tan beret has been adopted as official headdress by several special operations forces as a symbol of their unique capabilities. ...

Continued training

Ranger Tab

Career development requires that all members of the 75th Ranger Regiment successfully complete Ranger School, earning the Ranger Tab. Rangers in direct combat MOSs are not permitted to become leaders within the 75th Ranger Regiment without the Ranger Tab. Rangers in non-combat MOSs are strongly encouraged, as well. U.S. Army Ranger Tab (embroided) Copyright Public domain: United States Army. ... U.S. Army Ranger Tab (embroided) Copyright Public domain: United States Army. ... The United States Army Ranger School is an intense nine-week long combat leadership course, conducted in three three-week phases - at Fort Benning, Georgia, U.S.A., (the woodland terrain, Benning Phase), at Camp Rogers and Camp Darby, Georgia, (the Mountain Phase) at Camp Merrill near Dahlonega Georgia, and... Ranger Tab The Ranger Tab is a military decoration of the United States Army which signifies completion of the U.S. Army Ranger School, a three month course providing instruction in small-unit combat tactics in woodland, mountain, and swamp operations. ...

Throughout their time in Ranger Regiment, Rangers may attend many types of special schools and training. Some of these schools include: military free-fall; combat diver qualification course; survival, evasion, resistance & escape (SERE); jumpmaster; pathfinder; Combatives Instructor; ranger first responder/combat lifesaver; language training; mountain warefare school; and many types of shooting, driving, and assault procedures training. Rangers with specialized jobs may also attend various special schools and training related to their job scope. MOS 13F (forward observers) may attend naval gunfire training and close air support courses; medics will attend the special operations combat medic course; communications specialists attend joint communications courses. HALO/HAHO are acronyms that describe methods of delivering personnel, equipment, and supplies from a transport aircraft at a high altitude via free-fall parachute insertion. ... The Diving Badge is a military decoration of the United States armed forces which is awarded to those service members who have obtained qualifications as military divers. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... A jumpmaster is a person who supervises the jumping of paratroopers or other parachutists from an airplane. ... One version of the patch worn on the uniforms of American pathfinders who served during World War II. During World War II, the pathfinders were a group of volunteers selected within the Airborne units who were specially trained to operate navigation aids to guide the main airborne body to the... Matt Larsen demonstrating a straight ankle lock The US Army Combatives School was founded in 2000 by then Sergeant First Class Matt Larsen and is located at building 69, Fort Benning, Georgia. ... First responder is a term used by national authorities for local law enforcement, local Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), local firemen and fire rescue. ... An artillery observer is a soldier responsible for directing artillery fire and close air support (ground attack by aircraft) onto enemy positions. ... Naval gunfire support (NGFS) comprises the use of naval artillery to provide fire support support for amphibious assault troops. ... An Apache attack helicopter provides close air support to United States Army soldiers patrolling the Tigris River southeast of Baghdad, Iraq during the Iraq War. ...

RFS/RFM

Being a USASOC unit, the Rangers maintain high standards for their personnel. If at any point, a Ranger is deemed by his superiors to be failing to meet these Ranger Standards, he can be relieved and removed from the 75th Regiment. This is commonly referred to as being RFSed, short for "Relieved For Standards". A Ranger can be RFSed for virtually any reason; ranging from lack of motivation to disciplinary problems.

Similarly, a Ranger physically incapable of performing his mission through prolonged illness or injury can also be removed from the Regiment through a process referred to as RFM or "Relieved For Medical reasons". Rangers who were relieved typically end up either in non-combat units located on the same post or in airborne combat units located elsewhere, such as the 82nd Airborne Division. The 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army is an elite airborne infantry division and was constituted in the National Army as the 82nd Division on March 5, 1917, and was organized on March 25, 1917, at Camp Gordon, Georgia. ...

Controversies

The term Ranger

After the formation of the Ranger School the term "Army Ranger" became a point of some controversy which still exists. While those that served within Ranger units tend to reserve the term exclusively for their peers who serve in the Regiment, many outside of the Ranger units use "Army Ranger" to denote all servicemen who have successfully completed the Army's Ranger course. Officially, such servicemen are referred to as being "Ranger Qualified" and are allowed to compete in the annual David E. Grange, Jr. Best Ranger Competition. The United States Army Ranger School is an intense nine-week long combat leadership course, conducted in three three-week phases - at Fort Benning, Georgia, U.S.A., (the woodland terrain, Benning Phase), at Camp Rogers and Camp Darby, Georgia, (the Mountain Phase) at Camp Merrill near Dahlonega Georgia, and... David E. Grange, Jr. ...

"The Ranger Tab is a School, The Scroll is a Way of Life"

Beret change

In June 2001, Army Chief of Staff General Shinseki gave the order to issue black berets to regular soldiers. At the time, black berets were being worn exclusively by the Rangers. This created a lot of discontent within the 75th Ranger Regiment and even led to ex-Rangers going on nationwide roadmarches to Washington, D.C. to protest against the decision. Because there was not a Presidential authorization to the Regiment for exclusive wear of the black beret, they switched to wearing a tan beret to preserve a unique appearance, tan being reflective of the buckskin worn by the men of Robert Rogers' Rangers. The Flag of the Chief of Staff of the United States Army The Chief of Staff of the United States Army (CSA) is the professional head of the United States Army who is responsible for ensuring readiness of the Army. ... Eric Ken Shinseki (Japanese: エリック・シンセキ) (born November 28, 1942 in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii) is a retired United States Army General and served as the 34th Chief of Staff of the United States Army (1999 - 2003). ... The black beret is the headgear worn by the British Armys Royal Tank Regiment (RTR), The Australian Armys Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) and by all the Russian Naval Infantry (and formerly Soviet) and some Russian Spetsnaz units, and the United States Air Force(USAF) Tactical Air Control... Nickname: Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia Coordinates: , Country United States Federal District District of Columbia Government  - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D)  - D.C. Council Chairperson: Vincent C. Gray (D) Ward 1: Jim Graham (D) Ward 2... The Tan beret has been adopted as official headdress by several special operations forces as a symbol of their unique capabilities. ...

Ranger Creed

Main article: Ranger Creed

Rangers on night recon

Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of my Ranger Regiment. The Ranger Creed is the official mission statement of the United States Army Rangers, and is also adopted by Rangers in other armed forces around the world. ... Image File history File links Originally available at GoArmy. ... Image File history File links Originally available at GoArmy. ...

Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move farther, faster and fight harder than any other soldier.

Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be. One-hundred-percent and then some.

Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow.

Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.

Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission though I be the lone survivor.

Rangers lead the way!

Famous Rangers

• Colonel William Orlando Darby, led Darby's Rangers which later evolved into the U.S. Army Rangers.
• First Sergeant Matt Eversmann was one of the Rangers involved with the first Battle of Mogadishu. He was the first Ranger to be mentioned in the book Black Hawk Down and was prominently featured in the popular film of the same name.
• Matt Larsen, father of the Modern Army Combatives system, founder of the US Army Combatives School and author of the U.S. Soldier's Creed served in both the 1st and 2nd Ranger Battalions as well as the 75th Regimental HQ.
• Specialist Robert D. Law, Ranger and patroller during the Vietnam War who received the Medal of Honor posthumously.[1]
• Major General Frank Merrill, led the 5307th CUP (Composite Unit [Provisional]) aka Merrill's Marauders during the Second World War. This unit was the founding parent organization for the 1st and 2nd Battalions, 75th Infantry (Ranger). The modern 75th Ranger Regiment drew its original lineage and history from the 5307th until 1986 when the lineage of other Ranger units including Darby's Ranger were officially authorized to the 75th Ranger Regiment. Previously held by U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets).
• Colonel Henry Mucci, led and trained the 6th Ranger Battalion, responsible for the Raid at Cabanatuan, one of the most successful rescue operations in U.S. military history. This action is depicted in the film "The Great Raid".
• Staff Sergeant Robert Pruden, Ranger and patroller during the Vietnam War who received the Medal of Honor posthumously.[2]
• Technical Sergeant David Richardson, Ranger who served with Merrill's Marauders and led a prominent career as a journalist.
• Staff Sergeant Lazlo Rabel, Ranger and patroller during the Vietnam War who received the Medal of Honor posthumously.[3]
• Colonel James Earl Rudder, led the 2nd Ranger Battalion on their assault on Pointe du Hoc.
• Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart, Medal of Honor-winning sniper who was killed in the Battle of Mogadishu (served in the 2nd Ranger Battalion before joining Delta Force).
• Master Sergeant Gary Gordon, Medal of Honor- winning sniper as well and also was killed in the Battle of Mogadishu- and was killed along side Randy Shughart.
• Phil Stern aka Snapdragon, world famous Hollywood and jazz photographer who joined Darby's Rangers as official photographer during the Second World War.[4][5]
• Kevin Tillman, a former college and professional baseball player who, with brother, Pat Tillman, joined the Rangers in response to 9/11.
• Pat Tillman, professional American football player who, with brother, Kevin Tillman, joined the Rangers in response to 9/11; killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan in 2004.
• Duncan Hunter, a current U.S. Congressman from California who is running for the 2008 Republican nomination for President. He served in the 75th Ranger Regiment in the Vietnam War.

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Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War is a book by Mark Bowden chronicling the U.S. military attempt in 1993 to capture officials of Mohamed Farrah Aidids militia, in Mogadishu, Somalia, and the intense battle that resulted between U.S. forces on duty with the United Nations... Black Hawk Down is a 2001 film by Ridley Scott, based on the book Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War by Mark Bowden. ... Matt Larsen demonstrating a straight ankle lock Matt Larsen is an American Combatives instructor known as The Father of Modern Combatives for his complete rewrite of the United States Armys combatives doctrine and establishing the US Army Combatives School. ... Combatives FM 21-150 Figure 4-1, Vital Targets. ... Matt Larsen demonstrating a straight ankle lock The US Army Combatives School was founded in 2000 by then Sergeant First Class Matt Larsen and is located at building 69, Fort Benning, Georgia. ... 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See also

• 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment - equivalent special forces unit
• Battle of Mogadishu (during Operation Restore Hope)
• The book Black Hawk Down and the movie based on it.
• Canadian Special Operations Regiment - equivalent special forces unit
• Irish Army Rangers - equivalent special forces unit
• Ranger Memorial Memorial dedicated to all Rangers
• Ranger (board game)
• Robert Rogers' 28 "Rules of Ranging" Major Robert Rogers' rulebook for his own Ranger units
• Saving Private Ryan (WWII 2nd Ranger Btn. 1998 film - fictional)
• Special Forces Support Group - UK-based equivalent special forces unit
• The Queen's York Rangers (1st American Regiment) (RCAC) - A Canadian Army Reserve Armoured Unit that traces back its roots to Roger's Rangers
• United States Special Operations Forces
• Iraqi 36th Commando Battalion

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References

1. U.S. Army. GoArmy.com Ranger Recruitment: Entrance Information for Rangers. United States Army. United States of America.
2. USASOC (2003). 75th Ranger Regiment: Fact Sheet. U.S. Special Operations Command. United States of America.
3. 75th Ranger Regiment, A Documentary about the training and formation of the Ranger's (Military Channel)
4. U.S. Army Ranger Association. [6]. U.S. Army Ranger Association. United States
5. Inside Delta Force by CSM Eric Haney (one of the first Delta Operators, and participant in Operation Eagle Claw)
6. GlobalSecurity.org [7] Ranger history

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Further reading

• Bahmanyar, Mir. Darby's Rangers 1942–45. Oxford, United Kingdom: Osprey Publishing, 2003. ISBN 978-1841766270.
• Bahmanyar, Mir. Shadow Warriors: A History of the U.S. Army Rangers. Oxford, United Kingdom: Osprey Publishing, 2005. ISBN 978-1841768601. This book lists the lineage and history of the 75th Ranger Regiment.
• Bahmanyar, Mir. U.S. Army Ranger 1983–2002. Oxford, United Kingdom: Osprey Publishing, 2003. ISBN 978-1841765853.
• Bowden, Mark. Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War. Berkeley, California: Atlantic Monthly Press, 1999. ISBN 0871137380.
• Bryant, Russ. To Be a U.S. Army Ranger. St. Paul, Minnesota: Motorbooks International, 2002. ISBN 0760313148.
• Bryant, Russ, and Susan Bryant. Weapons of the U.S. Army Rangers. St. Paul, Minnesota: Zenith Press, 2005. ISBN 0760321124.
• Bryant, Russ. 75th Rangers. St. Paul, Minnesota: Motorbooks International, 2005. ISBN 0760321116.
• Grenier, John. The First Way of War: American War Making on the Frontier, 1607–1814. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005. ISBN 0-521-84566-1. Extensive discussion of American colonial rangers.
• Shanahan, Bill, and John P. Brackin. Stealth Patrol: The Making of a Vietnam Ranger. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Da Capo Press, 2003. ISBN 0306812738.

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External links

Official sites

• Official 75th Ranger Regiment Website
• Official U.S. Army Best Ranger Competition
• GoArmy.com Ranger Website
• Ranger Training Brigade

Former Rangers websites

• 75th Ranger Regiment Association
• United States Army Ranger Association
• ArmyRanger.com Current and former Ranger community website and forum
• SuaSponte.com Ranger History and more.