Army Special Forces
As a Ranger, you will be part of a highly trained and rapidly deployable light infantry force with specialized skills that enable it to engage a variety of conventional and Special Operations targets.
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Army Ranger Missions
"Rangers Lead the Way" isn't just a motto, it's a fact. Each Ranger battalion is capable of deploying anywhere in the world with only 18 hours notice. As a Ranger you will be part of a highly trained and rapidly deployable light infantry force with specialized skills that enable it to engage a variety of conventional and Special Operations targets.The Rangers' primary mission is to engage the enemy in close combat and direct-fire battles. This mission includes direct action operations, raids, personnel and special equipment recovery, in addition to conventional or special light-infantry operations.
Becoming a Ranger requires completing one of the toughest military training schools in the world. Ranger candidates train to exhaustion, pushing the limits of their minds and bodies. Do you think you have what it takes to join one of the world's most elite fighting teams? If so, it's time to learn more about joining the Army Rangers.
Army Ranger History
The motto "Rangers Lead the Way" has proven true for over 60 years. Since the first group of hand picked volunteers was activated in WWII, Rangers have led the way on over 50 military campaigns including operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.Known as the 75th Ranger Regiment, today's Rangers are the premier light-infantry of the U.S. Army and serve as part of the U.S. Special Operations Command. Their mission is to plan and conduct special missions in support of U.S. policy and objectives.
- The 75th Ranger Regiment is comprised of three separate Ranger battalions.
- 1st Battalion, located at Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.
- 2nd Battalion, located at Fort Lewis, Wash.
- 3rd Battalion, located at Fort Benning, Ga.
- Ranger battalions are light infantry and have only a few vehicles and crew-served weapons systems. The standard weapon systems of each unit are listed below:
- 84mm Ranger Antitank Weapons System (RAWS)
- 60mm Mortars M240B Machine Guns
- 81mm Mortars Mark 19 RP MM Grenade Launcher
- 120mm Mortars Stinger
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To join the military, one of the first challenges you will have is to show that you have some basic knowledge and skills by scoring well on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). The ASVAB is made up of several verbal, math, and technical tests. You will need a strong combined score to be considered for a special operations MOS, but while the military can get you into peak physical performance, YOU need to train your mind by using the tools provided in our ASVAB section.
