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Army Rangers

U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment, prepare for extraction
U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment, prepare for extraction from their objective during Task Force Training on Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Jan. 30, 2014. Rangers constantly train to maintain their tactical proficiency. (Photo: US ARMY/Spc. Steven Hitchcock)

Why aren’t the US Army Rangers considered Special Forces like the Delta Force or Green Berets?

There can be some confusion about US Army Rangers, because there are, in a way, two different types. There are those Soldiers who have completed the US Army Ranger School, and there
6 years ago
US Army Special Forces operators are observing landing of the chopper
U.S. Army Green Berets, assigned to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), prepare to assault an objective during pre deployment training on Fort Carson, CO., June 22, 2017. Soldiers from 10th SFG (A) routinely train for situations found in combat operations. (Photo: U.S. Army)

Army Rangers vs. Green Berets: What’s the difference?

The US Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment and the US Army Special Forces both are part of the US Army Special Operations Command. Their organizations are different, reflecting the different types of missions
8 years ago
Rangers conduct a security halt in Iraq 2007
Rangers conduct a security halt in Iraq on 26 April 2007.

75th Ranger Regiment: Rangers lead the way

The 75th Ranger Regiment, also referred to as the Rangers or Task Force Red within JSOC, is a light infantry special operations unit of the United States Army. The Regiment is headquartered
13 years ago