THE 75TH RANGER REGIMENT
The 75th Ranger Regiment is a lethal, agile and flexible force, capable of conducting many complex, joint special operations missions. Today's Ranger regiment is the Army's premier direct-action raid force. Each of the four geographically dispersed Ranger battalions is always combat ready, mentally and physically tough, and prepared to fight our country's adversaries. Their capabilities include conducting airborne and air assault operations, seizing key terrain such as airfields, destroying strategic facilities and capturing or killing enemies of the nation. Rangers are capable of conducting squad through regimental-size operations and are resourced to maintain exceptional proficiency, experience and readiness. The regiment remains an all-volunteer force with an intensive screening and selection process followed by combat-focused training. The 75th Ranger Regiment is a proud unit and a team of teams — serving the nation.
The 75th Ranger Regiment encompasses the BIG FIVE PHILOSOPHY: marksmanship, physical training, medical training, small-unit tactics and mobility for the success of the individual Ranger and the Ranger mission.
Soldiers ranking from private through sergeant attend Ranger Assessment Progroam 1 (RASP 1), an eight-week course that trains Soldiers in the basic skills and tactics required to operate in the 75th Ranger Regiment. Upon completion of this course, Rangers have the essential skills, training and confidence to be members of the 75th Ranger Regiment.
Officers, warrant officers and senior non-commissioned officers (staff sergeant through command sergeant major) must attend RASP 2, a three-week course, focused on selecting the best leadership from across the Army. This course assesses the suitability of mid-and senior grade leaders for assignment to the regiment and teaches them the operational techniques and standards of the Ranger Regiment. This course provides training in the special tactics, equipment and missions that make the Regiment unique. Upon successful completion of this course, applicants will be assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment.
THE 75TH RANGER REGIMENT BATTALLIONS
1st (Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia), 2nd (Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington), and 3rd Ranger (Fort Benning, Georgia) Battalions are known as “Line Battalions” and are specialized infantry units. These battalions are elite forces known for their exceptional combat skills, versatility, and ability to conduct a variety of missions, including direct-action raids, special reconnaissance, airfield seizures, counterterrorism operations and ability to rapidly deploy to anywhere in the world in 18 hours.
REGIMENTAL SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALLIONS
Regimental Special Troops Battalion (RSTB) located at Fort Benning, Georgia, is a specialized battalion within the 75th Ranger Regiment responsible for providing essential support functions and specialized capabilities to the entire regiment. This includes intelligence, reconnaissance, communications, and other critical support functions necessary for the regiment's operations.
Ranger Military Intelligence Battalion (RMIB) located at Fort Benning, Georgia, is another unit within the 75th Ranger Regiment. The RMIB specializes in military intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, cyber, and electronic warfare capabilities, to support the regiment's missions. They gather and analyze intelligence to inform decision-making and enhance the operational effectiveness of the Rangers.