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Date Posted: 08:17:57 02/20/01 Tue
Author: Sven
Subject: Re: Gender Test
In reply to: Alynna 's message, "Re: Gender Test" on 23:15:06 02/19/01 Mon

Are you kidding? Marines wade in, and get shot. Rangers are airborne, have explosives, go through climbing/rappeling training, and do the zipl-line dealie.
here's what i found:

The definition of what a Ranger is has evolved over the course of American military history. Prior to the American Revolution, it meant using the woods for tactical advantage, appearing suddenly for a brief and bloody engagement fought with muskets and hatchets. During the Civil War, primarily on the Confederate side, small unit formations known as "Partisan Rangers" were employed to conduct hit and run style operations.

During World War II, a Ranger in the European Theater of War was a well trained shock-troop used to spearhead invasions or conduct surprise attacks from unlikely and dangerous avenues of approach. In the China-Burma-India Theater, the unit dubbed by the press as "Merrill's Marauders" conducted deep penetration combat missions well behind enemy lines, for extended periods of time, and with limited support.

In Korea, Ranger Companies were used by various higher commands to spearhead their operations. In Vietnam, being a Ranger meant being continuously deployed as a member of a 4-6 man team, conducting reconnaissance or combat operations in VC or NVA controlled territory. It could also have meant being an advisor to a Vietnamese Ranger Battalion.

To those currently serving in the 75th Ranger Regiment, it means filling some pretty big boots. The modern day Rangers have inherited a proud and colorful history. A good course of action for a Ranger serving today is to become well versed in the history of those who have preceded them. It makes it easier to know others have accomplished so much with so little.

The modern day Rangers have already proven themselves in combat in Grenada, Panama, Mogadishu, and Kuwait, and are busy making their own contributions to Ranger History. We who have preceded you, whether in service or in battle, are proud of your accomplishments and invite you to join us as members of the 75th Ranger Regiment Association.

Cool, no?

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