Special Sub-Topic: U.S. Army Rangers #2 Authored by: bnakai Sub-topic of: U.S. Military

Who is the author of the Ranger Creed?

Neal Gentry. CSM Gentry was hand picked to be the first Command Sergeant Major for the 1st Ranger Battalion when it was reactivated in 1974. CSM Gentry also developed the Coat of Arms and Distinguished Unit Insignia for the Ranger Regiment.

When did Ranger training officially begin at Ft. Benning?

1950. There were 17 Airborne Ranger companies trained in 1950. These companies were trained specifically for combat missions during the Korean War.

What was the Ranger Training Brigade first called?

Ranger Training Command. The Ranger Training Brigade (RTB) started out as the Ranger Training Command but in 1951 it changed to the Ranger Department. In 1987, the Ranger Department reorganized to the Ranger Training Brigade.

What was the unit designation of Merrill's Marauders?

5307th Composite. There were 6 combat teams consisting of 400 soldiers to each team. These teams were color-coded Red, White, Blue, Green, Orange, and Khaki.

What is the name of the all-weather airfield that Merrill's Marauders captured in Burma?

Myitkina. Merrill's Marauders were awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation for their actions in Burma. The award was then changed to the Presidential Unit Citation.

What year was the 75th Ranger Regiment formed?

1973. The 75th Ranger Regiment is composed of 3 Ranger Battalions. The Ranger Regiment can trace its lineage back to WWI when it was the 475th Infantry and all the way to vietnam when it became the 75th Infantry. In 1973, the Regiment became the 75th Infantry (RANGER) Regiment. The 75th Ranger Regiment is part of the Special Operations Command.

Who wrote the "Standing Orders?"

Robert Rogers. Rogers wrote the standing orders in 1756. There were 19 standing orders that he used to train and judge his soldiers.

When was 2nd Ranger Battalion activated? (WWII)

April 1943. 2nd Ranger Battalion was activiated at Camp Forrest, Tennessee. 2nd Ranger Battalion is responsible for assaulting the cliffs of Point Du Hoc and destroying a large gun battery that would have destroyed the Allied fleet that was sitting off-shore.

Who was the commander of the 2nd Ranger Battalion during WWII?

James Rudder. In 1974, the 6th Ranger Training Battalion was renamed Camp Rudder in honor of MG James Rudder.

Here is an easy one. Who is the Best Ranger Competition named after?

David Grange & David E. Grange. LTG David E. Grange is a veteran of 20 campaigns. He was involved in WWII, the Korean War, and Vietnam. He served in three tours in Vietnam and was the director of the Ranger Department. He is a true hero. His son, is a retired LTG and currently an analysis for CNN. His son was commander of the 1st Infantry Division.