Yes, the 75th Ranger Regiment participated in Operation Desert Storm in 1991. They played a critical role in the conflict, conducting special operations and raids behind enemy lines to gather intelligence and disrupt Iraqi forces. The Rangers' involvement showcased their capabilities in rapid deployment and direct action missions during the war.
None. The three Ranger Battalions are subordinate to the 75th Ranger Regiment, which is subordinate directly to SOCOM. They're not part of any line brigade or division.
The Ranger Training Brigade is located at Ft. Benning, GA. That's where the training regiment HQ is. The 75th Ranger Regiment is made up of 3 Battalions, 1st Bn. is stationed at Ft. Stewart, GA. 2nd Bn. is stationed at Ft. Lewis, WA. 3rd Bn. at Ft. Benning, GA.
Ice-T did serve in the Army for four years, after graduating from high school. However, he was never in any unit of the 75th Ranger Regiment, and the line from "Law and Order: SVU" where his character presents himself as a former member of the Rangers who served in Somalia was not intended to be any sort of reflection of Ice-T's time in the Army.
A REDLEG typically refers to a member of the U.S. Army's 75th Ranger Regiment, which is known for its elite special operations capabilities. The term "Redleg" also historically refers to artillerymen in the Army, derived from the red piping on their uniforms. Additionally, in some contexts, "redleg" can refer to a person with a specific physical characteristic, particularly in relation to leg color.
Not a conventional US Army division. But the US Army's 75th Rangers were in South Vietnam. The 75th had "Ranger" companies strung out in each MR (Military Region I, II, III, and IV/also called I Corps, II Corps, etc.). For example P company (called Papa 75th Rangers) were in I Corps. Kilo 75th (K company) may have been in either II or III Corps, etc.
The "2nd 75th Ranger" is the 2nd Battalion of the 75th Ranger Regiment. It is commonly known as 2/75. They are based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord outside of Seattle, Washington.
Only one - the 75th Ranger Regiment.
The 2nd Ranger Battalion is headquartered in Fort Lewis, Washington.
If there are women in the 75th Ranger Regiment (as far as I know, there aren't, but there could be some at the Regimental level), they'd be required to be jump qualified, but wouldn't go through RIP. The Ranger battalions, like any other infantry battalions, isn't composed exclusive of infantry - there are also cooks, motor transport operators, etc. assigned to those battalions.
The US Army's 75th Ranger Regiment and US Army Special Forces are both part of the US Army Special Operations Command. Though their organizations are different, reflecting the different types of missions that they are expected to execute.
Well, do you mean simply go to Ranger school, or be in the 75th Ranger Regiment? To go into the 75th Ranger Regiment as lower enlisted, you'd have to enlist with a RIP contract. After you completed OSUT or Basic/AIT (depending on your MOS), you'd go to Jump School, then you'd attend RIP. If you pass RIP, you'd be assigned to one of the Ranger Battalions. Once you're promoted to the rank of Specialist, you can attend the Ranger School (whether you're assigned to the Ranger Regiment or not). If you complete Ranger School, you'll be tabbed and Ranger qualified. If you weren't in a Ranger Battalion prior to Ranger School, you'd then be eligible for reassignment to one.
Not everyone in 75th Ranger Regiment is actually a Ranger. They have cooks, mechanics, and the same support personnel any other unit would have. So, you could get into the 75th Ranger Regiment that way. If you actually want to be a Ranger, there's a couple different ways to go. Personnel just entering the Army would have to go in under a RIP (Ranger Indoctrination Programme) contract, which would limit the MOS choices available to them. 11B (infantry) is the most common, but there'll also be medics, communications personnel, etc. After your Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training (or One Station Unit Training for infantry), you would first go to jump school, then to RIP. If you pass RIP, you can be assigned to a Ranger battalion. If not, you'll be sent to some line unit. If you're already a noncommissioned officer or commissioned officer, and want to go to a line company of a Ranger battalion in a leadership position, you will first need to complete Ranger school, which is a requirement for combat leaders in the 75th Ranger Regiment.
None. The three Ranger Battalions are subordinate to the 75th Ranger Regiment, which is subordinate directly to SOCOM. They're not part of any line brigade or division.
Hunter Army Airfield (1st Ranger Battalion) Fort Lewis, WA (2nd Ranger Battalion) Fort Benning, GA (3rd Ranger Battalion, Ranger Training Bridgade HQ, 75th Ranger Regiment HQ)
Yes, Fort Bragg is home to the 75th Ranger Regiment, which includes several battalions. The regiment is an elite special operations force of the U.S. Army, known for its rapid deployment capabilities and specialized training. The 2nd and 3rd Ranger Battalions are specifically located at Fort Bragg, contributing to the regiment's mission of conducting direct-action operations.
It appears that elements of the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment were deployed in Operation Eagle Claw to rescue the 53 American Hostages held by Islamic students in Iran for 444 days from November 4, 1979 to January 20, 1981.
The Commanding Officer of the 75th Ranger Regiment holds the rank of Colonel. The Rangers are, however, a part of SOCOM, which is commanded by a four star General or Admiral, so a Ranger officer could potentially progress further up the ranks within (or out of) SOCOM.