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Movies have led me to believe that all Rangers have a large tattoo on their arm indicating that they are in fact, Rangers. Is this true?
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question about US military Rangers
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Movies have led me to believe that all Rangers have a large tattoo on their arm indicating that they are in fact, Rangers. Is this true?Originally Posted by Tokyo Slim
Most Delta operators and Airborne (Green Berets) members served as Rangers. Wouldn't make sense to identify yourself like that in such an exclusive group. Not saying Rangers are "Special Forces", but they really work closely with CIA and SF.
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Most Delta operators and Airborne (Green Berets) members served as Rangers. Wouldn't make sense to identify yourself like that in such an exclusive group. Not saying Rangers are "Special Forces", but they really work closely with CIA and SF.Originally Posted by Hombre Secreto
I hear that's what sleeves were invented for.
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I hear that's what sleeves were invented for.Originally Posted by Tokyo Slim
Doesn't matter when you get your clothes ripped off and are about to get ass raped by FSB.
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Doesn't matter when you get your clothes ripped off and are about to get ass raped by FSB.Originally Posted by Hombre Secreto
One would assume that Russia has their own version of Rangers with giant arm tattoos declaring their l33t status. Spetsnaz maybe?
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One would assume that Russia has their own version of Rangers with giant arm tattoos declaring their l33t status. Spetsnaz maybe?Originally Posted by Tokyo Slim
Spetsnaz isn't a unit. It just means special forces.
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Spetsnaz isn't a unit. It just means special forces.Originally Posted by Hombre Secreto
Your tattoo says "Semantics"
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http://johntreed.com/ranger.htmlOriginally Posted by Motol12
This is a great article about the US Army Rangers, very contrarian and well-written. Basically, the gist of the article is that Rangers aren't all they're cracked up to be, along with most "elite" military units. Try not to read it with any preconceived notions in mind and I think you'll be very impressed.
I could sit down and destroy that argument piece by piece but I dont feel like expending the effort.
That entire article seems to equate Ranger school tactics with modern day Ranger Regiment tactics, and Vietnam era Rangers with modern Rangers.
So so so wrong.
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I could sit down and destroy that argument piece by piece but I dont feel like expending the effort.Originally Posted by Poomba
That entire article seems to equate Ranger school tactics with modern day Ranger Regiment tactics, and Vietnam era Rangers with modern Rangers.
So so so wrong.
Could you please destroy the argument piece by piece, or at least give a more in-depth reply. I'm not being sarcastic, I'm genuinely interested. That article, limited viewing of the History Channel, and some very casual acquaintances with military background are my only source of information about the rangers.
I think I'd really benefit from your explanation as to why Ranger school tactics are different from field tactics. Is it because Ranger school is just to see if people have the "mental toughness" needed to be a Ranger, as previous posters have stated?
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Could you please destroy the argument piece by piece, or at least give a more in-depth reply. I'm not being sarcastic, I'm genuinely interested. That article, limited viewing of the History Channel, and some very casual acquaintances with military background are my only source of information about the rangers. I think I'd really benefit from your explanation as to why Ranger school tactics are different from field tactics. Is it because Ranger school is just to see if people have the "mental toughness" needed to be a Ranger, as previous posters have stated?Originally Posted by Motol12
You'd be much better off lurking on http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/forums/index.php Good group of guys though I don't suggest you post until you've done a lot of reading. Rangers/Seals/Green Berets/etc. have been covered in a ton of detail, by actual "quiet professionals." Too many non-QP answer questions about stuff like this, "I have a friend whose brother is a SEAL, he says....."
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A friend and training partner is an ex-Ranger. According to him, his main job while he was a Ranger was digging latrines. He never talks about any action he's been in. Really nice guy, in sort of an I'm a country boy, don't gimme no fancy stuff type of guy, an image he cultivates even though he is reasonably well educated and well spoken. In training, he is super aggressive, and really strong for his size, and really fit (185 lbs, 6'2", about 5-7% bf) I've also witnessed him run 2 miles in 5 minutes flat (he is 42), so apparently, it's not *that* easy to be a ranger.
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A friend and training partner is an ex-Ranger. According to him, his main job while he was a Ranger was digging latrines. He never talks about any action he's been in. Really nice guy, in sort of an I'm a country boy, don't gimme no fancy stuff type of guy, an image he cultivates even though he is reasonably well educated and well spoken. In training, he is super aggressive, and really strong for his size, and really fit (185 lbs, 6'2", about 5-7% bf) I've also witnessed him run 2 miles in 5 minutes flat (he is 42), so apparently, it's not *that* easy to be a ranger.Originally Posted by LA Guy
Tattoo or no?
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None visible, with short sleeves, but it's not like I really looked to see.Originally Posted by LA Guy
Maybe it's on his back, like this one:
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