Some Ranger Pix

[Tropicana98]

Yep...totally should have skipped college haha.

 

[TheSiatonist]

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I think there is a common misconception that being a sniper in a special operations unit is that you get a ton of trigger time. Not the case. As for any sniper who has been through a sniper selection and military sniper school, you know that 70-80% of your job is recon/surveillance.

Only 10-20% of the job actually involves being a surgeon with bullets.

Being a special operations direct action sniper is more or less like being a sniper in the most high speed SWAT team on the face of the earth.

On a deployment, making sure the guys you're over-watching are safe is by far the number one priority, not taking out targets unless they pose immediate danger to the assaulting force or your team. Unlike conventional units in the military, we sometimes have work alone during a raid, splitting the two man team up to cover a broader area in hostile territory. This is where all the schools and training you've been through come into play.

On the objective, most of your job focuses on relaying vital information to the ground commander, assaulter teams, etc. You're mind is moving 200 mph at this point. Looking at every window, doorway, rooftop, obstacles, etc., all while under night vision, processing that information and separating what needs to be relayed and what doesn't, and if need be taking out a target when split seconds matter. The thousand yard plus shots are rare in our community, not to say that it doesn't happen because it in fact does, but most of our work is done on a 1-350 meter two way range (average). The schools and training we receive over the years gives us the capability to hit a target at extreme distances if need be, but with the type of work we do (direct action raids), we make our money taking very precise shots 500 yards and under.

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[Ranger Lee]

Great Pics.... glad to see my era w/ the Rangers in BDUs in the RSOV

RLTW
C.CO 3/75th 97-Jan 01

 

[Etype]

On the above pictures-

- I was listening to two folks (a CPT and a 1SG) talking at the mini mall the other day. They were talking about how we their unit needed to get back to the basics and start walking in the woods again, since the GWOT was all urban and mounted. They've obviously have never been to eastern Afghanistan.

- I love seeing dudes sitting down on patrol. Schools and conventional units put such an emphasis kneeling and prone. It's stupid to smoke yourself and beat up your knees by kneeling, and to put even more wear and tear on your back and neck (which is probably already taking a beating) by going prone. Sitting is more accurate than kneeling, and it provides better observation than prone.

 

[goon175]

On the above pictures-

- I was listening to two folks (a CPT and a 1SG) talking at the mini mall the other day. They were talking about how we their unit needed to get back to the basics and start walking in the woods again, since the GWOT was all urban and mounted. They've obviously have never been to eastern Afghanistan.

- I love seeing dudes sitting down on patrol. Schools and conventional units put such an emphasis kneeling and prone. It's stupid to smoke yourself and beat up your knees by kneeling, and to put even more wear and tear on your back and neck (which is probably already taking a beating) by going prone. Sitting is more accurate than kneeling, and it provides better observation than prone.

Totally agree. The only time a knee is good is if it is a shorty period of time (minutes or less).

 

[Salt USMC]

- I love seeing dudes sitting down on patrol.

You know, for second I thought that this was going to be followed by, "...so I can smoke the dogshit out of them later!". Thanks for sharing.

 

[Ravage]

Rangers from 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment conduct platoon live-fire training exercises at Fort Knox, Ky., April 17. (Photo by Sgt. Jeffrey Moore, 10th Press Camp Headquarters).

Rangers from 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment conduct platoon live-fire training exercises at Fort Knox, Ky., April 17. (Photo by Sgt. Jeffrey Moore, 10th Press Camp Headquarters).

Rangers from 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment conduct platoon live-fire training exercises at Fort Knox, Ky., April 17. (Photo by Sgt. Jeffrey Moore, 10th Press Camp Headquarters).

Rangers from 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment conduct platoon live-fire training exercises at Fort Knox, Ky., April 17. (Photo by Sgt. Jeffrey Moore, 10th Press Camp Headquarters).

 

[Ravage]

U.S. Army Rangers from 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, loading up on a MH-47 Chinook helicopter for a night operation training at Fort Knox, Ky., April 22. Rangers go through intensified combat simulation to prepare for future operations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Arthur Ruepong, 55th Signal Company)

U.S. Army Rangers from 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment during their annual task force training exercise at Fort Knox, Ky., April 20. Rangers consistently train to maintain the highest level of combat readiness. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Philip Diab, 55th Signal Company)

U.S. Army Rangers from 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment during their annual task force training exercise at Fort Knox, Ky., April 20. Rangers consistently train to maintain the highest level of combat readiness. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Philip Diab, 55th Signal Company)

A U.S. Army Ranger assigned to 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, provides security while his platoon moves to their training objective, on Fort Knox, KY., April 20, 2014. Rangers are constantly training to maintain the highest level of tactical proficiency. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Gabriel Segura, 55th Signal Company)

U.S. Army Rangers assigned to 3rd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment, provides security during a training mission on Fort Knox, Ky., April 20. Rangers are constantly training to maintain the highest level of tactical proficiency. The training was to ensure all Soldiers are proficient in their warrior skills and tasks in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Richard DeWitt, 55th Signal Company)

 

[Ravage]

U.S. Army Rangers from 3rd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment, provides security during a training mission at Fort Knox, Ky., April 20. Rangers are constantly training to maintain the highest level of tactical proficiency. The training was to ensure all Soldiers are proficient in their warrior skills and tasks in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Richard DeWitt, 55th Signal Company)

U.S. Army Rangers from 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment during their annual task force training exercise at Fort Knox, Ky., April 21. Rangers consistently train to maintain the highest level of combat readiness. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Philip Diab, 55th Signal Company)

U.S. Army Rangers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, provide security to other Soldiers during a training exercise on Fort Knox, KY., April 21, 2014. 3rd Battalion is undergoing their annual training exercise, to evaluate how their Soldiers perform during operational situations. Rangers are constantly training to maintain the highest level of tactical proficiency. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Gabriel Segura, 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera)

U.S. Army Rangers from 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, conduct radio check prior to their night operation training at Fort Knox, Ky., April 22. Rangers go through intensified combat simulation to prepare for future operations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Arthur Ruepong, 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera)

 

[Jbird8198]

I know this picture has been posted a few times but it is awesome! Rangers are badass!

 

[Grinning Fortress]

Holy shite, I wasn't aware that Sorcery is one of the Regiments specialties!

 

[RustyShackleford]

Old:

New:

Back in the day, the original "Old Recruiting Poster" had the same caption at the bottom. It changed a couple of years later and was reformatted with the slogan shown.

@goon175 and I had a drunken conversation a couple weeks back about these posters. I've been trying to find a copy of the original for some time now.

 

[Kraut783]

View attachment 10820 I know this picture has been posted a few times but it is awesome! Rangers are badass!

This Ranger K9 is freaking awesome...(the poster reminded me of this)



Layka, the dog pictured on our cover this month, was two when she was shot four times at point-blank range by enemy forces in Afghanistan. Despite her injuries, she attacked and subdued the shooter, protecting her handler, Staff Sgt. Julian McDonald, and other members of the team.

Awesome video.... http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2014/06/war-dogs/layka-video

 

[Centermass]

@goon175 and I had a drunken conversation a couple weeks back about these posters. I've been trying to find a copy of the original for some time now.

This one is another variation on the original, but it's still available.



http://www.deltapress.com/Ranger-tradition-poster-p-333.html?osCsid=ec9ooqnfb6uf7jraeol0vv5o41

 

[Brian C]

That dog video is amazing!

 

[Ravage]

Multi-Purpose Canine (MPC) Hunter Hubbard, Retired 1/75, served as an MPC since 2005. He worked primarily for 1st Bn, 75th Ranger Regiment where he amassed 50 apprehensions around 20 weapons and explosives cache finds. Among these apprehensions were several high value targets which contributed to the overall success of the task force. Hunter’s distinctive actions also provided freedom of maneuvers for fellow Rangers and undoubtedly saved numerous American lives. Prior to 2006, he deployed twice with the 75th Ranger Regiment before there were formal dog programs in the battalions. In total, he deployed twice to Iraq and seven times to Afghanistan. He was PH-1 titled in the Netherlands before working for special operations. Hunter suffered a broken leg in 2007. Ordinarily, this type of injury would end a canine’s career, but after surgery to insert a steel plate and rehabilitation for one training cycle, Hunter recovered and continued to deploy, which he loved.

Upon his retirement, his former handler, SFC Joshua Hubbard and wife, Athena, adopted Hunter. Hunter enjoyed his transition to civilian life, and integrated quickly into a family with multiple pets. MPC Hunter was diagnosed with Extra skeletal Osteosarcoma, a very rare and aggressive cancer. Despite the Regiment veterinary efforts and care, Hunter died peacefully from complications of cancer, and was humanely euthanized earlier this year.

 

[SkrewzLoose]

Damn.
RIP Hunter. Thank you for your service.

 

[pardus]

Can US Military dogs be given Military awards?

 

[Ravage]

There were K9 in the US military history that were awarded for their actions on the battlefield.
SGT. Stubby for instance.

 

[Brian C]

RIP Hunter. Seeing animals getting put down or injured breaks my heart. I'm glad his handler was able to adopt him and give him a great life until the end.