US Army Ranger 1983–2002
Sua Sponte – Of Their Own Accord
US Army Ranger 1983–2002
Sua Sponte – Of Their Own Accord
Description
This study takes the reader through the distinct stages of training and acceptance, including the Ranger Indoctrination Program and Ranger Battalion training, and details the developments in weaponry, equipment and clothing since the early 1980s.
Using first hand accounts, it shows what it was like to fight in Panama in 1989, in raid missions in Iraq in 1991 and Somalia in 1993, and brings the unit up to date with the 3rd Battalion's deployment to Afghanistan in Operation Enduring Freedom. It also covers the culture of the Rangers, from their special language and terminology, to the rites of passage that lie behind the formal training program.
Table of Contents
Chronology
Volunteering
Basic and Airborne training
Ranger Indoctrination Program
Ranger Battalion training
Ranger School
Specialty Schools
Appearance and equipment
Experience of battle
Fighting in the jungle: Grenada and Panama
Fighting in the desert: Iraq
Fighting in built-up areas: Somalia
Mountain warfare: Afghanistan
Colour plate commentary
Museums
Collecting
Re-enactment
Glossary
Index
Product details
| Published | Apr 20 2012 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 64 |
| ISBN | 9781780966908 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 51 col |
| Series | Warrior |
| Short code | WAR 65 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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