Army’s elite fighting force can now go to war on all four fronts.
One battalion of the 1,200-strong Ranger Regiment is going to be focused on Eastern Europe’s emerging conflicts.
The two soldiers will go to Africa, while the fourth soldier will head to the Middle East.
Every battalion has 300 soldiers. These were chosen from the Army to demonstrate their military skill but also emotional intelligence.
The Army has unveiled its new elite fighting force, the Ranger Regiment, capable of going into battle on four separate fronts. Briadier Gus Fair is the commander of the new battalion.
Soldiers will be expected to learn foreign languages – if they do not speak them already – so they may talk to allies in their native tongue.
Also, battalions are expected to be more ‘rank heavy’ with more senior and older soldiers.
Rangers will now wear brand new uniforms that include a badge, beret and state-of-the art weapons.
Importantly, they are expected to join the fight with indigenous troops and not only assist them.
Expect the Rangers to start their first mission in 2022. The Parliament will oversee their operations.
According to Brigadier Gus Fair, the Rangers commander, the Daily Mail reported that they are capable of working with their partners and not only enabling or assisting them.
One of four battalions from the 1,200 strong Ranger Regiment will concentrate on conflicts emerging in Eastern Europe. Pictured are members of the Rangers special operations battalion
The Rangers’ first missions are expected to begin in early 2022. The Parliament will oversee their operations. Pictured: Explosive Ordnance disposal (EOD) robot
“We will fight on the extreme edge of frontline.
“The Rangers are sent to nations that face threats and instability from extremist organizations.
“The focus is on partnership and the bringing in of military experts and assets that may not otherwise be available to the partner country.
“By all means” will be the Rangers’ motto. This is fitting as our team will have a wide range of skills and be diverse.
The Rangers’ cap badge, to be worn on a gunmetal grey beret, features a peregrine falcon, a bird famed for its speed, ability to operate over long distances and loyalty to its partner – the traits expected of the regiment.
Rangers will be equipped with drones – including the virtually undetectable six-inch Black Hornet – and the Multiple Launch Rocket System capable of firing 12 rockets up to 93 miles.
Rangers will have new uniforms that include a badge and beret and state-of-the art weapons. Pictured: Commander Briadier Gus Fair
Rangers will be equipped with drones – including the virtually undetectable six-inch Black Hornet – and the Multiple Launch Rocket System. Pictured: Puma drone
A gunner will be assigned to three-person Land Rover teams. Support can also come from Apache helicopter gunships.
Rangers are not only linguists. They will also recruit intelligence experts, explosive-ordnance disposal professionals, and troops trained to gather evidence from crime scene scenes. This could allow them to bring cases against international criminals.
Potential Rangers are expected to complete an intensive selection course, and demonstrate their intellect and emotional intelligence.
However, the Army’s Infantry Branch may be affected by the addition of the Ranger Regiment. Some regiments have been ‘hollowed out” to make way for volunteers.
It is expected that the Army will be reduced in size, with the largest impact on the infantry.
The Army’s budget will be cut, but not as severely as was previously suggested.