The Rangers date back to WWII where they made a name for themselves by scaling the cliff walls of Normandy during D-day. Since that time the Rangers have become recognized as one of the premiere light infantry forces in the world.

They train to quickly seize and secure key objectives and to undertake specialized operations any time, in any environment. Their flexibility allows any of their three battalions to operate independently or as a supplemental force to a larger Army presence.

In Somalia, the Rangers of the 3rd Battalion from Ft. Benning, GA were tasked with providing security during Task Force Ranger missions.