Forging a Special Operations Force : the US Army Rangers / Dominic J. Caraccilo.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Caraccilo, Dominic J. (Dominic Joseph), 1962- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Special forces (Military science)--United States.

Special forces (Military science).

United States. Army. Ranger Regiment, 75th--History.

United States.

United States. Army. Special Forces--History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xviii, 215 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

West Midlands, England : Helion & Company, 2015.

Summary:

"Forging a Special Operations Force: The U. S. Army Rangers details the origins and development, combat philosophy, and key engagements of America's elite fighting Force. Structured topically, the book gives a chronological review of the history of the Ranger from the 17th century to the present day, with special attention paid to the establishment of the 1st Ranger Battalion in the post-Vietnam era -- the origins of the elite fighting force that exists today. Authored by a lifetime soldier who served in combat with the 75th Ranger Regiment, this book is replete with information garnered from dozens of interviews with the individuals who created the intitial Ranger Force. By integrating the words and first-hand accounts of these founding fathers, the work offers insights unavailable elsewhere. Additionally, the author delves into the unique psyche of the soldiers who volunteer for - and are accepted into the ranks of - the 'Rangers.'" --Cover flap.

Contents:

List of photographs

Preface / Keith Nightingale

Introduction

Ranger History through the post-Vietnam War Era

State of the Army in 1974

The Abrams Charter, the Ranger Creed and Manning the Force

Readying the Battalion: Forts Benning and Stewart

Rangers in Action - - the Post Vietnam Era Operations

Forging a Special Operations Force - - Rangers in the War on Terror

Future role of the Rangers in a post Afghanistan / Iraq World

Epilogue

Appendix A : Ranger Hall of Fame

Appendix B : Rules of Discipline and Standing Orders

Notes

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

"Published in cooperation with the Association of the United States Army." --Title page.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 198-207) and indexes.

ISBN:

9781912174416

1912174413