Ranger History/Standards

Question 1

Lesson from Gothic Serpent

Answer 1

Importance of communication between all levels of a joint task force and importance of focusing on the Big 5

Question 2

Big 5

Answer 2

Marksmanship
Physical fitness
First aid
Small unit tactics
Mobility

Question 3

Wrote the ranger creed

Answer 3

CSM Neal R. Gentry

Question 4

Importance of Op Eagle Claw

Answer 4

It concluded the formation of JSOC and ARSOA

Question 5

Importance of October 3rd

Answer 5

1943 formation of Merrill’s Marauders
1984 formation of 3rd BN
1993 Op Gothic Serpent

Question 6

Medal of honor recipients

Answer 6

SPC Robert D. Law
SSG Robert J. Prudent
SSG Lazlo Ravel
SFC Leroy Petry
SFC Christopher A. Celiz

Question 7

Three tenets

Answer 7

Ranger creed, charters, and the big 5

Question 8

Haircut standard

Answer 8

AR 670-1 with the exception of no mustaches. Sideburns will not extend past the bottom of the ear opening or 1/8 in and will not be tapered, flared, or come to a point. Hair will always present a clean, well groomed, tapered appearance.

Question 9

Current culture of 3/75

Answer 9

Innovative disciplined rangers who are masters of the basics.

Culture of accountability

Question 10

How many standing orders and common sense rules did Robert Rogers have?

Answer 10

19 and 28

Question 11

Created the first ranger BN

Answer 11

MAJ Darby at Carrickfergus, Ireland on June 19, 1942

Question 12

Official name for Merrill’s Marauders

Answer 12

5307th Composite Unit Provisional