WHAT SEPARATES A TIER ONE RANGER FROM A TIER TWO RANGER? (U.S. ARMY RANGERS VS. RRC) 

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So, This guy really has no idea what he is talking about. I was a Ranger from 2004 to 2018, 2/75 and served as a member of RRC for 4 of those years. Both are equally trained, equally equipped, and equally classified in operation. They are absolutely on the same level with the same skills, just used in a slightly different mission set MOST of the time. a 75th regiment ranger from 1st, 2nd, or 3rd will be primarily used for QRF missions, Air field, night raids, search and rescue etc, However, they will also from time to time do the job of RRC and RRC will from time to time do the job of 1st, 2nd or 3rd. Tier is NOT what training do you have, its absolutely What is your primary objective. The primary objective of one is the secondary objective of the other so they all have the exact same training.

Of the 15-20 candidates who attend selection usually 5-7 will finish and usually only 50% of the ones who finish will actually get selected. Can you imagine not getting selected after all that?

As I understand it, the Tier system is "purely" a budgetary notion. The Tier One units are the top line of the JSOC budget and gets funding first (and most). Tier Two is next and etcetera etcetera. Also, the notion that going Rangers to get into JSOC is "easier" because it's quicker is hilarious. It's the same amount of pain, just doled out in less time.

You got the Scroll and Tab thing backwards. You only get the Scroll when you actually join a Ranger Bat.

When I went to Ranger School, we started with about 120 and graduated about 90, 2/75 RLTW!! This was when there were only 2 Battalions, and our leaders were Rangers and LRRPs straight out of Vietnam. Times have definitely changed!!

Y’all should do a deeper analysis on the different Ranger battalions and their specialities. Like RMIB and the RSTB

Just finished reading “Sua Sponte” by Dick Couch. An awesome book that discusses the selection, training, and deployment work up for Army Rangers in the 75th Ranger Regiment. Couch describes interesting details of life in the Regiment such as why Rangers still need to go through Ranger School if they are to be NCOs or higher. I’m not a Ranger therefore it was very enlightening to learn so much about an awesome organization.

The Rangers are elite infantry. The RRC are elite Rangers.

Same happened in the UK. We ran out of Tier 1 SF lads. They started extra new T1 units to pull people in from units that dont normally go to selection. Plus CTSFOs taking the reigns for CT work on UK soil with just a light smattering of SF where needed. End result is we now have many more units and some that are very similar to the RRC.

My Drill Sergeant at Fort Benning, one Billy Sierks, Delta 2/54 Aug - Nov 2009, was from this Recon unit inside Ranger Battalion. He was a bat boy. Never worked in a regular line unit. The level of intensity he brought to everything Infantry was... well, it broke a lot of people.

Bottom line is Ranger Recon owes their lineage to the LRRP. If you are a Ranger, you are a Ranger. RLTW!!! Hooah!!!

I love it when non-military legs decide they know more about the military then an actual serving ranger or the veteran who served in the unit. There IS NO TIER 1 OR TIER 2 RANGERS. THERE ARE ONLY RANGERS. THIS GUY IS FULL OF BS.

Marines Uhh Raah! Largest Assault Force the US has. Rangers are the Tip of the Spear when it comes to Assualt Forces, that is their mission... its hardly a covert mission taking over an airfield though. As far as Recon goes, Marine MARSOC! But I am a biased Marine vet.

Put it this way. When I was in it was- 1. Basic 2. AIT 3. Jump School 4. RIP If you made it through RIP you got your black beret and orders cut for 1 of 3 Battalions. Believe me, making it through RIP (now called RASP) is no easy chore. The guys who make it to Battalion are highly motivated. Once in Battalion it took about 3 to 6 more months of training then a slot opens for Ranger School. Usually you return to Battalion after Ranger School as an E-5 or quickly become promotable. Now here is what I found about life in Battalion. There are even greater levels of Ranger Performance Ratings. Its really unofficial but think of it this way. I was in 3rd Battalion Charley Company from 84-87. When I saw new guys come into Batt out of RIP you always wanted to recruit studs into your company/platoon and squad. All Rangers want to be immediately surrounded by the best of the best as the price you might pay for anything less could be eternal. If you think about an American football team, there are guys who make the final 53 man roster cut and are on the team, but not all of them are equal. Some guys never get off the bench or get playing time while other guys are so good they start on offense, defense, punt team, kick off team and kick off receiving team. That is probably the best analogy I can provide about being in a Ranger Battalion. RLTW

"What do we mean by that?" It means you have no idea what you are talking about. Tiers are about budget. Not how 'elite' a unit is, or their tasking. In reality, a nuclear powered aircraft carrier, its planes and crew is tier one due to budgets. CAG and DEVGRU's combined budget doesn't even come close to one aircraft carrier. DEVGRU and Delta combined also don't have the budget of the 75th. And guys in RRC don't see themselves as any better than guys in the rest of the Regiment. 99% of the come from Regiment and the new(ish) Recce Platoons. They are too busy for that childish crap. It's just a different job and a different skill set. Also, 18 year old Rangers off the street are doing some classified missions you'll never hear of and the whole Regiment now answers to JSOC as part of SOF-JTF's as and when needed. SMUs just don't have the assaulter numbers and logistics (RSTB) or intel support (RMIB) they needed and Regiment got a kick upstairs because the rest of SOCOM/JSOC needed the help. 18 year old E-2 and E-3 line Rangers today are doing multiple missions a night that only ~20 years ago were considered 'CAG only'. In the early to mid-2000's a CSM and Colonel (ex-Rangers) came back from CAG to Regiment to oversee the changes and kick things into high gear on every level and for every aspect. They reinvented how Regiment did business. New compound, better housing, better facilities, personal gear cages separate from the accommodation, our own long and short gun ranges away from Big Army, a massive gym and full time physio / nutrition support that would make any college football team jealous, completely overhauled PT program that cost millions to produce that every other SOCOM / JSOC unit ended up copying. Heightened medic / TCCC training, more integration with other SOF units, massive budget increases, we stood up an extra line company and support company at every line Batt, sniper platoons and recce platoons and their own selection programs, RRD got a new name and improved selection program, as well as RSTB and RMIB so all of our support was organic and we could better assist other SOF units and three letter agencies. Better vehicles, better training, less chest beating, in compound bars so after spending millions training Rangers they didn't get dinged for an OUI, etc. It was initially called the 'Ranger 2000' program. If you dig around, you can find PDF's of it online. I realize you need to generate ad revenue and clicks, but at least get your facts straight before posting crap like this. Ex-B/3/75

Tire 1,2 and 3 just means how much money is spent on them.

Great overview and great comparison between the two. While both are high speed low drag units, it's good to know the difference in mission and levels of training that each unit receives especially when information about Tier 1 units tends to be hush hush.

Tier 1: Beards Tier 2: No Beards Thats basically it.

A Ranger is a Ranger. We lead the way for a reason, a Ranger is highly motivated, expertly trained and 100% committed. In my 14yrs I never, not once, heard a Ranger claim to be a tier one or two Ranger. We did it ALL. At a moment's notice every man I served with was ready, willing and able to face and accomplish any and all tasks assigned to them. The men I served with didn't hesitate to run into almost certain death to save or recover a fellow Ranger We are one, the tip of the spear. A brotherhood only a special few can understand. We never separate ourselves, we work as one cohesive unit, every man is only as good as the man next to him. We fight for each other and a Ranger will accomplish his objective even though he may be the lone survivor. To all my brother's who didn't make it home, you will never be forgotten you are my brother's and I love you all. "SUA SPONTE". Task force Red, Gothic Serpent.

tier 3 2 or 1 they all mfcking badass

IT sounded like the presenter said that all members of the 75th complete Ranger school. Does that mean that all members of only member of the 75th completed Ranger school before RASP?

Spent time with the Black SOF Rangers and in their compound in Tikrit. They provided the meat for the Task Force.

Although entertaining, what is the real difference between Tier 1 and Tier 2? You will never know unless you're actually in Ranger Battalion...

Any branch of the military can go to ranger school, my friend from high school went into the Air Force as a CCT, after a few deployments he attended and passed ranger school as an airmen. He said that CCT was a long tough training pipeline and that ranger school was like 50 days straight and it sucked, he lost like 20 pounds and said ranger school was tough.

Rangers training is classified as for what you're showing, I did in advanced infantry training (AIT) and during permanent party combat training. 5 miles before breakfast and 105 to 115 lb gear, 21 mile force marches, 30-day Batallion ORTs in the snow, and during monsoon season. No Ranger will reveal their training, that is, unless you're the enemy!

Big fan of your videos. Huge Ranger fan, thank you for the video

Comparing rangers and rrc is like saying a mustang is better than a Ford

Army planning on doing a video on some of the more specialized teams in the 75th like their Tactical PSYOPS teams, OST, K-9, Recce Platoons, etc., or some of the units that support them, like the 28th Ordnance Co. or 17th STS? Or the teams that were supporting the ANSOF missions?

Who is gonna carry the squirrels🐿? RANGERS!!!!

Two completely different sides of the same coin. RLTW! Carpe Noctem Brothers

so.... not all Rangers are created equal? I thought if you are a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment, that makes top tier. Likewise with the SEALS, if you are a SEAL, then you are also top tier....

Great video guys!!! Couple points. Team House had a great interview with a former RRC Operator. Like a lot of JSOC guys the big thing they do differently is operating covertly meaning pseudo-espionage and tradecraft skills. That tends to set them apart from the rest of the Regiment. The other issue relates to this. Because those skills are necessary working in JSOC they are often used and work in blended teams with operators from other JSOC Units as well since they have the tradecraft and can shoot-move-communicate. I love the work and time you guys spent on this and shared it with friends. Keep up the great work, you guys are doing well!

Simple - RRD assessment for Tier 1 where they learn high speed tech for Recon Tier 2, RIP for enlisted, Ranger Tab, and lives to a miserable standard! These guys are professional shock troops that get jacked up and can make the Marine Corps look like kitty cats when it comes to killing!

After watching the BRC for a number of years and watching the 2 man teams run the Darby Queen, it's clear that Rangers in general are a 'type'. Whereas you might see big goony Green Berets, the Rangers in general seem to all be 5ft.11in 185lb cardio machines carved from hard wood. Is this because a Regiment Unit will be larger than say a DEVGRU or CAG Unit, where most seem to be well over the 6ft 225lb mark. Is it on purpose ? While I am sure that there is more of a mix that I am describing, generalizing none the less seems to follow what I said. The only smaller DEVGRU and CAG men that I have seen tend to be Officers. Non Coms seem to fit a mold, as well as E's in general. Thoughts ?

RANGER permeates the Professional, Potent, Powerful and Poised to Strike U.S. Military Special Operations Forces ( SOF), whether it is the 11B with a RANGER Short Tab in a Conventional Forces Infantry Battalion, to a Tier Two 3d Ranger Battalion , to a Tier One RRC , and even a Delta Force Commando ,who previously served in Regiment. Sua Sponte Style, Rangers, indeed, Lead The Way!!🇺🇸💣💥

3/75 2007-2011, HUA, Rangers lead the way my friend we were all million dollar men, by the time we get to the battlefield the military has spent over a million dollars to train equip and feed every army ranger!

Very nice. I've read the Regiment is moving up to take a lot of Delta's operations as there aren't enough Delta troopers to go around. Supposedly, a lot orf that has alre4ady happened. If so, the link between the Regiment and the RRC will become a lot closer.

Shits no joke. As a wanna be I got the opportunity to train with them during the Reforger of 83 as the radio man for one of the evaluators. They jumped into a heavy forest late that evening as I watched. Then we humped the most treacherous and difficult route Germany had to offer for more than 24 hrs. Without a weapon and ruck sack my ass was done, these dudes carried rucks so heavy that they often used the buddy system just to stand up with all that weight. By the end of the week I was talking shit to my Lt. As a pfc.

I love the US- Army Rangers. 🇧🇷 🤝 🇺🇲.

This tier 1 and 2 is news to me… as a ranger, I think you need to do more research. All sound as BS. RRC is what kind of objective, not what kind of training.

The author made a mistake, all Rangers in the 75th go though RASP 1 or 2, but not all Rangers have gone to Ranger School, and can serve and deploy without ever going to Ranger School. Ranger School is a leadership course open to everyone in the Army, and eventually if you stay long enough in the 75th, you will go to Ranger School.

I know the video was edited and had cut scenes, but for context of one scene here he was talking about the impact of a 50 cal sniper rifle. He initially said the impact of this particular round will liquify the enemy or some shit he was trying to say. Then he goes on to say even if you miss “by a few feet??” The kinetic energy will still rip off a limb. Which is bull 💩! But whatever makes him happy I guess.

I've never met an army vet that wasn't a ranger. They must shit out a ton of them because every army guy I meet is a super secret ranger, regardless off what his body mass index hints at.

Hmm I was a lrrp then rip then 173rd 5 years to become a rrc hmm I think you have your facts a bit wrong

As the son of a ranger in Vietnam, love seeing vids like this. Hoping to commission as an officer next year. Just trying to lose weight

Qualified operators and a whole lot of training

Man I like that tripod and seems to be a shorter barrel on the 240B! How fast that guy popped up out of prone and got moving even with it locked in. Damn.. lol I would sometimes feel bad for my loader lugging around the OG 240 tripod/barrel/ammo for me.. same for the guys who carried different peices of the 50 or mk19 too I guess lol

cant take this video seriously with narrator sounding like he's talking with a mouth full of peanut butter.

Do one for the postal police/inspectors please.

_"I'm more elite than you"_ ~ Tier 1 Ranger

Wow! Another awesome video GD! Thanks gents. May we get Raiders vs Rangers on your next versus please?

Funding. That’s the separating factor

I'm a Army combat veteran of 3 wars and combat is just combat...some come home and some don't. Let's recognize all veterans!

just curious, can an RRC tryout for Special Forces (SF)?

Was in the infantry years ago, you're right, I don't want to be here! All the stuff discussed in this video, is just a bigger kick in the balls! Good luck. Appreciate the video.

RRC .is all experienced operators . No privates.

Good info, yes there is a Tier 1 Group that works primarily w/USSOCOM but understand its more complicated than what you present, they want the best of the Ranger SAPPERS, the guys who dominate in the Ranger Challenge, and those who were heavily cross-trained in various other disciplines such as FIST and FAC. Tier 1 guys are your true LRRP guys and fully HALO and HAHO qualified. When they are sent out they are tippiest pointiest point of the spear. Usually having surveilled an area for weeks or days undetected. So Tier 1 is more like a scalpel whilst Tier 2 is the more traditional sledgehammer that gets in quick, smashes and kills fucking everything, then GTFO just as quick. Not that I'm biased but they seem to tap 2nd Ranger more often than 3rd just say'n... Question, what's up with the voice modulation , its impossible to get through these videos because of how annoying it is.

My dad new some of these guys. He used to tell us stories of the stuff he did with them in vietnam. really bad dudes

Mad respect from South Africa. Rangers lead the way!

When I was still in AIT at Ft. Sill , my orders were cut to go to 3rd Battalion . Guys were looking to swap Group Assignments (SF Group ) for RANGER assignments , and that was before Jump School . After Jump School , we were told , if you're not to keen to continue on a SOCOM career path , to step out of formation , get on the bus to Main Post , and roll the bones . I stood fast , went to Sand Hill , and they told me my orders had been rescinded , and to return to Main Post for further assignment . I ran into a spoon ( cook) who stepped out of formation for an alternative assignment , get detailed to 18TH Div. Airborne (Puking Dragon ) in Italy , and I got sent to Regiment . After RIP , my Winter Reforger detail became a Central American Deployment . I'm 20 years old , and it's 1984 . Why ? Because I spoke Spanish . At 75th Ranger Regiment HHC , I was surrounded by the Creme Del A Creme of every SOCOM branch of operations . I was a 31 V . I was there for the activation ceremony , I was there when the most sophisticated piece of equipment were NVG's , and spindle driven fax machines . And the old timers would call us pussies , because they did more with less . I won't knock the new guard , but I now I know how the old guard felt about us . My Regimental Commander was Col. Wayne Downing , who went on to be a CNN Military commentator , and Major General before before his death . All I wish to share is SOCOM / JSOC / and whatever they call it next is an ever changing environment . Kind of like war ,

I've heard stories of SF guys or normal rangers doing a raid and while marching to the target 1 or 2 of these guys will meet them along the way give them intel about the op then disappear just as fast as they showed up.

There are so many "special forces" units in existence today the term is rapidly losing all meaning.

I served in a Pathfinder/Ranger unit. I thought all Rangers were infantry first I didn't know there were non combat MOSs that are Ranger tabbed ? So what this dude talking about other MOSs in Regiment? The PFDR unit I served in had some PFCs and Spc that weren't tabbed but we're waiting for Ranger school slots to open up but they put you to the test b4 you got a chance to go to ranger School. I wasn't tabbed and I only served with the unit about 8months but I learned more I that 8 months about CQB, recon, and many other cool things than I did 2 years in a line unit with 4th ID. Rangers are some bad mofxers period don't care what regiment or if they ain't regiment don't matter they re warriors!! Till Valhalla my brothers

They used to be RRD before they got called RRC. Wondering when you’d do a USASOC compassion to see how Delta Force(GB’s mainly) compared to RRC boys at the JSOC level

From a retired Green Beret who is also a Ranger You are simply wrong, both about the Rangers and the tier designations. No element of the 75th Ranger Regiment is Tier 1. RRD are simply recon troops. They DO NOT have a Tier 1, or even Tier 2 mission. The Rangers are elite light Infantry shock troops, and are the most capable in the world at what they do. Since the mid 90s, they have been employed in direct support of Delta as outer security on operations, but they are not "operators". And, the tier system is not unspoken. It's a real thing. You need to get better sources for your information.

Rangers lead the way is all that needs said! Who does Special Forces and Seals call when they need rescued? Even Delta calls on Rangers when they have their ass in a bind!

It was always bad ass to see the RRC guys doing pt while training at 3rd Battalion.

I've watched a number of your videos. Here's something you haven't actually said, but I'm pretty sure is true: if you want to be a tier 1 or tier 2 operator, you not only need to be in great shape, you'll also need an above average IQ. Just sayin'.

Can you do a video on tier 3 Webelos tier 2 cub scouts and tier 1 boy scouts

Without watching a second of the video I’m going with experience.

Rangers Lead the Way

Delta and Seals are small groups with a direct mission set. Rangers “Regiment” are bigger direct action infantry units that are used to overwhelm the enemy. So of course they would be deployed more and longer. Delta and Seals go in covertly and snatch up the target or hostage before the enemy realizes what hit them. By the time they notice Delta and Devgru are gone leaving behind a few unsuspecting dead bad guys. For instance the story of a Combat Controller name John Chapmen was embedded with a small team of Seals (because that what CCTs do as fellow tier 1 guys in JSOC) was killed holding it down for what seem like days was eventually killed on a afghan mountain. So it goes: a small team of Seals was put together to retrieve the body of another operator I believe a Seal. Upon arriving on location the teams chinook went down hit by a RPG. The CCT guy engaged the enemy in knee deep snow as the seal guys were pinned down already taken a few casualties. The CCT commenced to kicking ass and taking names! He was even able to take over one of the Talibans firing points in a close quarters gun fight, all while being being hit multiple times himself. It took Rangers, who were already on standby as the quick reaction team a day or so to get to the point on the mountain due to the snow and rugged terrain. In the meantime the CCT guy was able to pull himself together and continue the fight, drawing fire to his position away from the injured Seals. Eventually the Rangers did get on scene rescuing the seal team. So yea, the Rangers eventually helped out. However, John Chapman of the USAF 24th STS, the CCT, the real hero and the initial deceased Seal was left behind sadly, do to enemy pressure. I know I probably got off topic a little bit But once I got started and mentioned Sgt. Chapman I had to tell history. As a fellow Airman, I had and will tell his story any chance I get. Especially when another branch wants to brag about how good they are ir when they like to diss and make jokes about the Air Force. Just know Mr ranger Sniper, the Air Force 24th STS: PJs/CCTs/SRR/TACPs are tier 1 for a reason!

Rangers are a hammer., RRC are a scalpel. Both will are lethal

It’s all fun and games until you blow your back out in training like I did. Rangers truly train like they fight. My Back injury killed my career and kept me from reconnaissance tryouts.

Old ranger told me that RRC is the Army’s best kept secret. He said they’re practically not even apart of the Regiment, they do their own stuff with the CIA

Do you have a video on US Army CID? I know you have videos on different branches MP's and Air Force Security Forces.

Can you do a video on federal 1811 postal inspectors ? Such little info out there and it’s a cool agency

Yeah,In American military even the chef is Special Forces.Jumping out of aeroplane with his pots and pans ready to kick ass and fry bacon.

3/75 RTLW edit: i mean being in regiment was like a much better funded, better equipped infantry battalion. Every ranger is skilled as a E6/E7 11B. Thats the best way i can put it. Ive seen several infantry battalions in 101st and in 506th, 501st and 509th airborne that lived up to it. Ranger can easily get bogged down with SOF tier 1 unit and have a regular infantry battalion join in the fight and work side by side overcoming an objective. Also you will be pushed to join STB in your battalion as you progress in your career at regiment.

All of your videos would be better without this voice thing

God bless all our RANGERS. I had the honor and privilege to serve with both 1st and 2nd Bats. Best time in life. And for all the other old Rangers, like me, never stop leading the way.

Whats the difference between the RRC and the ISA?

Rangers have a outstanding history. They were given the toughest missions in WW2

Rangers lead the way!

Tier 1 means predominantly CT focused, and how they’re tasked and managed within the SOF community, it’s an incredibly misunderstood concept that gives the perception that tier 2 and 3 are much less capable forces. They have completely different functions, that said, Tier 1 receive more funding and specialized training. Though there’s a lot of great shit that non Tier 1 units do on a daily basis!

Rangers are bad ass we dropped for them in 02 04 and 10

Great reporting!!!! Sounds like CAG’s bridge!!!

I'm a heft 33 year old from New Rochelle. Do yall think I can train to B ranger or its too late for me

RRC doesn’t just recruit from the regiment. They allow anyone in the Army to try out.

This is stupid. The RRC is for the Regiment. But, it also works with Tier 1 Units. Why? Because, the Rangers back up and support those units.

Wow! I had no idea about RRC! I was thinking that you still went to CAG from The 75th to stup up to Tier 1.

Do a chaplain 🥺 and Park Rangers next.

Are these guys like the British pathfinders?

My first Scout Master was a Captain in the Rangers during Vietnam. We did not have a _normal_ Boy Scout experience.

DOD no longer recognized tiers. While some may still refers to them as Tier 1 units, but they are no longer correct. All three rifle battalions in the 75th are or were Tier 1.

Why the fuck did he distorted he's voice wtf

You had it totally backwards. You can be in the Ranger regiment without ranger school. You are not an “army ranger” just for going to ranger school.

Great video, I have met a few Rangers. They are the best and a special breed of soldier. Rangers lead the way!

The Military dosen't even use the Tier system LMAO. It's all about the objective.