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> > > SPECIAL FORCES
> > > 
> >   RANGERS!
> 
> Thats interesting.  I've considered joining either after graduation and
> my recruiter has told me that in order to go SF, you have to either be or
> train as a Ranger first! (He was a Ranger)
> 

I hoped I would generate some interesting conversation from all the veteran
paratroopers when I posted the original "Cheap Thrills" comment.  I did
_NOT_, however, anticipate that it would prompt a debate about the 
qualifications of Special Forces and Ranger troops.  Before such a debate
is started...

Both Special Forces and Ranger qualified personnel are Airborne qualified.
Once they have completed their job specific courses, they are sent to 
Ranger School (at Ft. Benning) for Rangers or Special Forces Qualification
Course (SFQC at Ft. Bragg) for SF troops. 

Both schools are demanding.  Both missions are demanding (but different).
Rangers do not have to attend SFQC or vice versa although the highly
motivated may do both during their career.

There is certainly a rivalry between all those that wear the beret (green,
black, or maroon), and especially between the two Army special operations
units (excluding Delta Force).  But I think between all US paratroopers,
there is a feeling of comradship.

Although I have left out many details concerning the training, mission, 
etc., I believe this should clear up any misconceptions that may have
occured as a result of these postings.  

Maybe some of you veteran paratroopers (SF, RANGER or other) will post
some of your jump experiences (training or live)?!

-- 




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