Videos tagged with 75th Ranger Regiment

This video clarifies the distinction between the US Army's Ranger Battalion and Ranger School, as explained by Nikko Ortiz. It highlights the rigorous training of Army Rangers and differentiates between the Ranger Tab awarded upon graduation from Ranger School and the Ranger Scroll worn by members of the 75th Ranger Regiment. Visuals showcase military vehicles and equipment used in training exercises.

This video features a discussion with Mike Meegan, a former member of the 75th Ranger Regiment and current instructor at Texas A&M, about military doctrine, training methodologies, and leadership development. Meegan contrasts the intense, results-driven environment of the Ranger Regiment with the need for process-oriented training, particularly in his current role preparing ROTC cadets. He highlights the evolution of training approaches from attrition-based selection to a focus on student development, emphasizing the importance of understanding the 'why' behind tactics and the foundational principles of doctrine for effective combat operations.

This guide details tactical responses to a coordinated assault, drawing from the experiences of Kris 'Tanto' Paronto during the Benghazi attacks. It emphasizes pre-attack assessments, rapid deployment, effective engagement strategies, and the critical role of training and mindset under extreme duress. The advice is delivered with the authority of a former 75th Ranger Regiment member and CIA GRS contractor directly involved in the events.

Instruction from a Special Forces expert highlights that the true 'cheat code' in military operations is understanding culture and people. This allows for faster environmental comprehension and target identification. Special Forces ODAs excel at organic HUMINT and managing 'cradle to grave' targeting, differentiating them from units focused primarily on kinetic direct action.

This episode features Nick Irving, known as "The Reaper," a former US Army Ranger sniper with 33 confirmed kills. The discussion delves into his childhood experiences, including growing up in a reportedly haunted house and exposure to Voodoo practices. Irving details his journey into the military, his initial aspiration to become a Navy SEAL, and his eventual enlistment in the Army, leading to his selection for the 75th Ranger Regiment. He recounts the brutal RASP selection process, his early deployments to Iraq, and his experiences as a machine gunner and later a sniper, highlighting the intense combat operations and the psychological toll of warfare.

This entry details tactical insights from a 75th Ranger Regiment veteran, John Lovell, on dangerous combat moments and the mental fortitude required for special operations. It covers reintegration challenges, the duality of a Christian warrior, and the founding of the Warrior Poet Society. The guide focuses on tactical room clearing in low-light conditions using weapon-mounted lights.

This video highlights the Best Ranger Competition's initial event: a 7-mile mass-start buddy run. Spc. Justin Rein of the 75th Ranger Regiment shares his motivation for competing, emphasizing the desire to test himself against elite soldiers. The competition requires teams to maintain close proximity throughout the demanding course.

This FieldCraft Survival Podcast episode features Jariko Denman, a veteran with extensive combat experience in Iraq and Afghanistan. Denman shares his journey from enlisting in the US Army in 1997 to serving 15 and a half years in the 75th Ranger Regiment, deploying 15 times. He discusses his roles as a Weapons Squad Leader, Rifle Platoon Sergeant, Senior Enlisted Advisor, and Company First Sergeant. After retiring in 2017, he transitioned to advising on major motion pictures and television, and now serves as the Media 1SG for Black Rifle Coffee Company, producing content from combat zones. The episode also highlights his dispatches from the Afghanistan evacuation and the early days of the invasion in Ukraine.

This video features Drew Wallace, a former Army Ranger and Blackwater operative, who now competes professionally as a Cowboy Mounted Shooter. The description highlights his extensive military deployments, his passion for firearms and the outdoors, and his sponsorship by Black Rifle Coffee Company. It also promotes Fieldcraft Survival's resources, including their newsletter, Mike Glover's book "Prepared," and their premium content platform. Drew's unique transition from military service to cowboy action shooting is the central theme.

This entry details the extreme physical and mental demands of the US Army Ranger School, as explained by Nikko Ortiz, a veteran with deep knowledge of military unit classifications. The school is presented as the Army's premier leadership course, focusing on small unit tactics under immense stress, with participants enduring minimal sleep, food, and extensive gear carrying over long distances.

This guide details how to optimize rifle sling usage for enhanced shooting performance, drawing on combat-proven techniques from Chris Sizelove, a veteran of the 75th Ranger Regiment. It covers proper sling rigging, ready positions, carry methods, and a stability hack for prone shooting, emphasizing retention, stability, and safety.

This video from Warrior Poet Society, featuring John Lovell, a former 75th Ranger Regiment member, critically examines the feasibility and implications of integrating women into special operations units. Lovell discusses the extreme physical demands, operational readiness concerns related to pregnancy, and the significant sociological and psychological challenges, including privacy, unit synergy, and potential 'white knight syndrome' in combat.