| Is maintaing three battalions of Army Rangers at razor's edge the best way to conduct special light infantry strike missions? I've talked to lots of former Rangers who say that after about two or three years in the regiment you're burned out, and maybe on the way to a divorce. Would there be any advantage to haveing select airborne infantry battalions under go a train-up in Ranger tasks to become "Ranger Operations Capable," so to speak? Similar to Marine battalions undergoing a train-up in special tasks to become "Special Operations Capable." Train-up, spend six months "leaning forward in your foxhole," then stand down and take a breather while other battalions take over the Ranger mission.
My opinion? If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I just started this thread for discussions sake. |