The 75th Ranger Regiment Prepares to Stand Up a 4th Ranger Battalion
The change will require a reduction in squad size from nine to seven soldiers, sources say
The 75th Ranger Regiment is preparing to create a 4th Ranger Battalion in order to meet force readiness and crisis response requirements, according to two officials familiar with the preparations. Rangers are expected to start showing up at the new battalion in September, and by next summer have the unit established on a provisional basis.
When asked about the new Ranger battalion, U.S. Army Special Operations Command spokesperson Jacqueline Hill told The High Side via email that “USASOC does not currently have any force structure announcements.” The Ranger Regiment public affairs officer did not respond to Facebook and LinkedIn messages from The High Side prior to the publication of this article.