Royal Thai Army Ranger

The Ranger Battalion, King's Guard, 3rd Special Forces Regiment, King's Guard (Thai: กองพันจู่โจมรักษาพระองค์ กรมรบพิเศษที่ 3 รักษาพระองค์) (พัน.จจ.รอ.รพศ.3 รอ.) also known as Royal Thai Army Ranger (Thai: กองพันจู่โจม) is an Light infantry and Special operations Battalion of the Royal Thai Army. It is a part of the 3rd Special Forces Regiment, King's Guard Royal Thai Army Special Warfare Command. The unit is composed of the Ranger Company and Special Operation Company.[1]

Ranger Battalion, King's Guard
3rd Special Forces Regiment, King's Guard
กองพันจู่โจมรักษาพระองค์
กรมรบพิเศษที่ 3 รักษาพระองค์
Unit insignia
ActiveJune 21st 1988–present
CountryThailand
AllegianceHM The King of Thailand
Branch Royal Thai Army
TypeAirborne forces
King's Guard
Light infantry
Special operations forces
RoleAir assault
Airborne forces
Close quarters combat
Counter-insurgency
Counter-terrorism
Direct Action
Jungle warfare
Mountain warfare
Raiding
Reconnaissance missions
Special operations
Special Reconnaissance
Unconventional Warfare
SizeBattalion
Part ofRoyal Thai Army Special Warfare Command
Garrison/HQThale Chup Son, Mueang Lopburi, Lopburi, Thailand
Nickname(s)เรนเจอร์ (Ranger)
Motto(s)ข้าคือผู้นำ (Rangers Lead the Way)
Mascot(s)Tiger
Engagements
Websitehttp://swcom.rta.mi.th/index.php

History

Royal Thai Army Ranger Battalion was established by the Royal Thai Army order 121/31 on June 1988 as a unit that looks like a United States Army Rangers.[2]

Modern Ranger selection and training

Qualifications
  • Be age 18–25.
  • Be a Thai citizen.

Organization
  • Ranger Battalion Headquarters
    • 1st Ranger Company, King's Guard
    • 2nd Ranger Company, King's Guard
    • 3rd Ranger Company, King's Guard

References
  1. Nanuam, Wassana (3 September 2018). "Army reshuffle sees loyalists appointed". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
  2. "3rd Special Forces Regiment (official Thai website)". Royal Thai Army 3rd Special Forces Regiment. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
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