The Official US Army Ranger Handbook: Full-Size Edition: Not for the Weak or Fainthearted: Current 2017 Edition Book

Think and Fight with the Best!

• Largest format available anywhere - the original giant 8.5" x 11" size - no more tiny print, unlike low-quality knockoff editions - professional formatting makes text easy to read in any light.
• Current edition: updated 2017 (NOT the old 2011 edition - check the date on the cover before purchasing).
• "Batteries last hours, books last decades: get the print edition!"

Discover the doctrine, tactics, history and lore of the US Army's most elite troops. Aimed primarily at the new or aspiring Ranger, the Handbook is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to learn the skills of the world's most highly-trained soldiers.

The handbook covers:

1. LEADERSHIP OPERATIONS
2. FIRE SUPPORT
3. COMMUNICATIONS
4. DEMOLITIONS
5. MOVEMENT
6. PATROLS
7. BATTLE DRILLS
8. MILITARY MOUNTAINEERING
9. MACHINE GUN EMPLOYMENT
10. URBAN OPERATIONS
11. WATERBORNE OPERATIONS
12. MOUNTED PATROL OPERATIONS
13. AVIATION
14. FIRST AID

The Ranger Creed:

Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of the Rangers.

Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster and fight harder than any other soldier.>

Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be, one-hundred-percent and then some.

Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow.

Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.

Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission though I be the lone survivor.

370 pages

Printed in 2017