Modern 75th Ranger Rifle Squad Loadout (Remaster)

[@BattleOrder]

This is a segment from a longer video about the complete 80 Year Evolution of the US Army Ranger Squad, and more in-depth discussion about their changing role and the overall structure of the Ranger Battalions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2OUlH2ZqZZ-pdE I decided to release this segment remastered with some new animations because while the modern time period is the most popular on my channel, only about 20% of viewers on the original video actually got to the modern part (probably because of its length and all the earlier time periods at the beginning).

[@an_f-14_tomcat]

Yipee

[@pyeitme508]

Awesome!

[@user-kc6qr5eo1k]

Gay pfp

[@nestorgamer9746]

​@@user-kc6qr5eo1k bro's crazy, how can a chess piece be gay ?

[@neurofiedyamato8763]

Ah ok. I thought it seemed like a reupload

[@HK-wq1ei]

Rangers also use a third sidearm: Glock 17 Gen 5 MOS3 w/ DPP, Dawson Irons and KKM barrel and comp. You actually have a pic of one @ 6:01

[@ColdWarShot]

You can thank CAG for that. I don’t think there’s an official designation for that setup, but it’s outside of normal SOCOM issue due to the Department of the Army denying the issuing a full size pistol other than the M9/M17. Jeff Gurwitch of Modern Tactical Shooting discusses some of the issues and politics around the Glock 17 in SOCOM. If I had to guess, those were Battalion purchased outside of the procurement stage.

[@ChettleRanderson2006]

@@ColdWarShot that man is damn entertaining to listen to. And he’s less likely to runoff on an unnecessary political tangent in the middle of a video vs some others, at least on the unit and gear rundowns that I’ve watched anyway

[@SlimeSquare]

In practice, they put a lot of weight on red dots versus magnified optics, which tells me a passive aiming backup is a big part of their doctrine in the event active aiming is non-permissible. On the other hand, the Marine Corps Infantry has bet all chips on the VCOG for improved reconnaissance and observation, or suppression by accuracy when employed as by the auto gunner. Two perfect examples of "mission dictates."

[@robbell3217]

Rangers also dedicate a lot of effort to door-kicking and other direct action ops, in close quarters like that the speed advantage of a red dot/eotech over an LPVO is definitely a factor.

[@SlimeSquare]

@@robbell3217 exactly

[@LRRPFco52]

There are plenty of dudes with magnified optics to handle distance and overwatch, while assaulters take down an objective. Ranger Regiment has been ahead of the power curve in this respect since the early 1990s.

[@DZ4295DBW]

Lol you can piggy back an RMR or T2 on a vortex Razor or any scope for that matter. So you don't necessarily have to just stick with a T2 on a unit mount for an EOTech on a riser.

[@IanEdwards-c5k]

My guy that sounds great but I didn't understand any of it I'm afraid

[@archiegeorge3969]

How do those platoons carry enough ammunition for nine belt fed guns and a Carl Gustav? Even at full strength that’s a lot of weight to haul.

[@brotherbrovet1881]

Light Infantry carries everything on their backs.

[@richardnoah2922]

Same way a normal rifle platoon does, distribution

[@copter2000]

There's nothing "Light" about Light Infantry. I bet each soldier carry more than the one in mech infantry.

[@bleekskaduwee6762]

We shared the load , it was pretty crappy in the mountains of Afghanistan. 2/75 01-04 I personally carried 15 30rd mags plus one in the rifle and 3 mags for the crappy pistol , that was the minimum I would carry

[@diestormlie]

Unpopular E1s, I'd imagine.

[@Reticulosis]

I’m loving that battle order is using the lingo, it always cracked me up when I’d go to the PX or somewhere civilians worked and they threw words like, tracking, good to go, squared away

[@biyurica]

"Rangers lead the way!"

[@bleekskaduwee6762]

ALL THE WAY

[@sunnycat69]

AATW

[@AverageHistoryEnjoyer1914]

"RAMIREZ, PROTECT THE BURGAH TAWN!"

[@jsb1585]

*Proceeds to grab Private Allen and shove him towards the firefight*

[@malcolmsoh5648]

Sua Sponte

[@noodles5438]

The image for the MK48 is a MK48 Mod 0, Rangers and SOCOM use the Mod 1 now which was present in your Ranger Squad Short.

[@HK-wq1ei]

NSW and 75th have actually just upgraded their Mk48 Mod 1s to Mod 1 mk3 standard, as of 2023. They got the FN Mk3 furniture now.

[@BlackMamba-ul9hn]

Rangers are the most lethal and scalable direct action unit in the US military. Rangers are unique because they can conduct a special operations HVT raid with a platoon or less, clear a small town/valley with a company, seize an international airport with a battalion, and use the entire Regiment for large scale combat operations. During the GWOT, Rangers kill or captured more HVTs than any other unit including ST6 and Delta. A Ranger company held off Saddam’s Republican Guard at Haditha Dam which resulted in 400 EKIA and 30 tanks destroyed. In comparison to other SOF units, SEAL platoons and SF ODAs simply don’t have enough fire power to do most of the direct action stuff that Rangers do.

[@Gearparadummies]

75th Bn. has three times as many pipe hitters as CAG and ST6 combined. They were also continuosly deployed for twenty years straight. Last but not least, they conducted raids on their own, with partner forces and other SOCOM/JSOC teams. It's only natural they have the highest tally on enemy combatants killed in the entire USSOCOM. That and the fact that their success rate is one of if not the highest in the entire US military. Let's not forget that even during Gothic Serpent they completed their mission and extracted the HVTs.

[@bleekskaduwee6762]

I did 3 year long deployments with 2nd Bat during GWOT in 4 years, we were very busy during that time and I got out during the beginning of the surge in 08. Then I went on to become a contractor

[@WillS-x9y]

lol. They are only the most lethal to each other. And no. They are not the most lethal DA. Which if you knew anything DA is not the term used since about 2017. But I digress, 75th is a bunch of kids that did 19days of PT. They are the kings of fratricide and failure.

[@Gearparadummies]

@@tigercub2468 I never said the 75th themselves tallied kills. But when GWOT started goong South, particularly in Afghanistan, all combat troops were ordered to report enemy casualties as the old Vietnam War mentality of "We're killing a lot of them=we're winning" started to be used to continue the war. Truth is, they conducted more raids than everyone else, hence they got more insurgents than everyone else.

[@tesstickles69]

I beg to differ. I’m a retired combat controller, and I’m putting us number one.

[@thekraken1173]

Constant Recoil should be used more. KAC LAMG looks like a great gun.

[@pyeitme508]

yep

[@thetigerii9506]

Couldve been the ultimax if they actually improved it instead of sitting on their asses and waiting for new constant recoil guns to hit the market

[@LRRPFco52]

​@@thetigerii9506Ultimax is drum or mag-fed, not belt-fed, so harder to carry rounds for it. Great for short duration mission profiles if you can hump the drums and have compatibility with AR mags.

[@thetigerii9506]

@@LRRPFco52 they finally made the newest one belt feedable, but it is a bit heavier than the old versions, which somewhat defeats the purpose of being a lightweight lmg

[@LRRPFco52]

@@thetigerii9506 I've been following the Ultimax100 for over 30 years. Which model are you referring to?

[@aldraone-mu5yg]

I don't think rangers get enough love.

[@mobetterbobb]

I agree 💯

[@WillS-x9y]

Because they are a bunch of infantry privates with shiny gear and no common sense.

[@anon2034]

@@WillS-x9y But... but ... they have a cool patch.

[@luismanuelalcantaramartine7399]

​@@WillS-x9y they are a sof unit

[@jamesharding3459]

@@WillS-x9y Still more useful than 99.9% of so-called “special” forces.

[@andrewschliewe6392]

I have both an 11.5" and a 12.5" and I prefer the 12.5" patrol gas length which is where the gas port is between the carbine length and the intermediate length.

[@Ty_Rex_Games]

No shit, I was using your old video as reference material for Arma 3 just last night. Then this popped up this morning!

[@Legalizeasbestos]

Love that you’re remastering. Do American mechanized next!! Add a present state and future state instead of ending at 90s

[@hammer8771]

please do literally anything with mortars

[@copter2000]

He will upload a Thai cooking video next.

[@iamangery2475]

no worries wall building video dropping next week

[@firstconsul7286]

He needs to get a pestle first.

[@VulcanXIV]

Found the 11C

[@pyeitme508]

Wish for Green Beret videos soon!

[@jaw0449]

Man, Regiment has changed so much since early-mid 00s. Loving the direction.

[@billydunston9390]

I remember when all of this would be considered an Opsec violation and they made use delete all of our photos. Then I see picture of me at 9:34. Strange times.

[@justinb7229]

is that really you?

[@lonergr3107]

When was that 07-08 timeframe? Good times!! I had to go buy an iPod shuffle for deployments cuz my ipod had a camera

[@MichaelPerkins-h2p]

Can Battle Order do the Light Infantry Divisions from the 80's till now. The 10th Mountain I think is the last active duty light division left. Outstanding job on all videos!

[@heinedenmark]

I'm so happy about the fact, that our army has decided to replace our CG M3s with new M4s Such a flexible weapon.. often a battle winner in Afghanistan.

[@BlazerK1914]

Cool information you brought up about Army Rangers and their Guns.

[@nasty.habits]

3:17 idk where you're getting your info but my few years in the regiment, 95%+ of the times we'd be working in small units. 2 or 3 rifle squads on the DA wirh a larger or similar sized element 30/40 kicks off target as a QRF incase things went sideways. Apologies I'm getting off topic. In my experience I have very verrry rarely seen the squad leader, or team leader be the #1 in the stack. I mean if a compound or building whatever had more fighters or were more dug in with fighting positions, then for sure I've seen em stack up as #1 or #2 , but generally speaking, that initial breach and entry the squad or team leader isn't the #1 man. Not knocking anyone at all, just the nature of the animal that cqb is. Apologies for the wall of text. ✌

[@bigscooby]

Very informative and easy to listen to. Thank you!

[@YovaniBorregoCueto]

I would like you to make a video explaining how the additional Ranger units are organized (sniper platoon, mortars, reconnaissance, canine units, engineers and CBRN units), how their platoons, squads, teams are formed and what equipment they use.

[@adamhall306]

Big fan here. Great video and break down of weapons and the role of each soldier. Thanks

[@JSkiwipie]

Please do something for different types of engineers and engineer operations!

[@Angry_70]

That would be fuckin sick

[@SlapSlap_]

Every one of your videos are great. Would love to see a video on a WW2 B-17 Bombardment Group/Squadron.

[@ChettleRanderson2006]

This might actually be the only time I’ve heard the mark 47 referenced at all. I can’t think of any other video where it’s been mentioned. At least since the initial testing announcement anyway

[@RealMadridAbsolutely]

Have you done other loadout videos for other SOCOM units?

[@IndiaMikePapa]

They also provide security and QRF for CAG

[@thebruhman7203]

TWO FUCKING MINUTES! also, how are you guys earlier? Channel members?

[@BattleOrder]

Patrons got it early

[@thebruhman7203]

@@BattleOrder noice

[@pyeitme508]

@@BattleOrder Cool!

[@andresmartinezramos7513]

Leading the way

[@mikaelwilson8049]

@@BattleOrder could you please do SEAL teams next

[@Thoughtful8]

I used to think Navy seals were top teir killers but now that iv done more research i think the Rangers are more efficient killers and their selection process is tighter and harder

[@ralphrodriguez9037]

Different roles. Seals are bad asses, but for sure Rangers are highly underrated.

[@Warren144]

I have question. I found the handguard itself has 9.5 and 10.5. im still confused between these length what i found in marketplace and chart picture made by BO. Is it possible to use 9.5 or 10.5 as their handguard in service.

[@DomMensche]

Please do one of these but for SEAL Platoons

[@death_parade]

2:19 That part about all Infantry Officers de-facto having to go through makes Ranger School sounds kinda like the Indian Army's Commando Course. Soldier's that go through Commando Course in IA get to be in the Ghatak Platoon (shock troops of each Infantry Battalion). And while it is technically optional for Officers, de-facto all Infantry Officers have to go through it. Even some non-Infantry Officers from Combat Support Arms (signals, engineers, etc) also go through it.

[@Pnpjb]

Gus gunners also run scars and just fold the stalk so it’s more compact

[@tristan4115]

no one runs scars

[@Pnpjb]

@@tristan4115 my homie def does haha

[@drap867]

Can you make a Video like this on the modern german army? For example about the Fallschirmjäger EGB (German Army Ranger).

[@jasonmussett2129]

Good stuff, thanks👍👍👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@JakeHunter2010]

Excellent breakdown and one of the most accurate 💯 👍

[@CaptainChip501]

So what I am getting is that I could be a regular infantry man but get ranger tab through completing ranger school?

[@danielney6]

For larping purposes - what kind of foregrip and lights are they using?

[@pyeitme508]

RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!

[@Thewayofgrass35]

Finally a new video 🎉

[@chair6703]

is there any more details on how the D Company is organized with it's subunits, callsigns and the like?

[@JBRocky007]

A good friend of mine was a 1LT in the Army and didn't carry a sidearm because it was one more thing to worry about and more weight.

[@fragout9575]

Less likely he was infantry then. Officers are typically issued sidearms as they are required to qualify with them. Again, infantry typically.

[@johnbrashear6799]

Job determins if you carry pistol or not

[@VadertheGOAT-o2p]

Didn’t the rangers start doing DA in the fall of 2003 or spring of 2004?

[@alancranford3398]

Thanks for the update. This weapon loadout looks like a lot of iron to haul around.

[@seancrowley1065]

Load outs are usually op specific

[@fdangleshadang-a-lang7149]

I love this! Please make one on similar US units. Like green berets

[@jameslang1354]

Well done!

[@Aj-om9nm]

Any info on the scar L/mk 16? Those still pop up in pics of rangers semi regularly

[@tristan4115]

they are in the armory but only new guys get them when there are no M4s available

[@bokrif]

The IDF submarines are definitely not ballistic missile submarines. You said in the video that they are cruise missiles.

[@t00talbr00tal]

At 2:10 did you say ranger school is a suckfest? 😂

[@Captainrex5321]

I mean he’s not wrong

[@jon5255]

Interesting how they dont like the M110A1. I saw a pic going around recently of a ranger with a modernized Mk11 too.

[@PaulScunnion207]

They’re absolutely terrible.

[@jon5255]

@@PaulScunnion207 whats so hated about them? weight? accuracy?

[@PaulScunnion207]

@@jon5255 On paper everything seems great. You can explain it’s features one at a time and it seems amazing. But collectively they add up to be an inaccurate mess.

[@codymr1974]

Music link?

[@Surtr999]

Love your videos. Can you please do one explaining french foreign legions structure?

[@underratedcritic1983]

Wouldn't it make more sense to prioritize giving the 11.5" uppers to medics and team leaders (Sergeants)? There's no logical reason why a LT, SSG, or SFC to carry such a short rifle. Personally, I'd rather have the 14.5" since it's already compact and maneuverable without the compromised barrel.

[@darksars3622]

"Rangers lead the way" - the real MW2

[@rahealharisshabbir]

Does anyone know if those are AAC blackout flash hiders on the kac lmg?

[@dkcorderoyximenez3382]

Excellent video...

[@MarkSmith-vy3tq]

I must've misunderstood the title. I thought it was going to be about the overall gear a Ranger packs on himself for a mission. Bummer.

[@m.e.macphail6198]

If you've done rasp it is for a certain group of certain individual

[@Muddy_Reviews]

Guess that LAW tube isn't disposable with that PEQ on it LOL.

[@johnbrown8570]

Can you do a marine force recon video?

[@scottsauritch3216]

Huh, I thought for sure Rangers would be one of the first units to switch to the M7/M250s like the 82nd( or 101'st ?) are...

[@LukeHansen-0326]

Nope, things are too heavy and unreliable.

[@philbeattie1623]

Like there Uk equivalent is Royal Marine commando

[@vonShluker]

About IDF, please! 🙏

[@1337flite]

Great video - but there is something beeping intermittently in the background throughout. Still great content as always.

[@unclecreepy8343]

😂 had to shut it down while laughing... a SAW shooting at a target 2 to 3 meters away 😂😂😂

[@CanukIsNotAGoose]

Please cover more Socom, ts is lovely ‼️‼️‼️👑❤️

[@angmid9210]

Thanks again

[@joshuaradcliffe110]

So would a company Commander be a Major ?

[@BattleOrder]

They could be a Captain or a Major

[@ExcavationNation]

What? Imagine becoming a elite deadly war fighter for them to tell you you're too irresponsible to carry a pistol.

[@JS-ek3ro]

I’d really like to see a vid on marsoc

[@LorenzoCampello]

Can you make a video about Tier 1 units?

[@aaroncook2052]

A lot of organizational info on them can be hard to find, or be conflicting.

[@batteredskullsummit9854]

​@@aaroncook2052yeah plus, because of the nature of their missions, they can and do use a wide variety of gear depending on their mission

[@batteredskullsummit9854]

Whereas Rangers for example are essentially "cream of the crop light infantry"

[@natepotter1709]

0:35 fallout 4 pipboy startup sound in the background

[@anthonyfoutch3152]

I thought the M 4 was being replaced?

[@Ngaihawma420]

Are the Rangers better than the Marines?

[@luismanuelalcantaramartine7399]

Rangers are a sof unit under socom, marines are just regular infantry which specialies in amphibious insertion methods as regular infantry soldiers. So yeah a ranger is better than a regular marine

[@jake_aragon]

@@Ngaihawma420 yes

[@m.e.macphail6198]

I need to add as a 75th and 82d we work in pairs htap havat is as a dmr

[@PowermadNavigator]

I've seen these guys in action. If they had all the ammo and did not get tired, they could run through company after company...

[@sebastienleblanc2708]

Forward Fire in the holes !

[@Chevydude1982]

just have to remember to pull the laser off before u shit can the tube. lol

[@m.e.macphail6198]

Some of my rangers will and do find this obscure

[@nicholaswallen8147]

Rangers lead the way

[@-1Patroit.]

Because they are RANGERS that’s why👍🏼🫡🪖🎖️🥇

[@dennislosee]

I love my URGI

[@stephenbritton9297]

Halligan tool. Invented by Chief Hugh Halligan of the FDNY.

[@aaroncook2052]

Ironically Boston FD ended up adopting it on a large scale first. The FDNY didn't want to look like they where favoring the side ventures of a member.

[@m.e.macphail6198]

What about army frogmen and the extension there ? You have to be a frog

[@JohnDoe-gj4dv]

Rangers................ The most confused group of Army Privates that do pushups and wish they were Seals

[@ianray8823]

RAMERIZ, DO THE THING

[@cruisinguy6024]

For anyone that doesn’t want to watch the entire video let me sum it up for you: if you’re a hostile foreign nation you REALLY do not want a bunch of Rangers running around behind your defensive lines. If they are, you’re about to have a bad day.

[@pierat7]

@3:45 I think he needs to just his hop up.

[@StrackDaddyG]

That's a UTM bolt... Universal Training Munition (bolt) Used for force on force training.

[@MGKTLGLDLG]

Helldivers in RL I guess

[@nathanmartin9640]

Gas 🔥

[@philiprodriguez5513]

More loadouts please!

[@LeeXavie]

This is why Leon Edwards is a UFC champion!

[@kiankier7330]

maybe I missed it in the longer video, but when do the rangers go from being infantry to Special forces?

[@BattleOrder]

Except for the Vietnam era (when they weren’t really an infantry force per se) they were always basically a mix of infantry and special forces (light infantry structure/capabilities and special missions)

[@concilium1]

They’ve been special since Rogers’ Rangers.

[@concilium1]

Modern Rangers have been apart of SOCOM since the 70s.

[@m.e.macphail6198]

You want to discuss this please as an operator

[@m.e.macphail6198]

So I wonder who this guy is

[@rustys.1070]

I'm sure most of the accuracy issues were due to the stupid SIG 1-6 optic

[@CallsignNumbers]

Mk48 ftw. '18 logar valley.