Posted on Sep 17, 2014
Deadliest Warrior: US Army Ranger vs. North Korean Special Forces
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So a while back one of my favorite shows was SPIKE TV's 'Deadliest Warriors'. I was watching an old favorite on youtube that had the Rangers (regiment type) face off against the North Korean SF guys. I'll have to admit my bias towards the Rangers (RLTW), but I thought it was done pretty well. They factored the operational tempo, training and warrior ethos of the Rangers and did the same for the NK SOF. The outcome was predictable. Now here is my question do you think the panelists were biased in favor of the show since they were Americans or do you think, like I do, that it was the proper outcome. Keep in mind that this isn't too far out of the realm of possibilities. If the North Koreans get froggy and kick off WWIII the Rangers will be among other tier 1 operators first on the ground. Thoughts?
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Hands Down Rangers!
Sua Sponte!
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 my ranger regiment.
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.
RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!
Sua Sponte!
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 my ranger regiment.
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.
RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!
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SGM Gregory Tarancon IV
Well said sir! Without a doubt, the most lethal, devastating and Punitive force of reckoning on any battlefield are US Army Rangers! Because Rangers live by a code that does not acknowledge surrender.
RLTW!
RLTW!
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While there are some aspects of North Korea's SF that that may be rated higher than our Rangers (I remember one of my instructors at MIOBC who was a NK SME going on about their physical conditioning), the one critical area they are lacking is in the decision-making area.
While pound for pound (I'm just playing devil's advocate for a second ... I don't believe it) maybe the NK soldier is more physically fit, makes for better parade video and such, but since they are still an overwhelmingly conscript military, the leadership is not 'powered down' like it is in the US military. As such, you have the same problems as the 'Soviets of old' - take out the leader and you have a bunch of drones.
While pound for pound (I'm just playing devil's advocate for a second ... I don't believe it) maybe the NK soldier is more physically fit, makes for better parade video and such, but since they are still an overwhelmingly conscript military, the leadership is not 'powered down' like it is in the US military. As such, you have the same problems as the 'Soviets of old' - take out the leader and you have a bunch of drones.
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CPT Ahmed Faried
exactly right Sir and they have no NCO Corps either so you take out the head and they are pretty much useless.
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SGM Gregory Tarancon IV
Without a doubt, the most lethal, devastating and punitive force of reckoning on any battlefield are US Army Rangers! Rangers do not retreat and never yield because all Rangers live by a code that does not acknowledge surrender. Rangers zealously fight on to the objective delivering an unholy, punishing rain of death and destruction on the enemy. God Bless all US Army Rangers! RLTW
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