Is it common for a Special Forces Soldier to be assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment?

CPO Tim Dickey — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 22:13:33 -0400

I am curious about this topic based on the recent issue of a U.S. Air flight attendant refusing a request from a 1SG to hang up his Class A uniform coat.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 11 at 2014 10:15 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 22:15:44 -0400

A little bit. Most SF Soldiers stay in the community, but will occasionally go outside for broadening assignments.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 11 at 2014 11:50 PM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 23:50:21 -0400

I am not sure of the synchronicity of all the assignments.. Last report I heard was that he is a NG Soldier in a ROTC BN...

Response by SGT Richard H. made Oct 11 at 2014 11:57 PM

SGT Richard H. — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 23:57:56 -0400

I would say that if he wants to have certain advancement positions under his belt such as a 1SG position, he would have to drift out of SF at some point, and a Ranger Bn would be the ideal choice to keep him in the SOCOM community. SF is, after all a pretty rank heavy organization, and there are only so many slots for command positions like 1SG, CSM, etc.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2014 7:23 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 19:23:48 -0500

As stated already there are not SF soldiers in Ranger Regt. Most of the slots there are 11 series and "V" coded. There shouldn't be any 18 series slots there. The unit isn't composed to have any. It would not make it possible. A soldier there could be SF qualified if he left SF and went back 11 series. I could see this for a 11Z or an 11A.

Response by LTC John Wilson made Jun 11 at 2015 12:21 PM

LTC John Wilson — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 12:21:36 -0400

No, most stay within the Special Forces community and mature in different positions of leadership.
Some do leave the SF Community and due to their training are sent into Ranger Units to fill slots similar to their training. Some also go back to regular units and help strengthen the leadership positions.

Response by MSG James Devereaux made Feb 13 at 2019 4:20 PM

MSG James Devereaux — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 16:20:04 -0500

I’m somewhat confused; your question is about career SF soldiers going to the 75th RRGT? Your mention of the soldier on the fight is clouding my answers, I’m trying to determine what it really is that you want to know. Can you clarify both your question and statement.

Response by SPC Mike Lake made Feb 24 at 2019 9:11 PM

SPC Mike Lake — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 21:11:49 -0500

No not common SF guys are 18 series and not 11Bs they would have to reclassify there are many SF guys who have never been to ranger school. they don't have 18 series slots for Regiment most will stay in community some will leave to advance their careers but not a common practice

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2019 9:42 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 21:42:08 -0500

SF and 75th are different things. They are two opposite sides of USASOC with very different missions. This may be a case of "Tab vs Scroll". Ranger qualified and A Ranger are two very different things. There is very rare mixing of SF and Batt. I cant even fathom trying to determine which beret would be worn, let alone an 18 being assigned at Regt. It just doesnt happen. Regt then becoming SF, sure. But there arent 18 slots at Regt.