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]
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Active | June 21st 1988–present |
Country | Thailand |
Allegiance | HM The King of Thailand |
Branch | ![]() |
Type | Airborne forces Special operations forces Light infantry King's Guard |
Role | Special operations Counter Terrorism Counter-insurgency Direct Action Special Reconnaissance Reconnaissance missions Air assault Airborne forces Close quarters combat |
Size | Battalion |
Part of | Royal Thai Army Special Warfare Command |
Garrison/HQ | Thale Chup Son, Mueang Lopburi, Lopburi, Thailand |
Nickname(s) | เรนเจอร์ (Ranger) |
Motto(s) | ข้าคือผู้นำ (Rangers Lead the Way) |
Mascot(s) | Tiger |
Engagements |
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Website | http://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
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References
- Nanuam, Wassana (3 September 2018). "Army reshuffle sees loyalists appointed". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- "3rd Special Forces Regiment (official Thai website)". Royal Thai Army 3rd Special Forces Regiment. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
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