Detachment 75

• Origins: Detachment 75, also known as Det 75, is a commonly used shorthand for the 75th Ranger Regiment, an elite U.S. Army light infantry special operations unit. Its lineage dates back to World War II-era Ranger units. • World War II Roots: The heritage of Detachment 75 comes from the famed Ranger battalions that executed daring raids and spearheaded assaults in Italy, Normandy, and the Pacific during World War II. • Modern Activation: The 75th Ranger Regiment was officially activated on February 3, 1986, consolidating the 1st and 2nd Ranger Battalions under a regimental headquarters at Fort Benning, Georgia. • Operation Urgent Fury: Before regimental activation, the 1st and 2nd Ranger Battalions (Det 75’s core) played key roles in the 1983 Grenada invasion, parachuting onto Point Salines to secure the airfield. • First in Afghanistan: Rangers were among the very first U.S. forces to deploy to Afghanistan after 9/11, conducting a daring airborne assault on Objective Rhino near Kandahar on October 19, 2001. • Operation Eagle Claw: Elements of Detachment 75 participated in the 1980 attempt to rescue American hostages in Iran, an operation that, though unsuccessful, influenced the future of U.S. special operations. • “Rangers Lead the Way”: The unit’s motto traces to D-Day, June 6, 1944, when General Norman Cota encouraged the 5th Ranger Battalion to spearhead the assault on Omaha Beach, famously shouting, "Rangers, lead the way!" • Mogadishu, 1993: Rangers from Detachment 75 fought in the Battle of Mogadishu, depicted in the book and film "Black Hawk Down." Despite heavy casualties, they accomplished their mission against overwhelming odds. • Global Operations: The 75th Ranger Regiment has conducted hundreds of operations worldwide, from Panama and Iraq to counterterrorism missions in undisclosed locations, showcasing unmatched adaptability and skill. • Selection and Training: Becoming a Ranger is exceptionally challenging. Candidates must pass the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program (RASP), followed by the even more grueling U.S. Army Ranger School, ensuring only the best join Detachment 75.