6th Ranger Training Battalion

The 6th Ranger Training Battalion is a distinguished unit of the United States Army, headquartered at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Its origins trace back to the legendary 6th Ranger Infantry Battalion of World War II, renowned for its role in the liberation of the Philippines and the raid at Cabanatuan. Reactivated in 1951 as part of the U.S. Army Ranger School, the battalion became responsible for conducting the grueling "Swamp Phase," which tests students in jungle and coastal operations. Today, the 6th Ranger Training Battalion continues its legacy by training future Army leaders in small unit tactics, survival, and leadership under extreme conditions.