Co. C Ranger 75th Inf

• Origins in Vietnam: Company C (Ranger), 75th Infantry was activated during the Vietnam War in February 1969, as part of the reorganization of Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP) units into the 75th Infantry (Ranger) Regiment. • Assigned to 1st Cavalry Division: Co. C was attached to the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), operating primarily in III Corps Tactical Zone, conducting reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering missions. • Legacy of the Merrill's Marauders: The 75th Infantry Regiment traces its lineage to the famed Merrill’s Marauders (5307th Composite Unit) from World War II, inheriting their traditions and Ranger heritage. • Heavily Decorated: Members of Co. C, 75th Infantry earned numerous awards for valor, including Silver Stars, Bronze Stars, and Purple Hearts, for their actions in deep reconnaissance and direct action missions. • Small, Elite Teams: Co. C Rangers operated in small, highly trained teams, often inserted by helicopter or on foot deep behind enemy lines for extended periods. • Notable Engagements: The unit participated in several major operations, including operations in the infamous “Iron Triangle,” the Ho Bo Woods, and the jungles near the Cambodian border. • Innovators in Tactics: Co. C Rangers were known for pioneering long-range reconnaissance patrol tactics, using stealth, camouflage, and advanced navigation to evade enemy forces. • Nickname: The unit was sometimes referred to as "Charlie Rangers," derived from the phonetic alphabet designation of Company C. • Casualty Rate: Despite their small size, Co. C suffered significant casualties due to the high-risk nature of their missions, highlighting the dangerous work of Army Rangers in Vietnam. • Postwar Legacy: After Vietnam, Co. C (Ranger), 75th Infantry was inactivated, but its lineage and honors were carried forward into today’s 75th Ranger Regiment, one of the U.S. Army’s premier special operations forces.