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U.S. Army - Ranger History Trivia Quiz

The United States Army Rangers have a long and distinguished history. I am proud to have served among their ranks.

A multiple-choice quiz by javiervachon. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
javiervachon

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
297,889

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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722

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Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. One of the units from which the modern 75th Ranger Regiment derives its lineage is Merrill's Marauders. What was the Marauder's official unit designation? Hint

432nd Combat Team (Forward)

K-75th Rangers

11th Airborne Ranger Company

5307th Composite Unit (Provisional)

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Question 2 of 10

2. One detachment of 2nd Battalion Rangers scaled which steep French cliffs on D-Day in 1944? Hint

Mont St. Michele

Cou de Cheval

Bouche de Fromage

Pointe Du Hoc

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Question 3 of 10

3. A separate detachment of Rangers assaulted which one of the Normandy beachheads in support of the 29th Infantry Division? Hint

Utah

Omaha

Juno

Gold

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Question 4 of 10

4. The 6th Ranger Battalion executed one of the largest POW rescues in modern military history. From which Japanese POW camp did the Rangers rescue over 500 of their fellow soldiers? Hint

Cabanatuan

Bataan

Saipan Norte

Hirokazu

5. During the Korean War, the Rangers played an important role in deep penetration raids and other specialized missions. Which distinguished American hero led the 8th Ranger Company which would become the model for all other Ranger units during this conflict? Hint

Captain Francis Marion

Captain Richard Meadows

1st Lieutenant Bull Simons

2nd Lieutenant Ralph Puckett

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Question 6 of 10

6. The war in Vietnam gave the Rangers yet another opportunity to prove their courage and professionalism under fire. In this war, the Rangers often worked in small units called LRRP teams. What do the initials LRRP stand for? Hint

Luong-Rhoi Rhong Phak /Tiger Patrols

eLement Rest Relaxation Providers

Long Range Resupply Paratroopers

Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol

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Question 7 of 10

7. Operation Eagle Claw was the first large scale mission to put Rangers back into action following the conclusion of the war in Vietnam. What was the objective of Operation Eagle Claw? Hint

To liberate American medical students on the Island of Grenada

To bring humanitarian aid to the people of Somalia

To capture Panamanian strongman Manuel Noriega

To rescue American hostages held in Iran

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Question 8 of 10

8. In October of 1983, the call once again went up for the Rangers to go into action. Where did the 1st and 2nd Ranger Battalions execute an airborne combat assault in support of a larger multi-force operation? Hint

Haiti

Burkina Faso

Somalia

Grenada

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1989, the entire Ranger Regiment was mobilized to participate in a Joint Services assault on which Central American country? Hint

Honduras

Panama

Nicaragua

Costa Rica

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1993, Task Force Ranger deployed to Somalia. What was the name of the Somali warlord this element tried, unsuccessfully, to apprehend? Hint

Tariq Bab Shirazi

Zakhoub Ibn-Jafar

Mohammed Farah Aidid

Mahmoud Al-Zwahiri

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. One of the units from which the modern 75th Ranger Regiment derives its lineage is Merrill's Marauders. What was the Marauder's official unit designation?

Answer: 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional)

Merrill's Marauders had the distinction of having every soldier in the unit awarded the Bronze Star medal for valor, and earning the Distinguished Unit Citation for their gallantry and determination.

2. One detachment of 2nd Battalion Rangers scaled which steep French cliffs on D-Day in 1944?

Answer: Pointe Du Hoc

President Reagan gave a moving speech from the top of these cliffs in 1984, on the 40th anniversary of D-Day. His speech and the assault on these cliffs is retold in the book "The Boys of Pointe Du Hoc."

3. A separate detachment of Rangers assaulted which one of the Normandy beachheads in support of the 29th Infantry Division?

Answer: Omaha

When the assault on the Dog White sector of this beachhead stalled, General Norman Cota approached Major Max Schneider, Commander of the 5th Ranger Battalion. General Cota asked what unit this and the reply was, "The 5th Ranger Battalion, sir." To which Cota replied, "Well G_ddamn it, Rangers lead the way!" This phrase, "Rangers Lead the Way", has been adopted as the motto of the modern 75th Ranger Regiment.

4. The 6th Ranger Battalion executed one of the largest POW rescues in modern military history. From which Japanese POW camp did the Rangers rescue over 500 of their fellow soldiers?

Answer: Cabanatuan

This mission was successful due to the excellent training and planning of the Rangers as well as the help of the Filipino guerrilla forces. This story is retold in the excellent film "The Great Raid", starring Benjamin Bratt.

Answer: 2nd Lieutenant Ralph Puckett

Though consistently outnumbered, the Rangers in the Korean War relied on their stealth, cunning, and raw courage to change the tide of battles. Ranger Puckett set the standard for future Ranger officers by leading from the front and inspiring esprit de corps amongst his warriors.

Answer: Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol

LRRPs did much more than "sneek and peek" in Vietnam. They were also tasked with hunter/killer, sniper, tracking, fire support, and other missions more well suited to small, mobile, highly trained teams.

7. Operation Eagle Claw was the first large scale mission to put Rangers back into action following the conclusion of the war in Vietnam. What was the objective of Operation Eagle Claw?

Answer: To rescue American hostages held in Iran

Though the primary job of securing the hostages belonged to Delta, Rangers were tasked with key security and support roles in this mission.

Answer: Grenada

The Rangers parachuted in from 500 feet to secure Point Salines airfield for the follow on forces. They also led raids against reinforced enemy positions and secured the campus where the American medical students were being held hostage by Cuban and Grenadian forces. The operational name of this mission was Urgent Fury.

9. In 1989, the entire Ranger Regiment was mobilized to participate in a Joint Services assault on which Central American country?

Answer: Panama

This mission was code named Operation Just Cause and had the stated objective of capturing General Manuel Noriega and restoring democratic rule in Panama.

10. In 1993, Task Force Ranger deployed to Somalia. What was the name of the Somali warlord this element tried, unsuccessfully, to apprehend?

Answer: Mohammed Farah Aidid

Though Task Force Ranger apprehended many of Aidid's top advisors, the warlord himself consistently slipped through their fingers. After the events of October 3, 1993, the National Command Authority lost interest in General Aidid and withdrew all forces from Somalia.

Source: Author javiervachon

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