Regimental Special Troops Battalion | |
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![]() Regimental Special Troops Battalion Insignia | |
Active | 1943-1945, 1954-1956, 1969-1971, 2007-present |
Country | United States |
Branch | Army |
Type | Special operations force - MICO, ROC, RCC Special Missions Unit - RRC |
Role | Special reconnaissance Direct Action Combat support |
Size | Classified |
Part of | 75th Ranger Regiment |
Garrison/HQ | Fort Benning, Georgia |
Engagements |
The Regimental Special Troops Battalion (abbreviated RSTB) is the special troops battalion of the 75th Ranger Regiment. It has been in service since its most recent reactivation in October 2007 in response to the challenges created by the war on terror and the changing nature of Ranger operations. [1] [2] The battalion comprises four companies, one of which, the Regimental Reconnaissance Company, is a member of the Joint Special Operations Command. [1] [3]
The battalion was formed from the amalgamation of two units: Company N, 75th Ranger Regiment and Company B, 1st Ranger Battalion [4]
The main purpose of the battalion is to provide the regiment and joint force with specialist combat capabilities. [1] [5] It is responsible for carrying out support missions which had been executed by units assigned to the Regimental Headquarters company and the three rifle battalions. [6]
The battalion consists of 4 companies: [1]