1st Scout Ranger Regiment
Philippine Army unit specializing in jungle warfare and anti-guerrilla operations From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Scout Rangers, known officially as the First Scout Ranger Regiment,[1] is a special operations forces of the Philippine Army (PA) that is specialized in combat patrols and scouting behind enemy lines in a special operations forces (SOF) style. This unit is similar to the 75th Ranger Regiment of the United States Army (USA).
| First Scout Ranger Regiment | |
|---|---|
Pin Badge of the Scout Rangers | |
| Active | November 25, 1950 – present |
| Country | Philippines |
| Branch | Philippine Army |
| Type |  Special operations forces |
| Role | Anti-guerrilla warfare Reconnaissance Special operations |
| Size | 5 Battalions |
| Part of | Special Operations Command (Philippines) and the Philippine Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City Camp Tecson, San Miguel, Bulacan (Main) |
| Nickname(s) | Musangs, FSRR, Strikers, Rangers, SR, Scout Ranger |
| Motto(s) | We Strike[citation needed] |
| Colors | Red |
| March | Scout Ranger [citation needed] |
| Anniversaries | November 25 |
| Engagements | |
| Decorations | _Streamer.png){kind=small} Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge Presidential Streamer Award |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Col. Isagani O. Criste PA |
| Notable commanders |
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Their headquarters is based at Camp Pablo Tecson in San Miguel, Bulacan.[2][3]
The regiment is also known as Musangs (in English, Scout Rangers).[1][4]
History
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Perspective
The First Scout Ranger Regiment was formed on November 25, 1950, under the command of former AFP Vice Chief of Staff and Defense Secretary Rafael M. Ileto[5] The unit was modelled after the Alamo Scouts and the US Army Rangers.[6] The FSSR was created due to a growing need to counter the Hukbalahap guerrillas with a force trained in small unit actions.[7] Initially known as the Scout Ranger Training Unit (SRTU), they were made up of 5 man teams, made up of one officer and 4 enlisted men.[8] SRTU teams used deep penetration tactics to infiltrate Huk-held territory and take out their units.[8] In 1954, the Army decided to combine all active SRTU units into the 1st Scout Ranger Regiment.[8]
During the Cold War, the FSRR provided training for prospective commandos of the Royal Laotian Army.[6]
The Scout Rangers participated in the December 1989 coup attempt against the administration of Corazon Aquino.[9] Led by then Captain Danilo Lim, Major Abraham Purugganan and Lieutenant Colonel Rafael Galvez, some 2500 Rangers took over Makati in the most destructive coup attempt against the Aquino administration[10] which left hundreds of civilians and soldiers dead, and hundreds more injured.
The Scout Rangers played a major role in capturing the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebel camp during the 2000 all-out war against the MILF.[11]
During the Battle of Marawi of 2017, Scout Rangers were the first elite units deployed with the 1st Infantry Division to neutralize the Islamic State-inspired groups the Maute and Abu Sayyaf and their leaders Isnilon Hapilon and the Maute brothers. During the battle, the Rangers incurred many casualties including a veteran Captain of the battle of Zamboanga city. A Scout Ranger is credited with killing Hapilon during the final stages of battle.[12]
President Duterte was awarded the SR badge in 2017.[13]
Training
Scout Ranger training has made the distinction that a graduating class must undergo an actual combat mission.[14]
In November 2021, the Scout Rangers have conducted joint training with Kopassus operators.[15]
References
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