About the Real Army Rangers

If you're going to be playing Rangerball, and belong to something called the Rangerball Regiment, then you should have some familiarity with actual U.S. Army Rangers, the 75th Ranger Regiment, what it takes to earn the Ranger "tab", the Ranger Creed, and some Ranger heritage.

First, most people don't realize there is a difference between a "Ranger-qualified" soldier (wears the tab) and a member of the Ranger Regiment. Many Army soldiers, and members of other services, go to Ranger School, earn the tab, and become "Rangers". But only a few actually qualify to join the 75th Ranger Regiment, and earn the "scroll". They say the tab is a school, but the scroll is a way of life.

Here are some links where you can learn a lot more:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Army_Rangers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranger_School
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/75th_Ranger_Regiment
http://www.soc.mil/75thrr/75th_home.htm

Also, a word on our connection to the real Army Rangers. We are NOT Army Rangers, or in any way sanctioned or officially connected to them. The men of the 75th Ranger Regiment, and the many who have won the coveted Ranger "tab", are among the world's most elite soldiers. As Rangerballers, we respect and emulate the Rangers, but we are not imitating or pretending to be them.

In the paintball world, however, our events and scenarios are among the toughest (perhaps THE toughest) and we tend to attract the most dedicated and motivated players. We have also had a few active or former Rangers participate in our events, and they found what we do challenging and enjoyable. We certainly welcome others.

-- Ajax