First Scout Ranger Regiment | |
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Active | November 25, 1950 – present |
Country | Philippines |
Branch | Philippine Army |
Type | Special Forces |
Role | Anti-guerrilla jungle warfare Raiding operations Counter-terrorism Hostage rescue |
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 |
Colors | Red |
March | Scout Ranger |
Mascot(s) | Black panther[citation needed] |
Anniversaries | November 25 |
Engagements | |
Decorations | Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge Presidential Streamer Award |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Col. Isagani O. Criste PA |
Notable commanders |
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The Scout Rangers, known officially as the First Scout Ranger Regiment,[1] is a Philippine Army unit specializing in anti-guerrilla jungle warfare, raids, ambushes, close quarters combat, urban warfare and sabotage.
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]