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75th Ranger Regiment – Regimental Reconnaissance Company | |
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Active | 1984–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Special Mission Unit |
Role | Special Reconnaissance Direct Action |
Size | Classified |
Part of | Joint Special Operations Command[citation needed] United States Army Special Operations Command |
Garrison/HQ | Fort Moore, Georgia |
Nickname(s) | RRC, RRD, "The Company", "Task Force Red" |
Engagements |
The 75th Ranger Regiment's Regimental Reconnaissance Company (formerly known as Regimental Reconnaissance Detachment, or RRD) is an elite special operations force that has been a member of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) since 2005.[1] [better source needed] The unit is believed to have become part of JSOC due to its extensive training and unique capabilities to conduct special reconnaissance and close target reconnaissance (CTR) operations, and advanced force operations (AFO).