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The Ranger Battalion, King's Guard, 3rd Special Forces Regiment, King's Guard (Thai: กองพันจู่โจมรักษาพระองค์ กรมรบพิเศษที่ 3 รักษาพระองค์) (พัน.จจ.รอ.รพศ.3 รอ.) also known as Royal Thai Army Ranger (Thai: กองพันจู่โจม) is a Light infantry and Special operations Battalion of the Royal Thai Army. It is a part of the 3rd Special Forces Regiment, King's Guard Royal Thai Army Special Warfare Command. The unit is composed of the Ranger Company and Special Operation Company.[1]
| Ranger Battalion, King's Guard 3rd Special Forces Regiment, King's Guard | |
|---|---|
| กองพันจู่โจมรักษาพระองค์ กรมรบพิเศษที่ 3 รักษาพระองค์ | |
 Unit insignia | |
| Active | June 21st 1988–present |
| Country |  Thailand |
| Allegiance | HM The King of Thailand |
| Branch |  Royal Thai Army |
| Type | Airborne forces King's Guard Light infantry Special operations forces |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | Royal Thai Army Special Warfare Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Khao Sam Yot, Mueang Lopburi, Lopburi, Thailand |
| Nickname(s) | เรนเจอร์ (Ranger) |
| Motto(s) | ข้าคือผู้นำ (Rangers Lead the Way) |
| Mascot(s) | Tiger |
| Engagements | Internal conflict in Myanmar
Southern Insurgency Cambodian–Thai border dispute |
| Website | swcom |
History
Royal Thai Army Ranger Battalion was established by the Royal Thai Army order 121/31 in June 1988 as a unit that looks like a United States Army Rangers.[2]
Modern Ranger selection and training
Qualifications
- Be age 18–25.
- Be a Thai citizen.
Organization
- Ranger Battalion Headquarters
- 1st Ranger Company, King's Guard
- 2nd Ranger Company, King's Guard
- 3rd Ranger Company, King's Guard
References
- ^ Nanuam, Wassana (3 September 2018). "Army reshuffle sees loyalists appointed". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "3rd Special Forces Regiment (official Thai website)". Royal Thai Army 3rd Special Forces Regiment. Retrieved 14 March 2017.