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Positions: Third Baseman and First Baseman Bats: Right Throws: Right 6-1, 205lb (185cm, 92kg) . Regimental Reconnaissance Detachment Team 3 conducted a combat static line parachute drop onto Shiloh Drop Zone in southeast Afghanistan on 21 November 2001. 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 since 2005. This was conducted in order to establish a Flight Landing Strip for follow on combat operations. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. He told RRD that he wanted Ranger eyes on Ranger targets because they knew the Ranger job and mission better than anyone, and would know what information to pass up to higher during a recon. The company also has vacancies for infantry staff sergeants and sergeants first class, communications and information systems operation privates through staff sergeants, medical privates through sergeants first class, and privates through sergeants first class who are unit supply specialists (MOS 92Y) or automated logistics specialists (MOS 92A). Candidates will walk 1220 miles per day carrying up to 75 lbs in their ruck. RRDs nearly sole purpose in life was training to conduct recon operations on enemy airfields. The Regimental Reconnaissance Detachment, or RRD, was stood up in October of 1984 as a small element within the 75th Ranger Regiment. Based out of Fort Benning, GA RRC is among the premier special reconnaissance units of the U.S. military. Traditionally RRD was divided into three six-man teams, one team to support each of the three Ranger battalions. RecPak is a meal replacement for the outdoors that saves you weight, space and time in the most challenging environments, just add water. McDonald polices some of the state's most rugged terrain in a border county with nearly double the number of square miles -- 2,300 -- to people -- 1,200. List of aircraft of the Malaysian Armed Forces, United States Army Special Operations Command, Reconnaissance Surveillance Leaders Course, http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/75rr.htm, http://www.soc.mil/75th%20Ranger%20Regiment/recruiting.html, http://www.armytimes.com/news/2007/02/ATRecce070214/, http://www.soc.mil/75th%20Ranger%20Regiment/History.html, http://www.goarmy.com/ranger/heritage/regimental-special-troops-battalion.html, Articles incorporating text from Wikipedia, Tier 1 Special/Close Target Reconnaissance. Mike said that RRC guys often "tag on" to other units, and will help out Ranger companies with certain operations. Mike Edwards served in third Ranger Battalion and the Regimental Reconnaissance Firm (RRC) throughout 18 deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and different locations. One of these talented Airmen was Brian Daly, who, sadly, died while working as a Military Free Fall parachute instructor in Yuma, Arizona during a training accident in 1996. When it was detachment-sized, the RRC (RRD) was composed of 3 6-man teams (RRD Teams 1 to 3) and a HQ element. I think it's safe to say they DA capable, but it's just not their bread and butter. Fantastic interview. Things were changing fast and RRD found itself slowly becoming a JSOC asset rather than a 75th Ranger Regiment asset. It is a position put up on a pedestal and rightly so. 96 Mike's wife Kendall joins us Ranger family life Some of Mike's most hairy experiences in combat Differences between some of. The company also has vacancies for infantry staff sergeants and sergeants first class, communications and information systems operation privates through staff sergeants, medical privates through sergeants first class, and privates through sergeants first class who are unit supply specialists (MOS 92Y) or automated logistics specialists (MOS 92A). On this interview we talk about his fight leap into Iraq in 2003, a quite sizzling deployment to Mosul, Iraq in 2005, after which the choice and coaching for RRC and what these deployments had been like earlier than he grew to . [6] Regimental Reconnaissance Detachment Team 3 conducted a combat military freefall parachute drop onto Wrath Drop Zone in southeast Afghanistan on 10 November 2001. Each soldier who wants to attend selection must undergo psychological screening and mental aptitude testing along with passing various physical events including the Army PT test. RRC reconnoitering is apparently on a level of it's own. Report objective area weather conditions. [4] The RRD was placed under JSOC command to conduct special reconnaissance for all JSOC units.[5]. Another change to how RRD operated was that they began bringing Air Force TACPs with them on their recon missions. 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In this clip he tells us what selection was like for the RRC.If you'd like access to all our bonus segments plus 2 extra shows per month please subscribe to out Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseFull Episode:https://youtu.be/8u77UoNnyyECheck out Mike's non profit that is getting our allies out of Afghanistan:https://blog.proexodusrelief.com/#75thRangerRegiment #RRC #JSOC Senior Vice President, Information Technology and Marketing 2004-2008. The 75th Ranger Regiment's Regimental Reconnaissance Company (formerly known as Regimental Reconnaissance Detachment/RRD) is a unit that has rumored to be the newest operational member of the Joint Special Operations Command. Once selected, the Ranger in question would attend the Recon Training Course, or RTC, to become an Regimental Reconnaissance Detachment team member. In this interview we discuss his combat jump into Iraq in 2003, a rather hot deployment to Mosul, Iraq in 2005, and then the selection and training for RRC and what those deployments were like before he became an instructor at the military free fall course.Apologies that this was not a live show, we had some internet issues with the snow storm here in New York. Operate small watercraft and inflatable boats. The unit is believed to have been formally invited to join JSOC in 2007 due to its extensive training and unique capabilities to conduct special reconnaissance and close target reconnaissance (CTR) operations. On 24 November 2000 the 75th Ranger Regiment deployed Regimental Reconnaissance Detachment Team 2 and a command and control element to Kosovo in support of Task Force Falcon. Based out of Fort Benning, Georgia, RRC is among the premier special reconnaissance units of the U.S. military. Teams report information by use of long-range, secure, burst-transmission communications equipment. Recruiting is targeted at male soldiers in the ranks of specialist through sergeant first class from the infantry, field artillery, medical, and communications career management fields. RRD's nearly sole purpose in life was training to conduct recon operations on enemy airfields. Join SOFREP for insider access and analysis. During JRX there were many insertion platforms available to insert RRD teams, some highly sensitive. 1972-1974, 0311, India Co, 3rd Bn, 9th Marine Regiment (3/9) Service Years. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hDJVujlioRKc9UwA6P9ZO?si=JvecmqP9QeeCUpqZ0XDqjg. RRC - Organization Previously only open to recruitment from within the 75th Rangers, the RRC now opened up to any suitable qualified soldier ie one who as graduated Ranger School, is Airborne qualified and a graduate of the Reconnaissance Surveillance Leaders Course (RSLC). These guys are the gems in the crown of the United States Marine Corps. Plus I was surprised to hear they opened up selection to not only regular Army and other Army special operation units but also special operation units of other services. RRD, as it was originally called, was activated in October 1984 with the formation of the 75th Ranger Regiment Headquarters at Fort Benning. Other stories suggest that as an RRC guy, he still had a significant amount of close quarters combat. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Regimental Reconnaissance Company insertion methods include freefall parachute jumps. Mike served in 3rd Ranger Battalion, the Regimental Reconnaissance Company, and as. On 11 July 2009, Regimental Reconnaissance Company Team 1 conducted a combat military freefall parachute drop with a tandem passenger in Afghanistan in order to emplace tactical equipment. The RRC's main role is that of special reconnaissance. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously, Regimental Reconnaissance Firm with Mike Edwards, Ep. Jan 1999 - Sep 201213 years 9 months. Can someone explain what RRC's capabilities are in terms of their Special Mission Unit status? 96 by The Team House on desktop and mobile. RRC teams are trained to clandestinely infiltrate behind enemy lines in order to gather intelligence and carry out surveillance of the objective. This site uses cookies. In 1994 the 1st and 2nd Battalions and a company of the 3rd Battalion were en route to Haiti. [2], Following the three-week selection course which is administered twice a year (March and September), the candidates are thrust into an intensive 34-week operator training course that includes free-fall training, computers, advanced communications, digital photography, photo editing, reconnaissance reporting formats, fieldcraft and stalks, infiltration and exfiltration methods, close-air support, advanced driving techniques, demolitions, tactical man-tracking and advanced medical techniques.[3]. In . In this episode, Mike joins us for round two discussing his career in RRC and this time his wife Kendell joins us to share her perspective. Mike Simpson, M.D. Once the candidates reached their final point on the Land Navigation course, they were instructed to get into a van and were driven to a location where they would then have to conduct a final graded task, a low-visibility recon training operation. [1] The unit has three primary tasks: Active Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Direct Action. On a podcast, Mike Edwards talked about doing missions with DevGru guys, and he said he had a lot of time behind the MP7. by Tom Corpora 9/12/2011. On 24 November 2000 the 75th Ranger Regiment deployed Regimental Reconnaissance Detachment Team 2 and a command and control element to Kosovo in support of Task Force Falcon. In the Regiment, the ultimate goal of many Rangers is to become a Platoon Sergeant in one of the rifle companies. The 75th Ranger Regiment 's Regimental Reconnaissance Company (formerly known as Regimental Reconnaissance Detachment/RRD) is a unit that has rumored to be the newest operational member of the Joint Special Operations Command. In this interview we discuss his combat jump into Iraq in 2003, a rather hot deployment to Mosul, Iraq in 2005, and then the selection and training for RRC and what those deployments were like . Are they a tier-one unit because they belong to JSOC or are they legitimately on par with CAG and DEVGRU in terms of direct action capabilities? Really appreciate the in depth information on an organization I didnt know about. This was an interesting interview especially the part where Mike alluded to RRC doing less recce like previously thought and more of the . 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 since 2005. Perform reconnaissance operations employing a full range of night observation devices, infrared detection devices, unatten sensors, and photographic equipment. Mike Edwards is the Founder of Project Exodus Relief. A Subreddit Dedicated to American Special Mission Units and Tier 1 Units, Press J to jump to the feed. A Soldier's Sweetheart Shortland Street to be added to be added IMDB *Lighting a path to truth* Former Navy JAG Worldwide U.S. Military Defense. Report objective area weather conditions. [4], RRD has been constantly deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as many of their skillsets have proven to be invaluable to the war fighting effort.[5]. Mike Edwards served in third Ranger Battalion and the Regimental Reconnaissance Firm (RRC) throughout 18 deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and different locations. Previously, RRD selection was a PT test, a roadmarch, an interview with a psychologist, and a board review. Mike Edwards served in 3rd Ranger Battalion and the Regimental Reconnaissance Company (RRC) across 18 deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and other places. Status. RRC were also the guys who allegedly almost killed Jalaluddin Haqqani, by waiting for him to enter Afghanistan from the Pakistani border. 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