The June 20 graduation of Ranger School Class 6-14 marked an historic occasion, as for the first time, a Chilean soldier was among the Rangers earning their Ranger tab.
Chilean 1st Lt. Hernan Oyanguren, who serves as a platoon leader for Chile's Special Operations Brigade, said after the ceremony he was still surprised to be the first from his country to complete Ranger School.
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First Chilean Soldier to earn a Ranger tab
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First Chilean Soldier to earn a Ranger tab
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
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Re: First Chilean Soldier to earn a Ranger tab
Didn't we have one of the boys pass a Chilean "nut buster" course recently?
Good on this guy. If I remember correctly their equivalent course makes Ranger School kinda pale in comparison.
Good on this guy. If I remember correctly their equivalent course makes Ranger School kinda pale in comparison.
Rangertough
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C CO/HHC 2/75 '93-97, Bragg '97-'99, HHC/C CO/A CO 2/75 99'-'01 RS 8-94.
"Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?"
C CO/HHC 2/75 '93-97, Bragg '97-'99, HHC/C CO/A CO 2/75 99'-'01 RS 8-94.
Re: First Chilean Soldier to earn a Ranger tab
We have recently had some attend Lancero in Columbia and Kaibil in Guatamala. I know several US soldiers who have attended the Chilean high altitude training course, which is about 10 12 weeks long.rangertough wrote:Didn't we have one of the boys pass a Chilean "nut buster" course recently?
Good on this guy. If I remember correctly their equivalent course makes Ranger School kinda pale in comparison.
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
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Re: First Chilean Soldier to earn a Ranger tab
Thanks Jim.Jim wrote:We have recently had some attend Lancero in Columbia and Kaibil in Guatamala. I know several US soldiers who have attended the Chilean high altitude training course, which is about 10 12 weeks long.rangertough wrote:Didn't we have one of the boys pass a Chilean "nut buster" course recently?
Good on this guy. If I remember correctly their equivalent course makes Ranger School kinda pale in comparison.
Rangertough
"Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?"
C CO/HHC 2/75 '93-97, Bragg '97-'99, HHC/C CO/A CO 2/75 99'-'01 RS 8-94.
"Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?"
C CO/HHC 2/75 '93-97, Bragg '97-'99, HHC/C CO/A CO 2/75 99'-'01 RS 8-94.
Re: First Chilean Soldier to earn a Ranger tab
There was a Venezuelan LT in my class who spoke of a Lanceros in his army, claiming it was as difficult or more so than RS. (No, his name wasn't Chavez, as has been asked too many times)Jim wrote:We have recently had some attend Lancero in Columbia and Kaibil in Guatamala. I know several US soldiers who have attended the Chilean high altitude training course, which is about 10 12 weeks long.rangertough wrote:Didn't we have one of the boys pass a Chilean "nut buster" course recently?
Good on this guy. If I remember correctly their equivalent course makes Ranger School kinda pale in comparison.
RLTW
Lefty
SFOC 1969
6th SFG(A) 69-70
Ranger Class 13-70
MACV Tm 21 70-71 (2nd ARVN Ranger Gp 23d
BN)
2/13 Armor 1st Cav 71-72
"Experience teaches a dear school, but fools will learn in no other, and some scarce in that"
Lefty
SFOC 1969
6th SFG(A) 69-70
Ranger Class 13-70
MACV Tm 21 70-71 (2nd ARVN Ranger Gp 23d
BN)
2/13 Armor 1st Cav 71-72
"Experience teaches a dear school, but fools will learn in no other, and some scarce in that"
Re: First Chilean Soldier to earn a Ranger tab
Many years back I managed to get into an Italian Military climbing course along with 2 other American Soldiers. While enrolled, we became pretty good friends with a pair of Chilean Mountain guys who were seconded to the Italian Alpini's for a year to attend the summer climbing and winter skiing courses. Pablo and Rodrigo were there names. They were some good dudes all around.
RS 07 and 08-01 (I took the long tour in Florida)
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1-327IN
101st Pathfinder DS1
Iraqi Freedom 03-04, 05-06, 07-08
1-508 ABCT
1-327IN
101st Pathfinder DS1
Iraqi Freedom 03-04, 05-06, 07-08
Re: First Chilean Soldier to earn a Ranger tab
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867