A Ranger is typically someone in a military/paramilitary or law enforcement role specializing in patrolling a given territory, called “ranging”. The term most often refers to:
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Park ranger
A ranger, park ranger, park warden, or forest ranger is a law enforcement person entrusted with protecting and preserving parklands – national, state, provincial, or local parks.
Description
"Parks" may be broadly defined by some systems in thi ...
or forest ranger, a person charged with protecting and preserving protected parklands and forests.
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National Park Service ranger, an employee of the National Park Service
** U.S. Forest Service ranger, an employee of the
United States Forest Service
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Ranger of Windsor Great Park, a ceremonial office of the United Kingdom
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Ranger (character class)
In tabletop games and video games, a character class is a job or profession commonly used to differentiate the abilities of different game characters.
In role-playing games (RPGs), character classes aggregate several abilities and aptitudes, ...
, a class that appears in many different role-playing games
Ranger or Rangers may also refer to:
Arts and entertainment
Publications
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Ranger's Apprentice, a series of novels by John Flanagan
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Ranger Rick'', a children's nature magazine published by the United States National Wildlife Federation
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''Ranger'' (magazine), a former British comic magazine
Fictional entities
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Rangers (comics)
The Rangers are a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The team first appeared in ''The Incredible Hulk'' (vol. 2) #265 (November 1981) and was created by writer Bill Mantlo and penciller Sal ...
, a Marvel Comics superhero team
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Ranger (Middle-earth)
A Ranger is typically someone in a military/paramilitary or law enforcement role specializing in patrolling a given territory, called “ranging”. The term most often refers to:
* Park ranger or forest ranger, a person charged with protecting an ...
, a fictional group by the Dúnedain of the North and South in the third age
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Ranger (''Dungeons & Dragons''), the character class as it appears specifically in the game of D&D
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Ranger (''Transformers'')
* Rangers, fictional warriors in the television special ''
Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers''
* Rangers, in Poul Anderson's ''
The Corridors of Time
''The Corridors of Time'' is a science fiction novel by the American writer Poul Anderson that was first published in 1965 as a serial in ''Amazing Stories
''Amazing Stories'' is an American science fiction magazine launched in April 1926 by ...
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* Royal Wessex Rangers, a fictional military unit portrayed in
''Spearhead'' (TV series)
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Power Rangers, an American franchise built around a live action children's television series
Other uses in culture
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Rangers (band)
The Rangers or Plavci is a Czech pop folk and country music band formed in 1964 by Milan Dufek and Antonín Hájek. Its classic ensemble consisted of Milan Dufek (1944–2005; tenor), Antonín Hájek (1944–1989; baritone), Miroslav Řihošek, J ...
, a Czech pop folk and country band
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Ranger: Simulation of Modern Patrolling Operations'', a board game
Law enforcement/paramilitary
United States
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Arizona Rangers
The Arizona Rangers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, noncommissioned civilian auxiliary that supports law enforcement in the US, state of Arizona.
In 2002, the modern-day Arizona Rangers were officially recognized by the State of Arizona when the Leg ...
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California Rangers
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Colorado Mounted Rangers
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New Mexico Mounted Patrol
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New York State Forest Rangers
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Texas Ranger Division
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National Park Service Law Enforcement Rangers
Elsewhere
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Canadian Rangers, a Canadian paramilitary force
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Newfoundland Rangers, a former Canadian police force
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Pakistan Rangers, a Pakistani paramilitary force; they are also known as Punjab Rangers
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Sarawak Rangers, a former Malaysian paramilitary force
Military
Asia
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Ranger Courses (Japan Ground Self-Defense Force)
The of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) are military training courses oriented toward Commando operations.
History
The original course that is still held at Fuji School was established in 1956 by two JGSDF officers who had graduate ...
, commando training courses at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
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1st Scout Ranger Regiment
The Scout Rangers, known officially as the First Scout Ranger Regiment,https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2011/11/26/751758/scout-rangers-legend-continues is a Philippine Army unit specializing in anti-guerrilla jungle warfare, raids, ambushes, c ...
, a unit of the Philippine Army
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Royal Ranger Regiment, a unit of the Malaysian Army
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Sarawak Rangers a unit of the Kingdom of Sarawak
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Thahan Phran
The Thahan Phran (ทหารพราน; literally "hunter soldiers"; AKA Thai Rangers) AKA the Royal Thai Paramilitary Force is a paramilitary light infantry force which patrols the borders of Thailand and is an auxiliaries, auxiliary of t ...
or Thai Rangers, a paramilitary light infantry force and auxiliary of the Royal Thai Army
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Royal Thai Army Ranger
The Ranger Battalion, King's Guard, 3rd Special Forces Regiment, King's Guard ( th, กองพันจู่โจมรักษาพระองค์ กรมรบพิเศษที่ 3 รักษาพระองค์) (พ ...
, part of the Royal Thai Army Special Warfare Command
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Vietnamese Rangers, a unit of the South Vietnamese Army
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Lebanese Commando Regiment
The Commando Regiment ( ar, فوج المغاوير, translit=Fawj al-Maghaweer) is an elite light infantry and is considered the first special forces regiment in the Lebanese Armed Forces. The regiment, which was founded in 1966, is also a membe ...
, an elite light infantry and a special forces regiment in the Lebanese Armed Forces
Europe
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Army Ranger Wing, the elite special operations forces of the Irish Defence Forces
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4th Alpini Paratroopers Regiment
The 4th Alpini Paratroopers Regiment ( it, 4° Reggimento Alpini Paracadutisti) is a Ranger-type special forces regiment of the Italian Army, specializing in mountain combat. The regiment is one of three regiments of the Army Special Forces Comm ...
, a ranger regiment of the Italian Army specializing in mountain combat
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Rangers Battalion (Macedonia)
The Rangers Battalion is a Special operations force in the Special Operations Regiment of the Army of North Macedonia. It consists of the former Reconnaissance battalion and the Parachuting squad as well as servicemen from other units.http://www.a ...
, a special operations force in the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia
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Special Operations Troops Centre, the counter-terrorist and unconventional warfare special forces division of the Portuguese Army, nicknamed Rangers
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Ranger Regiment (United Kingdom), regular regiment formed 2021, no relation to previous "Rangers" of the Territorial Army
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Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry
The Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry (SRY) was a British Yeomanry regiment. In 1967 it was amalgamated with other units to form the Royal Yeomanry (RY), a light cavalry regiment of the Army Reserve. Originally raised as the Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Cav ...
, a squadron of the Royal Yeomanry
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Royal Irish Rangers, a regiment of the British Army until 1992. Soldiers with the rank of Private in the
Royal Irish Regiment (since 1992) are given the designation of "Ranger"
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The Rangers (British regiment), a volunteer unit of the British Army, originally formed in 1860
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Connaught Rangers, a Regiment of the British Army, disbanded 1922
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88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers), line infantry regiment of the army formed in 1793 and disbanded in 1881
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Adams' Rangers
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, a unit in the American Revolutionary War
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Butler's Rangers, a unit in the American Revolutionary War
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King's Rangers
The King's Rangers, also known as the King's American Rangers, was a Loyalist provincial ranger unit raised in Nova Scotia for service during the American Revolutionary War.
Formation
After Colonel Robert Rogers left the Queen's Rangers in 1777 ...
, a unit in the American Revolutionary War
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Queen's Rangers, a unit in the American Revolutionary War
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Rogers' Rangers, a unit in the French and Indian War
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Burke's Rangers
The Burke's Rangers was a company of colonial volunteers organized and led by Major John Burke in Massachusetts just before the French and Indian War. Burke was widely noted for his skill and daring in Indian warfare, and frequently served in ca ...
, irregular skirmisher infantry unit formed in 1747 for service in King George's War, disbanded in 1762
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Danks' Rangers
Danks' Rangers was a ranger unit raised in colonial North America and led by Captain Benoni Danks (ca. 1716-1776). It was modeled on and often served alongside of the better known Gorham's Rangers. The unit was recruited in early 1756, during the ...
, irregular skirmisher infantry unit formed in 1756 for service in the French and Indian War, disbanded in 1762
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Gorham's Rangers
Gorham's Rangers was one of the most famous and effective ranger units raised in colonial North America. Formed by John Gorham, the unit served as the prototype for many subsequent ranger forces, including the better known Rogers' Rangers. The ...
, irregular skirmisher infantry unit formed in 1744 for service in King George's War, disbanded in 1762
North America
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Rogers' Rangers, an 18th-century predecessor to several modern Ranger companies
* Canada
** Current
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The Queen's York Rangers (1st American Regiment) (RCAC), a Canadian Army reserve regiment based in Ontario
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Rocky Mountain Rangers
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, a Canadian Army reserve regiment based in British Columbia
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Canadian Rangers, a sub-component of the Canadian Forces reserve
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Junior Canadian Rangers
Junior Canadian Rangers are part of the Canadian Cadet Organizations and are linked to the Canadian Rangers. The program aims to offer young Canadians, aged 12 to 18, in remote and isolated communities across Canada an opportunity to participate in ...
, a youth organization
** Former
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Pacific Coast Militia Rangers
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, irregular World War II volunteer force and a forerunner to the Canadian Rangers
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The Prince of Wales Rangers (Peterborough Regiment)
The Prince of Wales Rangers (Peterborough Regiment) was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). It was formed in 1936 by the Amalgamation of The Peterborough Rangers and the 3rd P ...
*** The York Rangers, a Canadian Army reserve infantry regiment amalgamated into
The Queen's York Rangers (1st American Regiment) (RCAC)
*** The Manitoba Rangers, a Canadian Army reserve infantry regiment converted to artillery, now known as the
26th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA
The 26th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, is a Canadian Army Primary Reserve artillery regiment based in Brandon and Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. 71 Field Battery, Headquarters and Service Battery, and Regimental Headquarters ...
*** 23rd Alberta Rangers, a Canadian Army reserve cavalry regiment amalgamated into the
19th Alberta Dragoons
The 19th Alberta Dragoons was a cavalry regiment and later an armoured regiment of the Canadian Militia and later the Canadian Army. It was placed on the Supplementary Order of Battle in 1965. In 2006, it was taken off the Supplementary Order of ...
(now part of the
South Alberta Light Horse)
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127th Battalion (12th York Rangers), CEF
The 127th (12th York Rangers) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Based in Toronto, Ontario, the unit began recruiting in late 1915 in York County. After sailing to England in August 1916, the ...
, a World War I unit of the Canadian Expeditionary Force
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172nd Battalion (Rocky Mountain Rangers), CEF
The 172nd (Rocky Mountain Rangers) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Based in Kamloops, British Columbia
Kamloops ( ) is a city in south-central British Columbia, Canada, at the conflue ...
, a World War I unit of the Canadian Expeditionary Force
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176th Battalion (Niagara Rangers), CEF
The 176th (Niagara Rangers) Battalion, CEF, was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War.
History
Based in St. Catharines, Ontario, the unit began recruiting in January 1916 in Lincoln and Welland counties. Their tr ...
, a World War I unit of the Canadian Expeditionary Force
*** 199th Battalion Duchess of Connaught's Own Irish Rangers, CEF, a World War I unit of the Canadian Expeditionary Force
*** 220th Battalion (12th Regiment York Rangers), CEF, a World War I unit of the Canadian Expeditionary Force
*** Rocky Mountain Rangers (1885), The Rocky Mountain Rangers (1885), a Canadian irregular cavalry / mounted infantry unit that served in the North-West Rebellion of 1885
*** Caldwell's Western Rangers, a Canadian militia skirmisher infantry Canadian units of the War of 1812, unit in the War of 1812
* United States
** Current
*** 75th Ranger Regiment, US Special Operations unit
*** United States Army Rangers
** Former
*** Goodyear Ranger, Goodyear ''Ranger'', a commercial blimp purchased by the U.S. Navy during World War II for use as a training airship
*** Georgia Regiment of Horse Rangers, a Continental Army unit in the Revolutionary War
*** Hawk Mountain Ranger School, a ground search and rescue school within the Civil Air Patrol, the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
*** Indiana Rangers, a 19th-century mounted militia force
*** Knowlton's Rangers, the U.S.'s first espionage organization
*** Loudoun Rangers, a Union Army unit in the Civil War
*** McNeill's Rangers, a Confederate Army unit in the Civil War
*** Missouri Rangers, a 19th-century militia created during War of 1812
*** Oregon Rangers, a 19th-century militia
*** Terry's Texas Rangers, a Confederate Army unit in the Civil War
*** United States Mounted Rangers, serving on the Great Plains, 1832-1833
*** United States Rangers in the War of 1812
*** Whitcomb's Rangers, a Continental Army unit in the Revolutionary War
Places
United States
* Ranger, Georgia
* Ranger, Indiana
* Ranger, Missouri
* Ranger, Texas
* Ranger, West Virginia
* Ranger Lake, Ohio
* Ranger Peak (disambiguation)
Other places
* Ranger Uranium Mine, Northern Territory, Australia
* Ranger College, Texas
Scouting
* Ranger (Girl Guide)
* Ranger Award, a Boy Scouts of America award
* Boy Rangers of America, a scouting program
Sports
Association football
* Rangers F.C. (disambiguation)
* Rangers F.C., based in Glasgow, Scotland
* Queens Park Rangers F.C., based in London, England
* Swope Park Rangers, based in Kansas City, Missouri
* Rangers de Talca, based in Talca, Chile
Gaelic football
* Argideen Rangers GAA, a club in Timoleague
* Brickey Rangers GAA, a club outside Dungarvan
* Carbery Rangers GAA, a club in Rosscarbery
* Crossmaglen Rangers GAC, a club in Armagh
* Laune Rangers GAA, a club in Killorglin
* Nemo Rangers GAA, a club in Cork
Baseball
* Arizona League Rangers, a minor league team in Surprise, Arizona
* Dallas Rangers, a minor league team in Dallas, Texas
* Dominican Summer League Rangers, a minor league team in the Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
* Drew Rangers baseball, the team of Drew University in Madison, NJ
* Gastonia Rangers, a minor league team in Gastonia, North Carolina
* Texas Rangers (baseball), a Major League Baseball team in Arlington, Texas
* Toowoomba Rangers, a club in Toowoomba, Toowoomba, Queensland
Ice hockey
* Binghamton Rangers, an American Hockey League team in Binghamton, New York
* Colorado Rangers, a 1987-1988 International Hockey League team in Denver, Colorado
* Denver Rangers, a 1988-1989 International Hockey League team in Denver, Colorado
* Drummondville Rangers, a junior team in Drummondville, Quebec
* Earls Court Rangers, an English National League team in West London, England
* Fort Worth Rangers, played 1941–42 in the AHA, and 1945–49 in the USHL
* Glanbrook Rangers, a Niagara & District Junior C Hockey League team in Glanbrook, Ontario
* Kitchener Rangers, an Ontario Hockey League team in Kitchener, Ontario
* New York Rangers, a National Hockey League team based in New York, New York
* North York Rangers, a Metro Junior A Hockey League team in North York, Ontario
* South Grenville Rangers, an Eastern Ontario Junior B Hockey League team in South Grenville, Ontario
* Toronto Young Rangers, an Ontario Hockey Association team in Toronto
* Winnipeg Rangers (disambiguation)
Rugby
* Broughton Rangers, a British rugby league team
* Saddleworth Rangers, a British Rugby league team
* Waitakere Rangers, a New Zealand rugby team
Other sports
* Dandenong Rangers, an Australian women's basketball team
* München Rangers, an American football team from Munich, Germany
* New Cross Rangers, a British speedway team
* Rangers Sports Events (Lebanon), sports events organized yearly by the Rangers Regiment of the Lebanese army
* Rangers cricket team, a Zimbabwean cricket team
* Madikwe Rangers, South Africa field hockey club
Transportation
Air
* Ranger Engines, a former aircraft engine company
* Parker 2nd Ranger, a motorglider
* RUAG Ranger, a Swiss unmanned air vehicle
* Vashon Ranger R7, an American light-sport aircraft design
Land
* Ranger (automobile), a 1968-1976 General Motors (GM) car model
* Cadillac Gage Ranger, an armored truck
* Edsel Ranger, a 1958-1960 American sedan
* Ford Ranger, an American pick-up truck
* Hino Ranger, a Japanese cab-over truck
* Ranger, a series of off-road vehicles by Polaris Industries
* Rickman Ranger, a UK series of GRP kit-cars also produced in Russia by Autokam
* Bush Ranger (car), an Australian four wheel drive buggy
* A type of Rover (ticket), Rover ticket which allows unlimited travel in the UK for one day
Water
* Ranger (ship), ''Ranger'' (ship), a list of ships
* Ranger (yacht), ''Ranger'' (yacht), a 1930s racing sailboat
* Ranger Boats, for bass fishing
* Ranger Yachts, an American sailboat manufacturer
* Ranger-class tanker, a series of Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships
* HMS Ranger, HMS ''Ranger'', the name of several Royal Navy ships
* USS Ranger, USS ''Ranger'', the name of several U.S. Navy ships
* USC&GS Ranger, USC&GS ''Ranger'', an American survey ship
* ''Ocean Ranger'', a semi-submersible mobile offshore drilling unit that sank in 1982
Other uses
* Ranger (surname), a list of people
* Black Rock Ranger, a volunteer mediator at the Burning Man festival
* Ranger (file manager), a free text-based file manager for Unix-like systems
* Ranger (ride), a type of inverted pendulum ride
* Colorado Ranger, a horse breed
* Royal Rangers, a Christian youth movement
* As-Saaffat ("The Rangers"), 37th sura of the Qur'an
* Ranger program, a series of American unmanned Lunar space missions
See also
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* Power Rangers (disambiguation)
* Range (disambiguation)
* Texas Rangers (disambiguation)
* The Ranger (disambiguation)
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