The Ranger Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Regiment () (พัน.จจ.รพศ.3) also known as Royal Thai Army Ranger () is a

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and

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of the

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. 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.

History

Royal Thai Army Ranger Battalion was established by the

order 121/31 in June 1988 as a unit modeled after the US Army's

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Modern Ranger selection and training

Qualifications

:*Be age 18–25. :*Be a Thai citizen.

Organization

* Ranger Battalion Headquarters ** 1st Ranger Company ** 2nd Ranger Company ** 3rd Ranger Company

References

{{Military of Thailand Special forces of Thailand Military units and formations established in 1988