This elite, quick
response unit of the
US Army has a long
history. Here's a
summary of their
expertise,training,
past missions and
organization.
US Army Ranger 1992-1995
Position: He was on Chalk IV as a M203 gunner with his team leader Sgt. Casey Joyce,
who was killed. He was 19 at the time of the firefight.
US Army Ranger 1992-1996
Position: SAW Gunner for Chalk III - Super Six Six. At the time of the 1993 Mogadishu
ambush he was 20.
US Army Ranger 1991-1996
Position: Helicopter Radio Operator for Sgt. Watson, Chalk III - Super Six Six.
Basic mission was to update the Commander on their position, situation and
keep Sgt. Watson in contact. Physically stayed with Sgt. Watson on all the
missions, except the October 3rd, when he was pulled for security and
radio communications. He was 24 at the time of the 1993 ambush.
US Army Ranger 1992-1995
Position: RTO - radio telephone operator for Chalk IV - Helicopter Super Six -
Seven on October 3rd. Chalk IV were supposed to set-up a blocking position
around the target building. He was 22 at the time of the 1993 firefight.
US Army Ranger 1991-1995
Position: Squad Leader, Chalk III - Super Six SixFirst Platoon Bravo
Company, Private Ranger Task Force - Ranger Regiment. Squad leader and Alpha Team Leader.
He was 21 at the time of the firefight.
US Army Ranger 1991-1997
Position: First Lieutenant on Chalk III - Super Six Six -- Roped in to the
street corner by Olympic Hotel. At the time of the Mogadishu battle, he was 27.