History
The First Scout Ranger Regiment was formed on November 25, 1950, under the command of former AFP Vice Chief of Staff and Defense Secretary Rafael M. Ileto The unit was modelled after the Alamo Scouts and the US Army Rangers. The FSSR was created due to a growing need to counter the Hukbalahap guerrillas with a force trained in small unit actions. Initially known as the Scout Ranger Training Unit (SRTU), they were made up of 5 man teams, made up of one officer and 4 enlisted men. SRTU teams used deep penetration tactics to infiltrate Huk-held territory and take out their units. In 1954, the Army decided to combine all active SRTU units into the 1st Scout Ranger Regiment. The Scout Rangers participated in the December 1989 coup attempt against the administration ofOrganization
Units
The following are subordinate battalions and companies of the First Scout Rangers.Battalions
* 1st Scout Ranger Battalion * 2nd Scout Ranger Battalion * 3rd Scout Ranger Battalion * 4th Scout Ranger Battalion * 5th Scout Ranger BattalionCompanies
* 1st Scout Ranger Company "''Reconnaissance''" * 2nd Scout Ranger Company "'' Venceremos''" ( Sp., "We will win") * 3rd Scout Ranger Company "''Terminator''" * 4th Scout Ranger Company "''Final Option''" * 5th Scout Ranger Company "''Salaknib''" ( Iloko, "Shield") * 6th Scout Ranger Company "''The Cutting Edge''" * 7th Scout Ranger Company "'' In Hoc Signo Vinces''" ( L., "Under this sign thou shalt conquer") * 8th Scout Ranger Company "''Destruere Hostis Deus''" (L., "Destroy the enemy of God") * 9th Scout Ranger Company "''Angát sa Ibá!''" ( Tag., "Above all others!") * 10th Scout Ranger Company "''We Lead''" (Ultimus Fortis) * 11th Scout Ranger Company "''Pericoloso''" ( It., "Dangerous") * 12th Scout Ranger Company "''Always Ready''" * 13th Scout Ranger Company "''Warrior''" * 14th Scout Ranger Company "''Mabalasik''" (Tag., "Fierce") * 15th Scout Ranger Company "''Mandirigmâ''" (Tag., "Fighters" or "Warriors") * 16th Scout Ranger Company "''Mabangís''" (Tag., "Vicious") * 17th Scout Ranger Company "''Mapanganib''" (Tag., "Dangerous") * 18th Scout Ranger Company "''Makamandág''" (Tag., "Venomous") * 19th Scout Ranger Company "''Dimalupig''" (Tag., "Unbeatable") * 20th Scout Ranger Company "''Hellcat''" * 21st Scout Ranger Company "''Mapangahas''" (Tag., "Fearless") * 22nd Scout Ranger Company "''Cul Peri Duro''" (Tag., "Strike Hard")Training
In November 2021, the Scout Rangers have conducted joint training with Kopassus operators.References
Bibliography
* Dennis V. Eclarin, ''Scout Ranger Combat Guide (Third Edition)'', 2003, The Philippine Star. * {{DEFAULTSORT:Scout Ranger Regiment Special forces of the Philippines Counterterrorist organizations Regiments of the Philippines Military units and formations established in 1950 Philippine Army