The current approach to the most demanding training program in the US Army Infantry School began January 1952 At Fort Benning ,Georgia when the first modern Ranger Course began. This Tab worn by graduates, of the US Army Ranger Course, still indicates that for the past 300 years you're the deadliest longest running, highest caliber of direct action U.S combat Infantryman the US Army can throw at its enemies, You know, as only a RANGER can, that Rangers clearly "Lead the way" in US Army Small unit Commando operations .

The Tab tells them how you're the four time volunteer: Army, Airborne, Ranger Regiment and Ranger School.

Should that be a question to any one, the airborne wings drive home your highly qualed unique Airborne capabilities. The crossed bayoneted M-4 Carbines symbolize your tactical lightweight yet deadly fighting firepower. The Brass knuckled Dagger shows the hand to hand expert, should the need arise.

The Snake is symbolic of the legendary "Snake Eater" skills indicating you're an expert in Survival skills and techniques. The Vietnam Patrol cap With Ranger Tab On our Death Head hallmarks the era when the idea of the reformation of the first battalion-sized Ranger units since World War II lead to the present Day acceptance of Rangers as a an integral US Army command echelon, force presence. The initials" R L T W" clearly note the Creed : " Rangers, Lead The Way."