What is Ranger Tab?
The gold Ranger tab worn above the unit patch, earned by completing the 61-day Ranger School.
Definition
The Ranger Tab is the gold cloth rocker worn above a soldier's unit patch indicating completion of Ranger School — the Army's 61-day small unit leadership course. Ranger School is one of the most physically and mentally demanding training courses in the U.S. military. Less than half of those who begin the course complete it on their first attempt. Earning the tab is a defining moment in a soldier's career.
In Dating & Relationships
Rangers lead the way — and in veteran dating culture, a Ranger Tab signals a specific type of character: disciplined, proven under pressure, and never satisfied with 'good enough.'
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