Civil Air Patrol Ranger Tape
| Expert Ranger Tape | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Tape |
| Eligibility | See Ranger Grades |
| Status | Currently awarded |
The Civil Air Patrol Ranger Tapes are a series of military style badges of the Civil Air Patrol. The tapes signify qualification as a Civil Air Patrol Ranger. Various levels of the award exist, one for each grade of CAP Ranger, the highest grade being that of Expert Ranger.
Those successfully graduating from Civil Air Patrol Ranger schools are presented with the Ranger Tape equivalent to the grade of award they have earned. The tape is worn above the left breast pocket, resting centered on, but not over, the US Civil Air Patrol tape. The award is only worn on field uniforms (such as the Battle Dress Uniform). Wearing the tape is permitted only in Pennsylvania Wing, and at dedicated Ranger functions such as Ranger competitions or training sessions. This award is not authorized for wear on any US Military uniform.
The expert grade of the Ribbon can only be earned by completing a special course during a Ranger Summer School. This course exposes Rangers to an expert level of search & rescue, woodsmanship, and survival. Most subjects are tailored to the student’s needs and taught on a one-on-one basis by expert instructors. An extensive week long survival exercise is conducted away from the rest of the Summer School's training. This course stresses the development of individual skills, and requires participants to possess a high degree of motivation and strong self-confidence. A comprehensive interview and physical fitness test are given prior to attending this course. As of August 2008, only 226 Rangers have become Expert Rangers.[1]
The CAP Ranger Tape's are derived from the Ranger Tab of the US Army Rangers.
This insignia is no longer authorized for wear on any CAP uniform.
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References
- ^ "Expert Ranger Awards" (PDF). August 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-25.
| This article incorporates material produced by the Civil Air Patrol. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the material is in the public domain. |
- "Expert Ranger". Retrieved 2008-12-24.
- "Standards and Evaluation". Retrieved 2008-12-24.
- Lt Col Herb Cahalen. "2009 school info HMRS web". Retrieved 2008-12-24.
- "Civil Air Patrol Pennsylvania Airborne Rangers Patch". Retrieved 2008-12-25.
- "Guide to Hawk Mountain Ranger Classes". July 2003. Retrieved 2008-12-25.