When was the 75th Ranger Regiment designated?

The 75th Ranger Regiment was designated in February 1986, marking a significant moment in the history of U.S. Army Special Operations. This designation was part of a broader restructuring of the U.S. Army's Ranger units, aimed at forming a more cohesive and elite force capable of conducting a variety of special operations missions. The 75th Ranger Regiment has since developed a reputation for its high standards of training, operational readiness, and effectiveness in various military engagements. The timing of this designation reflects a period in U.S. military history when there was an increasing emphasis on specialized forces capable of rapid deployment and immediate action, which has been a hallmark of Ranger operations ever since.