Rogers’ Rules of Ranging (1757)

Fighting in the French and Indian War with his celebrated “Rogers’ Rangers,” he revolutioned warfare with his use of green uniforms (a forerunner to today’s camouflaged clothing), adapted Indian tactics and “Rules of Ranging.” The value of these rules was proven by Rogers and later by Lt. Colonel William Darby when he issued these rules verbatim to the First United States Ranger Battalion in World War II. Keep your flanks as strong as the enemy’s flanking force, and if retreat is necessary, maintain the retreat fire drill.

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