5th Ranger Training Battalion

The 5th Ranger Training Battalion trains critical combat arms related functional skills to develop the Ranger student’s ability to lead small unit operations in close combat, direct fire battle in mountainous terrain. The Mountain phase, the second of three Ranger training phases, is designed to enhance the soldiers ability to plan and execute small unit combat missions in mountainous terrain. This phase covers mountaineering skills, small unit tactics, patrol infiltration and exfiltration, raids, ambushes, and other skills required for close combat and direct fire missions. The Ranger Camp and the Ranger personnel and their families are an integral part of Lumpkin County. Porter village, a military housing area lies just West of the city of Dahlonega sharing many of the cultural aspects of the surrounding area. The Ranger community regularly participates in events within the community as well as sponsoring fund raising events for local charities.

If you are new to the 5th Ranger Training Battalion, please download a copy of our Welcome Packet in Word format (2.74 MB) or PDF format (828 KB).