3-48. Rangers are rapidly deployable airborne light infantry organized and trained to conduct highly complex joint direct action operations in coordination with or in support of other special operations units of all Services (JP 3-05). The regiment can execute direct action operations in support of a combatant commander and can operate as conventional light infantry when properly augmented with other elements of combined arms. Its specially organized, trained, and equipped Soldiers provide a capability to deploy a credible military force quickly to any region of the world. It performs specific missions with other special operations units and often forms habitual relationships with these units. Its missions differ from conventional infantry forces’ missions in the degree of risk and the requirement for precise, discriminate use of force. It uses specialized equipment, operational techniques, and several modes of infiltration and employment.