Civil Air Patrol Ranger Tape
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The Hawk Mountain Ranger Tapes are a series of military style badges
of the Hawk Mountain Ranger School
, a National Cadet Special Activity of the Civil Air Patrol
. The tapes signify qualification as a Hawk Mountain Ranger. Various levels of the award exist, one for each grade of HMRS Ranger, the highest grade being that of Expert Ranger.
Those successfully graduating from Hawk Mountain 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 Civil Air Patrol tape. The award is only worn on field uniforms (such as the Battle Dress Uniform
). This award is not authorized for wear on any United States 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 March 2010, only 230 Rangers have become Expert Rangers.
The HMRS Ranger Tapes are derived from the Ranger tab
of the United States Army Rangers.
Military badges of the United States
Military badges of the United States are awards authorized by the United States armed forces that signify rating, qualification, or accomplishment in several career fields, and also serve as identification devices for personnel occupying certain assignments. Personal recognition is granted to...
of the Hawk Mountain Ranger School
Hawk Mountain Ranger School
Hawk Mountain Ranger School is a Search and Rescue school operated by the Pennsylvania Wing of the Civil Air Patrol . The school, located in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, is a National Cadet Special Activity operated by Pennsylvania Wing; it is the only NCSA not operated by National...
, a National Cadet Special Activity of the Civil Air Patrol
Civil Air Patrol
Civil Air Patrol is a Congressionally chartered, federally supported, non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force . CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds, lifestyles, and...
. The tapes signify qualification as a Hawk Mountain Ranger. Various levels of the award exist, one for each grade of HMRS Ranger, the highest grade being that of Expert Ranger.
Those successfully graduating from Hawk Mountain 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 Civil Air Patrol tape. The award is only worn on field uniforms (such as the Battle Dress Uniform
Battle Dress Uniform
The Battle Dress Uniform were the fatigues that the armed forces of the United States used as their standard uniform for combat situations from September 1981 to April 2005. Since then, it has been replaced in every branch of the U.S. military. Only the U.S. Navy currently authorizes wear of the...
). This award is not authorized for wear on any United States 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 March 2010, only 230 Rangers have become Expert Rangers.
The HMRS Ranger Tapes are derived from the Ranger tab
Ranger Tab
The Ranger Tab is a service school military decoration of the United States Army signifying completion of the 61-day long Ranger School course in small-unit infantry combat tactics in woodland, mountain, and swamp operations. In December 2009 a British NCO earned the Ranger tab...
of the United States Army Rangers.