5th Ranger Battalion
| 5th Ranger Infantry Battalion | |
|---|---|
Shoulder sleeve patch of the 5th Ranger Battalion | |
| Active | September 1, 1943 – October 22, 1945 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Special operations forces |
| Role | Anti-tank warfare Artillery observer Close-quarters battle Direct action HUMINT Irregular warfare Long-range penetration Patrolling Raiding Reconnaissance Special operations Special reconnaissance Tracking |
| Size | Battalion |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Lt. Col. Max F. Schneider |
The 5th Ranger Infantry Battalion was a Ranger battalion activated during World War II on 1 September 1943 at Camp Forrest, Tennessee. By this time, while in maneuvers on the United States, they were commanded by the Major Owen Carter. Later, when they moved to England, they were commanded by Major (later Lieutenant Colonel) Max Schneider, former executive officer of the 4th Ranger Battalion, who led the 5th Rangers as part of the Provisional Ranger Group commanded by Colonel James Earl Rudder.