Regular Membership

USARA accepts application for membership from individuals who have been awarded the Ranger Tab by the Department of the Army; or who have served in a combat arms capacity, in a recognized U. S. Army Ranger unit, for at least one year, or, if less, were awarded the CIB (Combat Infantryman Badge) or the CMB (Combat Medical Badge) while serving in that unit. The following organizations comprise the definition of “Ranger Unit:”

• Any of the World War II Ranger Battalions,
• The 5307^th Composite, “Merrill’s Marauders” during WWII,
• The Alamo Scouts during WWII,
• The 29^th Ranger Battalion during WWII,
• Any of the Ranger Infantry Companies (Airborne) during the Korean War,
• The Eighth Army’s “8000 Series” units during the Korea War,
• Any of the lettered Ranger companies of the 75^th Infantry, or their immediate LRRP predecessor units, during the Vietnam War,
• Any officially designated U. S. Army Ranger unit, to include E/65^th Inf (PRNG), D/151^st   INF (IN NG), A/75^th and B/75^th Ranger (V and VII Corps LRP), or their immediate LRP predecessor units.
• The 1^st or 2^nd Ranger Battalion, during the period 1974 to 1984, the 75^th Ranger Regiment, since 1984.

Life Membership

Any current Regular Member, or new applicants fully meeting all requirements for Regular Membership, may apply for Life Membership by paying the appropriate dues.

We offer a reduced Life Membership dues rate for applicants over 65 years of age. In addition, we offer a free Life Membership for applicants who have been found 100% disabled from a service-related injury by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or from one of the U.S. Military Services of this nation.