Article: PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS SOLDIERS TRY OUT FOR TEAM TO SERVE ALONGSIDE ARMY RANGERS

FORT BRAGG, N.C., Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release:

By Sgt. David Harris, 4th PSYOP Group PAO

Five psychological operations specialists assigned to the 4th Psychological Operations Group recently underwent a grueling, five-day assessment to determine if they are fit to serve and fight with the 75th Ranger Regiment.

PSYOP roles are usually divided into two areas: strategic and tactical. Strategic roles may require a Soldier to wear a suit and work in an embassy, whereas tactical missions often see them out in the field, carrying a weighty, man-packed loudspeaker system in addition to their normal combat gear.

The detachment of 16 PSYOP Soldiers supporting the ...

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