Which command structure supports Ranger operations in the modern era?

• A. United States Army Futures Command
• B. United States Army Special Operations Command
• C. United States Northern Command
• D. United States Army Training and Doctrine Command

Answer: (B)

Ranger operations in the modern era are supported by United States Army Special Operations Command. The Rangers, including the 75th Ranger Regiment, are part of Army special operations and fall under USASOC for command and control, resources, and integration with other special operations forces. This structure ensures Ranger capabilities—such as direct action, raids, and airfield seizures—are coordinated within the Joint Special Operations Command framework when needed and aligned with broader SOF goals.

Training and doctrine forArmy forces are handled by TRADOC, modernization efforts by Futures Command, and homeland defense by US Northern Command. These commands perform important roles, but they do not directly oversee Ranger operations, making USASOC the correct choice for how Rangers are supported today.