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Rangers were full-time soldiers employed by colonial governments to patrol between fixed frontier fortifications in reconnaissance, providing early warning of raids. In offensive operations, they were scouts and guides, locating villages and other targets for task forces drawn from the militia or other colonial troops.
History of the military in the 17th century (1601-1700). Subcategories. This category has the following 21 subcategories, out of 21 total. ...
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Military affairs were at first managed by the Continental Congress in plenary session, although specific matters were prepared by a number of ad hoc committees. In June 1776 a five-member standing committee , the Board of War and Ordnance , was established in order to replace the ad hoc committees.
The United States was a minor military power during this time, having only a modest army, marine corps, and navy. A traditional distrust of standing armies, combined with faith in the abilities of local militia, precluded the development of well-trained units and a professional officer corps.
Military units and formations established in the 1690s (5 C, 4 P) Pages in category "Military units and formations established in the 17th century" This category contains only the following page.