What does the “G” identifier indicate? Why would my unit have G identifier?

Sir, thanks for the response. My unit in Korea (88-89) had a few Ranger qualified grunts, but most of us then were from the 82nd and 101st. Our company clerk told our platoon about the "G" SQI, and he said it meant Ranger light infantry (LEG). I have been curious for years why a unit outside of a Ranger BN would have a G SQI.

1SG Fred Hermstein - Theoretically any unit that would require the skillset/background of a Ranger trained individual could have "G" coded positions.

During Vietnam, Divisional LRRP units were Ranger-coded positions and there were Ranger companies assigned to separate Brigade and Divisional units. However, all the LRRP units were "transferred" (deactivated and used as bill payer for new Ranger units, redesignated, etc.) over to the 75th after the war.

I'd have to look on FMSWeb for G-coded positions to see what, if any, non-Ranger Battalion positions are in the force.

No need sir and thanks for responses. Hoooaaah airborne!

@ 1SG Fred Hermstein: Interesting discussion, I was in C Company 1/503 at Hovey and left in Oct of 88 just as it seems you were coming in. In fact, the night before I left for the turtle farm the battalion was heading out to for its DMZ rotation. MG Grange, (LTC) at the time was our BC and was one hell of a leader and I absolutely would follow that man anywhere. I do remember he had all new arrivals to the battalion set up for a two-week physical assessment phase because I was one of the NCO's tapped for running it. He also had us run a Squad Combat Endurathon in 1987 in honor of POW MIA Day, it. 1st Rock!