A military COMMANDO is a highly trained soldier who specializes in unconventional warfare, such as guerrilla tactics, sabotage, and infiltration. The term 'COMMANDO' is derived from the Afrikaans word kommando, which means 'a small fighting unit'. A RANGER is a type of COMMANDO that is part of the United States Army Special Operations Command. Rangers are trained to conduct special operations missions in hostile or denied territory, often behind enemy lines. They are also trained in reconnaissance, direct action, and counter-terrorism operations.