I believe the Kurds will assault Raqqa, not the Rangers. The number of Rangers is not that large. The Marines role is much like what they previously performed in Mosul with in direct fire, which is now pretty darn direct.
“I believe the Kurds will assault Raqqa, not the Rangers.”
Maybe Rangers will designate air and artillery fires, exploit intelligence, and be a QRF to protect our other forces, in case of a breakout/counterattack.
It has been reported thst the 75th Rangers were being deployed not specific elements.
Correct the SDF (mostly Kurd and Arab) will do the assault with support by special forces and now the Marine Howitzers.
Not sure about how many of the 75th are there. Original news said 1,000. Some speculate 3,000.
Special Forces number are fairly small. But they count for a lot. They have been fighting alongside SDF for some time.