Surgical removal of part or all of the colon. colectomy. surgical excision of part or all of the colon, performed to treat cancer of the colon, diverticulitis, or severe chronic ulcerative colitis. For several days before surgery a low-residue diet is prescribed.
Airborne Rangers are a direct-action force of raiders. The U.S. Army website describes a regiment of Airborne Rangers as a lethal, agile and flexible force.. They must maintain a state of combat readiness and, when deployed, are asked to complete complex, often dangerous missions.
In Iraq and in Afghanistan, the Army Special Forces and the Ranger both conduct raids. In general, that is where the similarities stop. SF conducts raids with partner forces, trains partner forces, collects intelligence, works with locals. and does a number of different mission.