Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Knowlton's Rangers

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Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Knowlton was born on November 1740 in West Boxford, Massachusetts. Knowlton enlisted in the Connecticut provincial regiment at the age of 17. He was a part of the French – Indian War, serving until the rank of Second Lieutenant. (Connecticut, 2000) Captain Knowlton was able to distinguish himself during the Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775. He was able to form and hold the rear guard allowing for a successful retreat. Knowlton’s actions also included a raid into Charlestown, burning down 17 officers’ quarters. (Woodward, 1861) These actions lead Congress to promote Knowlton to Major. (Connecticut, 2000) Major Knowlton was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the Twentieth Continental Regiment on 1 January 1776. (Marshall, 2000)

2 July 1775, General Washington was named Commander-in-Chief. With this General Washington was able to professionalize the American militias into the Continental Army on 26 September 1776. (Marston, 2000). The first intelligence American unit was created under …show more content…
Their relevance was justified by providing actionable intelligence. LTC Knowlton’s Rangers set the ground for today’s intelligence professionals. With the sole purpose of gathering intelligence Knowlton’s Ranger regiment has been the foundation of military intelligence.

Knowlton’s Rangers specific concentration on intelligence and keeping staff informed has branched into more compartmentalized intelligence. Intelligence has since broken into six main intelligence disciplines, instead of solely being reconnaissance. These six main disciplines have many subcategories for an ever changing environment. All sub disciplines of intelligence are heavily relied on to help commanders keep battle space awareness. The intelligence allows for the commander to make the most accurate and efficient decisions prior to and during
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