Ira M. Rather served in the U.S. Army from Dec. 13, 1965 to his separation date of Jun. 6, 1996. He officially retired from the U.S. Army on Nov. 9, 2005. During that period of time his service was...view moreIra M. Rather served in the U.S. Army from Dec. 13, 1965 to his separation date of Jun. 6, 1996. He officially retired from the U.S. Army on Nov. 9, 2005. During that period of time his service was with the U.S. Army Special Forces and Special Operations Groups. He was a Team Leader for a TOP SECRET section of Delta Force and finally headed up the Directorate of Operations for Special Ops Groups.
He worked on and wrote several of the plans which were called Multiple Event Scenario Lists. (M.E.S.L.), pronounced Measle. The M.E.S.L. s were either pre-emptive aggressive actions or retaliatory actions against enemy forces.
His home is in Bridgeport, CT. He is married and have four grandchildren. He is now retired from work and the military and have an interest in collecting golf antiques.view less