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Army Ranger

Army Ranger

The Army Ranger Fitness Test

Get ready, because you are about to be tested mentally and physically. Becoming a Ranger will take mental toughness, stamina, intelligence, and endurance. Before you even get to Ranger school, it is important to make sure you can meet the minimum requirements. The Army Ranger School is one of the toughest training programs in the world, so you want to be ready.

The minimum requirements are:

- 49 push-ups in less than 2 minutes

- 59 sit-ups in less than 2 minutes

- 2 mile run in less than 15:12

- 5 mile run in less than 40 minutes

- 16 mile hike with 65 lbs on your back in less than 5 hours and 20 minutes

- 15 meter swim with gear on (pass/fail)

- 6 chin-ups

There will be other testing too. Like, night and day land navigation tests, terrain runs with the Malvesti obstacle course, and a 12-mile foot march.

It is most important to get used to walking with 50 lbs. on your back, because you will do this everyday at Ranger School. Even though you want to make sure you can meet the minimum requirements, you will want to make sure you can eventually meet the recommended requirements. As a Ranger you need to strive for the best and that includes your testing.

Here are the recommended scores:

- 80+ push-ups within 2 minutes

- 80+ sit-ups within 2 minutes

- 12+ chin-ups

- 2 mile run within 13 minutes

- 5 mile run within 35 minutes

- 16 mile hike with 65 lbs. on your back within 4-5 hours

- 15 meter swim with gear (pass/fail)

There are three phases in Ranger school, the Fort Benning Phase, Mountain Phase, and the Florida Phase.

The Fort Benning phase is conducted into two parts, the first part is called the Ranger Assessment Phase (RAP), this phase is held at Camp Rogers. This phase will include the testing listed above. The second part of the Benning phase will have obstacle courses and long marches as its physical fitness requirements. The second part will also include field exercises like, ambush and reconnaissance patrols, airborne operations, close quarters, and air assault operations. You will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge through a series of cadre and student led tactical patrol operations

The Mountain Phase is the second phase. This phase will last for 20 days and 20 nights. In the Mountain Phase you will learn how to operate in small units while supporting yourself and your subordinates in the extreme conditions of the mountains. You will be trekking through rugged terrain, while experiencing hunger and sleep deprivation to see how you handle emotional stress. You will sleep and eat in these conditions for up to 3 weeks, while eating no more than 1-2 MREs a day (meals ready to eat).

The Florida Phase is third phase. In this phase you will learn how to operate in small boats exercises, ship to shore operations, stream-crossing techniques, and jungle and swamp survival techniques. The Florida phase lasts up to 16 days and nights, which will test your leadership skills.

Many people lose up to 25 -30 pounds during these three phases, so get ready for some grueling tests.

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What are the stages to becoming an Army Ranger?

I have heard that you can get acceptance to Airborne school and RASP in your contract when you sign with the Army. What do I ask for in my contract to get that? What are the stages of training to become a Ranger after basic training? What is the failure/dropout rate of RASP?

You ask for a Ranger Contract or a option 40 enlistment contract.

They are few and far between to get one though. Just a couple hundred each year.

You do Basic training and AIT, or OSUT
Then Airborne school
Then Rasp

Then you are assigned to the Ranger regiment, get your scroll and beret.

The washout rate for RASP is around 40%

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