Posted on Feb 14, 2019
How much does the Ranger Tab help you when getting looked at for command (FA Officers)?
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Wondering from FA Officers how much a Ranger tab helps (or how much the lack of one hurts you) when getting looked at or taking Battery command. Specifically for traditionally light Divisions such as 101st and 82nd. I've heard that you will be looked down upon (however slightly) for not having a Ranger tab and it will set you behind those you're competing against for command OERs.
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13A: Field Artillery Officer
Ranger
Command
Posted 5 y ago
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It really doesn’t make a difference in the overall FA world. If you want to be a FSO in a ranger battalion then go do it.
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If you get a slot to go great, do it. If not though, don't be discouraged, from what I have seen you will be judged mainly how by well you perform in your precommand jobs( BN FSO, S4, BN AS3, FDO,etc). Focus on doing well and being a team player. Also don't complain if you get put in a position that you don't really want to be in initially( i.e BN S4). Stay humble.
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As a former member of the 101st, it means a lot to your Infantry cohorts that their Fire Supporters have a tab. Not so much at the cannon battery level. If you are in shape and so inclined, go to Ranger School. It won’t hurt.
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