Are there any Ranger School slots available at ADA BOLC?

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 09:20:11 -0500

I know FA offers slot when available. Is it the same for ADA?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2017 1:13 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 13:13:47 -0500

its based on atrrs availability (quotas) and your MTOW. I could be wrong but that's what I'm thinking.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2017 12:27 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 12:27:58 -0500

If you are trying to get it out of the school house you should try to call branch. I can't say I have ever seen an ADA go to Ranger School. It is something that is possible but when some schools aren't widely accepted as developmental to a branch then they don't send soldiers there. They would rather send soldiers to a school that will have a meaningful impact in their career development in their branch. I think everyone could benefit from going to Ranger School but there isn't enough slots. Priority will always go to more of the combat focused MOSs. I know that ADA is combat Arms but they aren't a force where they face direct action like the Infantry or Armor.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2017 12:55 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 12:55:38 -0500

Go for it! My 2nd PL when I was with 2-1 IN was a ranger tabbed ADA Lt.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2017 7:46 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 19:46:25 -0500

In ADA BOLC a few of us were able to do Ranger PT/ training with the FA BOLC class. In the end, the ADA schoolhouse didn’t have the funding to send any of us, but I have heard of other classes occasionally being able to get a slot. Worth a shot!