As someone who just signed an option 40 contract, is RASP actually guaranteed to me?

2018-01-02T03:19:55-05:00

I have just recently enlisted and my contract comes with option 40 and being a ranger has kinda always been my dream. I just want to make sure that RASP is guaranteed and that this contract is not total bs.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2018 6:08 AM

2018-01-02T06:08:45-05:00

Option 40 if indeed is what you signed for guarantees you an airborne slot and RASP 1.

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Jan 2 at 2018 8:33 AM

2018-01-02T08:33:31-05:00

Basically, yes. Just don't fail your Basic or AIT or Airborne School, and the Army will send you to RASP from Airborne School. I'm not trying to make that sound hard. Almost anyone can pass Basic. I don't know anything about CBRN AIT. Airborne School: just pass the PT test and don't fall out on the runs or refuse to jump or make a monumentally stupid safety mistake and you'll be okay.
RASP is hard, especially Cole Range. Read the book Sua Sponte. Some stuff has changed, but not much.

Response by CW2 Joseph Evans made Jan 2 at 2018 11:13 AM

2018-01-02T11:13:56-05:00

If you pass the benchmarks, you get RASP. The only people who say otherwise didn't meet the standards. It's all you at this point.

Response by MSG James Devereaux made Feb 11 at 2019 9:47 PM

2019-02-11T21:47:35-05:00

Nope. It’s real as you’ll soon find out...

Response by MSG James Devereaux made Aug 22 at 2021 3:45 PM

2021-08-22T15:45:11-04:00

Don’t fail or get hurt. Yes, it guarantees you a shot but most likely you’ll fail. You overthink things already.