At Ranger school, what does RAP week consist of?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 16:02:01 -0500

I’m 30 days out from Ranger school and would like to know what RAP week consists of since that is what knocks out the majority of the students, I know rangers stakes is apart of it, but what does that consist of too? Any other tips would be greatly appreciated.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2019 4:14 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 16:14:31 -0500

APFT, 5 mile run, 12 mile ruck, Combat Water Survival Assessment, Ranger stakes, Malvesti obstacle course, and combatives.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2019 4:17 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 16:17:13 -0500

Just go onto the school website, it has a day by day breakdown of all the phases

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Jan 22 at 2019 9:18 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 21:18:36 -0500

Most drop out due their head not being into it. Same is true for the rest of Ranger School.
Two Rules - 1. Don't Quit; 2. Keep your Sense of Humor.

Response by MAJ Jerry Brown made Jan 23 at 2019 4:30 PM

MAJ Jerry Brown — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 16:30:10 -0500

Not sure if they still have same tricks, it been a while.
1. Daily runs - they take off at a pace you don’t think they can maintain, them you notice the guy leading drops out and another RI takes over about every mile. Do not drop out! Puking is fine, fall outside formation, puke but matain pace, after puking, fall back in to formation.

2. I could do 120 push-ups in 2 min, 120 sit-ups in 2 min and two mile run in 10:15 when I arrived at ranger school. On test I did like 50/50/10:30. The testers watch very close, every rep of every exercise has to be done perfect. They do not tell you what you did wrong they just don’t count that rep.

3. Attitude is very important. You aspire to be a ranger. A long tradition of complete your mission or die trying. Be mentally ready and in right frame of mind. RI’s (ranger instructor) are or used to be all ranger battalion guys. As someone who has served in a ranger battalion let me explain: a ranger takes everything about being a ranger serious from the way you don your uniform, speak to others, military customs,etc. Have your shit together. Treat superiors with respect. If talking to superior, parade rest! The RI’s look at you and decide if they want you in their battalion, if they don’t you will not make it!

You will be a winter ranger, hooah, if you can’t see it on with white, sew it on with pink!!!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 23 at 2019 5:49 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:49:47 -0500

There's a little book you can buy at Commando's Surplus Store that breaks down every event. It's so detailed that it tells you when you're going to get a hot meal or not. It was a lifesaver. You can't take it with you but it gives you a ton of info. Also, link up with the recycles to figure out what to expect. The hardest part of Ranger school is not knowing what comes next.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 23 at 2019 6:50 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 18:50:23 -0500

PT brother, good luck to you.. also another thing is the ruck and the smoke pit... those three things get alot of candidates eliminated... if you want to look... YouTube has videos on the first week https://youtu.be/5_U7S3weetw

Ranger School's grueling first week

Ranger School is one of the most premiere leadership schools a Soldier can attend. This training is extremely demanding both physically and mentally. Melissa...

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 24 at 2019 6:00 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 18:00:25 -0500

Key events are: RPFT, CWSA, Night to Day Land Nav, RTTs(Claymore,249,240,MBITR,ASIP), Malvesti, Combatives, 12 Mi RUCK
You will also receive Land Nav/Patrol classes, draw CIF, In-Briefs, Medical Briefs, and being equipment tie-downs and SOPs.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 2 at 2019 11:28 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 11:28:30 -0500

It consist of weeding out the weak and faint hearted. Event after event on little sleep. You’ll find out real quick how much the tab means to you.