Can I Attend Ranger school as a 17C?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:41:42 -0400

I'm looking to enlist as a 17C as soon as I can, but I also want to push myself and take on all the challenges I can, I want to ask my recruiter to get Airborne school in my contract, is that doable? As well as is it possible to attend ranger school even tho my MOS isn't a ranger MOS?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2018 10:47 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:47:10 -0400

Go to the 75th ranger section at goarmy, and see if 17C is a MOS in the Regiment. If so, request a option 40 17C contract and don’t sign anything no matter what the recruiter tells you until you see it on your contract.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Mar 23 at 2018 10:59 AM

SFC Stephen King — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:59:02 -0400

Awesome, you have great goals Congratulations on wanting to serve your country. Your Recruiter will be able to answer the ABN and Ranger questions.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2018 12:55 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 12:55:41 -0400

Unfortunately right now, no. They haven’t opened up any schools to 17C. When I asked about it I was told it would be 2-3 years until we were allowed to go to any schools but that could change soon.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2018 11:39 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 23:39:33 -0400

Yes, you absolutely can as long as your unit is able to send you. On the Ranger school website you can even find a copy of the exception memo that allows non combat MOS to attend. I went while I was a 92G and I have a friend in there right now who is a 29E

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2019 10:03 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 10:03:57 -0400

They just released Option 40 for 17C so now it is a Ranger MOS.

Response by SSG Michael Butterworth made Sep 5 at 2021 6:37 PM

SSG Michael Butterworth — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:37:19 -0400

Yes 17 C is a MOS in the Ranger Regiment.