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I recently enlisted as an infantryman with a Ranger contract, and I was wondering about how long Rangers' deployments typically are. It doesn't matter to me, I'm just curious.
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11B: Infantryman75th Ranger RGT
11X: Infantry Recruit
11B1V: Airborne Ranger
Deployment
11B: Infantryman75th Ranger RGT 11X: Infantry Recruit 11B1V: Airborne Ranger Deployment
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Not a question to be posed on social media, either. You don't want to show up for RASP being 'that guy' asking operational questions on the Internet.
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SSG Adam Wyatt
There is a fine line between the two but if "bad dudes" really want to know how long bat deploys for, they can simply ask the Korean lady at the uniform shop. Not exactly TS stuff here.
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SGT Rhett Murphy
Yea,the locals knew how long are deployment was in Iraq.They know more about our tactics and r.o.e and length of deployments than you think they do.
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Worry about passing OSUT and ABN first. Then if you pass RASP, you could ask someone in the fireteam you get assigned to
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Hopefully you are getting yourself physically fit in order to enjoy Basic Training, Airborne School, RASP, and beyond. Yes "Enjoy". This could be the coolest job for you or the very worst, depending on what you want out of the military. My best advice, when at Basic Training, do more PT on your own when ever you have a few moments of sitting around and waiting. When you get to Airborne School, start really running a heck of a lot, run long and fast, at least five miles each day under 30 minutes. Follow the fundamentals of fitness to rest certain muscle groups. But get at it hard. Come day 1 of RASP, it's "ON" full speed, your either prepared or you'll get left behind. Infantry Basic Training PT is not enough. Airborne PT quite frankly could use a boost. But it will always be up to you to keep yourself physically fit to a higher standard. You are smart enough to be there, or you would not have landed a Ranger Contract. Make the most of your Army experience and enjoy the training as much as one can. Pay attention and be a sponge, you will learn everyday of your career. Good Luck, let us know how it went. We just need to know you passed. God Speed Young Man, your about to embark on a great journey, enjoy....
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Thank you for the advice! I do PT every day, so I can enjoy it (yes, I really do intend to do it). The only way I'm leaving RASP is with a tan beret or in a body bag. What kinds of workouts would you recommend that I do to help prepare myself?
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1SG David Lopez
You can look online. But definately at least 500 push-ups every other day; abs daily; 5 mile run every other day; 50 chin ups every other day; 50 pull ups; mule kicks, timed 1 minute, 45 seconds, 30 seconds; rope climb x 3 every other day; alternate days to your run, swim for 30 minutes straight, variety of strokes, do not touch the ground; when doing push ups, pull ups, and chin ups, do variety of regular, close hand, wide, fast slow, etc. Set small goals, for example: do 100 PU, then do 50 PU twice, then do 20 PU five times; then do 10 PU ten times; then do 5 PU twenty times. Start off large numbers, then go down to manageable numbers. Do the same for abs, pull ups, chin ups, etc. Do back pack marches, not too much, you may do a lot of these in basic training. Hit the gym with your buddies, but do more stamina long term exercises, not so much strength exercises; cross fit, you are going to have to lift your weight doing obstacle courses and urban (building), plus your equipment, plus completing your mission, plus your buddy carry. What ever work out you do, just have fun with it, don't do the daily dozen, variety is the key to success. There is all kinds of ways to get a good work-out in. Climbing, basketball, soccer, mountain/road biking, boxing, wrestling, etc. There is that fine line between not pushing yourself enough and pushing yourself too far, know your body, don't over train, be sure to allow yourself recovery time. Normally you rest a muscle group 48 hours to recover properly, but look at books for the most up to date factual data on this subject. Variety is the key...
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