I have an 11X Opt40 contract. What is Pre-RASP, and what will I be doing in it?

Cadet PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 12:40:09 -0500

What all do you do in pre rasp, is it physical tests or mental exams?

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Nov 14 at 2017 3:17 PM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 15:17:08 -0500

Isn't Pre-RASP just your OSUT (One Station Unit Training) for 11B and Airborne School? That was always my understanding of what the Option 40 got you.

Response by SPC David Willis made Nov 14 at 2017 5:01 PM

SPC David Willis — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 17:01:31 -0500

From what I understand Its basically a washout school/reception area. They'll weed out folks who physically wont/cant make it, and those that are still around will be called up to RASP as positions open up. I believe its strictly a basic training follow on station because they want to make sure new recruits can handle the rigors as Active Duty soldiers have to qualify for the positions. If that's where you're going Id recommend picking up the ranger hand book in basic (if they allow it) and memorizing the Ranger Creed as well as reading it cover to cover multiple times and focus on maxing your PT test and getting good at ruck marches.

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Nov 15 at 2017 9:03 AM

SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 09:03:03 -0500

Pre-RASP: I've done it twice. Expect to spend eight hours a day sitting on pea gravel rocks, for weeks. People quit because of this. Sometimes you won't be released for the day until someone can find a particularly shaped rock. You'll have to rake the rocks flat a couple times a day. Sometimes you may be required to spend the entire time studying, sometimes they may let this slide. There may be PT tests or psych evaluations or some useful training or cool details like playing OPFOR or less cool details like building running trails. They may do height and weight if someone looks fat (they'll do everyone, but you'll know who the reason is). You will learn the Ranger Creed. You will amuse yourself by learning the true way to count rocks. You will also count elephants. You will learn about Black Magic and the Green Glass Door. Overall, it's not too bad if you can find ways to stay sane and awake while sitting on rocks for weeks...

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2017 9:21 AM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 09:21:25 -0500

Recommend you do some research and take a look at this...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8YDcifOhnM
Bottom line is it is going to suck. Be physically fit. Even then it's still going to break you off.

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Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Nov 15 at 2017 10:23 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 10:23:55 -0500

Follow the COL's link. Pre-RASP is just that, we used to run one at XVIII ABC, cause the CG got tired of sending folks down there who boloed in the 1st couple of weeks. It is suppose to give you a taste of hell that the course is.PT and PT tests, skill valuations, training ,etc. . It is to keep us from wasting money on unprepared wannabe's tying up valuable school slots