Injured during Pre-Ranger; any advice for the next cycle?

SGT Dave Russo — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:33:32 -0400

Three days into PreRanger Course and I fell into a man hole about 4 feet deep and broke my right middle finger. Damn my luck.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2014 7:36 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:36:54 -0400

That sucks! They going to let you recycle?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2014 7:33 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 19:33:34 -0400

Withdraw if it is hurting you and limiting your ability to grasp or climb. You have to pass Malvesti and Darby Queen Obstacle Courses and "hell/RAP week". Ranger School is difficult enough without injuries, I know first hand. Heal and return, that is the best way. Remember there are three things that get you through Ranger School: a lot of training and preparation before you get there, a little knowledge, and a hell of a lot of luck. Luck that that your in a good fair platoon/company, that the RI abides by the motto :coach teach and mentor, that the weather is not to brutal, and that you don't get sick or injured. There is enough stacked against you. Heal and return when healthy.