Is 42 too old to attend Ranger School?

If you have what it takes physically & mentally than go for it.

If they still meet and exceed the standard, are a beast, why not? Everyone ages differently, everyone has different experiences that played a toll on their body, different genetic makeups, I say let them try. Things like this, SF you name it would be a good way for the older members serving that can still walk the walk get the points they need to stay in and continue their career and avoid being pink slipped, a big problem with today's Army, is good leadership are getting handed the pink slip. I know many that are so close to MSG/1SG, and CSM its not funny, that have the points to get promoted but are not getting promoted because the Army for some reason is looking for older, more experienced leadership not as in experience of being in the military but older in age....

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HELL NO! Do it for us 'old guys'...

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Steady on,
Steven

Hell no. I went through with a 40 year old Captain and a 1SG in my SQDN went through at 41. The oldest I've heard of was 46. If you can hack it physically, go for it.

The Captain who went through with me was a mule, by the way. That man could hump extra 7.62 link all day. By the time he finished he did look more like 60 though. Definitely took its toll.

You will need a waiver and an over 40 Physical.
There are a few who went in their 40s.

Not if you can make it. If you can take the training then you deserve to wear the tab.

I was told I was too short for Air Assault. I had a lot of people tell me I won't make it. I might not have been as strong, fast or as tall as the rest but giving it my heart got me threw it. Air assault is no where as challenging as Ranger school but my point is if you have the heart to do it and give it all you got, will will have nothing holding you back.

Would that not be discrimination if you were not allowed having met all the criteria? I have seen folks of all ages at Air Assault School and Airborne, as long as you meet the physical requirement and per-requisites.....Soldier On! HOOAH!

I do not know what the cut off is but if your in great shape at 50 and can go I say go for it if that's what you want.