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Age does not matter if the individual has the strength and determination. I also think that you would have to look at the remaining retention time the Soldier has in the Army. No need to waste the taxpayers money on a Soldier to attend Ranger School if he or she will retire in a few years.
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LTC Paul Labrador
Concur. Going to Ranger school goes beyond just being able to physically hack it. Is there a need for this person to go, or is it just a "bucket list" thing for him.
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MSG (Join to see), 42 is certainly not too old to go through Ranger School. As a matter of fact, CPT (Join to see) went through last year at the age of 78. ;-)
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MAJ (Join to see)
LT Michael Scott, I was only kidding. CPT (Join to see) is not 78 years old. He was one of only three Lieutentants that were older than me at IBOLC in 2013, and he went to Ranger School after that, so I joke with him about his age.
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CPT (Join to see)
I will say that it was that much more challenging but when it came to OPODRs I was worth my age in bars of gold.
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I hope not, since I am 40 and thinking about submitting a packet to go work at a Ranger Bat, and my understanding is that if I get the job, I will attend Ranger School too
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LTC (Join to see)
You will have to attend as a condition of working there.
Be aware there are very few Officer and Senior NCO slots
Be aware there are very few Officer and Senior NCO slots
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CPT Lawrence Cable
LTC (Join to see) - I thought that they sent certain categories of officers through the Officer version of RASP, so they get Scrolled instead of Tabbed. Not any easier, just not as long.
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SFC Thibault, As long as that soldier meets all admin requirements, and most importantly, as long as the soldier has heart and gets along with others sure, why not?
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No- CSM (later SMA) Glenn E. Morrell went through Ranger School at either 41 or 42. He did so to become the CSM of 1st Ranger Battalion in 1977.
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<p>Absolutely Not! I was 42, and I went to Warrant Officer School. You might be asking yourself "What was I thinking?</p><p><br></p><p>My prayers are with you!! </p>
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CPT Jacob Swartout
I have a peer in my MCCC class that is 43 and will be attending the Ranger course in a few weeks
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CH (CPT) Heather Davis
CPT Swartout:
My prayers are with you, and remember your calling, remember your purpose, and more importantly remember "This too shall pass!"
Blessings to you!!
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if you're in good physical and mental condition, then I don't see why not?
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MSG (Join to see)
I met a guy who was 38 when he went through SFAS. IF he can go through that, I am sure a 42 year old can go through. It all simply depends on your preparation, and sheer desire and will to pass.
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SSG(P) (Join to see)
There were officers a lot older than me attempting it...so wouldn't want too be much younger or older.
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CSM Richard Montcalm
24 is not too young- I went as a SP/4 (SPC) at age 20 and was a first time go all the way through. Its all about mind over matter- you better not mind, 'cause it don't matter!
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If you're in shape, you qualify, and meet the standard, go. The biggest thing is your desire to attend. I'm 48 as of the 19th of last month, but I don't desire to go, so I'm not going.
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