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I am finally back. I have been away for a while. I just completed Ranger School and graduate on Friday. I am one of the few National Guard officers there and have learned so much. It is truly a leadership school without a doubt. Going into it I thought I knew all about it but I did not. There is so much more than you may see. It is one of those things that unless you have been there you may not understand.
Here is some information for those that want to go to Ranger School. You can post information here about your questions about Ranger and ask any questions that may have.
Among those of us who have been, want to go, or just find it interesting what are your impressions of Ranger School. I have come to find out only 17 percent of the army infantry NCO's are Ranger Qualified. This is the lowest it has just about ever been. The Army is pushing hard to increase that number. I have two tours in combat as an NCO and I can say that I still learned a lot at Ranger School.
Here is some information for those that want to go to Ranger School. You can post information here about your questions about Ranger and ask any questions that may have.
Among those of us who have been, want to go, or just find it interesting what are your impressions of Ranger School. I have come to find out only 17 percent of the army infantry NCO's are Ranger Qualified. This is the lowest it has just about ever been. The Army is pushing hard to increase that number. I have two tours in combat as an NCO and I can say that I still learned a lot at Ranger School.
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The number one thing you need to bring is a winning attitude, which will keep you going when everyone else is falling out of the runs! Number two is to bring your best physical condition you can possibly achieve. Foot powder and socks are the 3rd thing you will go through.
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Congratulations on your achievement! That's a tab that you can wear with pride and know that you certainly earned it. It's also nice to hear that after two combat deployments, you were able to still learn some new things and undergo good training.
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I would say that is really pushes you. I learned about what my limits are and about tactics also. It is an awesome school to attend but it sucks also. Many cold wet nights.
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Lt Rosa, congrats, you deserve it and will make a great office and leader. Thanks sirs! You earned it.
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Here is another thread that may answer questions.
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/ranger-school-thoughts-lessons-and-rumors
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/ranger-school-thoughts-lessons-and-rumors
Ranger School, Thoughts, lessons, and rumors. | RallyPoint
I am finally back. I have been away for a while. I just completed Ranger School and graduate on Friday. I am one of the few National Guard officers there and have learned so much. It is truly a leadership school without a doubt. Going into it I thought I knew all about it but I did not. There is so much more than you may see. It is one of those things that unless you have been there you may not understand. Here is some information for those...
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There are few things you can bring with you. Benning is bad for taking away stuff you can't have. You can bring extra stuff that is on the packing list. I would invest in good socks. I used Fox Rivers and they were great. Never got a blister. Bring extra boots. I took an extra set of summers and it really paid off. I would also have some extra stuff set to the side. While on pass in Benning, before you got to mountains, you can go replenish stuff you need. You will see what you really need. Take a ranger joe or commandos catalog with you. That way you can write home and have them send you specific items you need. This really paid off also. I would also bring two knifes, you will lose one, and a good multi-tool. Tie it off. I lost mine in the mountains. I just about went into deep depression. If you need anything else let me know. I just grad in April. I am pretty fresh out.
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Anyone can go to RTAC. Many bases have their own Pre-Ranger program but RTAC is by far the most successful. Fort Lewis and SF only send their guys to RTAC. When I went half of them were Regular Army and the other half was NG.
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SSG Ryan Reily - The plans process is by far something that kills a lot of people. It is a very technical task. It is usually led by officers but you will enlisted in charge of planning a mission. This is where they have to step out of their tactical tasks and get technical.
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Have you checked the School site for recommended accessories besides the normal packing list, they have some interesting suggestions; I would also recommend checking directly with other RP members through the search engine for firsthand knowledge, especially current students and recent grads.
Good luck
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