RASP vs Ranger School, which is harder?

Jake Lang — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 04:14:33 -0400

Hello RallyPoint, hope everyone is doing well. With the possibility of signing up with an Option 40 in my future, I couldn’t help but be curious as to which is more of a gut check or which is truly slightly more difficult. I understand that RASP gains entrance into the Regiment and that RS gains you the Tab. I also understand that RASP teaches you how to be a ranger and RS teaches you more to be a leader, but with that I gotta ask, which do you believe was truly more arduous, RASP or Ranger School? Some say RS because you actually have to lead, some say RASP due to it being more of a gut check. I look forward to the wisdom you all impart and hope you are all doing well.

Response by CSM Michael Chavaree made Aug 9 at 2020 4:42 AM

CSM Michael Chavaree — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 04:42:12 -0400

For me, Ranger school was easier than Ranger Indoctrination Program (RIP), because at the time I had never done anything difficult so my perception was that RIP was the hardest experience. By the time I got to Ranger school I had already experienced difficult training so it was relative. If you are coming off the street, I believe Ranger school would be more didficult.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2020 3:56 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 15:56:08 -0400

Don't sign up for option 40. Also, your idea of RASP and Ranger School are completely incorrect. Since you have already read up on it and have come to the wrong conclusion, it would be a waste to explain it to you. However, once you get into the Army you will have a better understanding of the difference between the two.
Pick a job you want to do. If you want to be a Ranger, pick 11B with Airborne School. That should not be hard to get. In Airborne school you will get recruited to go to RASP. You will probably fail or quit, 90% of the Option 40 kids do. But that's ok. You tried something that most people only talk about. If you are Infantry you will get the opportunity to go to Ranger School as long as you are a solid performer. Just do you job and do it competently.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 16 at 2020 4:29 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 16:29:24 -0400

Tab is a Tap a scroll is a way of life! Figure it out. That will answer your question.

Response by PFC Craig Karshner made Jun 26 at 2021 6:29 PM

PFC Craig Karshner — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 18:29:11 -0400

Ranger school was 56 days of hell to get your tab. Since I was with the 1st 75th Rangers before school I wasn't a Ranger till I had the tab. Being in special ops it's not supposed to be easy it prepares you for life or death. God bless my fellow warriors and God bless America..Rangers lead the way