What are some tips/tricks that made your time in Ranger School easier?

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 May 2020 12:15:09 -0400

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2020 12:16 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 May 2020 12:16:32 -0400

Made your time easier**

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2020 3:43 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 May 2020 15:43:09 -0400

Take it one day at a time.
Dont be afraid to make decisions, no one will die from your desicion in school.
If you want to quit, always quit tomorrow.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2020 5:16 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 May 2020 17:16:41 -0400

When you're walking through the woods or the mountains, be sure to occasionally pick your head up and look around; the scenery is pretty great during mountains and Florida. Force yourself to smile when things get really shitty; it creates a biofeedback loop that releases neurotransmitters that make you feel happy. Personally, I was happier when I could stay busy, so I would make lists during downtime when we weren't allowed to sleep but didn't have anything else to do: things to eat, places to visit, things to see, things to do, etc. To be honest, when I finally got some food and sleep after it was all over, my notes looked like the ravings of a madman, but they did help at the time.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made May 21 at 2020 6:40 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Thu, 21 May 2020 18:40:43 -0400

1. There is and never was anything EASY about Ranger School. YOU will be tired/exhausted/hungry. Most of us simply gutted in out by the grace of God/cadre and teamwork.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 22 at 2020 4:34 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 May 2020 04:34:28 -0400

Just tell yourself that you will quit tomorrow lol

Response by CPT David Gowel made May 22 at 2020 7:27 AM

CPT David Gowel — Fri, 22 May 2020 07:27:48 -0400

Work equally as hard on each part of each patrol where you are in a graded leadership role as for those when you are not. Your peers (and future Soldiers) will not be there for you if you only step up to work hard when you personally have something to gain.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2020 11:04 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 May 2020 11:04:05 -0400

Every step is one closer to the end. And you’re not alone in how you’re feeling, everyone’s sucking.