What Foot/Ruck marches have you completed in your life? Which ones would you recommend and why?

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Response by LCpl Shane Couch made Mar 17 at 2017 10:49 AM

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The grim reaper during the west coast Marine Corps boot camp, its the only way to be awarded your Eagle, Globe and Anchor on the west coast.

Also, Mount Morther Fucker was fun on Camp Pendleton, just because.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2017 10:54 AM

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The final ruck of OSUT at Ft. Knox which had us facing off against Misery, Agony, and Heartbreak! Pictures really don't do them justice.

Response by MSG Bobby Ewing made Mar 17 at 2017 10:56 AM

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2013, while in Germany, I completed the Marche de l'Armee in Diekirch, Luxemburg and the 4-day Nijmegen March in the Netherlands. Both were great experiences that I will never soon forget. The most memorable one is Nijmegen. 4 days of marching all of the Netherland country side with multination's armed forces and civilians having a great time. Truly awesome. The sites of Luxemburg were breath taking, but the experiences in Nijmegen makes me want to do it again. God willing, I will be able to one day.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2017 10:58 AM

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Bataan Death March, very humbling march and they put on a great memorial event.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Mar 17 at 2017 11:10 AM

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"What Foot/Ruck marches have you completed in your life? Which ones would you recommend and why?"

A lot, None, they suck.

lol

5 years in 7th ID, many years in other units that wanted to try and be as hard as a light fighter unit.
25mi quarterly and every time some new commander wanted to get his buckle, or help a buddy out.
50 mi every so often, so we could get "ready' to suck for the full hundred.
100 miles annually.
then later in another unit
100 mile in Alaska on the pipeline road (most of that rucking across softball sized rolling rocks)
then later in another unit
Weekly 10 mile, and monthly "more"
then later in another unit
monthly 10, 12, 15, 25, in repeating cycle

There are better ways to attain fitness......that said, some specificity is needed , to train as you fight..So if rucking is to be used, it should be in full kit, fighting load, to attain form, fit and function of the kit as worn, work out the placement and wear of items, so they work for you not against you. So you can figure out in garrison what rubs where, and how to prevent it.
As an esprit de corps deal....NO, HELL NO.
As a fitness exercise NO, HELL NO

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2017 11:45 AM

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I had always wanted to do the Nijmegen in Holland but was never able to get time off from LRMC....and I've always wanted to do the Bataan Memorial March down at White Sands.....again, can't get the time off.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2017 12:46 PM

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I've only ever done, outside of Basic, two ruck marches in my entire career, both in the active component and the USAR. The first was when I was an active duty SPC with HHC 3rd ID G-1 in Wuerzburg, Germany (Yes, you read that right, personnel folk doing ruck marches). The second was as a USAR TPU going through WOCS.

I'm with SGM Erik Marquez on this one.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2017 1:12 PM

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Just the ones at BCT and AIT. I recommend Stairway to Heaven at Fort Benning. I might have one coming up in April but that's sort of voluntary. It's a ruck for awareness kind of thing.

I don't actually recommend rucking for anything other than deployment prep, making sure guys know what they're doing. Make sure they know where to place their gear so that it works for them and doesn't drag them or rub them the wrong way. Reinforce proper foot care.

Otherwise rucking is crap. No one (most no one) likes it, it's hard on the body, and it doesn't build esprit de corps all that well in my opinion other than some bragging rights I guess. Most guys just want to sleep afterwards, grab a beer.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Mar 17 at 2017 1:19 PM

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CPT Laurie H. and I are doing this one next month. She's done it several times already so I hope I can keep up.
http://www.toughruck.org/

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Mar 17 at 2017 5:07 PM

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The one I remember the most is the last one of Air Assault...there were longer ones but that as the one that tore my feet up the most. I remember a SF sergeant finishing the 12 miles with only a few minutes to 'spare' and the black hats trying to push him to hurry. "I thought the standard was three hours, not 2 hours and 57 minutes?" He was the only person not a physical wreak at the end and that did leave an impression with me.

Response by CPL Anthony Slaughter made Mar 17 at 2017 5:18 PM

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I been on plenty, and all of them sucked. But if you want to torture yourself, go to Fort Bragg and do a 20k on Chicken Road at 0200. You'll see what I mean after you reach the turn around point.

Response by SGT Philip Roncari made Mar 17 at 2017 5:44 PM

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I have only done one,it lasted ten months and fourteen days. I'll let you guess where,next question,I wouldn't recommend this one,see first sentence.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2017 5:45 PM

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10 miler with 50 pound pack, and radio, thru the road course at camp Johnson, NC, during the rainy season and the drill was 6' 8" try to keep up with that when your 5'8"

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2017 6:38 PM

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My ARNG company did them regularly. Generally fairly short. I don't believe that I ever did over 10 miles in the Guard.
I did the Norwegian Foot March hosted by the University of Southern Indiana last year. I plan on doing it again as I get the chance, and definitely recommend it.

Response by SSG Robert Webster made Mar 17 at 2017 8:48 PM

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I will say one thing, I hope there is not a fuel crisis any time in the near future. Got plenty of practice in the late 70s because of fuel shortages for training.
Marching from the barracks to Pope AFB (now Pope Field).
Marching back to the barracks from any of the DZ's on Fort Bragg or Camp Mackall.
Marching from Fort Sherman to Fort Kobbe (Panama). Both through the jungle and along the Trans-isthmian Highway.

Response by PVT Mark Brown made Mar 20 at 2017 3:57 PM

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Only one: 50 miler in basic training. " Which ones would you recommend and why?" Easy question, NONE! Maybe caveat: In actual practice while not called a "march" as such, there were times we had to hump VHF equipment from place to place to establish land line commo.

Response by MSG Carl Leffel made Mar 20 at 2017 5:53 PM

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The longest was our annual 50 milers when I was with the Wolfhounds. The whole battalion and ALL gear. Included 90's, and 81's. It was great because it really pushed the teamwork. Oh yea, we had 24 hours to complete. 1973 - 1974

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2017 6:03 PM

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Bataan Memorial Death March. Humbling and rewarding.

Response by PO1 Eric Booker made Mar 20 at 2017 8:39 PM

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Try and complete the 3 day Magsaysay bar crawl in Olongapo PI. Walking that 2 miles and consuming that much alcohol in that heat is a killer. Your liver is begging you to stop and even the most hardened liberty seeker is looking forward to a duty day in order to recover from the punishing event. Oh...and fighting off and running away from the shop owners trying to toss T-shirts on your back. Pure hell!lol!

Response by CW4 Angel C. made Mar 20 at 2017 10:33 PM

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I've done two Nijmegen 100 mile ruck marches (military level) back in the 90s while stationed in Germany. All volunteer. Best thing about it, the Netherlands and the WWII 82nd ABN and other ABN units history around the fields and bridges. The experience with international NATO troops and interchanging items with them, the girls kissing us while we marched through the towns and the night life in the town (if you weren't too beat up from the daily 25-30 mile marches / 4 days). These were fun. Worst ones were 12 mile and 12+ mile forced ruck marches in my many years in Bragg. And if you like rucking steep a$$ hills you gotta go to Hawaii. Good times!

Response by SGT Michael Gilgore made Mar 21 at 2017 12:16 AM

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82nds 50 miler

Response by PFC Bradley Campbell made Mar 21 at 2017 1:15 AM

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now i agree that fitness at a high level is needed, there is a point where over exertion and over work starts working against you. Teh NFL is one of my examples--ONE afternoon's work at the highest level takes from one day to a week or more if injured seriously to recover. i would like to see the NFL invite some military people to summer training camp, and some NFL guys to PT and a march.

Response by SGM Steven Corey made Aug 19 at 2017 12:41 PM

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When I was a 1SG With one of the only Two Inf Companies assigned to Task force 1-10 I would a 12 Mile one a Month witch included 3 of the Longest Hills I can't remember the Names but I enjoyed every minute of it

Response by Tom Coyle made Aug 19 at 2017 8:10 PM

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6 mile 40 lbs ruck march/ run on sand at Bragg
Builds up strength in legs and builds up endurance
Also
Brings the unit closer together
And the soldiers feel
They really did put a lot of effort in it

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2017 9:35 PM

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10 mile from nic at night with about 100 pounds

Response by Curtis Morrison made Aug 19 at 2017 10:48 PM

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Misery, agony and heartbreak

Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2017 1:22 AM

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I've only rucked in BCT; so I can't throw anything out, even though I'm 2 years in the army.

Response by Pvt Maria N Keel made Aug 20 at 2017 10:15 AM

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USMC recruit training Crucible march. I hear Mount Mother heffer is a bad one too.

Response by SSG Noel Cantu made Aug 20 at 2017 12:41 PM

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Expert Infantry Badge (EIB)
12 miles under 3 hours with a 40 lbs ruck
Darby Phase Ranger School (12 miles under 3 hours)

Response by SFC Nate Perry made Aug 20 at 2017 3:42 PM

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The Manchu Mile....sore feet, shoulders and a belt buckle

Response by LCpl Steve Stark made Aug 20 at 2017 5:49 PM

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Four years in the Marine Corps carrying a 60mm mortar on humps from speed 5 miles to 20 mile on hard ball to starting at sea level travelling to 7500 feet above all on lava dogs. I cannot honestly say I enjoyed any of them but I completed them.

Response by Cadet 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2017 6:35 PM

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Norwegian Foot March, its 18.6 miles in under 4.5 hours. Great event and you get an awesome award when you complete it.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2017 6:37 PM

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The trek in SFAS. Somewhere between 25-30 miles. Hardest ruck I've ever done

Response by SGT David Huddleston made Aug 20 at 2017 6:55 PM

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7th inf light. Enough said. The toughest was a 25 miler w the hog. Twisted my ankle in the beginning. Another march I broke my foot while walking. I did not quit. I finished the last five miles of the March HooWah Lightfighter

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2017 7:33 PM

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Manchu Mile. Its just one mile! School house road for the suck.

Response by SSG Randy Wise made Aug 20 at 2017 9:12 PM

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Bataan death march heavy. In honor of the fallen.

Response by SSG Joshua Velez made Aug 20 at 2017 9:37 PM

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I've rocked heartbreak misery and agony at Fort Knox Kentucky I did the Manchu mile in Korea,

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2017 10:00 PM

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Fort Leonard wood sapper 20k

Response by SGT Kyle Tuttle made Aug 20 at 2017 11:02 PM

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Haha..like everyone else has responded..NONE I would recommend. I never really gained anything from the big ruck marches I experienced. They all sucked and broke people for no good reason. Sand Hill and Ft Lewis were my only two places I ever experienced the suck..so I cant say much.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2017 4:16 AM

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None lol they suck

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2017 7:13 AM

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Dod the bataan death march in kuwait 26.2 miles 6hrs 18 minutes

Response by Cadet SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2017 8:31 AM

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Norwegian ruck march, 18.6 miles in the Hills of VT

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2017 11:11 AM

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So far my farthest ruck march is 12 miles with 68 pounds. I didn't find it bad at all. I'm hoping to find some routes that I could use for rucking to make sure I can become better at it.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Aug 21 at 2017 11:16 AM

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I've completed two DANCON marches and one German Marche de l'Armee.

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2017 4:08 PM

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RAC. 12 mile ruck under 3 hours after days of food and sleep deprivation. Good ole kick in the nads.

Response by SSgt Dillon Drews made Aug 21 at 2017 4:19 PM

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Crucible

Response by SFC Ernest Unangst Jr. made Aug 21 at 2017 4:48 PM

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Too many to list but have to say the worst was Sicily DZ back to the barracks.

Response by SFC Jessie Miller made Aug 21 at 2017 8:54 PM

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Nijmegen in the Netherlands it's a 100 mile March over four days but it is about three miles to the start and three back so it's about 124 miles altogether but it is also a contests of how fast you can do it us partying all night every night. So you have all that booze in your system and it is like 90% humidity and 80 to 100 degrees out side. You have to have the required weight at the beginning and end so you have to carry all your water and food which is extra weight, but as the day goes it gets lighter. It is a ton of fun because there is a ton of countries that travel to the Netherlands to do this and you get to know all these different people from around the world.

Response by HN Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2017 11:42 PM

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Being a cadet who wanted to experience everything I was able to at the time, I decided to try the Bataan Death March and it was amazing. I met many service members from different branches and countries. One of the most challenging but rewarding things I did up to that date.

Response by Cadet SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2017 12:01 AM

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Fort hood airassult school in the sand with cattle

Response by SPC Josh Lilly made Aug 22 at 2017 1:25 AM

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28 mile stairway to heaven ft benning

Response by CPL Eric Pearson made Aug 22 at 2017 2:17 AM

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Manchu mile x 4

Response by MSG Tim Donahue, M.Ed. made Aug 22 at 2017 12:24 PM

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Nijmegen - in 1986. 100 miles in fours days. 1st Battalion - 13th Infantry Regiment - from Baumholder. I called cadence for 95 of the miles. Marched with MSG Suran Sar (I think he was a PFC then) who later earned the Silver Star with the SF in Afghanistan. What great time. Got drunk one night with the Dutch Marines in Camp H. I had signed up to go and then we were told we were not going - and then we were. Marched 200 miles in 10 days to weed out a couple - had a few days off and then went straight to Nijmegen.

Response by GySgt Daniel Chapin made Aug 22 at 2017 12:52 PM

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Mt. Muthafcka in full gear at Camp Pendleton.

Response by SPC Leo Van Groll made Aug 22 at 2017 1:03 PM

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My grandfather marched from Omaha Beach to Aachen, Germany with the big Red One. They averaged 30 miles a day for just over 3 MONTHS !! They got 10 days of R&R then were sent to The Ardennes where they marched to Czechoslovakia via the Remagen bridgehead. Whenever I did a forced march I would think about Gramps stories & remember how easy marching is when someone isn't shooting at you.

Response by SGT Christopher Lachcik made Aug 22 at 2017 1:21 PM

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All of them. Longer the better.

Response by SPC Chip Quinteros made Aug 22 at 2017 1:42 PM

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My only ruck outside of basic was on Ft Hood. 12 miles out to Belton Lake, 4 days of playing Opfor and 12 miles back.

Response by SSG Ernest Gonzales made Aug 22 at 2017 2:07 PM

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I have done so many marches and ruck walks and timed comps., but my favorite and most memorable was the 1991 Helmstedt International 25k march in Berlin. It was during the unification of east and west Berlin and took the route of the former wall dividing them. I believe it was the last March of its kind, because we ended up moving out of Berlin shortly after. The history and camaraderie of all the nation's involved was amazing and something I will never forget. I even took the medal we received after completion and made it my everyday carry challenge coin.

Response by SSG Ernest Gonzales made Aug 22 at 2017 2:08 PM

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Response by SGT Philip Ready made Aug 22 at 2017 2:47 PM

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I've done this Bataan Memorial March several times. I think it is worthwhile.
As of last year, there were still two local men who survived the march, one was in attendance. Meeting him was a humbling experience.
http://www.brainerdbataan.com/

Brainerd Bataan Memorial March

The Brainerd Bataan Memorial March commemorates the sacrifice of those who suffered the infamous Bataan Death March of 1942. There is a ceremony to remember the survivors and those who were killed during the march.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2017 3:00 PM

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Shadow ruck in camp buehring 26.2 miles in the night

Response by SGT Jim Ramge, MBA made Aug 22 at 2017 3:34 PM

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As an MI guy, we planned ahead and utilized the MOPO options! Jokes aside, cannot say I had it that bad and my hats-off to you fine folks that endured! I enjoyed my time in the Rockies when I would go out hiking on my own. The thin air would often get you and slow you down, but it was great training for when we did dawn a ruck! Did a MOPP-4 march at my first assignment. That left quite an impression for my duration - no air and a ruck at Carson, what a joy! To me though, it was about the comradre while performing. Enjoyed every single one and would do again!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2017 4:34 PM

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Was in Nijmegen for the 4 day marches in 85-89

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2017 4:39 PM

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Aside from the fact that I personally loathe forced marches with every fiber of my POG being, I find them highly impractical. They're one of those idiosyncratic "hooah" holdover traditions, much like airborne operations. For commands to make them an evaluated standard is a waste of training time and resources. My wife is a PTA at an Army hospital, and she sees countless injuries caused or exacerbated by walking miles and miles with excessive loads. It would be one thing if we were an ancient army that marched into battle, but we aren't. Commander's aren't doing themselves any favors on the readiness front by perpetuating this utterly retarded form of imposed masochism.

/rant off/

Response by Cpl Thomas Woods made Aug 22 at 2017 5:04 PM

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Whatever the distance, It'll be worse in Korea...

Response by SSG Diane R. made Aug 22 at 2017 5:11 PM

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I did the Nijmegen marches in Holland, 1978, 82, 83 and 84. Basically you have to walk 100 miles over a four-day period with a 22 kilo pack, in combat boots.

There is also into volksmarching, and would do a marathon every weekend. I would speed walk them in boots with a pack.

Response by MAJ Jeff Gowen made Aug 22 at 2017 5:31 PM

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2d ID, 1-38 Inf, 1980 - Battlion 25-30 miler end of the month, full rick, combat gear; Company 12 miler mid-month, no ruck, both every month. Team Spirit 80, all we did was ruck for a week. Worst hill for the long ruck was up ROK Ranger Hill, last one before the back gate of Campe Hovey. Fridays we ran the "Horn" from Camp Hovey, down to the MSR, through TDC, entered Camp Casey main gate, through Casey, out Casey back gate, past the quary and back into Hovey.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2017 6:40 PM

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My Kepi March

Response by SGT Charles Kovach made Aug 22 at 2017 8:14 PM

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12 miles on the grim reaper aboard camp pendleton than 15 for mount mother fucker. Also ruck in up 9494 in Marine corps mountain warfare training course in Bridgeport CA

Response by SGT Stephen Rose made Aug 22 at 2017 8:31 PM

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The most remarkable ruck I've done and completed was the Bataan Death March in White Sands NM.

Response by CPT Joe Camp made Aug 22 at 2017 8:59 PM

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"The Manchu Mile".....25 miles of humping through the mountains.....if you're man enough to finish you even get a belt buckle

Response by SFC Brent Criswell made Aug 22 at 2017 9:34 PM

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Air Assault school at Ft. Ord. I was one of only two reservists that were in the course. We both finished in time. Willed my way through it. Only one I've done.

Response by SGT Anthony Drouin made Aug 22 at 2017 11:52 PM

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Ft. Knox. Misery, Agony, Heartbreak and defeat

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2017 12:22 AM

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Was one of the last that were able to do the Manchu Mile whilst stationed at Camp Casey. 25 miles of suck, but I earned my buckle, and a new threshold of pain.

Response by SGT Mike Taylor made Aug 23 at 2017 1:15 AM

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32.5 mile night movement. 65lbs ruck not counting plates, weapon, and kit at FT Carson in 2013. BC directed, but he did it with my platoon. LTC allowed the 2LT to get us lost, because LT trusted NODS and a map instead of looking up and using terrain and the natural loom...he chose to keep staring at a map. CSM was mysteriously absent, S3 SGM joined us with more weight.

Medics and S-shops all fell out, no fallout vehicle, so my prior service as a nurse came into play...made sure to check all of the kids feet to ensure they were powdered, mole skinned, and doled out my spare socks to prevent further blisters and hot spots.

We started around 2000Z, didn't return until nearly 0700Z. Most were black on water by the end. Some of us were walking like Bigfoot pushed some sour horseradish sauce into our beef and cheddar for a week. Myself and several others were put in for AAMs but the S1 shop lost the paperwork twice.

I wouldn't recommend it. White Sands 26.2 heavy movement was less painful.

Response by SFC Randy Hensley made Aug 23 at 2017 3:07 AM

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Just like the rest of you I've done so many I can't remember them all, a lot at Ft. Bragg after an Airborne Op told the barracks are that way but when I was preparing for the Q Course I was rucking up and down Misery, Agony and Heartbreak on a weekly basis at Ft. Knox and they suck. The most memorable one was in Hawaii around 84 or 85 we did the first (so I was told) 118 mile around the island road march marathon, we had girls driving by in Jeeps flashing us, good times.

Response by LT Louis McKellar made Aug 23 at 2017 10:04 AM

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As an Air Force enlisted who transferred to the Navy, my question is "where is transportation "?

Response by PFC Joe Miller made Aug 23 at 2017 10:16 AM

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Rucking

Response by SPC Kelly Grindstaff made Aug 23 at 2017 11:52 AM

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2 days to Cross the Panama Canal in full gear off road. Last time it was done before we did it in '83 was I think 70 years. Full load cutting bush. If I remember correctly it was the cross canal march.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2017 12:07 PM

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Triple deuce 100K

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2017 12:30 PM

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I did The Bataan Death March. I only wanted to do it so i could say i did. Regretted my decision the following 3 days. That march would be cake compared to some of these ive read about.

Response by SSgt Boyd Herrst made Aug 23 at 2017 1:11 PM

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I done some Volkswagen marsches in Germany and here in the U.S. A few 20 klicks and some short Ones. I was all set to do another and a deployment came up that I had a chance to back off on, so I did the Deploy, glad I did.. we busted our keesters and got a lot done with just enough equipment(USAFEur) shorted us some gear. M1959 field kitchen Units 3 short.. we were expected to go strictly by the Master Menu and being 3 units short it'd be hard.. so we put our heads to gether and cut the roasts into slices While partly froze.. got along piece of sheet metal from flightline mechanics.. pulled enough units(4) side by side, put m2 burners in top level and we had a monster grill.. we'd done our other cooking and had a couple line carts hooked to power strip hooked to diesel generator and jacked the heat and cooked Veg's in them.. that was just one of the days..
fortunately we were there 3 weeks.. the show of Force our fighter jets put on persuaded the Chads to back off ...

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2017 1:52 PM

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S.O.Y. 2014 DIVISIONS AT Ft. Huachuca

Response by MAJ John Buchanan made Aug 23 at 2017 3:29 PM

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I did the FT Knox 12 Mile and got to enjoy Agony, Misery & Heartbreak. Did it as a trainee as well as a cadet.

I was in the 1st ID (Forward) in Germany in 1981- 1984 in an Mech Infantry Battalion. Each year during German American Week we got to do te Military Lauf. It was a 25 kilometer ruin in full battle rattle up and over Mount Hohenstaufen. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hohenstaufen_(mountain)
When you got back to post you had to shoot on a 50 meter range either M16 & Walter 9mm or H&K G3 & M1911A1. Time and shooting score totaled individual and team score. Did that twice.

And had the "joy" of doing Nijmegan Road MArch. 100 kilometers over 4 days on pavement. Tore up your feet and legs.

Hohenstaufen (mountain) - Wikipedia

The Hohenstaufen is a mountain in the Swabian Jura with an elevation of 684 metres (2,244ft) Together with the Rechberg and Stuifen, Staufer Frius, it forms the so-called "Three Kaiser mountains" (Drei Kaiserberge). It is easily visible from the little town of Lorch; it towers over the forests of that previously occupied the Staufer the Hohenstaufen castle is now in ruin.

Response by LCpl Richard Brennan made Aug 23 at 2017 3:41 PM

2017-08-23T15:41:30-04:00

32 miles 12 hours

Response by PFC Scotty Smith made Aug 23 at 2017 3:59 PM

2017-08-23T15:59:10-04:00

Agony, misery, and heartbreak hill, A-19-4 ft.knox ky. Oct-dec 1982

Response by SFC Rick Walton made Aug 23 at 2017 4:45 PM

2017-08-23T16:45:49-04:00

As a support guy I only had to worry about the 18th Corps standard, 20K once a year. Some units checked the block (minimum required gear) others went Rambo (full combat gear, minus ammo, 50+pound ruck.). All were timed, 4 hours for most, 3 hours for one unit. I grew up hiking so they all sucked but they were never strenuous for me. Having said that. Night before notifications (BTW you have a ruck march tomorrow), trank trails, loose road surfaces, and steep angles seem to be the real destroyer of men. Be it Bragg, Benning, Lewis, or any other location.

Response by SGT Nicholas Ferrucci made Aug 23 at 2017 5:10 PM

2017-08-23T17:10:46-04:00

16kilometer in BCT, 10mtn 100k footmarch, RASP, 5mile in 45mikes or less for Go/No-Go. Would recommend non lol they all sucks equally.

Response by SGT James Drayton made Aug 23 at 2017 5:32 PM

2017-08-23T17:32:29-04:00

Four Days Marches: Nijmegen, Holland

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2017 5:44 PM

2017-08-23T17:44:19-04:00

The triple deuce 100k. 63.4 miles or something like that. Twice around the fort drum training area.

Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2017 6:16 PM

2017-08-23T18:16:40-04:00

Sapper hill was one of the worst. 1 1/2 miles up a hill...never went down

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2017 6:36 PM

2017-08-23T18:36:43-04:00

34 Mile road march baumholder

Response by SPC Michael Ruby made Aug 23 at 2017 9:19 PM

2017-08-23T21:19:14-04:00

I ran these three hills many times in Basic Training. The Drill Sargent that ran with us was 58 years old. Before each run he would tell us his age then say "when I drop out you can drop out". Her ran those hills like his was born on those hills!

Response by COL Dan Arkins made Aug 23 at 2017 9:38 PM

2017-08-23T21:38:34-04:00

8 time finisher Military Heavy Division Bataan Memorial Death March. 26.2 miles at altitude...4300 ft to 5100 ft elevation change.

Response by SFC Charles Kauffman made Aug 23 at 2017 9:40 PM

2017-08-23T21:40:34-04:00

Two annual walks the 25th in Hawaii used to do: the "Death March" (100 miles), and the "Skywalk"(about 50, all on mountain ridges). Both sucked.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2017 9:44 PM

2017-08-23T21:44:16-04:00

Bataan Memorial Death March Camp Buehring Kuwait

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2017 9:45 PM

2017-08-23T21:45:09-04:00

A lot

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2017 9:48 PM

2017-08-23T21:48:57-04:00

I just want to read the article that was on my news feed. I finally made one of these dumb ass accounts and I still can't. This shit is annoying as fuck. Why post headlines and links on Facebook for others to read that are unreachable and force one to create a stupid account.

Response by Greg Sawin made Aug 23 at 2017 9:53 PM

2017-08-23T21:53:31-04:00

That's nice, try heart-attack hill at MWTC. It starts at 7000ft. I've seen grown Marines cry.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2017 9:54 PM

2017-08-23T21:54:57-04:00

7th I'D Manchu Mile 100mi for buckle

Response by SPC Mike Williams made Aug 23 at 2017 10:04 PM

2017-08-23T22:04:32-04:00

12 and 20k. Personally don't recommend either

Response by SPC Mike Williams made Aug 23 at 2017 10:05 PM

2017-08-23T22:05:36-04:00

Several and dint

Response by SGT Andre Williams made Aug 23 at 2017 10:25 PM

2017-08-23T22:25:22-04:00

The 25 mile ruck around Ft Carson

Response by SPC Derek Cox made Aug 24 at 2017 12:21 AM

2017-08-24T00:21:57-04:00

Ruck march

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2017 1:33 AM

2017-08-24T01:33:13-04:00

Manchu in Korea has probably been the worst ruck for me... Fuck you mountians

Response by GySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2017 2:02 AM

2017-08-24T02:02:31-04:00

The 20k in the mountains of Pendleton at boot camp was the hardest. Simply because it's all new and miserable. Once you finish that one, your mind changes. After that, it all sucks but you know you can hack it....once the reaper is done, it's makes your mind for you. I've had tougher humps for sure, but that one mentally was the most forging

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2017 2:32 AM

2017-08-24T02:32:16-04:00

Operation purple dragon, 50 mile road march to a plane that drops over 20,000 paratroopers from sky then 50 more Miles back to the start. Nothing better than seeing that many troops in the air at the same time.

Response by 1LT Shawn Devaney made Aug 24 at 2017 11:09 AM

2017-08-24T11:09:02-04:00

12 mile

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2017 11:55 AM

2017-08-24T11:55:44-04:00

I just recently completed the Nijmegen March, and it was amazing. I can't say that I've ever experienced such an awesome team-building event; not just for my own organization, but also between my team and our partner and Allied nations marching. I highly recommend that any Service Member that has the chance try their hand at the 100 Miles.

Response by MSG James Devereaux made Aug 24 at 2017 12:18 PM

2017-08-24T12:18:12-04:00

SFAS

Response by SGT Jeffrey Chance made Aug 24 at 2017 2:45 PM

2017-08-24T14:45:05-04:00

JRTC. 25 Miles Middle of Night in The Jungle. Kept passing the same Fucking Tree because the LT. Was lost. Lol.

Response by SGT Bryan Remines made Aug 24 at 2017 2:54 PM

2017-08-24T14:54:13-04:00

Embrace the Suck!!

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2017 3:19 PM

2017-08-24T15:19:58-04:00

10 Bataan Death Marches
Train as hard and as long as you want but mile 21-22.5 will make or break your will (and feet, if not already blistered) will to finish.

Response by LCpl Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2017 3:57 PM

2017-08-24T15:57:48-04:00

Response by CSM Peter Moran made Aug 24 at 2017 4:39 PM

2017-08-24T16:39:21-04:00

Alot

Response by CSM Rik Williamson made Aug 24 at 2017 5:21 PM

2017-08-24T17:21:06-04:00

Was pretty sure someone would list the ever popular Agony, Misery and Heartbreak triple knee killer and heel blister generator of Ft Knox. Went for drive during Master Gunner school and my truck stalled on Misery...prophetic!!

Response by SPC Eddie Renier made Aug 24 at 2017 5:44 PM

2017-08-24T17:44:57-04:00

25 mile. I wouldn't recommend any of them. Lol. I was with the 2/502, S4 Ammo Trans.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2017 5:57 PM

2017-08-24T17:57:28-04:00

Fort Carson, tank trails that follow I-25. Up and down, up and down. 0400 show time in the winter for a 20 miler is something you think about for years to come.

Response by SPC Aaron Donovan made Aug 24 at 2017 6:26 PM

2017-08-24T18:26:18-04:00

2 Manchu miles they both sucked

Response by Capt Bryson Blake made Aug 24 at 2017 6:39 PM

2017-08-24T18:39:00-04:00

STO Selection - 12 miles in 3 hours with full gear + a 45-lb plate sort of shoved into the radio pouch, if you could manage it, in order to try to keep the weight as close to & high up on your shoulders as possible. This was on day 4 of the week after no sleep & lots of other physical & mental beat-downs, so everyone sucked and hated life by the end. But God I miss those days, even remembering how much it sucked & having to play mental games with myself to just put one foot in front of the other! Strange thing to miss or even feel nostalgic about, but I'm betting I'm not the only one on here who can relate to that feeling.

Response by SFC Brian Watson made Aug 24 at 2017 6:41 PM

2017-08-24T18:41:10-04:00

Manchu Mile

Response by SGT Glenn Zeringue made Aug 24 at 2017 7:17 PM

2017-08-24T19:17:35-04:00

Heartbreak and Misery at Ft Knox in August. Scout School. I forget the mileage don't forget the suck

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2017 8:45 PM

2017-08-24T20:45:56-04:00

16k

Response by SGT Kurt Lembcke made Aug 24 at 2017 9:53 PM

2017-08-24T21:53:19-04:00

Pikes Peak two times-1975, 1976.

Response by Sgt Dan Martin made Aug 24 at 2017 10:13 PM

2017-08-24T22:13:50-04:00

1976, Northern Training Area Okinawa Japan. Compass and survival. We did the Awagawa River course. 19 miles of rough terrain pure jungle. Great team building.

Response by SPC Jose Gaytan made Aug 24 at 2017 10:26 PM

2017-08-24T22:26:18-04:00

Manchu Mile. Hardest one I ever did

Response by MGySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2017 10:32 PM

2017-08-24T22:32:08-04:00

Thousands

Response by SFC John Allison made Aug 24 at 2017 10:43 PM

2017-08-24T22:43:42-04:00

EIB 12 miler.

Response by MSG David Johnson made Aug 24 at 2017 11:44 PM

2017-08-24T23:44:24-04:00

The initial intake ruck march at the Sapper Leader Course. If you didn't pass you went home.
This was back in the beginning of the course when it was for 12B NCO's and Officers only. The second year of the course.

Response by SPC Tim Langley made Aug 25 at 2017 1:16 AM

2017-08-25T01:16:15-04:00

Stairway to heaven ft banning ga

Response by SSG Shane Shepherd made Aug 25 at 2017 2:09 AM

2017-08-25T02:09:13-04:00

A 20 mile march in Berlin across cobblestone, i was a medic we had guys with hernias and foot fractures no fun.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2017 2:13 AM

2017-08-25T02:13:06-04:00

19D OSUT 20K and 11B MOS-T 20K

Response by COL George Charfauros made Aug 25 at 2017 7:05 AM

2017-08-25T07:05:15-04:00

12 mile ruck

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2017 8:14 AM

2017-08-25T08:14:03-04:00

Manchu march (25 mile, full battle) I did along the DMZ, South Korea was the toughest one.

Response by GySgt Gunnar Ulfsax made Aug 25 at 2017 8:32 AM

2017-08-25T08:32:03-04:00

Mine had to be "humping" our full battle loads from the NTA To Camp Hansen Okinawa. We were led by our Battalion CO (7th Marines) whom was a Silver Star receipient in Nam. This was in 89, and that LtCol could f'ing haul ass up, over and thru them narrow ass mountain trails in Oki.! We started with about a Platoon of Marines, and at the end, there were probably 20-30 of us that didn't fall back during this "leisurely stroll"! Ha-Ha
* The Bn CO earned MAD RESPECT from the young Marines, whose asses he handed to them, on that day!

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2017 9:52 AM

2017-08-25T09:52:46-04:00

Many. Team building for sure

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2017 10:19 AM

2017-08-25T10:19:44-04:00

100 miles at Nijmegen. Netherlands. For time...

Response by PO2 Rocco Steo made Aug 25 at 2017 11:27 AM

2017-08-25T11:27:10-04:00

enough to know they suck especially at 4am. i don't recommend any.

Response by Cpl James Moody made Aug 25 at 2017 11:37 AM

2017-08-25T11:37:41-04:00

Final ruck on PI and Car Wash hill at Lost in the Woods.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2017 12:37 PM

2017-08-25T12:37:56-04:00

14 mi Stairway to Heaven
Ft.Benning , GA.

Response by SFC Pam Collum made Aug 25 at 2017 12:52 PM

2017-08-25T12:52:34-04:00

AIr Assault and EFMB

Response by CPT Adam W. Dillon made Aug 25 at 2017 3:38 PM

2017-08-25T15:38:53-04:00

SFAS and the Q-Course. It is nothing but a long, long, long, long ruck. All of it.

Oh, and that little run at Air Assault School. Every Friday in the 101st Airborne, 5 mile run or 12 mile ruck!

Response by MAJ Scott Roslonowski made Aug 25 at 2017 3:42 PM

2017-08-25T15:42:50-04:00

The Manchu Mile along the southern DMZ while at scampi Greaves, ROK

Response by SGT Christopher Durante made Aug 25 at 2017 8:40 PM

2017-08-25T20:40:18-04:00

This very first one at Ft Benning. It was 2 miles. It was the first one in the military. I remember it was a killer. All the rest blend into the suck. But I still remember my first one.

Response by SPC Miguel Zapata made Aug 25 at 2017 8:43 PM

2017-08-25T20:43:16-04:00

Agony Misery and Heartbreak!

Response by CPT Griff Tatum made Aug 25 at 2017 8:44 PM

2017-08-25T20:44:11-04:00

All of Ft. Knox, twice, all of Leonard wood. And a good amount in north Georgia. None were fun. Haha

Response by MAJ Ronald Ray made Aug 25 at 2017 9:11 PM

2017-08-25T21:11:20-04:00

Force March Mar 1970 Ft .leonard Wood Mo.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2017 9:32 PM

2017-08-25T21:32:26-04:00

36 mile ruck while in Korea.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2017 10:36 PM

2017-08-25T22:36:29-04:00

Keep your weight high and tight to your frame, and keep it dense

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2017 10:48 PM

2017-08-25T22:48:51-04:00

March of the fallen, a 28mile ruck up and down the Pennsylvania mountains to honor your fallen Brothers and their ultimate sacrifice , or the smaller honor March, 14mi. Fort Indiantown Gap, PA every year mid September.

Response by SFC Matthew Wagner made Aug 25 at 2017 11:38 PM

2017-08-25T23:38:45-04:00

I competed in the Bataan Memorial Death March for Tactical Tailor in 2016 on a Civilian Heavy Team. It was an awesome experience. I'd love to do it again.

Response by SGT Joshua Adwell made Aug 26 at 2017 7:38 AM

2017-08-26T07:38:15-04:00

Warrior leader course

Response by Sgt Andy Alves made Aug 26 at 2017 4:36 PM

2017-08-26T16:36:42-04:00

Mount mf

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2017 7:13 PM

2017-08-26T19:13:09-04:00

12 mile ruck

Response by CW2 Ralph Chappell made Aug 26 at 2017 8:24 PM

2017-08-26T20:24:58-04:00

50K Night Ruck, Iran.

Response by 1LT Dan Harper made Aug 26 at 2017 9:40 PM

2017-08-26T21:40:19-04:00

I completed quite a few ruck marches but one of my favorite ones was the 12 miler at Fort Hood while in Air Assault school. The march was over a pretty gnarly set of tank trails due to some recent rains and some regular road work to go along with it. I think it was my favorite because it offered the most challenging footwork and made you stay mentally aware of your surroundings. Additionally, it was the best time I had ever posted for a 12 miler.

Response by PO2 Kenneth Roberts made Aug 26 at 2017 10:02 PM

2017-08-26T22:02:05-04:00

None

Response by CPL David Thompson made Aug 27 at 2017 12:10 AM

2017-08-27T00:10:47-04:00

Magic Mountain at Camp Giant South Korea. It was only 6 miles, but you can touch the road in front of you by sticking your hand straight in front of you. Did many road marches, but Magic kicked your ass harder than most and it was a beast of a run route.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 27 at 2017 8:46 AM

2017-08-27T08:46:17-04:00

SFAS no idea how far we rucked but it was a kick in the balls

Response by SGT Stephen Sharp made Aug 27 at 2017 8:54 AM

2017-08-27T08:54:51-04:00

Too many!

Response by SGT Mark Halmrast made Aug 27 at 2017 9:56 AM

2017-08-27T09:56:39-04:00

Rucked as a way of life in 82nd.
Some long movements, some short.
Some with heavy rucks, others with lighter rucks.
Some going out, some coming back.
Some part of airborne op, some not.
Some fast, some steady.
Some at night, some during the day.
Some tactical, some admin.
Some in the woods, others in the jungle, desert, snow, or mountains.
Some here, some overseas.
Just a way of life.

Response by LCpl Danial Hahn made Aug 27 at 2017 10:23 AM

2017-08-27T10:23:28-04:00

The 10,15,20,25,30,and40k humps we called them. Main Side Lejeune

Response by SGT Chris Oldham made Aug 27 at 2017 11:05 AM

2017-08-27T11:05:26-04:00

EFMB

Response by SGT David Dow made Aug 27 at 2017 11:42 AM

2017-08-27T11:42:44-04:00

Manchu Mike three straight years. 100 miles in 4 days

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 27 at 2017 1:27 PM

2017-08-27T13:27:21-04:00

Bataan death march, white sands missile range. Very organized and planned, very challenging and for a good cause.

Response by SPC Guy Schlachter made Aug 27 at 2017 1:30 PM

2017-08-27T13:30:03-04:00

Air Assault and EIB 12 milers

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 27 at 2017 2:24 PM

2017-08-27T14:24:09-04:00

All required in basic
A few for fun. None for pleasure.
Air assault 12 miler and Sapper leader course 12 miler was most rewarding.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 27 at 2017 2:53 PM

2017-08-27T14:53:55-04:00

4k, 16k, and 12mile

Response by SGT Scott Carter made Aug 27 at 2017 3:22 PM

2017-08-27T15:22:33-04:00

Countless 12 milers at/below EIB standards (3 hours).

Response by LT Kenneth Boren made Aug 27 at 2017 3:31 PM

2017-08-27T15:31:53-04:00

As a medical office the biggest challenge was to get the uniform on correctly

Response by SSG Heath Johnston made Aug 27 at 2017 4:40 PM

2017-08-27T16:40:37-04:00

Numerous from units to schools. Did 100 mile three day march from North Georgia to Atlanta once with LRS unit. All the ones in Korea were rough due to terrain and then every patrol!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 27 at 2017 6:31 PM

2017-08-27T18:31:14-04:00

I think they were a 3mile, 5mile and a 12mile. They all suck but if you just keep one foot in front of the other ypu can be successful. Good judge of mental toughness.

Response by CPL Keoni Delacruz Veloria made Aug 27 at 2017 6:37 PM

2017-08-27T18:37:47-04:00

The Manchu mile Camp Casey South Korea. Start at 1800 hrs and end at 0600 or whenever you finish. Lots of uphill and down hill and I forget how many miles it was but doing it in the winter time sucked because all my water canteens were frozen and by the end of everything no one could walk for about a day.

Response by MAJ Jose Braga made Aug 27 at 2017 6:40 PM

2017-08-27T18:40:41-04:00

Ft Lewis many years ago

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 27 at 2017 9:22 PM

2017-08-27T21:22:21-04:00

approx 55lbs ruck, m240B, 10 lbs of ammo, 10 lb water system, full kit, 8 days, 6am-5pm intermittently (about 6k meters per day total) . Tucking around in heavy forest terrain, in 95 degrees and humid

Response by MAJ Eric Neumann made Aug 27 at 2017 9:22 PM

2017-08-27T21:22:49-04:00

Infantry Training Regiment Camp Lejeune 1967. 25 miles every Friday. Walk 5 mph for twenty and run the last five at high port arms. Every Friday.

Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 27 at 2017 9:29 PM

2017-08-27T21:29:16-04:00

16k and 22k

Response by LCpl Domingo Ariza made Aug 27 at 2017 10:38 PM

2017-08-27T22:38:38-04:00

FT Benning forced march and MT mother f**ker at Camp P. and I can't recommend any of them because they sucked.

Response by Capt James Doherty made Aug 28 at 2017 12:12 AM

2017-08-28T00:12:28-04:00

Regular ole infantry grunt stuff when I was a mortarman

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2017 8:54 AM

2017-08-28T08:54:03-04:00

Manchu mile, 25 miles full kit Korea. Reward a belt buckle

Response by Cpl Brian Gorczyca made Aug 28 at 2017 8:58 AM

2017-08-28T08:58:05-04:00

26 mile MACREST in Okinawa out Sgt Major was leaving and that's what we wanted to say goodbye with. Engineer hill in Central Training Area CTA the road is concrete with grooves across the middle so tires can grip the road to get up it. By far the worst I ever experience. Full combat load Marines to do not hump any other way. Being I was with Comm had the radio too plus crypto and battries. On a side on this hump I was a road guard. People were dropping left and right. Anyone whoever been station in Okinawa knows the humidity is a killer.

Response by Anthony Rosckes made Aug 28 at 2017 11:00 AM

2017-08-28T11:00:01-04:00

Never done a foot/ruck march, but I hope to after I join the military.

Response by SGT Bob Walls made Aug 28 at 2017 12:25 PM

2017-08-28T12:25:02-04:00

Ft. Knox as a 19 Delta finishing OSUT. We were a distinguished Honor Platoon loaded with animals all in great condition. We attempted to do Misery, Heartbreak, Agony, and MF'r (which was supposed to be off limits due to being flat out dangerous) all in one March AND the goal was to break the base record. We came up just short by under 5 minutes. I have been on plenty, but my feet never suffered so bad like that. We all limped into the awaiting crowd for the pinning of our Sabres. No one spoke, as we were all exhausted and drenched in sweat. Toughest ruck march I've ever attempted. And I was 35 years old when I did that?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2017 2:12 PM

2017-08-28T14:12:17-04:00

Everything from the 5k-20k. Not much, but as much as rucking sucks, it's good excersize.

Response by CPL Adam Kazmirski made Aug 28 at 2017 5:58 PM

2017-08-28T17:58:11-04:00

Forced ruck march 6miles 2 hrs SOF standard...and all rucks sucks

Response by Cpl Kelsey N Corey Myers made Aug 28 at 2017 6:05 PM

2017-08-28T18:05:32-04:00

Special operation selection 22 mile ruck

Response by CPL Zach Cissell made Aug 28 at 2017 6:16 PM

2017-08-28T18:16:53-04:00

None, they all suck!

Response by Cpl David Meehan made Aug 28 at 2017 7:26 PM

2017-08-28T19:26:55-04:00

Maybe my longest was 40 miles? I can't really remember anymore, lol

Response by CPL Dillon Laudify made Aug 28 at 2017 7:33 PM

2017-08-28T19:33:08-04:00

A lot, None they sick

Response by 1stSgt Timothy Phillips made Aug 28 at 2017 10:23 PM

2017-08-28T22:23:03-04:00

I did forced marches at Parris Island when I was a recruit and as a DI, SDI, Series Gunnery Sergeant, and First Sergeant. I did some in Okinawa as a S/Sgt. I did all kinds of them for 18 months in Vietnam as a PFC, L/Cpl, Cpl, and Sgt. I did some at Camp Lejeune, some in Scotland (when I was on Sea Duty), and some at Marine Barracks Washington DC on the C&O Canal.

Response by PO2 Rick Teeter made Aug 29 at 2017 5:36 PM

2017-08-29T17:36:56-04:00

None. Didn't have to do those in the Navy.

Response by SPC Stanley Robinson made Aug 29 at 2017 8:53 PM

2017-08-29T20:53:39-04:00

The one I remember the most was the march we did at the end of Basic/AIT in Fort Sill, for artillery school. It was meant to be a 10-mile march with full ruck and M16. The deuce and half driver following us to pick up the soldiers who fell out, told us later that he clocked it on the mileage at 33.1 miles. That was the day I learned to really hate those army issue combat boots, and green wool socks that stuck to the blisters.

Response by Sgt Clint Calip made Aug 29 at 2017 9:09 PM

2017-08-29T21:09:39-04:00

lol a lot

Response by CPT Jack Clemens made Aug 29 at 2017 10:20 PM

2017-08-29T22:20:43-04:00

A few, all are a good challenge

Response by PFC Tyler Edwards made Aug 30 at 2017 1:18 AM

2017-08-30T01:18:24-04:00

All

Response by Sgt Ricky Martinez made Aug 30 at 2017 3:07 AM

2017-08-30T03:07:38-04:00

Mount MF @ Camp Pendleton

Response by PO2 M F made Aug 30 at 2017 9:48 AM

2017-08-30T09:48:06-04:00

The Navy did not do foot/ruck marches

Response by SGT James Winslow made Aug 30 at 2017 9:54 AM

2017-08-30T09:54:58-04:00

CPT Dubick

Response by Sgt Pat W made Aug 30 at 2017 11:58 AM

2017-08-30T11:58:14-04:00

We had to do 50 mile hikes in the 60s at Camp Pendleton as a contest to see if we could break the bests time it took other companies to complete the hike.

Response by Cpl Johnathan Herzog made Aug 30 at 2017 1:05 PM

2017-08-30T13:05:27-04:00

The final Ruck at SO I Pendleton

Response by PO1 Donald Hammond made Aug 30 at 2017 1:37 PM

2017-08-30T13:37:49-04:00

I did the one from the aft end of a submarine to the mess decks to my rack. Highly recommended.

Response by SSgt Matt Williams made Aug 30 at 2017 9:12 PM

2017-08-30T21:12:32-04:00

Many I was a Marine grunt!

Response by SGT Jamie Bullins made Aug 31 at 2017 12:28 AM

2017-08-31T00:28:49-04:00

Basic, expert infantry. Wouldn't recommend any of the bastards!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2017 12:03 PM

2017-08-31T12:03:35-04:00

A lot of rucks. The only one that sticks out as a fun time was the Edelweiss in germany, which I highly recommend to any SMs stationed over there. 18 km with a questionably authorized beer break, and a nice dinner at the end with your friends.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2017 2:24 PM

2017-08-31T14:24:46-04:00

None. I'd recommend zero.

Response by Ryan Meta made Aug 31 at 2017 2:41 PM

2017-08-31T14:41:18-04:00

I have completed a total of 4 foot marches in my time in basic. One 5 mile, one 7 mile, one 9 mile, and one 15 mile after victory forge

Response by SFC Kervin Stewart made Aug 31 at 2017 4:17 PM

2017-08-31T16:17:28-04:00

None, we ride everywhere we go.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2017 4:54 AM

2017-09-01T04:54:04-04:00

Usually the 12 miler, right after the army school, those always pay off

Response by CPT Zac Northup made Sep 1 at 2017 8:48 AM

2017-09-01T08:48:01-04:00

16 mile RTP

Response by Pvt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2017 11:59 AM

2017-09-01T11:59:04-04:00

Ole smokey, dragons back, 1st sergeants hill, ball buster

Response by SGT Cody White made Sep 1 at 2017 12:16 PM

2017-09-01T12:16:05-04:00

Eib!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2017 1:01 PM

2017-09-01T13:01:48-04:00

Norwegian in Indiana. Those hills were no joke.
25mile annual ruck with the 101st.

Response by SGT Gannon Hutchinson made Sep 3 at 2017 7:35 PM

2017-09-03T19:35:04-04:00

A lot

Response by SFC Jackson Liles made Sep 3 at 2017 7:57 PM

2017-09-03T19:57:54-04:00

Expert medic badge. Takes the best to complete

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2017 4:04 PM

2017-09-04T16:04:04-04:00

The Trek at SFAS

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2017 7:02 PM

2017-09-04T19:02:13-04:00

As an Infantry NCO I would highly recommend you complete ALL of them.

I'd say the Bataan Death March at Ft Bliss was a kick in the nuts. But the many.many that I did at Ft Bragg were good too.

Response by LTC Eric Coger made Sep 7 at 2017 12:33 PM

2017-09-07T12:33:33-04:00

Bataan, Manchu Mile x4, Commando 25miler (2-10 MTN when it was led by former A co 1-9 IN (Manchu) Commander. Lots of other ones in light units that didn't get any fanfare. Not sure I'd recommend any, but you definitely get a good azimuth on the people around you and their level of suck it up and don't quit.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 8 at 2017 12:44 PM

2017-09-08T12:44:53-04:00

The Norwegian Road March was my personal favorite ruck march. 18.6 miles. I want to do it again this year.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 8 at 2017 11:40 PM

2017-09-08T23:40:58-04:00

I remember doing alot of at your own pace marches on Bragg. Anywhere from 5km to 27km, the longest being out around MacRidge Road, Longstreet, Lamont, Manchester, Smith Lake, Matta Mile, and others. Night marches are the most fun, especially when you have a buddy to help you keep pace.

Not really a big fan of getting in files on both sides of a road and marching at intervals. I like to run as much as I can.

If your on Bragg I would recommend to do the Combat Cross Country Ruck at Smith lake every year. Its ran by MWR and the top 5 females and males go to Bataan to compete for the Army. It is usually ran in February.

Also if you like to ruck in your spare time look up GORUCK.

Response by LTC John Griscom made Sep 9 at 2017 9:32 PM

2017-09-09T21:32:26-04:00

12 miles in three hours for the Expert Field Medical Badge then two days on crutches.

Response by SPC Franklin McKown made Sep 10 at 2017 12:26 PM

2017-09-10T12:26:07-04:00

Agony, misery and HEARTBREAK using SCOUT packs on Ft Knox...because THEY made me do it and I'm still bitter...

Response by SGT Frank Pritchett made Sep 10 at 2017 7:57 PM

2017-09-10T19:57:32-04:00

I did the "Gates of Fire" in Korea in 2009 and that should be incorporated to the Worrier Leadership School to teach Junior NCO's to be NCO's.

Response by Cpl Christopher Kirkpatrick made Sep 19 at 2017 10:10 AM

2017-09-19T10:10:10-04:00

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Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 20 at 2017 3:14 PM

2017-09-20T15:14:55-04:00

The Norwegian Foot March through the mountains of Montana with some Canadians from the CSOR and 3 RCR. When they were done and did their rucksack flop, they pulled out a little cooler with a couple beers in it and toasted our success. The Americans looked at each other like, "We have been rucking wrong the whole time!"

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Sep 21 at 2017 4:24 PM

2017-09-21T16:24:45-04:00

All the mandatory ones for training, and the 4 days March of Nijmegen. After that one, I lost interest in road marches.

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Response by SPC Manny Managuit made Nov 16 at 2017 11:51 PM

2017-11-16T23:51:20-05:00

Fort Knox

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2018 10:53 AM

2018-01-08T10:53:48-05:00

Gotta do the Manchu Mile

Response by MSG James Karg made Jan 11 at 2018 6:55 PM

2018-01-11T18:55:36-05:00

None other Ethan basic training.

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Jan 11 at 2018 7:19 PM

2018-01-11T19:19:36-05:00

the 4 days March of Nijmegen. A real "buster" did mine with my host nation firing unit when I was lance crewman.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2019 10:11 AM

2019-01-29T10:11:32-05:00

Norwegian Foot March (18miles) Conducted at Indiana State University.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2019 11:45 AM

2019-01-29T11:45:44-05:00

I liked rucking. But I'm weird. I trained up with my unit for Nijmegen, but since our battalion had sent people for consecutive years, they gave it to another unit (I think 82nd Engineers).

Like much of the Army, though, I did plenty of regular rucking (12 mile release marches quite often), rucking at various schools, rucking "12 milers" that ended up being a bit more than 12 miles or 15 miles or 20 miles or 25 miles on account of some people not being real clear in their understanding of how waypoints on a PLGR work.....

But I generally liked rucking.

Response by CW3 Matt Hutchason made Jun 16 at 2019 6:25 PM

2019-06-16T18:25:49-04:00

I wouldn’t recommend none of that shit. Give me my couch and climate control.

Response by SGT J Martinez made Jun 16 at 2019 8:03 PM

2019-06-16T20:03:32-04:00

Manchu mile. Enough said.

Response by Cpl Rc Layne made Jun 16 at 2019 8:51 PM

2019-06-16T20:51:55-04:00

None

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2019 9:21 PM

2019-06-16T21:21:15-04:00

The Ranger ruck course right out the back gate of Fort Benning is pretty intense... First mile and a half is downhill, which fills you with a sense of 'maybe this isn't so bad'... then at mile five, you hit dirt/sand... and then turn around, armed with the knowledge that the last mile and a half are back up that same hill you started on. There's also a course on the Northern Training Area on Bragg through the sand that completely shuns the laws of physics and is uphill both ways.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2019 2:08 AM

2019-11-04T02:08:12-05:00

Manchu Mile on the RoK peninsula. 25 miles, one night, ACH, weapon, and 35lb ruck load, and so on. Did it and earned my buckle. Not something I'd like to do again. I was already on profile for a bad hip and knee, and pretty much just forced myself through the night. I didn't want to miss that opportunity. Definitely paid for it.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2020 6:11 PM

2020-02-16T18:11:58-05:00

I’m a Redleg, screw that rucking. None of the rucks I’ve done were tuff. 10 miler during BOLC II was basically level ground.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2020 3:02 PM

2020-02-17T15:02:30-05:00

i’ve done the norwegian death march and earned the norwegian foot march badge. 30km in under 4 hours 30 minutes was pretty easy

Response by SGT William Harding made Jun 13 at 2020 4:45 PM

2020-06-13T16:45:52-04:00

I have done too many to remember them all. They all sucked. I have jacked up feet to prove it. I also have damage to nerves in my shoulders and neck. They are necessary to make sure grunts are prepared to go the extra miles when something goes different than expected. It always does. Hooah, Rangers Lead the way! Scouts out! Been there done it. Glad to have served my country!

Response by CPL Vinnie Vinanti made Jun 14 at 2020 3:20 PM

2020-06-14T15:20:14-04:00

Anything in the Arctic.

Response by Sgt Michael Martin made Jun 15 at 2020 4:00 PM

2020-06-15T16:00:38-04:00

Agony and misery at Ft Knox during OSUT for 19E and Heart Attack mountain at MCMWTC.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 19 at 2021 2:20 PM

2021-10-19T14:20:55-04:00

I remember trans from the DZ wasn’t coordinated correctly and there we were motivating ourselves down Longstreet from Sicily to the 24hr shoppete. I remember hearing my commander say “guess we will just hoof it back.” Lol no one died which is important

Response by SGT Larry Reed made Oct 20 at 2021 10:06 AM

2021-10-20T10:06:56-04:00

Like it or not. It's training to strengthen the mind and body. As long as you are in good physical condition stop complaining.