According to Modern War Institute, only about 40% of candidates pass the Ranger School curriculum. The curriculum tests the leadership skills of candidates along with physical and skills assessment tests.
What is an Army Ranger?
The Army Rangers are a specialized unit of the United States military. They are specially trained to carry out dangerous missions. Army rangers are special soldiers trained to protect people and property. The Rangers’ main duty is to engage the enemies in close combat and direct-fire battles. Along with standard or unique light-infantry operations, this role also entails direct-action operations, raids, personnel recovery, and special equipment recovery.
How do you become an Army Ranger?
To become an army ranger, a candidate should pass the selection process, which includes:
Ranger Assessment and Selection (RASP) – The eight-week course consists of two phases, followed by graduation as an Army Ranger.
The first phase of the physical and psychological testing – You’ll have medical and psychological examinations in Phase 1 and be evaluated on your moral character and leadership potential. This phase entails a 12-mile ruck march while wearing a full uniform and a 35-pound dry rucksack, land navigation exercises, first aid examinations, and a psychiatric evaluation.
Ranger skills training – Learning direct-action combat, airfield takeover, personnel recovery, marksmanship, and explosives will help you prepare for Ranger responsibilities in Phase 2.
The last phase of the physical and psychological testing – Students in the Ranger program train nonstop for more than two months to master the art of commanding Soldiers on challenging missions. You will build your physical and mental abilities throughout the first 20 days of Ranger School to prepare your body and mind for the remainder of the program. You’ll then spend 21 days training in the highlands to conduct combat patrol operations. In the last stage of Ranger School, you’ll command small teams on missions while undergoing intense mental and physical strain in a swamp.
What are the requirements to become an army ranger?
To be part of the 75th Ranger Regiment, here’s the list of requirements:
As an active duty soldier:
US citizenship
Eligibility for a secret security clearance
Qualification for Airborne School
ASVAB placement test TECH with a score of 105 or above
Re-class into a Military Occupational
Specialty (MOS) found in the 75th Ranger Regiment
Army fitness test completion and passing the height and weight standards (including the Ranger Fitness Test and the Water Survival Assessment)
A specific Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) authorized to be hired by the 75th Ranger Regiment, including infantryman (11B), combat engineer (12B), and many more
As an active duty officer:
The rank of first lieutenant, captain, or major
Eligibility for a secret security clearance
An MOS found in the 75th Ranger Regiment
How much does an Army Ranger make?
According to Comparably, the amount that Army Rangers in the US make can vary across states. An Army Ranger gets an average salary of $74,714. Army Rangers earn the highest in San Francisco, earning $112,827 annually, which is 51 percent more than the national average.
What is the Army Ranger creed?
The Ranger Creed goes like this:
“Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of the Rangers.
Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite Soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster and fight harder than any other Soldier.
Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be, one-hundred-percent and then some.
Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained Soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow.
Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.
Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission though I be the lone survivor.
Rangers lead the way!”
Source: US Army
Who was the first female Army Ranger?
Capt. Kristen Griest and Capt. Shaye Haver were the first female graduates of Ranger School in August 2015. They are still in the Army and assigned to troops based in the Washington, D.C. area. Haver is also the youngest Army Ranger.
How many Army Ranger battalions are there?
Each of the four geographically distributed Ranger battalions is always equipped for battle, both physically and mentally robust and ready to take on our nation’s enemies. They are located in:
1st Battalion (75th Ranger Regiment) – Hunter Army Airfield, GA
2nd Battalion (75th Ranger Regiment) – Fort Lewis, WA
3rd Battalion (75th Ranger Regiment) – Fort Benning, GA
Regimental Special Troops Battalion – Fort Benning, GA
What kind of handgun does an Army Ranger carry?
Many U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) carry the M9 Beretta, including the Army Rangers. For good reason, the sidearm is a staple of the Army Ranger’s armory of weapons and equipment. The M9 semi-automatic pistol has options for single and double actions and has a brief recoil.
What is the marine equivalent of an Army Ranger?
The Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance or Force Recon can be referred to as the marine equivalent of an Army Ranger. Depending on whether they are on land or in a ship, they are a company-sized (about 200) recon and direct-action group that reports directly to the commander of the Marine Expeditionary Force or the commander of the Naval Strike Group.
Force Recon frequently finds itself executing “extremely sensitive” special missions due to its direct access to a commander. According to the Asymmetric Warfare Group, Force Recon attend a number of courses, and one of them is at the US Army Ranger School.