Failing RIP/Ranger School

[Snake]

What are some of the reasons why people fail RIP/Ranger School, other than quitting and lack of motivation?

I'm not worried about making it physically and mentally, I know I'd never quit no matter what, even if it kills me, but I can't help but think about all the other things that look like it might be difficult, especially for a slow learner such as myself and far behind in their education. It'll probably take some time just for me to study and pass the ASVAB.

Will I have nothing to worry about, as long as I don't quit, and carefully listen to the instructors? Are they patient and help you learn what you need to know, such as the knots, map/compass, land nav, etc. Those are the things that sound like I might fuck up on.

What are some books/videos I should get to help me get a better understanding of these things and prepare? I already have and read the To Be A U.S. Army Ranger book by Russ Bryant which was good.

[rbarger]

Get the Ranger Handbook and study. Start practicing knots, Land nav., etc. No, the RI's will not be patient. That is not there job.

[Snake]

Thanks. Practicing the land nav, etc is a good idea, since I won't even be going in the Army for at least another year or so, maybe less depending on how fast I can finish with school and everything. And after looking back at this, I apologize for making such a stupid post. I need to stop thinking about it everyday and try to relax. I'm sure I'll do fine because I'm very motivated and confident. Last night I ran over 4 miles without stoping once when just a couple weeks before, I could barely do 3 miles, so I think I'm quickly improving, on my running at least...

[Legi0n]

I dont mean to sound stupid, but how would one practice land nav? wouldnt a map be needed, and will any map work. getting a ranger handbook is a good ideal, but i have not found one yet.. I guess i will have to order online.

[Stilwell475]

Well he can practice with a map by determining terrain features on a map, measure distance on a map, and determine the grid coordinates of a point on a military map, Im sure his local recruiter can help him.

[Scout78]

Check this out it might help.

http://www-benning.army.mil/rtb/RTBAttr ... /frame.htm

[Ranger2]

When I was waiting to go in my recruiter gave me the military alphabet and a bunch of other crap that I memorized before hand. Anything that you can learn before will help. It lets you concentrate on the real problems with RIP. RIP is designed to teach you the basics and weed you out. The 75th has standard things (SOP)'s that all platoon's do. So they try and teach you those. You had better know the Ranger Creed before hand. I actually got out of shape in basic as I was in great shape before I went in. But being in the best shape possible helps. I remember the runs, 5-8 miles starting at a sprint trying to keep up with the instructors. Who knows what the pace was, it was just fast. Seemed like the middle of the night too.

Biggest thing about the military, RIP or the Rangers. Do only what you are told to do, when you are told to do it. Do no more or less. Just exactly what you are told to do. That will cover 99% of anything. It will also cut down on the suffering.

Read Ranger history as you will be quized on that in RIP and at Batt. It will save you pushups and flutterkicks. These are just some of the things I can think of.

Ranger2