How height might effect RASP/Etc.?

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ricanman wrote:Hello Rangers, I was wondering since I'm 5'8 max would my height have any disadvantages during my Army service or RASP. This isn't a post about pity or my lack of confidence in my abilities. I was just wondering will being my height affect my performance on things like log pt, obstacle courses or rucking? It's mainly because I see a lot of guys posting here are in the 5''11-6''0 range and it makes me wonder about the presence of shorter guys.
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Battalion has all types of different shapes and sizes, the one thing that's the same for all of them, is their heart and their will.
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You may hate a long legged gazelle who're pacesetting. You won't work for the Old Guard. You won't jump a stinger, but may have ample opportunity to jump other heavy or awkward loads.
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