Ranger Class 09-17

[Jim]

From CSM (R) Jeff Mellinger:

Ranger Class 9-17.

Started - 338
Graduating today - 73
Only 26, or 9%, went straight through.

DROPS:
PACKING LIST - 21 (missing mandatory equipment)
RPA - 86
CWSA - 4
RTT - 32
LAND NAV - 52
FOOT MARCH - 11
LOM - 1
MED DROP - 17
DARBY DROPS - 257 (some recycled to other classes)
MOUNTAINS DROPS - 1

BDE Board Cases - 11 (recycle or drop decision)
Recycled to Florida - 5
Drops - 5
Drop Admin - 1 (Kenya)
Total Drops - 6
Florida Recycle Total - 51

TOTAL DROPS for RC 9-17 - 265

PRE -IBOLC -4, IMSO - 1 CHILE, NG - 6 (AL, CO, FL, ID, MT, NJ)

AWARD RECIPIENTS -

Lieutenant Colonel Kieth Antonia Award - WELLS, ZACHERY E. IBOLC 2LT 11A

CSM Michael Kelso Award - NEIGHBOURS, MICHAEL D. USASOC SFC 18C