Rangers,
Will report to the 26 MAY 08 Ranger School Course. Leaving from my post to GA on the 20th. I’m excited and ready to go. However, to say that I’m not the least bit worried would be a flat out lie. I’m most concerned with the initial RPFT. Why? Because statistically, as I have learned, this is where most failures occur. I’m in shape, but let’s put it this way: my chances of passing the pushups after being sent to the back of the line to retest are questionable. I need to pass the Push Ups and Sit-ups the first time.
Here are my questions:
When you went through Ranger School did you rest at all in the authorized rest position (ass up)?
How many PUs did you do total and how many were counted?
I’d be particularly interested in people who were former Ranger Instructors and how they feel about the authorized rest position while doing Push Ups.
Any other general advice/TTPs would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Hilo
Reporting to RS 26 MAY 08. Some RAP questions?
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If that's all you have to fucking ask about don't bother showing up.
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OIF 06-07
WTC PRC 07-2010
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"The lapdance is always better when the stripper is crying"
The trouble with Scotland is it's full of Scots!
Re: Reporting to RS 26 MAY 08. Some RAP questions?
If you can't knock out 49 without resting you may be in trouble!Hilo wrote: I’d be particularly interested in people who were former Ranger Instructors and how they feel about the authorized rest position while doing Push Ups.
Over exaggerate locking it out and slightly graze you your chest and you will be good!
remember, body as one
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Re: Reporting to RS 26 MAY 08. Some RAP questions?
The RPFT should be the LEAST of your worries...here's the rundown:
You will do the PU and SU portions in a saw-dust pit...left at that, you will basically be counting your own repetitions, so (as in EIB standards) EXAGGERATE EVERYTHING. Seriously, though, it's ONLY 49 P/U's and (I believe) 59 S/U's...if you're worried about these, then you should reconsider coming, lest that left arm not be able to hold up the Tab.
Stay with (or ahead) of "the pack" for the 5-miler. Upon completion, you'll lightly jog around a 1/2 mile track to cool-down. For chin-ups, nice and slow. They'll say up, you go up. They'll say down, you go down. Easy enough?
Good luck, and DON'T QUIT!
You will do the PU and SU portions in a saw-dust pit...left at that, you will basically be counting your own repetitions, so (as in EIB standards) EXAGGERATE EVERYTHING. Seriously, though, it's ONLY 49 P/U's and (I believe) 59 S/U's...if you're worried about these, then you should reconsider coming, lest that left arm not be able to hold up the Tab.
Stay with (or ahead) of "the pack" for the 5-miler. Upon completion, you'll lightly jog around a 1/2 mile track to cool-down. For chin-ups, nice and slow. They'll say up, you go up. They'll say down, you go down. Easy enough?
Good luck, and DON'T QUIT!
Ranger Class 11-08
1/23 IN. "Tomahawks," 3/2 SBCT
OIF 06-07
OIF 09-10
1/23 IN. "Tomahawks," 3/2 SBCT
OIF 06-07
OIF 09-10
Re: Reporting to RS 26 MAY 08. Some RAP questions?
Wow, wonder if he made? This is a two year old thread?
Rgrwest
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RC 13-87
C Co, 1-504 PIR, 84-89
B Co, 5th RTB, 89-92
A, 1-501 (ABN), 93-95
C, 2-11 INF (IOBC), 95-98
HHC, 1-509 PIR, 98-02
USASMA, 02- Instructor
OIF I - Feb 03-Jul 03 (Attached OPS SGM)
USASMA, 04 - Student
HHC, 1-30 INF, 3-3 ID, 04-06 (OPS SGM)
OPSGRP, JRTC, 06-07 (TF SGM)
G3, SETAF (Vicenza, Italy) 07-09 (G3 SGM)
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Re: Reporting to RS 26 MAY 08. Some RAP questions?
hahaha, didn't even notice the year..my apologies!
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OIF 06-07
OIF 09-10
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OIF 06-07
OIF 09-10
Re: Reporting to RS 26 MAY 08. Some RAP questions?
Yeah, I just wonder if he made it...looks like they upgraded his name and put Ranger underneath, so I am guessing so.
Rgrwest
RC 13-87
C Co, 1-504 PIR, 84-89
B Co, 5th RTB, 89-92
A, 1-501 (ABN), 93-95
C, 2-11 INF (IOBC), 95-98
HHC, 1-509 PIR, 98-02
USASMA, 02- Instructor
OIF I - Feb 03-Jul 03 (Attached OPS SGM)
USASMA, 04 - Student
HHC, 1-30 INF, 3-3 ID, 04-06 (OPS SGM)
OPSGRP, JRTC, 06-07 (TF SGM)
G3, SETAF (Vicenza, Italy) 07-09 (G3 SGM)
RC 13-87
C Co, 1-504 PIR, 84-89
B Co, 5th RTB, 89-92
A, 1-501 (ABN), 93-95
C, 2-11 INF (IOBC), 95-98
HHC, 1-509 PIR, 98-02
USASMA, 02- Instructor
OIF I - Feb 03-Jul 03 (Attached OPS SGM)
USASMA, 04 - Student
HHC, 1-30 INF, 3-3 ID, 04-06 (OPS SGM)
OPSGRP, JRTC, 06-07 (TF SGM)
G3, SETAF (Vicenza, Italy) 07-09 (G3 SGM)
Re: Reporting to RS 26 MAY 08. Some RAP questions?
Thanks JLTW!
Rgrwest
RC 13-87
C Co, 1-504 PIR, 84-89
B Co, 5th RTB, 89-92
A, 1-501 (ABN), 93-95
C, 2-11 INF (IOBC), 95-98
HHC, 1-509 PIR, 98-02
USASMA, 02- Instructor
OIF I - Feb 03-Jul 03 (Attached OPS SGM)
USASMA, 04 - Student
HHC, 1-30 INF, 3-3 ID, 04-06 (OPS SGM)
OPSGRP, JRTC, 06-07 (TF SGM)
G3, SETAF (Vicenza, Italy) 07-09 (G3 SGM)
RC 13-87
C Co, 1-504 PIR, 84-89
B Co, 5th RTB, 89-92
A, 1-501 (ABN), 93-95
C, 2-11 INF (IOBC), 95-98
HHC, 1-509 PIR, 98-02
USASMA, 02- Instructor
OIF I - Feb 03-Jul 03 (Attached OPS SGM)
USASMA, 04 - Student
HHC, 1-30 INF, 3-3 ID, 04-06 (OPS SGM)
OPSGRP, JRTC, 06-07 (TF SGM)
G3, SETAF (Vicenza, Italy) 07-09 (G3 SGM)
Re: Reporting to RS 26 MAY 08. Some RAP questions?
http://forum.armyranger.com/viewtopic.p ... 70#p544770" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;JLTW!!! wrote:He did indeed graduate the course. He came back and updated, but I don't care enough to go digging for that thread.
Here is the thread.
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Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867