First Chilean Soldier to earn a Ranger tab

[Jim]

The June 20 graduation of Ranger School Class 6-14 marked an historic occasion, as for the first time, a Chilean soldier was among the Rangers earning their Ranger tab.

Chilean 1st Lt. Hernan Oyanguren, who serves as a platoon leader for Chile's Special Operations Brigade, said after the ceremony he was still surprised to be the first from his country to complete Ranger School.

http://www.thebayonet.com/2014/06/24/62 ... anger.html

[rangertough]

Didn't we have one of the boys pass a Chilean "nut buster" course recently?

Good on this guy. If I remember correctly their equivalent course makes Ranger School kinda pale in comparison.

[Jim]

Didn't we have one of the boys pass a Chilean "nut buster" course recently?

Good on this guy. If I remember correctly their equivalent course makes Ranger School kinda pale in comparison.

We have recently had some attend Lancero in Columbia and Kaibil in Guatamala. I know several US soldiers who have attended the Chilean high altitude training course, which is about 10 12 weeks long.

[rangertough]

Didn't we have one of the boys pass a Chilean "nut buster" course recently?

Good on this guy. If I remember correctly their equivalent course makes Ranger School kinda pale in comparison.

We have recently had some attend Lancero in Columbia and Kaibil in Guatamala. I know several US soldiers who have attended the Chilean high altitude training course, which is about 10 12 weeks long.

Thanks Jim.

[Lefty]

Didn't we have one of the boys pass a Chilean "nut buster" course recently?

Good on this guy. If I remember correctly their equivalent course makes Ranger School kinda pale in comparison.

We have recently had some attend Lancero in Columbia and Kaibil in Guatamala. I know several US soldiers who have attended the Chilean high altitude training course, which is about 10 12 weeks long.

There was a Venezuelan LT in my class who spoke of a Lanceros in his army, claiming it was as difficult or more so than RS. (No, his name wasn't Chavez, as has been asked too many times)

[fatboy]

Many years back I managed to get into an Italian Military climbing course along with 2 other American Soldiers. While enrolled, we became pretty good friends with a pair of Chilean Mountain guys who were seconded to the Italian Alpini's for a year to attend the summer climbing and winter skiing courses. Pablo and Rodrigo were there names. They were some good dudes all around.

[Jim]

Here is the youtube video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_6ZJ01hUyg