Question for the Rangers

JSanta · Post by **JSanta** » October 15th, 2003, 1:14 pm

I was wondering if any of the Rangers on this board were ever approached to try-out for Special Forces. I was told that many SF soldiers were once Rangers. I was also wondering if a Ranger must go through SFAS even after they have done RIP.
Thank you ahead of time.

Bell · Post by **Bell** » October 15th, 2003, 1:26 pm

You usually request SF. SF doesn't request you.

Many SF are prior Rangers. Many SF have gone to RS also.

Rangers don't do SFAS.

RLTW
Bell

JSanta · Post by **JSanta** » October 15th, 2003, 2:40 pm

Thanks Ranger Bell. I appreciate the information.

Saltbitch · Post by **Saltbitch** » October 15th, 2003, 3:02 pm

In hopes that I don't step on any toes, I would like to clarify one point. Ranger Bell stated that 'Rangers don't do SFAS', not meaning that they can skip it; but meaning it's not required for Ranger-ing. If you are a Ranger and want to go SF, you must complete SFAS.

Bell · Post by **Bell** » October 15th, 2003, 3:37 pm

Thanks Ranger Saltbitch. I should have clarified that statement.

Rangers don't do SFAS. Anyone going to SF does SFAS. But then, he'd be doing SF and wouldn't be a Ranger anymore? hahahahaha

RLTW
Bell

Saltbitch · Post by **Saltbitch** » October 15th, 2003, 3:42 pm

Good point!
I do know of a couple of individuals who went to SFAS, didn't get selected, and WISHED like hell they didn't have to come back to the ass-smokin' they received back at BN.

The Holmchicken · Post by **The Holmchicken** » October 15th, 2003, 5:48 pm

SFAS was different in that you nevr got praised or punished. Not Ranger School were you get motivated or the get shit smoked out of you. It's just you, a ruck, a compass and Camp Mackall. Not harder, just different. Like working in a vacum.