BadPuker wrote:Dude, you have spouted so much shit I'm not sure it is posible to unfuck yourself.
Please explain to me how you would know that your unit's Pre-Ranger course was harder the Regiment's RIP if you did not complete or attend Regimental RIP?
Ranger BadPuker:
I believe whatever answer I give the Rangers here will always be the wrong answers because many of you feel that - spouted so much shit I'm not sure it is posible to unfuck yourself.
My unit's Pre-Ranger course
1. We finished Gold Cycle tasking and we were in the field for the whole duration - 6wks total. When White Cycle Tasking commenced, while everyone went back to garrison, we were going through our Pre-Ranger course training.
I'm sure at this time - many of you are thinking... wow, six weeks? That's it? I remember... *and start with your own story and that my story ain't shit*. Which comes to mind that whatever I say, it'll be as what you folks did was a gazillion times more and that mine wasn't anything big. However, I must say that this was my experience - and at that time, it was a very difficultly physical and emotional situation for me. Perhaps I could have never been a Ranger. I never pretended here or anywhere that I could. I never said that I was gungho or superman. I know my limitations and I know that I disappoint myself every time I see my limitations. I am proud of myself for doing the best that I can for my buddies, my Unit, our beloved Army and our Country.
2. Our Platoon Sergeant was from 3rd Ranger Battalion - and went to Fort Campbell. He received his Ranger Tab while at bat and said that he had it very hard. He said that him and his fellow NCOs were going to make it excrutiating difficult for us so that we have a better chance at Ranger School -so in turn, that's partially where I felt it was harder.
3. I had the lowest PT score in my platoon (though most of the guys ran between 10 to 12 minutes). With the fact that my team leader was a prior RI didn't help much either. He drilled me really hard - comparing to all my buddies. I was pushed harder - for every push-ups, sit-ups, etc. everyone did, they made me do more.
My RIP Experience
1. The cadres yelled at everyone. Though basic was a culture shock, I couldn't make out what to think at regiment. I didn't have time to think. Push Ups, Flutter Kicks, Side Strattle Halts, etc. I thought it never end. I wasn't use to running 5 miles either - outside of the military, I never ran. So it was super tough of a complete change of lifestyle. Had to run less than 8 minutes in which I barely made it... I hated/hate running.
2. RIP was not only physically hard, it literally almost killed me mentally - I really wanted to be there, but at SO MANY TIMES, I wondered why I was doing it or is this really what I want to do. It played with my mind. However, I realized that if I can finish this, I can do just about anything.
I never got cleared to complete RIP because someone in S-1 found out that I wasn't an American Citizen. So they made me packed up all my shit and go back to Airborne School. I suppose it doesn't matter... I probably would've been kicked out because I'm not as hard-core as you folks. :(
Conclusion as to why I thought it was harder for me...
In my unit's Pre-Ranger course, all I could think about was how much more do I have to endure. It was also playing mind games with my head. I thought to myself... if I finish this, I still have to go through the real deal (RS) and that's so long.
While at RIP, I didn't really have thoughts like - at bat, its going to be much more tough or harder (real-time missions, etc.). My buddies were telling each other its going to be even more challenging and more hard. My only thoughts were - just finish it one day at a time.
At the Pre-Ranger course, I felt like I was in a tunnel and couldn't get out. It's either finish the fucking course or go to a regular line unit. With also the fact that everyone in the team expected more from me as a soldier, so in turn, it made me really stressed out.
At RIP, if I got booted out, it was either re-do the course or go elsewhere the Army needed me.
Gold Cycle tasking - we performed from 3-day reconnaissance missions, raids, ambushes to first aid, call for fire and tactical movements. Since we were out doing training, our training time were long, thus sleep deprivation was definitely a huge factor.
Airborne School was an easy school to complete. Although my buddies and I were working out, it wasn't to the point where we were mentally drained.
I know - I sound like I'm nagging... that's why you are all Rangers and I'm not.
Faglady Out!
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