Behind Ranger School: Ep3 BENNING PHASE

[@wild6496]

Ur videos always make me wanna workout after i jus finished working out haha.

[@MattWard89]

I just got back from Advanced Camp 1st Reg. They said that afiter revamping CST it was supposed to be more similar to Ranger School. After watching your Ranger School videos my mind is blown because everything that you are saying is the same things we did at camp just less intense. Minus the smoking and long missions. We would do 2 missions a day with only 1-2km movements in total. Anyways, love the videos. Can't wait to do ranger school in about 2 years once I finish school and BOLC!

[@MrGrenade121]

Yay I felt the same way. I went last year and it’s just like you said

[@ErickaBernie]

Dude, your videos are freaking amazing. I love this series you're doing! Once a soldier, always a soldier!

[@lukenault6773]

*cues badass music* arives at sprouts farmers market

[@GregCheekSpeaks]

Killing NIC! Speaking at the NCO Academy Graduation at Ft Lewis this Friday and I have BPN Nutrition and shakers for all the Rangers in the graduation class. Thanks fro all you do for our soldiers. @bpn @army

[@alca_pwn_2232]

Shoutout to the local base :)

[@hillary4prison874]

I'm 16 and a junior in high school going into my senior year. Im joining the army right out of high school and I can't wait. Really looking forward to it!

[@elizabethbrennan8578]

Really enjoying these videos about ranger school. I'm finishing up my rotation in Korea and in the fall my unit wants to send me to Ranger school, been studying like crazy and constant rucking. Had some questions for you though, hopefully you can get to answering them. What some packing list tips, like things that helped you? (Construction trash bags, lamination tape, etc.) Do you think I should only do back, shoulder and legs at the gym prior to ranger school? What company were you in during ranger school? What phase was your most challenging? What was your mental motivation that kept you going? (Something you thought of when you were really feeling the pain) Would you do it again with the knowledge oh have now? If so how do you think you would compare?

[@mcarroll42]

Bro. Your description of the infamous RI is spot fucking on. I went from 2nd team to start the darby queen to the last to finsih because my partner couldnt carry me fast enough and we always lost. I bet we spent and hour at the balance beam alone.

[@healwithsteel]

mcarroll42 I'm guessing it was SFC Lemon

[@chrismaggioiii2330]

Hey Nick my name is Chris Maggio. I live in Georgetown and have been a big fan for a while. It's been a great journey watching you progress and transition from the Army to a civilian. I'm joining the ROTC program at Texas State University this fall so this series is fun to watch. I've always wanted to go to ranger school and maybe become a part of the 160th regiment sometime after. Just wanted to say thanks for all the vlogs and tips. Also, cuvee coffee in Austin has some bomb cold brew.

[@jamespearson417]

Graduated Ranger class 70-13 in early June 1970. No prep except airborne basic just before ranger school drop off. We really travelled lite then. Never carried more than 45 lbs in Vietnam era jungle ruck -- but 4 canteens in FLA phase. Never wore helmets ex cept during mountain face climbs. All "smoking"/rookie bullshit ceased in Florida --we were treated like soldiers by then. I was sent as 2Lt in signal corps as required by Army for all Regular Army commisioned officers. No field training in ,82d Abn, 2d Inf, 1st Cav or 2d Armd Divs ever a problem after ranger school.

[@jakersgamers2364]

I swear your videos just get better and better with every upload! love hearing about all your stories and experiences, truly inspiring. Keep up the good work!

[@brianpersaud8595]

What would you say the probability of an enlisted with a option 40 all the way to ranger school as opposed to a trained soldiers who's been in service for at least 2 plus years. What are the chances of the enlisted passing?Given the high failure rate for ranger school.

[@andrewgventura]

Storytelling on point Nick! Do you use a shotlist?

[@ProScubaEngineer]

As a person who doesn't know much about supplements I have always wondered if BPN is actually value. Obviously Nick deserves the success he has and I can see the value in wanting to support him but would be interested to hear an informed opinion.

[@jennifersuessner3484]

Great video!! Could you maybe put the songs in the description please, you always choose great songs :)

[@missioncomplete420]

Hey nick. I've wanted to be a ranger my entire life but I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis which inhibits me from enlisting but I was told that I would have a chance of joining if I had my medication balanced for a while. Is there any possibility that I could be Denied into Ranger school with my pre existing condition? Big fan of your channel and thanks for everything.

[@andrewfallon7183]

Really enjoy this series. Could you maybe do a video on the differences with rangers and special forces as far as what they do and their mission?

[@healwithsteel]

Andrew Fallon direct action vs training missions

[@andrewfallon7183]

Daniel Coffeen so if I understand correctly after reading some things earlier, SF do more of the going over to other countries military and training them?

[@healwithsteel]

Andrew Fallon yes that is the majority of their mission. CAG, Ranger reg, TF Orange, SEALS they kick in all the doors

[@IamSupreme333]

Andrew Fallon Green Berets main mission is to train other militias. BUT don't be fooled. Green Berets do everything rangers do. The crazy missions, Recon, Sniping, assaults, raids. Green berets do all that. HOWEVER, their MAIN OBJECTIVE is to train militias. Rangers are a light infantry force. Think of rangers as the badass older cousins of infantry.

[@healwithsteel]

Matt correct it makes you a Ranger Qualified

[@mastertue369]

At the end you said to carry some cash, are you allow to carry cash in your pack or pocket during the training?

[@DocSwig]

Loving these videos man! Shining light on some expectations and what to work on! PRC/ SRT at the end of July for me

[@drewcifer1511]

hey Nick, do you ever incorporate calisthenics into your workouts? (like the ones you did in the army)

[@kylemcgahey9373]

Did you have to do or do you have to do sere?

[@snazzyjesus2957]

Can you join the reserves, go to college and do rotc, then commission? or can you not be in reserves and rotc at same time? I'm looking at this for each branch

[@andrewfallon7183]

Snazzy Jesus you can I'm pretty sure. Visit go army dot com and find rotc.

[@snazzyjesus2957]

I looked it up but it was really confusing by the way they worded it (it takes me a while to comprehend things sometimes) so that's why I came here and asked, a forum would've probably been a better solution

[@snazzyjesus2957]

I was mainly looking at the marines though, army is my second choice

[@andrewfallon7183]

Snazzy Jesus I understand that. I'm having a hard time myself getting used to all the acronyms and terminology. But like I said, I'm pretty sure you can do reserves and rotc in fact I want to say they have a program dedicated to that.

[@kyllorichard3206]

Snazzy Jesus yes I was in rotc and I'm in the reserve right now. It's called being an smp cadet. Simultaneous membership program. But you have to do well if you want to commission active duty being in the reserve and an smp it's competitive

[@andybernholtz1994]

Headed to Florida from Iowa on Friday as well!

[@derekakey7614]

Did u have ranger school in ur contact? Did u go basic, infantry training, then right into the school?

[@jackanderson1741]

Nick didn't go to basic, he commissioned as an officer through ROTC. I'm almost sure he didn't have a Ranger slot in his contract because I've signed the same ROTC contract as Nick. He went Ranger because he branched Infantry when he commissioned. Infantry gets the most Ranger School slots and they like to send almost every new 2LT to Airborne and Ranger Schools right out of IBOLC so they're more experienced when they get to their first platoon.

[@skysantos1772]

Whats up Nick, if you could rate the level of difficulty on how hard it is to get accepted into an ROTC scholarship from a 1-10 scale, 10 being most difficult, what would it be? I'm an 18 year old Cali boy and am trying to look at all my options before deciding if I want to join the military now, going to a community college then transferring to a 4 year, or anything else. I'm sure you get this a lot, but you're one of my youtube inspirations, along with Bart Kwan (don't know if you've heard of him). Army was my number one choice but I'm leaning towards the Marines now. Thanks in advance man, and let me know if you have any paid shadowing/internship opportunities coming up soon lol.

[@jackanderson1741]

Sky Santos as a 4 year Army scholarship recipient and currently contracted ROTC cadet I can tell you that getting an actual scholarship is gonna be a lot easier if you go Army. Marines have the PLC program which is more common than scholarships for them. I go to a school with one of the biggest MROTC programs in the country and I can only think of three scholarship holders off the top of my head. Bad thing about PLC is that you don't get any money for school even though you do get a comission. The main thing for applying for Army is to have good grades and do well in the PMS interview. I wasn't a PT stud but those two areas are what got me a four year.

[@jackanderson1741]

Also if you don't get a 4 year at first do ROTC for a year and apply for a three year, they're more common than 4 years.

[@willyishere]

dat beat at 0:35 had me bumpin lol

[@XeTylerr]

Swear

[@Leo-ln9rd]

ranger 👍🇺🇸respect🙌🏾

[@williamstrickland4208]

Leo qualified

[@Abusedmidget69]

lol the hardest part is trying to avoid getting major minuses for the dumbest stuff. dude love this series, you only do Ranger School if you Recycle. (Mountains/Florida BRC) never quit

[@XeTylerr]

That beat at 40 seconds is sick where can I find it!!

[@anthony559]

YOU ARE JUST A BADASS AND I HOPE THAT I CAN DO WHAT YOU HAVE DONE BUT IN THE MARINES

[@maccadundee510]

Hey nick can you recommend some decent ab workouts.

[@javellcosby7146]

How long would you say the distances were bro on average daily, in each phase?

[@droppinthedeuce2595]

What starbuck's cold brew do you drink/recommend???

[@argenisrodriguez361]

will you get paid during boot camp or should I bring my own money?

[@ScottLikesToParty]

Argenis Rodriguez you get paid 2 times a month and pay scale is based on rank.

[@brianniedergall4114]

Awesome videos keep up the good work.

[@hoytman3id]

Love these vids man, keep em coming!

[@Vexertion]

Hi Nick I am 17 and I'm an E-2, (25B) I'm in the future soldier program and the delayed entry senior program, so with that being said, I don't ship until next year. At Fort Benning. Was gonna see if you knew if I'm gonna have fun there or if i'm gonna hate my life.

[@dallasryder8125]

Apples He went through ROTC, he didn't go through basic. Also you'll be on the other side of benning other than the sand hill side. Basic is just that BASIC. It'll suck for a few weeks, then you'll be adjusted. Believe me you have it good, compared to your drill sergeant who will be up at 0200-0300 getting briefed by training command. Then waking you up at 0400-0500 for PT, then hopefully off at 1900-2200. Your day unless I'm the field or during the first weeks will be done at like 1800-1900. You need to come physically fit as well. Most DS, will overlook you if you're physically in shape. Also volunteering for shit, is a great way of getting out smokings. I'm giving you free game as a current NCO. Good luck and don't be an "ultra hoo-hah" just listen to your drills, NCOs, and be cool with your fellow recruits. Everyone is going to embrace the suck together with you. Don't be a dick and help those who are struggling on tasks you're exemplary at. GL

[@andrewfallon7183]

Apples basic will suck anywhere you go. The first 3-4 weeks will be the hardest. That's where the transformation from civilian to soldier happens the most. The remaining weeks you will start to see improvement with yourself and your peers and your drill sergeants will be less terrible. Just remember, they have the same goal as you do - FOR YOU TO GRADUATE. They don't hate you (they don't like you either) but they want to make sure that if you're ever with them out in combat, you will have their back and they can trust you to have their back.

[@jasondamato264]

great video

[@bigfish1026]

Major Key!

[@brodyrocks712]

Just out of curiosity has Nick ever said if he is or isn't natty?

[@davidk3619]

Did you ever get a golden walk?

[@juniordiavila2011]

i love peanut butter too

[@SaqibSheikh]

can we see more workout footage please

[@Snyperbane]

Did you do the course with any Canadian soldiers?

[@samstiglitz8008]

Canada has soldiers?

[@willyishere]

bruh

[@northshore_driftworks629]

HA! but yeah man.. we do.. we got a boot camp and shit... even have a Navy I think.. they motly keep the Geese in check so we can make our dollar coins...

[@Snyperbane]

Well I'm currently an infantry officer in the CAF. A lot of my instructors had the Ranger tab. Don't know how common it is for a Canadian to be on that course though. Our similar course is the Patrol Pathfinder Course. Only the pretty checked out, high speed dudes have it.

[@daltontatum2237]

Sam Stiglitz I get the joke but it kinda doesn't make sense at this time because jtf2 just smashed the longest kill record again and it's been a big thing for a week or two lmao

[@Satisfakchin]

can you have any visible tattoos as a ranger?

[@trevorduarte2564]

What does recycling mean exactly when you say you recycled a phase

[@nickbarefitness]

You have to repeat the phase.

[@trevorduarte2564]

Nick Bare okay that's what I originally thought but didn't want to be wrong about it. Thanks

[@dianecurtis6398]

You are the bomb

[@abelr2336]

nick you should be more consistent with your videos like release every day or two. that would be nice

[@healwithsteel]

Darby Chaplain hooked my class up with Little Ceasers Hot and Readys

[@christianladzinski5285]

whats troegs brewing company

[@tap2xactual74]

Can a ROTC cadet attend Ranger school?

[@Ch1ch4rito14]

What's the song name as you/nick drives off yo

[@justplayingmadden6462]

who the fuck is disliking these videos? like really are yall just haters or do you actually have a legit reason? Let me know!

[@michaelconner5732]

Great description of the suckfest.

[@stephens356]

Early squad!

[@FINALLYOUTAFTER7]

His gym......... words........... damn

[@GeorgiaFPV]

Woah super early

[@Bobbito3]

only thing im worried about is tearing my achilles again

[@IamSupreme333]

Bobbito3 why an upside down picture

[@Ranger.TomGunna]

@@IamSupreme333 hes probably a Commissioned Officer who can't find his way to correct it

[@IamSupreme333]

Tom Skywalker youre 2 years late lol

[@ThomasBrandt]

whats the track at 4:20?

[@oliverreeves3186]

Go f**k yourself- Two Feet

[@ThomasBrandt]

thanks!!:)

[@Rustle_x]

song at 4:21?, thanks

[@julio__3631]

First like and first comment!!!!!

[@JanoyCresva]

Big question is how did you hide your gear use in the military?

[@IAMDENNIS_24]

Embrace the suck!

[@heythere1115]

Bro so jacked here

[@redhood-os5bn]

Feel like Navy Boot camp is harder.

[@xArtoriasTheAbysswalker]

Joel Leon You're an idiot

[@loftonjones3418]

great vid