Danger Ranger Podcast EP04 - How to Train for RASP, Why I Went Ranger, #1 Reason People Quit

Longest podcast of mine to date, answering a lot of the questions I've gotten thus far in the comments of previous videos. Make sure to check out the Ranger Knowledge Playlist on my channel!
Here is the link to the 12-week RASP preparation program: bit.ly/3LI9Vqo
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[@Nbn_roze]

Glad to finally have found a ranger youtube channel that gives some insight. Shipping out in 6 days and trying to be as physically and mentally prepared for rasp

[@johngeffrard4970]

How did it go

[@barrettrichardson1406]

​@@johngeffrard4970 at the time of this comment he was likely in pre-rasp or just started rasp. As of now, he is likely in the middle of it.

[@kylecorfits8034]

I hope he remembers that his body will give out long before his mind does. He’s has got to stay with it and remember that he wants to be there

[@tannermaynard9833]

Good luck thank you for ur service

[@epimoni5705]

There’s never an update 😢

[@brogandoesthearmy5311]

at pre rasp rn now and im here to tell you that you quite literally can’t fail if you don’t quit, they give you the tools for everything else, as long as you put in the work and don’t quit and don’t get injured you’ll get to batt🤷🏽‍♂️

[@johngeffrard4970]

How’s it going

[@brogandoesthearmy5311]

@@johngeffrard4970 class up rft tmrw, the number 1 thing that gets people is push ups so if you’re planning on going to rasp i’d recommend making sure you’re good at push ups

[@brogandoesthearmy5311]

@@johngeffrard4970 update, got injured 😭

[@johngeffrard4970]

@@brogandoesthearmy5311 thanks for the update😭 does that mean you’ll just be waiting at pre rasp? And how many push ups should you be able to do?

[@kingpat2948]

@@brogandoesthearmy5311ayooo lmaoo Preciate the update brotha

[@MM-qt8gz]

Currently at 175, as a new guy. Thanks for making these videos.

[@digitaldownshifts5199]

How was rasp? Is there any advice as to give me regarding things I should most definitely train for before rasp

[@Jason00000]

You have a good balance of army shit and personal growth content that a lot of people can get behind, whether they are high school kids or dudes who have been out a while now. I think it’s great you mention the day to day monotony that even batt guys have to deal with. A lot of guys really skip through all the minutia and focus on the cool shit and I believe it sets potential kids up for failure. You gotta “pay the man” to get what you want, after all. Thanks for the content bro.

[@Hezzee]

Much respect brother! You and your teammates deserve the world and everything in it for your sacrifice!

[@motorsportministries7843]

I am a 42A. I made E5 in 2 years and 11 months coming in as a fuzzy and never getting a waiver to promote. I love being in the Army, I love the spirit, I love putting on the uniform, I love serving and working hard with my brothers, and I love training for combat. Except I do none of this. Sometimes, it doesn't even feel like I am in the Army. Sometimes it feels like I am just an officer worker that puts on a green uniform. I work in a BN S1 in a sustainment brigade. Almost 90% of our soldiers are overweight, don't care, and are on profile. Most of those are leaders. I want something more, I want to serve with brothers and sisters who want to be here, who want to better themselves. I dropped a 160th packet and it was the best week of my life. The week before you go to class is preparation, and I loved finally feeling like I was a part of something important. Only to find out that I wasn't going to make it to class, after passing everything, they didn't tell me or 20 others why we didn't make it. I could only guess it was psych or because I have been to BH on deployments simply because you don't have to schedule an appointment. I did the walk of shame back to my S1. We don't do PT, we come in at 0630 and work at our desks until 1700. I work out during lunch and run after work but it's not enough. I just scored a 498 on my ACFT, my lowest ever. I eat healthy and stay fit, but it is just not enough. Sometimes I feel like I am at a disadvantage, like my body is just not as elite as others (I tore two ACLs in highschool playing soccer). I decided I am going to go to RASP. I want to be a ranger, and I feel like they could use some 42A right? I desperately need help, I want to know what to do, what to eat, all of this. Some guys I have met in the Army just eat whatever and do whatever and they are still fit. I have to eat right, sleep right, hydrate, stretch just to stay with them. Do you have any suggestions for me? Any insight? I want this.

[@warriorwolf77]

I think it's important to note as well when physically training for something that you need to know when to stop, or barring that how long it takes you to get back to 100% repair. Having been there myself pushing hard and quick is just a recipe for injury and inevitably falling behind, you'll lose more than you gain. Push but listen to your body.

[@aidenamell1283]

You’re blowing up mainly due to your insight and straight to the point clarification. I’ve been waiting for a channel like this for a hot minute, leaving for basic October 11th with an 11 X-ray contract. Hoping to pick up a rasp slot in the end of AIT. Love the channel man!

[@zachthedangerranger]

Definitely do your best to crush OSUT, not sure exactly when the Regiment recruiters come by, but make sure to attend that brief. Sometimes they've only got a couple slots; if your PT score is low and/or if the Drill Sergeants don't like you it will be difficult to get a slot.

[@Tovashi]

I graduated OSUT in July. If you have any questions let me know.

[@glorymasini6140]

should of gotten options 40. bro

[@autisticus1678]

@@Tovashi what mos? Did you have an opportunity to volunteer for RASP?

[@Tovashi]

@@autisticus1678 I went in as an 18x. Yes, you have a chance to volunteer. They use the scores of your last APFT. Make sure you go all out or pray you have a good grader. You can also switch contracts if you came in with one. A few guys went from 18x to op40.

[@hokuhiga]

Thank you for your service sir 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 our son is in Airborne school right now 🙏 he has a 18X contract 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🤙 great information look forward to your channel growing

[@zachthedangerranger]

Thank you! Good luck to your son!

[@berkeleymarshall5476]

I'm currently in AIT and attending RASP PT which is a company PT substitute run by RASP cadre for people who want to go RASP, and It's crazy to see the mental side of RASP come into play. It's hard to comprehend the jacked Ranger who runs a 28 minute 5 mile saying "hey, its all mental", but it's another thing to see RASP cadre that aren't big, super jacked, etc. It really helps put it into perspective. Also, its crazy to hear that someone had the same desire to go to RASP as me. It's hard to explain to people why I want to experience conflict without it turning into a "So you want to kill people?" conversation.

[@ryanmarksfishlord654]

Reply to the “so you wanna kill people?” With a sudden dead stare with eye contact and say “Legally”

[@jacecx4024]

How’d it go? also same every time I say I wanna go ranger batt they say u wanna kill people and I’ve honestly just given up on trying to justify going ranger to anyone I know that isn’t ex military

[@solomonbrown865]

Same here. Killing people is what it always comes down to.

[@disrespect3]

⁠@@jacecx4024over social pressure? If that fucks you up you probably weren’t cut out anyways

[@gabrielsanchez3298]

Holy shit a jacked ranger running 28 min 5 mile is absolutely insane

[@carlosbeck662]

The best channel out there💪🤙🇺🇸

[@merk8628]

ive been wanting to be a ranger since i was 15, either through mental health and school i lost the dream in the fog. Im now 20 and decided about a year ago to say eff it go it for it anyway. combating the physical aspect right now, Ive got a while to go but your channel has been such a good resource for me so far. To the point and non bullshit approach makes it easy for me to digest the info 🤙.

[@fakeprofile9502]

Get it. It's not to late. Worst thing is looking at the past and realizing you didn't even try.

[@CloroxBleach-dq8mr]

I’m 15 right now, could you give me some advice that you wish you would’ve done at 15? Hoping to join the regiment within these upcoming years.

[@MartinOrkuma]

Thanks for the idea of a vision board. Current SSG here, my next goal is Sapper School.

[@ibisaiah457]

Great video brother, headed out to RASP in the next couple of weeks. Currently in a PT program for support MOS’ & the liaisons here do a pretty good job to get you to standard coming from basic Looking forward to the progression of this channel. Pod topic idea : tips on eating during rasp

[@Nbn_roze]

You got this, kick some ass

[@disrespect3]

Any updates?

[@powelldominik]

Going to RASP soon.. just finished AIT. I can’t wait 🙏🏼

[@samuelhong6758]

how did it go?

[@marlonjimenez1735]

Very helpful. Headed to rasp at the end of ait for my option 40. Almost impossible to find info like this anywhere else

[@nativekydgaming1644]

11b option 40 getting ready to go to basic asap thank you for the information and motivation

[@Dnowak101]

Update?

[@christianwolf5347]

The Ranger Instructor And The NCOIC of the ranger Pt Program had the same Influence on me And Former Rangers

[@thomasbolin2234]

You're doing great brother. You're ready for any task. RLTW

[@jackjack4412]

Damn so this dude is 26-27 years old. Seems older. When I was 18 I had a 27 year old Ranger sitting next to me in a civilian EMT class. Looked up to him.

[@cloutgame3633]

For me I knew running was my weak point had to focus on that. I already deadlift 700, bench 315, squat 450. I just ran my first marathon I’ve come a long way time to get ready to sign the dotted line

[@tffury2007attack]

I was the same way in school. My dad served in the 101st during the Korean War era(back when the 101st was Airborne). In High School I read damn near every book on the Airborne units during WW2. So when I joined out of high school in 1997 I got an 11x contract with Airborne School. After Airborne School i was sent up to Fort Richardson in Alaska. Spent a month up there and they were over strength and sent me and 4 other NCO’s who had just gotten up there to Wainwright. Was able to go to Ranger School In 99 and as soon as I could I re-enlisted for Bragg and got there in July 2001. Stayed in the same Battalion for the next 10 years until I was medically retired after Afghanistan. Going from Alaska to the 82nd was a shock lol. The difference in leadership was wild lol. And the optempo was crazy. Everything was Airborne and Ranger there lol. But you become addicted to it. You mentioned in one of your videos about always pushing forward(not resting on your laurels) especially on your down time. One thing I did and noticed was the more shit you do the better your experience will be. Go to every school you can, soldier of the month board and anything else to better yourself. And not just the high speed schools, AMO, UMO, Master Driver, Master Gunner ect. Not only is most of that convertible to college credits but it helps with promotion and your unit.

[@cm-pr2ys]

If this means anything to you, there REALLY isn't that much info out there about the Rangers. There's a lot about Ranger School, and tabbed 82nd Airborne guys, but NOT the 75th Ranger Regiment. Good to hear a voice from the inside. Im sure you have a lot of stories to share, and that we can all learn a lot from you. S/F.

[@milessmith9840]

This is true. My son recently graduated from RASP, and so I am trying to learn all I can. Lots on Ranger School. Not so much on RASP, and the 75th, but perhaps that is consistent with being the "quiet professional." I know my son was very 'quiet' about going through RASP, and even being in the 75th. He is about to go through Ranger school.

[@shrapmagnet]

I never had the opportunity to serve in the Ranger Regiment, but I sure wanted it. A friend who graduated HS a year before me was there in 1st Bn. I went to a recruiter and told him I was there to sign a Ranger contract. I was a high level cross country runner, on the track team, and wrestler. I was also a boy scout/eagle, and had been to Philmont. All the recruiter told me he could promise was airborne and I could volunteer for Rangers, I spoke to my friend about this, and he assured me that this option was a guaranty for an express trip to the 82d. I REALLY wanted to sign a contract for SF, but in 1987, this wasn't an option. The fact that the recruiter said no to me meant no, now and forever, cause I was 19 and didn't have sense to wait a month or 2 and ask again. In the meantime, I found out I could join the NG and get a waiver for SF, so that's what I did. A little over a year after I signed up, I was a SF qualified 18B- back then SERE and language wasn't part of the course, but I ended up getting those later. The old guys at the guard unit gave me some advice- crush PT, and stay in the shadow of the Q course students from the Rangers, and that's what I did. They knew the right way to do things and were a great influence on a private who really didn't know his ass from his elbow. Anyway, it worked, and I somehow Forest Gumped my way through the pipeline, finished (making me a NG guy) and went back to college in Fl. After a while, I realized I didn't want to be in college or have a job that required it, so I went back to a recruiter (active army recruiter this time) with my paperwork, and told him I wanted to go on active duty and I was already SF qualified, so that's what I did. Stayed there 20 years. It was a great ride, but I always regret that I missed so much by not doing any time in the Ranger regiment. Your experience in OSUT was a lot like mine. I had to wait a few months before I could ship after I signed my contract, so I still had to drill with my guard unit, rucking, PT tests, all that. I was maxing PT tests, crushing ruck marches, running 6 minute miles all day long, and even doing real good with land nav/orienteering exercises with other people who were more experienced than me and waiting to go to the course. We also got classes on things like basic patrolling and OPORD. So when I went to Benning, the whole thing was really underwhelming, not to mention annoying and my run times actually dropped a little bit. Of course, when I showed up to Bragg, things got real in a hurry. Lots of guys quit there at the start too- soldiers who had many years in the army and were NCO's were quitting like little sissies, and here was this private with a short time in the army gutting it out. I was probably too stupid to quit. I didn't look to the quitters who couldn't do it, I looked to the Rangers and hard core soldiers who were just making it happen and had kind of took me under their wing. I didn't want to disappoint THEM. I guess those old guys in the guard unit telling me to watch the Rangers gave me the best advice I ever got in life.

[@zachthedangerranger]

Damn what a story! Thanks for sharing!

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@zachthedangerranger do army rangers see conflict in 2022

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@zachthedangerranger link for rasp program

[@blakewillis7694]

Solid content dude. Keep crushing it 💪 B 1/75 2012/2015

[@silkplayer9]

Please make a video about uniforms and footwear !

[@christianwolf5347]

I just shipped out to rasp Today as a few hours ago to Fort Benning Georgia For RASP and AIRBORNE,I to am from Utah,my Recruiters told me the same thing about being in georgia,Currently on a bus there,im watching this on the bus there to get as much last minute info.

[@zachthedangerranger]

I vividly remember being on that bus!! Hang tough, don't quit, you got this

[@christianwolf5347]

@@zachthedangerranger thanks Brotha! Gonna crush it🇺🇲👊⚡️😎

[@zachthedangerranger]

@@christianwolf5347 HMU on instagram @ thezachred

[@disrespect3]

Any updates?

[@justinb3560]

Could you possibly do a video giving a brief overview of what some of the common mos in batt do day to day. I’ve been toying with the idea of joining as a 68w but am a little unsure if going ranger compared to the big army would be right for me.

[@zachthedangerranger]

I've put one up already! For 68W there isn't much of a difference except for the fact you have to attend more specific medical training and courses throughout the training cycle.

[@OrthoJacko]

Leaving for basic in 3 days! Hoping to volunteer for rasp during infantry AIT

[@Rey-xj3te]

Any update?

[@elder_brewster]

Damn dude, I've been wearing RD merch for like two years and had no idea it was you

[@laydman4907]

I'd like to share my approach to meeting an acceptable standard, any advice and no filter opinions will be appreciated. I'm a small guy, 5'5, cut down 15 lbs and am now maintaining 140 lbs, contemplating on cutting lower, please let me know any insight on if I should or not. My weak points are definitely running and situps. I can comfortably hit 50 full range of motion push ups, and 10-15 pullups. My run times are bad. Last time I ran a 5 mile I ran it in 50 minutes, and my last 2 mile I ran was about 19 minutes. I can rep out about 20 situps and struggle on the last 5 reps. I don't have an option 40. Back when I signed I didn't know about rangers and thought the only way I could see combat was if I went 11 series. I ship out June 18th, I'm about maybe 3 weeks away from graduating highschool, there's no better time to start. I do plan on extending whatever gets me to an acceptable standard for rasp in bct and ait, I've read that it's not enough to keep you in shape. The only thing I can come up with on my own is do something everyday and hope that it's enough; calisthenics, pushups, pullups, and situps. A run & a ruck at least once a week over the weekend, 3-5 miles on the run and whatever distance I can cover in a two hour ruck with about 30 lbs in my camping bag. I have some shoes that are the closest thing I could find to boots, I ruck in those. If running in them jnstead of normal running shoes will help out later on please let me know. My bct is in Jackson, and my AIT is in Gordon, mos is 25b. I was told by my recruiter and an active duty family member told me that volunteers can sign up for rasp at AIT, outside of that I don't know much. Any insight on details regarding the timeline, please let me know if that's true or just misinformation. Regardless of if I do get to volunteer in AIT or not, I plan on submitting a packet eventually at my first unit. Thanks for reading this far, any advice is welcome. If our training dates and locations align at all, don't hesitate to shoot me a message.

[@alpha1346]

Finishing my junior year plan on going with DEP this fall I have an old alice pack and I plan on doing something similar to what you did I'm kinda out of shape a little bit but I want to increase my endurance any advice?

[@BrandonM]

With running so often (you say 3-5 miles a day) did you ever struggle with the running aspects of RASP and the Army in general? Working on my running ability now, not sure if I ever intend on going to RASP but have had it in the back of my head while preparing for basic.

[@paulolsen7251]

My son is in 19D OSUT and wants to change his MOS to 11B to go to RASP and be apart of the regiment. My question is to you what is the Special Duty Pay you earn as being apart of the regiment

[@odysseuscartier1713]

Hey man loving the videos, I’m training to exceed the standards and also trying to learn land nav before I ship I was curious I get sick a lot, if I get sick before taking the pt test can I go to sick call and recover then go or they don’t care?

[@zachthedangerranger]

Depends on what you mean by "getting sick" honestly

[@odysseuscartier1713]

like Covid sick

[@Alanthe918mobilemechanic]

I’m running 45-55 miles a week doing speed tree on mon wed doing 5 nd 3 mile runs the rest of the week those are timed the rest of my running is just stacking miles. I mainly do push ups and pull ups and dips I just ordered a 2 in 1 bench squat rack but I feel like I’ll be ready in 2-3 more months I been doing this prep for 1 month now. It feels good I enjoy it a lot. Im just glad I was able to put up enough money to just focus on getting in shape again It’s basically taking me back to high school wrestling but with a lot more running I really wanna learn some land nav without using my garmin instinct any tips I can navigate with my watch I’ve never had to use a map and compass

[@IffyEdem]

Sir just go green berets wtf?

[@eoomm9102]

Jake Zweig program?

[@Alanthe918mobilemechanic]

Ya im older guys im 30 years old i doubt im gonna enlist I would love to but i had an opiate addiction as a young man I doubt the army is gonna let that fly maybe if i tell them i wanna be trans or something gay like that they will accept me then. The army i wanted to join is long gone.

[@cameronash5492]

Do you think incorporating swimming/biking a few times a week is good for preparation and just another good cardio exercise that's not hard on the body?

[@zachthedangerranger]

100% a good idea

[@samadhistrength]

Hey bro, do guys who have a heavy lifting background (5 plate squats and deads, 3 or 4 plate benches, etc) do well in rasp or in the regiment? Is being heavier due to muscle a detriment or an aid?

[@zachthedangerranger]

As long as you're still able to carry weight over distance, pass the RPFT, ACFT, and RPAT, it's definitely not a detriment. Most of the time however dudes who put too much emphasis on powerlifting end up lacking in the cardio/endurance areas.

[@nikolasekulic673]

Hey man by 4-400 sprints , you mean as in meters ?

[@tyronesmith3812]

If I went through RASP and joined regiment as an E4 after getting my tab would I be treated any differently than a ranger private?

[@zachthedangerranger]

You wouldn't be treated as a private but you would need to take into consideration that even the privates probably know more about Ranger shit than you. The tabbed E4 imports that do well are the ones that STFU and learn the job as quick as possible and don't walk around like they're hot shit. Unfortunately, I've never seen any good tabbed imports. Most usually have an attitude problem and are lazy about learning the job.

[@CoachDeakyne]

How does the transition for import 11Bs usually go? Particularly already tabbed 4s and 5s?

[@zachthedangerranger]

That shit is rough, not going to lie. If you're an E5 it's only slightly better,. Either rank you're still going to have to learn everything about the job that even the privates know, and learn it quick. Its tough to say but imports typically don't do too hot from everything I've seen. Will do a video on this in the near future

[@erics362]

I went Ranger because I wanted the shortest special operations pipeline.

[@Nick-bu2kp]

Please give me some advice or something I ship in two months with a option 40 contract

[@erics362]

@@Nick-bu2kp I was completely trolling the Ranger community. They're awesome soldiers, but I have no advice or experience to relate to you. But keep searching. You'll do great!

[@solomonbrown865]

Is there a swim test?

[@jdbrice6425]

I think you forgot the link to the program in the description

[@zachthedangerranger]

Good catch, should be good now. Definitely thought I had it linked

[@jonathanbell8887]

Could you just give us some funny stories? I always love hearing about the silly shit people have seen like guys falling into poop holes under nods and stuff. Even basic training stories are funny. Idk if you’re familiar with Terrance Popp but he had some killer stories I know everyone loves.

[@zachthedangerranger]

Oh I've got a plethora of good ones haha just wait

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@zachthedangerranger I am in track ,wrestling,swimmer and volunteer firefighter at 17 years old how can I join?

[@xo5347]

@@emmanuelawosusi2365 recruiter

[@tylerk2533]

@ranger danger does the 75th have a IT (information technolgy ) sector

[@zachthedangerranger]

I want to say yes; here is the list of all eligible MOS's: www.benning.army.mil/Tenant/75thRanger/Specialties.html

[@tylerk2533]

@@zachthedangerranger thank you swole god

[@magnusred2945]

Do a video on RRC plz

[@ik5852]

how tf is he gonna do a RRC video if he wasnt RRC. Its like a college football player making a NFL video when he wasnt in the NFL.

[@zachthedangerranger]

@@ik5852 exactly. And if I was in RRC, I sure as hell wouldn't be able to really talk much about it lol. RRC is its own animal that the line Battalions don't even really work with overseas.

[@magnusred2945]

@@zachthedangerranger sure I understand, but also to use the analogy, a college football player knows more about NFL players/the NFL game more than the average person

[@edavis369]

Ever have any “old” guys in your regiment? Like 32+? If so, how did they fair along with the rest?

[@Nbn_roze]

No experience in ranger bat, but the running theme is older guys go into SF and the more high speed guys go 75th

[@zachthedangerranger]

Definitely have had 'older' dudes come in an make it. One dude in my platoon was a former cop and had already been in a gunfight before showing up as a private. The hardest part for older dudes is realizing they're going to be bottom of the totem pole for a while and most if not all of their leadership is going to be younger than them

[@edavis369]

@@zachthedangerranger sick dude. Thanks for the reply. I’m thinking of joining because I’m fuckin bored of the desk jockey life. Bjj and lifting is fun but shootin guns and kickin ass looks like fun too.

[@TheArizonaRanger.]

@@edavis369 I'd just say don't come in thinking you're more mature than anyone. I was a 19 year old team leader, in charge of dudes in their 30s. They make for some of the worst soldiers IF they hold the attitude of "What can this kid teach me" Remember, you might be experienced outside the Army, but Army experience is a clean slate regardless of your outside knowledge.

[@eddielramirez7494]

Hey man do you know any former marines that became ranger? I’m very interested in becoming a ranger but I just don’t know how to go about that

[@zachthedangerranger]

Can't say that I do my man

[@TROCKDoesGaming]

where in utah did you live? Im a high school senior looking to go to regiment and I used to go to Park City.

[@zachthedangerranger]

HMU on Instagram my man

[@TROCKDoesGaming]

@@zachthedangerranger sounds good!

[@TROCKDoesGaming]

@@zachthedangerranger just sent u a dm brotha!

[@brennan702]

signed my op40 11x and i ship in april, any advice?

[@drinkerforever]

Hey man I'm 16 and would you mind giving me some advice for prep? I can do about 50-55 push ups I can pull off 40 sit ups(stopped doing them for a mouths because I had hernia surgery and doc said no more so I can heal) And about 10 pull ups I've just started a running program that's gonna build me up to 5 miles. I can do a 9 min mile. I haven't started rucking yet. Any advice would be really appreciated.🤙🏽

[@IAMTHEANTICHRISTISWEARMAN]

I did the same. I mean i’m pretty skinny. Running i believe is huge. start really stretching. Don’t want to get injured.

[@brennan702]

@@IAMTHEANTICHRISTISWEARMAN I’m with a company called Operators Association, their whole mission is to help get civilians and active duty servicemen ready for special operations, it’s a great resource. I recommend it

[@IAMTHEANTICHRISTISWEARMAN]

@@brennan702 thanks yes, i’ve actually known about them for a while. Thanks 11b OP40 🤟🏽

[@joshuaviol7903]

Anyone thinking about going to a school in the military should do it. It is a big regret of mine. Just a good old 11b here lol

[@joshuaviol7903]

So I also with you brother so I did basic AIT then two weeks later I was Quite 2 days later I was in Iraq 3 days later I was at the JSS this was in 2007

[@joshuaviol7903]

Kuwait*

[@Austin.milazzo69]

If I’m a 91 bravo what happens if I fail rasp ???

[@zachthedangerranger]

Worldwide AKA assigned to the needs of the Army

[@Austin.milazzo69]

@@zachthedangerranger would I still be a mechanic ???

[@TheArizonaRanger.]

I've been following the 12 week RASP program for a while now. It's definitely good, progresses at a fairly rapid pace. My problem is combating load related issues. I find myself repeating weeks because I start to develop shins splints, Achilles tendonitis etc. But I'm going to keep hammering away at it. I'd say (I'm not a Ranger, but I met some high speed dudes while I was in) if you're still a high school student and want to get into SOF join your school's wrestling team. Still ruck and do intelligent programmed military training, but wrestling is one of those gritty sports that almost replicates some of the suck you might experience in a selection course. I definitely regret not doing it.

[@lukasg9031]

Unfortunately my school doesn’t have a highschool wrestling team, neither does my town. I’m currently doing soccer and so far I play full games with non stop running and muscle fatigue near the end. What would you do differently if you were in my shoes?

[@TheArizonaRanger.]

@@lukasg9031 soccer is a good one to develop load tolerance. If there is a BJJ location around you that you could afford I would suggest that. As many sports as you can tolerate is recommended. On top of that make sure you're rucking and doing pushups, situps, planks, chinups/pull-ups etc. Anything the Army grades on make sure you're trying to excel in. I've seen a lot of dudes that were studs at the run because of what they did in high-school but had poor pushup technique and endurance. If your school has a weight training/strength class try to take that. Ultimately, if you're physically prepared, the only issue will be the mental game, which I why I recommended wrestling, a lot of wrestling practices are meant to break kids.

[@lukasg9031]

@@TheArizonaRanger. I wish my community had wrestling! It looks like a suck fest! Just a quick background history check. We do have a BJJ dojo in my community. I have actually done classes there 2x a week for 3 weeks. I kinda lost interest in it but I was definitely fun and I enjoyed it. I currently play soccer, and do weightlifting (home gym) on the days when I don’t have soccer. I was also gonna sign up for track and field in the spring/summer when the snow melts. I am also doing my best to get good grades in HS. I’m really trying hard especially In Biology and Chemistry (I want to be a medic). The problem is that I live in Canada and you can’t really run in the winter when it’s -30C and the trails are covered in snow for 6-7 months lol. Do you have any recommendations for some type of cardio during the winter?

[@TheArizonaRanger.]

@@lukasg9031 I definitely understand the cold getting the best of you. I was stationed at Ft Drum and we get to around -30° Fahrenheit. I'd recommend some form of anaerobic an aerobic training (Dr Andy Galpin is a good resource here on KZbin if you don't know how what those are) Jumproping is a good cardio to do inside if you have the ceiling clearance and crossfit WODs are also good for muscular endurance and cardio. Crossfit gets a bad name, but it can be efficient, you just need to be vigilant about your form. You sound dedicated and have a vision, stick with it and be consistent and you'll do fine.

[@lukasg9031]

@@TheArizonaRanger. yeah I definitely should be doing more crossfit type workouts. But of course with proper form. I’ve also thought about doing swimming but from what it seems, swimming isn’t super “necessary” as rangers are more on land than water, but correct me if I’m wrong. I’ll definitely check out Dr Andy! I appreciate the advice!

[@joshknix1866]

Since they’re no longer doing the stuff you signed up for, would you still go to Regiment if you were joining today? I heard that 3rd and 5th SFG are still pretty busy, would you go that direction?

[@zachthedangerranger]

I would still probably pick Regiment if I was coming from the civilian world

[@joshknix1866]

@@zachthedangerranger gotcha man. Love your channel!

[@xo5347]

excluding tier one units, would you say Special Forces are the only unit that sees any actual combat routinely right now

[@abrahameyre1491]

I'm a 21 year old heavily considering joining the army with an option 40 to become a Ranger. Nobody around me really understands or can relate so this channel is a cool resource. I've thought about joining the military and becoming a Ranger quite a bit, am currently preparing, and like you I don't see myself with a long carreer in the army, though it would be an important part of my life. Maybe 3 to 6 years. Since I'm planning on a life outside the military there is one question that comes to mind I havn't squared away, which is what are the chances of dying. I understand this might be a cringe question or make me sound like a noob, and normally I wouldn't ask but the Rangers are those guys getting action, I just want to understand the actual risks since I do want a life outside the military. I want to add I'm not the kind of person that would constantly be worried or preocupied about death once I accept the risks. I can see some stats online though of course they have to do with what has happened in the past so not nessesarily predictive for the future, I'm wondering what your thoughts are. 3-6 years, given I become proficient whats the % chance of death.

[@ethanclark4116]

Hey bro! I'm 24 and just signed a contract for option 40, leaving in a couple months. I went to college and started working and I realized it sucked and I didn't want to be just another person with a career working in an office or whatever. But from what I've heard older guys (like 21 and up) have a better chance of making it through because they like the maturity (and of course I think it's a better thing to have in general when going to a warzone)

[@epimoni5705]

You should accept death if your going to try and join one of those premier action units.

[@epimoni5705]

You shouldn’t think about the chance of dying if you’re scared maybe this isn’t for you.

[@thmhaupu]

Which one should I go first to RASP or Ranger School?

[@benjaminriordan9378]

Are rangers like space force?

[@mrpsu2000]

RLTW