RASP - Army Ranger Selection (Marine Reacts) | Part 1/2

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[@philippvoid1800]

no sleep, no food and wet socks. a soldier's biggest enemies

[@jasonmoyer9492]

All 3 are the worst feeling too. I think I hated wet socks more than anything. Feet start slipping around in my boots and to be careful not to blister. I used a lot of mole skin

[@scottmurphy650]

And if you are in the Infantry, something you get used to very quickly.

[@poopscoopproductions3177]

I would add dehydration and lack of Ibuprofen

[@scottmurphy650]

@@poopscoopproductions3177 Or "Ranger Candies" (800mg Ibuprofen) as we called them when I went through Ranger School in 1992

[@poopscoopproductions3177]

Scott Murphy lol yep. Ibuprofen doses start at 800 mg. Anything less is just masturbation

[@MM-xt9pw]

I remember a green beret documentary. They had those guys so tired. They asked a guy what his name was. He replied “bacon and eggs”

[@JamesonsTravels]

lol. i can totally see that being said. so good.

[@harrisonb9911]

It was actually hash browns

[@billyjenkins261]

@@harrisonb9911 hahahah

[@viktorbrasow9981]

As a German soldier I met some Rangers during a desert survival course in 1997. I remember that we first met in Logan heights, El Paso and we don't think good of each other. Then we have a around 28mile March out to the dona Ana range and after that we know that the soldiers all around the world suffer in the same way ;-). Best comrades and tough guys...

[@johndrake6288]

Worked with kraut paratroopers quite a bit during my time at an OPFOR unit. Excellent soldiers and everyone wanted to go home with a leatherman tool and a poncho liner. Getting chased by them in weisels was another thing

[@mikebrase5161]

@@johndrake6288 Hohenfels or Graf?

[@johndrake6288]

@@mikebrase5161 neither. you have not lived until you are being chased by a pair of weisels and a platoon of krauts. 'du svwester fuchken hunden!!' does not go over well. they get um mad...

[@mikebrase5161]

@@johndrake6288 lol

[@rustybuckets1466]

Can you tell your Air Force to bring back Oktoberfest to Bliss , good times good beer .

[@ghostmost2614]

1982 My Marine Plt. Sgt. applied and was accepted to Ranger School. He finished 2nd in his class. When he left he was ripped and in top physical condition. When he reported back to the company he looked like shit. He'd lost muscle mass and his eyes were hollow. Said it was the most difficult thing he'd ever done.

[@nizloc4118]

Knew of a couple very similar stories Knew a Marine who, like your guy, was a beast. When he left for it we figured "He'll smoke that weak Army course" Dude lost 40 pounds there. And my best friend from Childhood was a SEAL, had to recycle BUDS. Got out, went to the Nat Guard, got sent to Ranger School, is now Army SF He swears to this day Ranger was the hardest school he did. But, that said. I did 2 in the Army Guard when I got out. And had a few buddies go, and they did fine. Everyone is different i guess

[@rangerj3301]

I was an instructor in the first phase of Ranger School in ‘82, at Camp Darby. I came to Camp Darby straight out of the 2nd Ranger Battalion and later served with the 3rd Battalion as well. Ranger School was certainly very tough in those days. Many of the restrictions of today, like no wet moves below 32°, did not exist in those days. I graduated Ranger School in 1978. I started the course at 160 lbs, virtually no fat, after having already served 7 months with 2nd Batt. I finished the course at 132 lbs, 58 days later. So, I know what you’re talking about. My wife cried when I took my shirt off 😂

[@monkeystank5241]

@@rangerj3301 I went through the course in 82, breaking ice in the Worm Pit. Unfortunately, the only RI name I can remember was No-Go Rondo. Oh, and Swackhammer. An O-5 was honorgrad. There was a student SP-4 from Bat that was kicked out for having pogie in his ruck.

[@DansilSchroeder]

That's exactly what happened to my drill sergeant in basic. He came back from ranger school mid-cycle

[@lawsonransom8318]

@@rangerj3301 did you know Reid Zoller?

[@electrofyed]

Being 6’4” I hate log drills with a passion.

[@wordherb1128]

Gerrit Harmann at RASP they got the worm now everyone gets a piece

[@Lifechanging99999]

word herb that was an every day thing in my Marine Infantry platoon. We called it “the snake”.

[@georgia3596]

I’m with you on that !

[@kottomack]

I'm 5'6 and I hate em at least as much...

[@randomgeneratedname1264]

6'2" here, I agree man that shit sucks.

[@Phildo8]

Yeah the tab is given as part of a leadership course. The 75th Scroll is the 24/7/365 Ranger

[@nickstroman9696]

Hooah

[@weworks7811]

Double tabbed is better

[@ericnelson5321]

Neither tab or scroll is ever given, it’s earned. Both are impressive feats, too many civilians commenting about this like they know what either goes thru

[@jamesyates2051]

@Hipster Jihadist nah bruh even the Army calls it a leadership course. Says so on their website.

[@ericnelson5321]

@Hipster Jihadist I would agree with you, I never said it was, the only part that slightly reflects leadership is the peer grading system.

[@larrykile3190]

Definite vote for yes for Part 2.

[@randynewborn3329]

Greatwor k

[@randynewborn3329]

Can't wait 4part2.

[@frknnutz]

Brings back memories and just gave me a ranger boner. I trained for months and was in the best shape of my life but found it did not matter to my ranger instructors. They WILL push you to your limit and beyond, both mentally and physically. They made a point of putting a ranger on me that could smoke my ass because I got cocky. An un tempered sword is of no use and will fail. I spent the next two years on an LRSD team in 7th ID (L) we deployed to central American countries in the '80s.

[@rodneymiller857]

Let’s not forget the 4 mile run, they run you 3 miles out and than you start your 4 mile run lol .. that’s when the sucks begins.. RLTW

[@nicholasjames5521]

✔

[@danielcax2806]

My father was Army aiairborne 75th ranger regiment 2nd battalion he was a sniper according to my mother. Rest in peace dad. 🌹

[@Andre-gi6yg]

Airborne, Ranger and Sniper, he done it all 🥶

[@RLTW420]

One for the airborne ranger in the sky 🙏🏽🙏🏽 May he RIP

[@PsychoMantis308]

75th Ranger 3rd Battalion, Airborne. Til Valhalla, HOOAH!

[@MrKonfekta]

As a hardcore gamer myself, i can tell i got what it takes to become a Ranger.

[@JamesonsTravels]

I agree. Delta perhaps. lol.

[@almondmilk3014]

😂😂😭

[@nitroxide17]

😂😂😂😂

[@Epsillion70]

Hahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@Eruptor1000]

Haha bruh😂🤣 these illusions are reality

[@sword-and-shield]

A buddy of mine went through in the mid eighties, his last name was Pyle, can you imagine the extra shit he took.

[@JamesonsTravels]

oh lord. i bet he got some good sh-t.

[@tlipscomb6064]

@@JamesonsTravels Hey so it said that after 8 weeks they went straight to combat. 8 weeks is super short, so are these soldiers people who have already went through regular army training?

[@FBIAGENT725]

@@tlipscomb6064 to go to rasp you either have to be in the army already(some mos' can't go) or get an option 40 contract(guaranteed rasp if you qualify after ait or osut)

[@billyjacc]

@Übermensch Lussenhorf That's Ranger School.., not RASP.

[@pstain1]

Jody is a bad one also

[@davecraft8753]

God bless these young Men. 22 Weeks Infantry OSUT 3 Weeks Airborne school 8 Weeks RASP The Regiment Ranger School within 2 years

[@cm-pr2ys]

I’m sure they add the EIB and Air Assaukt Wings in there somewhere too! High standards!

[@owenparish1793]

It doesn't take 2 yrs

[@nathangallegos9304]

POG can be Rangers too

[@RoyG.]

​@@nathangallegos9304 Yes, they can, but they too must go through RASP & Airborne training before they're allowed to don the Tan Beret and join the Regiment. Every Man in the 75th Ranger Regiment is a qualified RANGER.

[@mingus445_gaming]

@@RoyG. yep, they also get a SMOS of 11b if im not mistaken. Gonna go at some point in the next ~2 years

[@kman-mi7su]

Random fun fact, Although he doesn't really discuss being an Army officer, James Earl Jones (Yes, Darth Vader) also went thru Ranger School and graduated earning his ranger tab. He was sent to Camp Hale (Now defunct) in the Colorado Rocky Mountains to help establish a cold weather training school and command in the 50s. He had expected to be deployed to Korea to fight the war, but by the time he graduated from the school, the cease-fire agreement was signed and fighting had stopped.

[@spectre5x5]

I'm Ranger qualified, but never served in a Ranger Battalion/Regiment. Ranger school was without a doubt, the toughest thing I have ever done in my life. Both RASP/RIP and Ranger school are extremely tough, but RASP and the Regiment is a way of life. Ranger school is a leadership school under stress and little sleep/ food.

[@armycombatveteran4529]

Shawn H007. Same here brother very hard school. It changed my life for ever.

[@SaraphDarklaw]

I’ve known people who were in regiment but got kicked to the 82nd because they couldn’t get tabbed. I know they like flashing their scroll, but you’ve done more than most.

[@GloryholeEnthusiast]

Philip ...Talking about getting released for standards for not getting your tab. Like it says in the Ranger bluebook, Rangers are expected to pass any career advancing school they attend.

[@SaraphDarklaw]

Philip When you go to airborne school, you owe the army 3 years in an airborne unit. It’s called the airborne obligation. Since you need to be airborne qualified to be in regiment and like you said, getting kicked is easy, a lot of people end up in the 82nd.

[@capeclint]

Sara Darklaw Batt Boys also end up in regular Army unfits due to Abram’s Charter

[@rodneygreenway982]

I just finished 3.5 years as a Ranger Instructor at 4th RTB. You're spot on about when you really learn about somebody...what will they do when they're tired, hungry, wet, hot/cold. By the time I went through Ranger School, I didnt really learn anything through the classes/patrols. The biggest thing I learned was how to get people to do what you need them to do when they are tired, hungry, wet, cold/hot and it isnt their turn to be in a graded position. You really have to know how to motivate the most unmotivated....and if that doesnt work, there's always peer evals at the end. That's the 1 thing I love about regiment. If somebody isnt shouldering more then their fair share of the task, whatever it may be, 100%, and then some, you get to get rid of them. The big army isnt able to do that. What I dont like about that is, guys that get kicked out of regiment dont get kicked out of the army....they get sent to the big army and now it's their problem. I loved being an R.I and it is clearly obvious who the bastard children of each squad was. I knew who was going to get peered out by the 2nd patrol. I was correct about 95% of the time. Some people can turn around...but for the most part, those turds dont stand a chance until they get recycled into a new squad in the next class....and even then a lot didnt learn their lesson and double no-go peers.

[@rodneygreenway982]

Oh, and being a rover on Land Nav was FULL of good times lol.

[@carlinbrumback8931]

Damn,you had a sham job

[@rodneygreenway982]

@@carlinbrumback8931 lol

[@randomlyposter1974]

Can you become a ranger if you have glasses?

[@carlinbrumback8931]

@@randomlyposter1974 Yes

[@toadfaceass]

what a stroke of luck to be told you're a casualty and then carried haha

[@johndrake6288]

sucks worse. you get dropped you cant help. you get told by the cadre to shut the fuck up when you try to encourage.

[@iNecrology]

That guy was one of my drills at OSUT.

[@zoeyredmond5501]

It was always a blessing

[@mitchelljohnson4633]

I've seen that in the vids tbh

[@HaloDude557]

I think they kill the strong ones off to test the weaker ones. The instructors are sadistic like that lmao

[@rangerdoorknob]

Winter RIP class in 2004. Some things have changed since then, others have not. We started with 150. 42 graduated. Maybe 80-90 quit the during 3-day Cole Range. 50-60 the first night, another 30ish the second. Overall maybe 15-20 failed physical standard tasks or quit outside of Cole Range (rare). They didn't even have to smoke us. Most candidates pushed through the smoke fests and punishment. But then the rains came in around midnight. They just kept us at parade rest in formation in 40 degree downpour. Just stood there for hours. I pissed myself to try to get warm. Once the first person quit, the assembly line formed.

[@Dead_Planet-q9t]

Would you say after cole range, you're pretty much in the clear? As far as not quitting?

[@275Vet-RLTW]

Hardest factors of RIP: 1. Lack of sleep 2: calorie intake. coming in with great conditioning and low body fat means you need constant fuel. 3: keeping your feet in shape. I went through in jump boots with padded inserts. Didnt breath well. Nearly no cushion in the soles. My feet were a bloody mess half way through.

[@lionstribe3261]

I heard somebody say wool socks are good choices for the moisture, do you know any good boot brands?

[@osiris_the_great6861]

@@lionstribe3261 garmont is a good brand, it’s one boot i see most people wear

[@gordonames1892]

HEARD THAT GUYS GOING THROUGH RANGER SCHOOL WHEN THEY REACH THE JUNGLE FAZE. THEY AVERAGE WEIGHT LOST IS ABOUT 25 LBS. VERY SUSECPTIPLE TO HYPOTHERMIA!!

[@mingus445_gaming]

@@lionstribe3261 Garmont NFS for the win brother

[@carmaniac2004]

I went through Ranger School in 1986, before RIP and when all the running was done in boots. It was tough work, particularly the lack of sleep and food. Most of my Ranger Instructors were Vietnam Vets. I paid attention as their advice was priceless in the Army, later in combat and throughout the rest of my life.

[@jackmehoff915]

RIP came online in February 1985 and lasted until 2009. The last direct selection class was completed by the 1st and 2nd Battalions were over with by the time RIP started. What an I missing here ?

[@dominicg7125]

"I was sleeping, Sarnt?" This guy. 😂

[@johndrake6288]

find me a private who has NEVER said this

[@geoffreydesi8944]

There is a huge difference between being Ranger Qualified and being in “The Regiment”.

[@Bstonz85]

Do you mean going to ranger school and earning the tab? Or going through this, getting qualified, but not going to RGT?

[@johndrake6288]

you had better fucking believe.

[@klaytonkent5203]

@@Bstonz85 there is no qualified making it through this school its a selection process meaning if you complete the process you can still not get selected if you get selected you are being selected for the regiment meaning you go to the 75th. If you don’t get selected you basically fail and you go back to your unit or you get moved into another unit if you’re a new enlisted with an option 40 contract. This is not ranger school you can go to the school and just make it though and meet some other criteria and earn your tab that you wear at whatever unit you are currently in.

[@rangerj3301]

Exactly!

[@nathanc30]

I think they should change the name of ranger school/ranger tab.

[@Mike82ARP]

One thing you nailed early on was the comment you made about the soldiers having the physical conditioning, but the real test is the psych part. Mental toughness will help cover any physical exhaustion.

[@jonathanharrison3103]

When I went through I found your mental toughness and will power was the biggest factor. You have to want it. You push through pain, doubt, everything. First thing our cadre said, "It only gets worse from here.", and that was the truth. They push you to the breaking point and then you see who really is a Ranger.

[@rusty7984]

My old wrestling coach used to say “ it’s 10% physical 90% mental” to refer to wrestling but as it appears it applies to military training too as some really in shape people quit while some decently in shape people make it through and are selected iron heart and will will always beat out strength if the strong person doesn’t have their heart in the right place

[@TurfDoe]

It is correct that mental toughness is essential to passing the course. However, physical fitness is really the only tangible indicator we have of success in the course and even in regiment. Generally, the higher your PT score, the greater chance of success at RASP. I was in regiment for 9 years and was cadre at RASP for a bit.

[@Glockman20008]

After my contract with the Marines I plan on joining the Army and I wanna try for rangers. Respect to the Army

[@jessemiles1441]

What's your mos ?

[@texastoast5202]

Why not try to MARSOC?

[@Glockman20008]

@@texastoast5202 my gt score to low I retook my asvab and got a 102 gt score. I might just try to do recon and see if they accept waivers or I’ll have to retake it again

[@lazarus8501]

@@Glockman20008 isn’t there like a 4 week long class you can do to boost your gt score

[@Demonte202]

@@Glockman20008 it lo5 need for ranger school

[@stephenabm7779]

The lack of sleep is the toughest part with these events.

[@Bstonz85]

Definitely agree with you. I can deal with cold and wet. But sleep deprived, it sucks. Active duty Marine for 11 years, I’ve been there many times.

[@coll0070]

Yeah I feel that mate. Makes it hard to find your "happy place"

[@nanabanana7618]

Fr makes it hard to do anything but you just gotta push though it

[@cameronash5492]

It's amazing how in only 8 weeks the Army can pump out operators kicking down doors with seals and delta force.

[@Clancy192]

Yer confused. Lots of Ranger school grads come and go. The 11B's of the 75'th Ranger Regt are the premier Ranger door kickers and worlds finest infantry. Been there.

[@northw3st78]

@@Clancy192 Hey brother have you ever seen someone become a Ranger at age 33?

[@mutantmaker6206]

Me who is training for 6 months before attempting to enlist bruh scary ash 💀💀

[@ok-kk3ic]

@@mutantmaker6206should only take you 2 months not 6

[@dbohler8640]

As a scout, transferring to a LRSD team in the early 90’s, I was required to go through RIP, as our LRSD would be task loaned to Ranger Regiments. It was a serious kick in the nuts. The lack of sleep lowered my tolerance of “that guy” that was always barking orders even when he wasn’t in charge; just so the instructors could hear him and think he was participating. Once each mission started and when he thought no instructors were present, he was absolutely worthless. Well, they didn’t miss a thing. He wasn’t selected but the instructors didn’t drop him until right before the end. They wanted him to suffer......the problem was that we also had to suffer, dealing with him. I thought I was going to be kicked out when I pinned the guy against a tree. An instructor walked up and separated us. Then another instructor came up and let me know that I didn’t have a thing to worry about. They’d been watching that guy and our team closely the entire time. Dude was dropped like a hot rock. Porter reminds me of “that guy”.

[@emansol9588]

Did you watch the documentary? Porter was the honor grad.

[@odinzraider591]

I was LRS too. I got out in 2014. Can you believe they disbanded LRS shortly after? All my former teammates got rerolled into different Airborne units.

[@billyjacc]

I heard that back in the days some units such as Pathfinders, LRSC, & EOD..., think were able to attend RIP. but I wasn't sure if that information was correct. I thought that it was somehow off or misconstrued and that maybe these were Rangers who had failed to meet Regiment standards and released. So therefore the 82nd, 10th Mountain and others would scoop them up for service in their divisions and throughout Big Army. Funny though, is that information never came from guys who'd btdt, but always from a guy who knew a guy. That had to be interesting to go through RIP, then back to Big Army.

[@reedwacker2090]

@@realWARPIG , and you were never in RRC were you? Poser. All the LRS guys I worked with were Quiet Professionals, not loud mouth assholes. That's probably why the above poster couldn't stand the show boat guy in his RIP class.

[@reedwacker2090]

@Chris Davis - Hey man respect your reply. I was commenting on the LRS guys (a few of them) that I went through training with and they were very approachable and willingly shared their knowledge regarding land nav, patroling, and field commo. Guess there's a bad apple in every bunch though. Thanks, Reed

[@everettschoenke2659]

Bro. The men who pass this are on another level. Couldn’t be me but I am so glad there are men who find this exciting and succeed in this endeavor. God bless them.

[@Ethaarus]

Lack of sleep is absolutely the hardest part in my opinion. Back in my basic it wasn't getting beasted out in the field that I found hard, it was not getting a decent night's sleep.

[@francisboland6683]

I am a “Cole Range Alum” class of 1992. The very first test you must pass in RIP/RASP is the PFT. Every candidate is in top physical condition in any Spec Ops selection. None of these courses is meant to test your physical capabilities. They are all meant to expose your mental weakness. The guys you see quit are the studs that are your “natural athletes”. They’ve never faced and overcome adversity. End of the first week we did a 6.5 mile ruck March with full kit and a 50 lb ruck in 90 minutes. We got back, policed up the range and prepared to bus back to the Regimental compound. The head instructor called formation, informed us we would have the weekend off, and then asked anyone that wanted to quit to step forward. We lost a third of the class right there.

[@SamSam-ih6nt]

The 8 weeks are only a gateway. The real challenge starts at Bn. 100mhp non stop until you take a knee by leaving the unit.

[@cm-pr2ys]

Dude I can’t even imagine that, like Soldiers that can’t cut it in Regiment get “dropped” to the vaunted 82nd! Like wtf, Regiment is a whole different level. Mad respect for those dudes.

[@davecraft8753]

c m0808 My platoon in the 101st was loaded with RASP failures. Still outstanding Soldiers.

[@cm-pr2ys]

Dave Craft I can believe it man, and pardon me, I wasn’t trying to put down the Airborne at all. I know you guys are fucking badass, but when I learned that the Ranger Regiment can drop non hackers, and that they typically go to the Airborne Divisions/ Brigades, it blew my mind. Like how much higher is the standard in Regiment than it already is in the Airborne? Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

[@NoCoverCharge]

You got that right the first 3 months off Batt was way worse then Rip

[@gunchief0811]

Good to go... GET SOME!!!

[@patrickisles4570]

Rangers are THE most badass. You get the best gear, you get the most insane missions and you're with highly motivated people. Plus, who doesn't want to go after terrorists who hurt innocent women and children and you get paid to do so. However, why would someone go into the rangers without the intent to finish? It's hard but that's the point. Everyone suffers.

[@AndrewPatterson19]

Very true

[@robbobbrah8953]

Oh you sweet summer child. You have absolutely no idea what we've done during the 20 year way. Women and children were deleted often, and it was cast off as "collateral damage." Lastly, the Taliban were not responsible for 9/11. Al-Qaeda was. For 20 years we punished the Afghans because of their Pashtunwali Code, which applies hospitality even to the host's death, to those that they harbor. You've got absolutely no idea kid.

[@RoyG.]

Hard training makes for Hard Men.

[@elias4275]

Still kills me everyday that I couldn't join the military due to my type one diabetes. I took countless courses in wilderness and arctic survival, trained on gun courses for majority of my childhood and the moment I was told I couldn't, completely ruined what I had wanted to do since I was a kid. Definitely put out a part 2, I love seeing your content.

[@power95festered30]

That sucks man. Sure you’re still doing great things. 👍🏻

[@rogerbennett9598]

After reading this and being in an infantry unit myself , I would have loved to serve with you

[@elias4275]

@@rogerbennett9598 You have no idea how much that means to me, truly Thank You for Serving and protecting our lives back home.

[@johndrake6288]

sorry bro it is like the asthma people. you would fall out at the worst time and no one covers your sector. pull three people away to care fore you

[@elias4275]

Just wanted to respond to the comments I've gotten: I know why I am not allowed in due to my illness, I understand it would be a liability to whoever I'm with and it would take other people away from their duties to take care of me. That being said it doesn't change the fact that it hurts me still that I was diagnosed with a incurable illness preventing me from following my dream.

[@oliverallen5324]

"Unknown distance, unknown time; This is not a walking event."

[@timeforce80]

Been seen that ranger,but your take of it through a marines eyes is great and yeah part 2

[@JamesonsTravels]

I thought they were good But after several beers with a Marine brother who retired after 30, he was impressed with them over the last several years. They stepped up big time.

[@TenToesCat]

Ranger Part 2 please! It’s exiting to listen to a marine give no bs opinions. It is true what they say, you can always tell a marine from anyone else.

[@KalashniKEV762]

@@JamesonsTravels Were either of you SOF of any kind?

[@Lifechanging99999]

Jamesons Travels what is so good about them? The fact they get more money than a regular marine infantry battalion? The political clout to have them do missions? They hardly have any of the intangibles the Corps has because they can easily release for standards. In the Corps the real leadership issue is how to fix problems not just get rid of them. Which is why the Corps’ leadership concept excels. RFS is a luxury. I’m not impressed by them one bit. They’ve had a lot of major screw ups since Grenada. They’re latest was in 2016 when they ran away from ISIS in Afghanistan. Let us also not forget how the leadership covered up Pat Tillman’s death. Pat’s family endured a lot of hurt because the Rangers lacked integrity and most importantly fire discipline.

[@tomburgess3372]

Routine_Epitome LMFAO you couldn’t pass any POG BASIC. Your opinion of Rangers come Junior Marines Beeing told that the RGT is equivalent to a basic marine grunt😂😂😂 the high speed gear and in the last 18 years have killed or captured more HVTs than even your beloved DEVGRU, SEALs ASOCOM have the best, smartest and most motivated SOFs in the US. Remember the Actual Special Forces trained seals, and bout every other higher tier units. US Army Rangers are tier 2 on (above) SEALs..standards with certain Rangers from the STB that are tier 1...the Ranger are by far the oldest, originally a paratrooper on steroids for capturing airfields. Now the operate on the same level as the SF, SEALs Marine Raiders. Now 82nd fall under SOCOM command and filled the RGTs old role...11Bravos in the 10th or 25th would chew your POG ass up and send you to an armory in a mech Infantry unit (3rd ID) Probably Korea’s if you ever made it through infantry school🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 I love the Call of Duty Doctorates 😂

[@TheDocatron]

I was Cadre at Benning portion of Ranger school for 4 years. Cole was just up the road. The dudes who go through this course are tougher than wood pecker lips. If it's not the physical aspect that gets to you, or the hot/cold ass weather, it's definitely lack of sleep. Theres no single hardest part, it's just a culmination of suck. Embrace the suck.

[@paul75ranger]

I went through RIP back in 1986. Spent 4 years in the 75th. You asked what the hardest part would be, and for me it was simply pushing through the pain and fatigue while still trying to maintain a clear head and be a team. I had a Ranger buddy who was always complaining and not letting his negativity rub off on me and constantly trying to push him was exhausting. He didn't make it, I did, and I tried like hell to get him through

[@bridgecross]

Folks underestimate the importance of sleep. If you list everything you need to survive, then order that list by how imperative each item is, sleep is second after air. Your can function longer without water or food than without sleep. Your brain begins to slow down, then goes haywire.

[@michaeldockins7466]

I was a Marine before I served in the Army with 2D RGR BN. People always ask which was better/harder. The discipline was similar in Battalion as in the Marines but because we were part of Special Operations I got to do a lot more with the Rangers. So I stayed there longer. I loved it. I’m 55 now and I still miss it.

[@billyjacc]

Did you go straight to RIP or serve in an Airborne Unit first?

[@michaeldockins7466]

Juan Carro I went to RIP right after Jump School.

[@64worshipper]

I did RIP in '83. My son begins pre-RASP and RASP, in November '21... 2nd generation Airborne Ranger... HOOAH!

[@swaginator1809]

My father went through RIP in 1994, I’m honored that I get to enter RASP and become a 2nd generation Ranger.

[@tyronmegawatts6580]

The Battalion is a rough place to live daily. I knew Bill “Doc” Donavan who spent 5 years in Vietnam as an SF medic, and was the PA at first Batt for 25 years.

[@rogue325]

One of best special operations Rangers, that I've served with 89-92 1/75th RGR (A) Bn., One of Doc's Special Ops Bro. Chief Braughton (RIH) save many of us as well. HOOAH!!!! RLTW!!

[@Sincityboyj]

Thank you everyone who serves in the military! Everyone of you combat troops and vets deserve an award for your bravery being on the front lines! I admire all of you!

[@boomer6611]

I spent many years in the Regiment (80s and 90s). A Way of Life for sure. I loved every single day of it and measure everything I have done since then to my service in the Regiment, in particular, the end of the 4th stanza of the Ranger Creed that says ... "set the example for others to follow." I'd do it again and again if I was young man. But alas I'm kicking 60 in the ass and as one of my bros from 3-75 said to me a few months ago 'Brother you are the epitome of a ... silver-back pot-bellied stallion!' You want any slack ... cut away! Now I'm going to drop some Glucosamine and Motrin and hit my yoga class... gotta be loose for that ball room dancing later in the week. RLTW!

[@boomer6611]

@Philip Wow Bro! Whitmire! If it was the same Whitmire we were in a Pathfinder Company company together before the Reg. I remember Aceebees, had his ear eaten off from a scrap with his pitbull ... legend has it. How about Roethke?

[@UsRanger]

Coin Check.. Lol . 1/75 96-99 here RS 3\98 RLTW

[@AzrealMaximus]

@@boomer6611CSM Acebes hosts the monthly Ranger breakfast in Savannah at Perkins off 204/95.

[@MrZachgonz]

When my uncle when through RIP he said soldiers would get delusional from lack of sleep and start tripping. Some would give in the lack of food and start trying to eat plants and mud too.

[@thejuice5050]

Enjoyed that a lot. That's some tough going. Lots of "ouchies"!

[@BlueFlame]

“First ones in last ones out cause even marines need hero’s” rangers lead the way

[@brentjacobs7083]

Lack of sleep makes me an asshole. I’ve learned that after 20 years of night shift work.

[@RobertPRobinsonJr]

This brings back memories 75th Ranger Regiment 2nd Bat

[@zepedrofd]

I like a lot more this video: instructors know what they want, how their exercise works and apply it with a lot more calm but without less authority.

[@legends311651]

My hardest part in RASP was the sleep deferbration. I was constantly without sleep. It has been thirty years since I was a Ranger. I still find myself challenging to stay up for 48 hours on the weekend. When I am off work.

[@paratrooperlane7022]

I attended Recondo School at Fort Bragg and being 135lbs at the time really took its toll on my body, it was the best training I had while being in the Army.

[@mitchellsmith4690]

Same same...but 150 pounds.

[@albusai]

Went trough it back in 92 , rip back then , scroll is a way of life , tan just a course

[@ryanoconnell6617]

LOL! I went like two classes after this was filmed & know so many of these guys 😂 I watched it before rasp but I believe regiment had it pulled from TV so I’ve never seen it since working with these dudes

[@BekahEmma]

I like the realism of the current training these troops go through. I went through RIP in Nov. 1986 and it was a lot different then. It was a lot of smoke sessions, forced marches and runs. It was also only three weeks. The hardest part for me in RIP, Pre-Ranger and Ranger School was the lack of sleep and food. I could handle the physical aspects but I sucked hind tit without sleep.

[@samdamanforman7870]

After watching this is making me feel like Rangers have the harder selection course compared to SEALS. Good video man, let’s get part 2 going!!!👍

[@HWG-wm8ld]

You are wrong

[@aidanpierce4863]

Depends what your strength/ weaknesses are. Both involve a lot of running though and attention to detail.

[@zachbrown2514]

10:36 when the guy is complaining that is all on him, meanwhile his buddy with the glasses to the left clearly has no weight on his shoulders.

[@stingray6737]

I saw that too

[@TraceMalin]

My buddy John was an E-5 in the 75th Rangers as a mortarman carrying the 81 mm while on active duty. He became an RN and retired from the Army Reserves as a major in the Medical Corps. Another buddy of mine graduated West Point and Ranger school and became a scout helo pilot. He also retired as a major after becoming a physician assistant. Both men felt that their medical training was more demanding than their Ranger School/Ranger Regiment training. Video suggestion: How tough is it to be a military nurse or P.A.?

[@PLONG12345]

Maybe because of technical skills that they had to learn in medical school. "More demanding" is subjective though. And are they more demanding in terms of Physical Fitness Test? Or more demanding psychologically? It depends.

[@TraceMalin]

@Decanus Severus Cool. Neither one of these guys worked in that capacity. John and I met in college in the gym. He majored in nursing. I think his wife is a nurse too. He thought 4 years of learning to be a nurse took more out of him than his 6 (I think six) years active. My other buddy became a PA in the 10th Mountain.

[@tkso.philly3879]

Trace Malinowski C-co.104th medical bn.29th inf.(light).

[@deb-kenjohnson9497]

Not knowing how far the runs and rucks are going to be is most mental part. Anyone can hold up when they know how long they have to hold out. The unknown is the big monster.

[@patrickmcshane7658]

The 75th Regiment (used to be Infantry) has multiple heritages, the Ranger battalions, Merrill's Marauders, & the lrrp companies of Vietnam. Ranger school was carried over from ww2 & carried the concept on from them without Ranger designated units for many years. Can you do a video on recondo?

[@fredcollins8919]

Hope they do soon bring it back (Recondo) for all Infantry/Airborne & Rangers.....

[@rodgertatum9530]

My Dad graduated Ranger school in Sept 1952. After coming back from Korea. He was CO of a Ranger Company with the 1st Inf Division in Vietnam in 1966-67. He retired as XO of Ranger School in 1972. My oldest brother went through Ranger school while my dad was XO. Our uncle was an instructor at Darby at that time. My nephew went through Ranger school in the mid 90's. He was the first 3rd generation Ranger.

[@12345678971926]

I’m proud to say I am a rip generation this was one hard of the hardest things I done when I got in was in the winter time I almost came close of dropping out

[@CaliforniaCarpenter7]

“Everybody’s got Aloe Cheese, Jesus isn’t a party” -Closed Caption Wisdom. 11:05

[@stanleymaestas5441]

i would definately struggle with sleep deprivation//part 2,yes please

[@JamesonsTravels]

Sleep part is standard for infantry training in my experience. Young mans game for sure.

[@jasontipton8430]

Man sometimes staying awake is damn near impossible you reach a point where you can fall asleep walking it sux so bad when you hit that point its misery just trying to stay concious

[@DisHappah]

Rangers and marines are just bad ass. America is lucky to have them.

[@tankeater]

Someone with a RANGER tab and not in the regiment did everything to become a RANGER but they're simply not with the 75th

[@coprice94]

75th ranger regiment are underrated

[@tori9365]

I don't think so .. they are highly regarded imo... they've been in many video games, movies and books. They are as much of a household name as it can get with special operations. Right there with SEALs and Green Berets

[@johndrake6288]

just under reported. the Regiment now compared to the Regiment when I served is night and day. The Regiment now is like what delta was in the 80s' with its own intel units.

[@ArashiKageTaro]

Based 4life Name a few movies based on the 75th other than Black Hawk Down, Darby’s Rangers or Saving Pvt Ryan. Those boys need way more recognition.

[@Credit87]

Underrated to civilians maybe, in the service we respect SF, D-Boyz, and Batt Boyz

[@pstain1]

Quite professionals

[@mrbeans2425]

lack of sleep would definitely hurt me the most... im meeting my recruiter this coming Tuesday to Sign, id like to hope and think I will qualify For RASP. but the lack of sleep would be brutal for a full week. one of my best friends is a Ranger and he said its the best decision he ever made. he is no longer with us but id like to follow in his footsteps.

[@Boxman.official]

No sleep would get me pissed but lucky me. when i get angry i get energy

[@lostmywilltol1ve]

As a seasoned COD MW Veteran, who’s prestige 125, and level 1000 with a 5.7 KDR and a overall of 7129 wins to 5 losses I can say without a doubt I am ranger ready, maybe even task force green.

[@Lezve]

You could’ve join Sgt Foley Ranger Team

[@maxpower3050]

The lack of sleep while learning a whole new job in three weeks was the hardest part of RIP. Great video and analysis.

[@johndrake6288]

When I nod off at work 20 years later I still say 'I wasnt asleep sergeant'

[@brianazmy3156]

It's been 40 years and I can smell that Georgia clay just from watching this. The size of the graduating classes are much higher than in the 80's

[@kenn.alexander]

I went through RIP in 2004, before it became RASP. Also went through Ranger School. RIP was 3 weeks but they added a 4th week of weapons training during my RIP class. The 3 weeks of RIP was definitely harder than the 2 months Ranger School.

[@UsRanger]

@@dffndjdjd RTB(Ranger Training Brigade) Runs Ranger school. A lot of Ex Batt boys go there for R&R so to speak.

[@UsRanger]

I went through RIP in 96, Definitely more intense than Ranger School. Good times. RLTW

[@michaellee9121]

In 84 it was like going through buds. We had instructors that were there training us while getting ready for delta selection. 80 % drop. Nothin but max smoke.

[@marcusburling]

Hi I'm from the United kingdom or UK for short I want to say a BIG THANK YOU FOR SERVICE and I salute you

[@nathangallegos9304]

Hardest part was passing the pt test; push ups failed by 9 From there on out it’s all a mental game and how far are you willing to go to complete the mission without quitting I’m going to put my packet in and pass it this time

[@faranger]

AIRBORNE RANGERS DAMN IT! BECAUSE MARINES NEED HEROS TOO!

[@jamespiattsr7758]

Marines don’t need Hero’s because they are Hero’s!

[@abnrgr673]

I am glad you distinguished the difference between going to ranger school and being in a Ranger Battalion. A lot of people have no clue, and its not their fault for not knowing. Cole Range was a place where you see grown men cry. I remember they let us eat one morning and we had to dump all our breakfast in a trash can. Went to do PT and came back and scooted the raccoons out of the way to share the food with them and the others out of the trash can. It wasnt too bad, the bottom part was the best because the juices sank to the bottom to help spice it up.

[@PhillmcCrakin]

Part 2 sounds cool too 👌

[@mafiosomemer3730]

Get up Private Allen, RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!

[@BJC1]

Definite part 2, great content. Professional insights!

[@heyitslucid6002]

The hardest part of rasp would probably be dealing with the people that are mentally weak

[@sean-_-7457]

Can we take a second to realize how lucky the sgt. is for having the opportunity to lay down through the ride?

[@mileshicks4328]

I catch myself complaining when I only get five hours of sleep instead of eight but these Soldiers are lucky if they get a short nap.

[@Papi1960R]

The hardest part of RIP (I went thru in 1984) was after the guys I was with found out I was the only Commo guy there with 80% Infantrymen, 15% Cav Scouts, 4% Forward Observers and a handful of Medics. My strength was organization and teamwork as I spent my first 5 years stint in the Military as a FMF Corpsman with 1/9 and 2nd Force Reconnaissance and had seen most everything they threw at us at the Marine Basic Reconnaissance Course at Ft Story, VA. (Long before it moved to SOI-W). When things got tough I'd takeover because I'd seen most of the tasks before, most of the Combat Arms guys would freak a bit but most of the experienced guys, I was 25, knew if you knew shit or not. If the SARC program had been available back then I'd have stayed in the Navy but Green not Blue. Back then RIP and Ranger course always had Rope corrals. RIs would ask for knots on the spot. No problem since I'd spent my time at pre- BRC(Ropers) and BRC with my own rope length tying a couple hundred knots a week. Elite Soldiers and Marines know their knots.

[@veg1run]

What is SARC ?

[@Rjisawake]

Respect these guys! The hardest most intense program the government has to offer

[@jeffreyheil9542]

Love Rangers. Every Ranger I've met has been hard as nails. All great guys as well. - Marine Infantry

[@albusai]

I remember I guy came in doing 9:50 his two miles, but he couldn’t handle the heavy rucks

[@questionable674]

definitely want to see a part two

[@Bigjohnsartwerks]

My experience with Cole range (July 93). Wet and HOT! That humidity is no joke.

[@williamjamesrapp7356]

I think the Hardest part of RASP for me would be Lack of Sleep and People around me not pulling their weight and not following the game plan AND/OR no one who has rank and should be in charge formulating proper game plans or not listening to those that have a good game plan A LACK OF DISCIPLINE under pressure wears on my nerves.

[@fatmike5038]

You got wearers, and bearers. Thats the difference between a tab and a scroll

[@moosepasshippie]

Did they talk about being peered out. It is when the RASP candidates votes up to three fellow candidates out of RASP. If you have been peered out, the only way to take RASP again is if you are able to go to Ranger school and pass it. My sons friend was peered out at the very end. He passed Cole Range and did something at the end that must have pissed off some candidates.

[@jaydavila353]

when I was @ Bragg back in the day, we had a new company commander that was also peered out(twice). after working for him a few weeks it was no wonder.....total dick!!!!

[@cpullic]

My hat is off to all these young men. 🍻 Looking forward to part 2 🇺🇸👍🏼

[@jonathanhiggins4398]

You should do commentary on the BOPE special police in Brazil. I feel like you’d get a kick out of that. As well as South African Special Task Force.

[@JamesonsTravels]

can you dm a link to me. thanks

[@jonathanhiggins4398]

Jamesons Travels sure thing

[@Hew.Jarsol]

America's first special forces, the US Rangers were created, trained and advised by the British Army Commandos in 1942 Achnacarry Scotland. The 1st and 29th Rangers were born. Direct copies of the Commandos. These got disbanded, and later used their new Commando skills to create the 2nd and 5th US Rangers in 1943. "Ranger" was selected because of the British colonial Rogers Queens Rangers (Scottish border Rangers). 8 British advisors accompanied the US Rangers at Point Du Hoc aswell as 3 SWANS. US Green berets, Marine Raiders, US Seal OG also all trace their heritage back to the Commandos. 🇺🇸

[@Vivii33]

Who else turned on mono audio for this one lol.

[@gavinchia5841]

And there I was with my right headphone in thinking, darn it's broken

[@JamesonsTravels]

I had some audio issues on a few recently. I have however bought and buying all sorts of new gear. It should be way better in the future. Frustrating as hell.

[@LegendLuuk]

@@JamesonsTravels buy a Blue Yeti, best microphone for a set-up in every situation

[@mhansome1]

Hey Marine, excellent video! Glad you explained about the "Tab". Also, your eloquence when explaining about getting along and finding out who the aSS holes are, Outstanding!

[@chikfilye6640]

Honestly the guy “taking charge” was just avoiding doing any work

[@jefflemaster2850]

Chik Fil Ye they need to send him to OCS! Lol

[@josephmcgee5985]

right??? Big mouth didn’t do shit.

[@mikehumphrey5942]

I was in 2/75. Most people don’t understand that rangers are on the same tier level as seals and green berets, and we do much more than light infantry... You must have a scroll to be a ranger. A guy that has a tab is not a flipping ranger. Keep in mind that 95 percent of guys in ranger batt have both the tab and scroll. A guy that has the scroll does time in the unit and after deemed worthy, will be sent to Pre ranger then ranger school. Almost no scrolled rangers fail but the ones that do are kicked out of the 75th instantly.

[@ericlamb172]

Was regular Army Infantry (1-41 INF, 2AD (FWD)). No wars and was not a Ranger. But to your Q re opinions about what would be worst thing in RASP. I would have to imagine NOT the humping or the work. For me it would be (1) lack of sleep; (2) uncertainty about length of mission. For me, not the hard work. Sleep. Distant second place is uncertainty.

[@johndrake6288]

1. Will my body withstand the strain. 2. uncertainty. 3. lack of sleep. The lack of chow during the land nav phase properly fucking sucked. Lots of dudes quit over that. Even people who passed the road march

[@scottwoodstock7288]

86 to 89 Ranger Indoctrination Program before permanent duty 2/75 ft Lewis Wa. RIP was in Georgia