How Hard is US Army RANGER School?

The US Army Ranger School is one of the most difficult and demanding Leadership Schools in the military / world. Enduring this course produces mental toughness … one of the all-time most important characteristics of a champion … and the true legacy of Army Rangers. Let’s see “how hard is RANGER school” by discussing: Requirements, Timeline & Phases, Standards & Significant Emotional Events, Sleep & Food Deprivation, Mail, Peer Evaluations, Harassment, & What You Learn
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[@georgesulaica2174]

Best worst days I ever spent, my ex cheated on me while I was there and I didn’t find out till after graduation. It’s been said before, “girls are temporary but tab is for life”

[@Jerryleedlelee]

If the army wanted you to have a girlfriend. They would have issued you one

[@low-keyrighteous9575]

I'm really sorry to hear that man . your right tho women are temporary. God bless and congratulations on graduating

[@ubcroel4022]

Ranger School experience and Tab > some slit

[@felixnyamongo]

@@Jerryleedlelee Well said.😊👊😂😂

[@grunt9044]

And how that tab useful in civilian life?

[@goborderpatrol1]

As a proud US Marine I must say Ranger School was by far the most difficult thing I’ve ever faced as a Marine. 17 Marines started with me and only 3 remained at the end…very proud of my boys…

[@Sciences0311]

Same here brother. I have no shame admitting Ranger School was the toughest training i ever received as a marine.

[@STGFilmmakers]

RLTW!

[@aaronwright6338]

I have to say the Marines who went through with me were a credit to the EG&A! I joke with non Rangers that Marines make great Rangers but I am not really joking. One of the best natural leaders I have ever met was a young Recon Marine NCO in my platoon. We constantly put him in charge as our PSG in Garrison. Plus-the Marine RIs were outstanding. RLTW 12-92

[@HeyMikeyLikesIt2]

@@aaronwright6338 12-92 also! RLTW

[@samfisher2306]

That's what I've been hearing about the difficulty of Ranger school...the washout rate. I believe it.

[@germanstudent06]

"We're not stopping until someone quits, so...who wants to go home." Don't give up guys, it's rewarding to finish, and a test of your mental fortitude. Good luck battle buddies!

[@keithjackson4985]

OORAH! Like that

[@sugewhitejacoby8654]

#RLTW🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@limacharliesf9]

@BAZINGA153760 what’s it like now

[@jordonnelson7980]

@BAZINGA153760 what's changed?

[@ThyFilthyCasual]

@@jordonnelson7980 nothing changed lol that kid is just saying stuff

[@kenricbourne9417]

Ranger School was the first thing I ever failed. It is no joke. I was fortunate as an Infantry Officer to get multiple opportunities. I finally had the combination of luck and determination to make it through on my 4th try. This school is the ultimate know yourself and others learning environment. The school itself will not necessarily teach you to be a tactical genius, but the combination of sleep deprivation and food deprivation will push you further than you have likely to have been pushed before. The last part that the narrator spoke to - being a team player is absolutely the most essential key to getting through Ranger School. You cannot do it alone. Everyone has good and bad days in Ranger School, when you are having a bad day you will need a Ranger Buddy to lean on. Lastly I will add in the phrase "Quit Tomorrow", it was my mantra as I put one foot in front of the other. Keep shifting out the mental exhaustion to the next day, and before you know it you are graduating. Class 6-02 RLTW!

[@reddiver7293]

Kenric just will not give up!!! Thank you for posting this, Ranger. Beyond inspiring.

[@bodhiutah4501]

I don't know if I would have had the desire to go back if I had failed. Never been so loopy and sleep deprived in my life, good shit, sir.

[@mysticjedi6730]

Start fasting on Sundays to train to transition off glucose and perform better with just body fat. Before you get there eat nuts to put on weight. Learn to massage your own muscles to optimize blood flow and healing. Learn to stretch and promote your healing.. Learn to meditate and sleep while sitting. You can rest while being awake. Careful they might catch you sleeping.

[@Logan-mn9im]

not really sure if you’ll see this, I just have a small few questions, when you first decided you were going to serve, did you think you had what it takes? i look at these incredibly people on my phone and I just think it would be a life changing event if i could be there myself one day, the only thing stuttering me is I don’t know if i could enjoy life that way. Now of course I know it’s not fun, not a lot of things are in life. But what i mean is did you learn over time to find happiness in more things? did you learn to love things that you hated? did you already have your heart desired to do all of these things since you were young or what made you take the hardest route?

[@malachijohnson3437]

I love that you went back and kept trying. Ill be honest, I was schooled, I was jacked, I was ready. I BARELY passed PRT in Hawaii, and when I got to the school, I broke 4 toes in my foot. They obviously gave me the chance to rest up and start the phase over. I took it. I made it through phase 1. I get to Mountain phase, catch the worst pneumonia ever. They again offered to let me rest up and start the phase again. I said you know what, no. I came into this thinking I was hard as nails, I could out run, out lift, out suck (you know) anyone, but after 2 failures I fucking gave up. I still kind of regret it 10 years later.

[@jonny9544]

I wanted to quit every single day and I would tell myself "Just make it through today and you can quit tomorrow". Then the next day would arrive and I would realize that I was one day closer to graduation. So I would drive-on and tell myself I could quit tomorrow. I repeated this for 72 days (four phases back in the day) until one day I found myself with a fresh Black and Gold tab being safety pinned on my left shoulder. Years later I look back at Ranger School and tell myself, "It wasn't that bad". Until someone asks me if I would ever do it over again and I think "NO FUCKING WAY". :)

[@somedude2124]

Whenever I meet someone who claims to have been through Ranger School and says "I'd like to do it again" I have to walk away from them, because I'm pretty sure they didn't go through at all.

[@jonny9544]

@@somedude2124 Lol, yup. Don't think I've ever met anyone who said they would do it again.

[@larryo6874]

Somewhat similar experience in college. I majored in Chemistry which is very difficult. I would think only get through the next course then the next and I finally realized I had enough credits to graduate….

[@franksantos4680]

Good friends dad had a story every time you asked about Vietnam when we would sit around drinking beers , retired Ranger LOL he said the same thing when I asked him how was the training...says “ I Wanted To Quit Everyday “ Rick aka NAM...I’m 5’7” and he’s shorter than me but one bad ass 😎old man 💯RESPECT 🇺🇸🇬🇺🤙🏽!!!

[@skttnm]

What class were you? 72 days is the longest duration in the school's history. You must have gone through about same time. Even Wiki got it wrong saying 70 days was longest. For those who think I'm nitpicking, believe me, if any RI said we'd be done 2 days earlier than planned, it would have been like winning the food lottery, which meant so much more than winning any money.

[@grunt1807]

I graduated/survived Ranger School in 1995 and lost 35 lbs. I went to Ranger school in the best shape of my life and came out in the worst. Luckily I passed swamp phase just prior to the class that had 4 deaths due to hypothermia.

[@johndougherty9602]

My squad leader was a Ranger he said he almost drown in the swamp phase. Sargeant Kevin Donahue was his name, super high speed soldier.

[@LifeisaSpecialOperation]

I knew someone in the class that had the 4 deaths. What a tragedy.

[@Ja2808R]

Probably a typo but it was hypothermia in the Florida swamps. WP has an article about it from feb 17 1995. Good read. I looked up hypertrophic first, and realized that was impossible bc it’s a genetic organ miss-development disease. Then looked for the article for clarification. Thanks for your insight and information. Just wanted to clarify for other readers.

[@grunt1807]

@@Ja2808R Yea, was a typo thanks to spellcheck.

[@maxman-357]

Four deaths are four too many, that chain of command should be dragged. I would hate to see what they would lose in combat.

[@SomebodyOrNobodyIDK]

Started ranger school at 170, dropped to 135 in mountains. Best worst time of my life, though.

[@doct7477]

But those blueberry pancakes!

[@somedude2124]

@@doct7477 Where they really good or did hunger make the best sauce? Doesn't matter they were the best then in 1990!!

[@kevinfranco8298]

Wow!

[@nolimendoza4588]

Same here, brother. Started at a solid 168 of solid steel having finished BT, Infantry AIT, ABN and AA schools. Graduated RGR School at 129. Got home on leave and my Filipino mom cried when she saw me.

[@SaundersE5]

@@doct7477 those were awesome even though you had about 60 seconds to wolf them down!

[@tobysirus4996]

Served under a Ranger 1st LT for about a year.Most dedicated soldier Ive ever known. His sense of direction was uncanny. In battle I knew he was the one to command . To all who wear that Ranger tab you have my deepest respect. Thanks for goin the extra mile !

[@reddiver7293]

What Toby said!

[@vivalarazausarmyvet4453]

The guys I served with who had both Special Forces and Ranger tabs were more proud of being a ranger.

[@reddiver7293]

@@vivalarazausarmyvet4453 Speaking as someone who will qualify for neither this time around, my profound gratitude and respect for those who become either or both.

[@cysierra4755]

@@vivalarazausarmyvet4453 that’s funny because having a Ranger tab doesn’t make you a Ranger.

[@russdunn1256]

@@cysierra4755 Bullshit, leg.

[@justanothernumber5567]

I'll probably never be able to do any of these courses but it's aways interesting to see this kind of content, especially from someone who's done it

[@harderdaddyowo2153]

You actually can if you put your mind to it. Its mostly mental after you meet Physical standards. The Physical part is the easy part.

[@justanothernumber5567]

@@harderdaddyowo2153 while I appreciate your faith in me, Im also not American

[@rangerwolfhound]

remember ...its all free - just sign your name

[@GOTEEMM]

@@rangerwolfhound I have tried to sign up but it's all about hosting that matters

[@rangerwolfhound]

@@GOTEEMM oh...because not a citizen ? do you have some equal where you are from you could do ??

[@iamactorful]

I lost 36 lbs at Ranger School, the best diet plan I’ve ever had other than the time I got a parasite on deployment…fun times indeed, and only real rangers recycle! Also, in Mountain Phase they weighed our rucks, the lightest ruck weighed in at 88 lbs, and the heaviest ruck weighed in at 128 lbs. But those rucks sure as hell felt wayyy heavier because of the huge caloric and sleep deficit.

[@wayneyd2]

Too bad I'm to old to sign-up for that diet plan.

[@ethanwashere_]

I put on a ruck so heavy in mnts that my friends had to help me up lol

[@petegotowko3957]

I attended Ranger School in the winter cycle of 1970. In my class we graduated 39%. I remember we only received one C ration per day in the field and one time our platoon leader lead us to the wrong area for a patrol base. Not only did we miss our resupply we spent another couple of hours getting to the correct site, this was under new leadership. No rations for 48 hours. Hated the winter always wet and cold. Just had too keep driving on. "Rangers lead the way".

[@STGFilmmakers]

RLTW

[@maxman-357]

Winter is the toughest. Do they still stich the tab on the dress uniform with white thread signifying winter Ranger?

[@sugewhitejacoby8654]

I went through in the summer of 1980. I'm from Florida so I was used to the heat. But not with 2-3 hrs sleep and 1 Crat per day for I don't remember how many days. #RLTW🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@susancafferty8033]

@@maxman-357 .

[@Widemouth1832]

My girlfriends father went through as a winter ranger in 1972. He said it was so miserable that a Saudi soldier refused to keep patroling because he was so cold, so he built a fire. The cadre told him to douse the fire and to grab two other guys and tie him up and carry him off. The Saudi soldier just ran off, and they never saw him again. The cadre took pity on them and they kept patrolling as if the guy never existed.

[@johnseeger9083]

I went through Ranger School 41 years ago. I was one of the oldest guys in the company @ 26 but watched as my Ranger buddy at 36 worked the course. Our graduation rate was about 40%. It was hard, real hard and I definitely hated nearly every day. I lost over 30lbs. (FYI: I lost about the same in Afghanistan in 2001). BUT, it is a course that helped me in the Army and in federal service for another 26 years. There are teaching points that I use and still give me strength and focus. The description in the video is absolutely spot on. I was only a “tab wearer” not a “scroll bearer” but Ranger School made a difference - a mental and physical survival difference in my life. RLTW JR Seeger old warrior/new novelist

[@outdoorlife5396]

As the RI's use to say, " I went throw Ranger School back when this SHIT WAS HARD" lol

[@MrCycled]

26 old you funny

[@outdoorlife5396]

@@MrCycled 19

[@BG-gx3cf]

I’m 26 turning 27 in April thinking about where I should go in my next chapter in life you think it’s too late for me?

[@SomebodyOrNobodyIDK]

@@BG-gx3cf it’s never too late. My best ranger buddy was 28 and an E7 when we went through and he absolutely crushed the course. It’s all mental. Get after it.

[@mikebingham7189]

I think the 1st special operations school I attended was St.Joseph’s Catholic Grade School (1959-1967). Discipline, Discipline, Discipline. “You will succeed”.

[@hoyounglee6371]

I went to this school straight out of OSUT. Recycled three times before I finally graduated, I was both a summer and a winter ranger.

[@Ragnar-ne3ti]

The natty guard prc??

[@ubcroel4022]

@@Ragnar-ne3ti What's prc?

[@AwkwardYet]

Winter I feel bad for you

[@Freshuhh]

U graduate from echo 2-29?

[@Ragnar-ne3ti]

Pre ranger course?

[@darthamerica9119]

I haven’t been to Ranger School but over 25 years I’ve known a few who have. I think the best part about something as hard and awful as Ranger School is what you learn about yourself. Salute to anyone who has been to Ranger School. Anyone watching this on the fence about going, just do it and don’t quit no matter what! You can do it.

[@hybridramper-futurearmy1160]

Sounds like great advice man. I'm on the fence of going to the army having a family and all and I'm soon to turn 32. My dream is still alive and kicking.

[@darthamerica9119]

@@hybridramper-futurearmy1160 if it’s what you want and you’re prepared for the demands then do it. Do not let anyone hold you back and most importantly don’t hold yourself back.

[@iamthewizardwhoknocks2845]

​@@hybridramper-futurearmy1160I hope you didn't do it, why risk everything for the empire?

[@unrestedtank4172]

My dad is a retired Ranger. He was in from 1982-1988. He was in Granada during the fall. I’ve told him I’m considering join the military, and he always gives me the reality of what the shit was that he went through.

[@sluggak1363]

Just go train in martial arts and go to the range or private property and train with weapons that youll likely use in a civilian scenario ars aks semi or pump shotguns then when your good at those skills youll see you wont care to go through that shit bitchs aint waiting and they dont care what u do which is why they fuck guys while your on deployment so get this macho impress a bitch stuff out your head

[@carlinbrumback8931]

Was your Dad Army or Marine.I was in Grenada with the 82nd ABN

[@unrestedtank4172]

@@carlinbrumback8931 1st Ranger Battalion.

[@carlinbrumback8931]

@@unrestedtank4172 2 2/75 myself.76-97.Take care

[@unrestedtank4172]

@@carlinbrumback8931 nice. Thank you for your service and you take care as well

[@ZZstaff]

A soldier that had gone through both Ranger school and Green Beret said that both were difficult, Ranger school was far shorter however due to time compression for training time given for tasks completion consequently Ranger school was physically more painful. Your video is well done. I suggest that people that want to go to Ranger School get their hands on manuals and study them beforehand including map reading & use of a compass. You must have a high degree of willpower, mental stamina, very good physical condition, prior to going make certain to carb up and eat lots of read meat and while at Ranger school use every opportunity to chow down every moment you have the opportunity. I know one soldier that decided that he would eat bugs in the field, it never hurt him, just grab the right bugs. After Ranger training I enjoyed the relatively leisurely repelling down open cliff faces at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. EDIT: Forgot to mention that I have been in combat for months on end with only a couple of days a month with no enemy contact in the Vietnam War and was so sleep deprived that I had fallen asleep on my feet while walking our perimeter at night, so Ranger School will give you a taste of what you might face one day.

[@tamatoa1652]

this is ranger school not the 75th ranger

[@nicolas.p.lee821]

Update: This is most likely the last update I’ll give before I ship out to the Navy on Feb 10 unless you make a video before that. I want to say Thank You for putting the time to make these videos fun and educational. I am also a proponent of lifelong learning and am looking forward to Naval basic. Since I’m already a college grad, I already qualify as an E3 (Seaman). Officer training will come later since I recently took the Officer Aptitude Rating and qualified for at least my recruiters job title. I understand that it’s competitive at all levels but I still have the spec ops mindset. Hooyah! The only easy day was yesterday!

[@LifeisaSpecialOperation]

Thanks Nicholas. Enjoy your your upcoming training.

[@benlives]

@@LifeisaSpecialOperation Enjoying it may be hard navy training is hard i wouldn't make it I cant stand the cold I do want too join the Army at 17 and the special forces at 21

[@Burger-gf5iw]

Navy E-3 is just Seaman

[@rashoietolan3047]

Onward !!! Forward !!!!

[@frostbitepokin9520]

@@benlives lol what

[@donaldmartin4980]

I am pretty certain I slept through six miles of a twenty five road march….. when regained consciousness I was still behind the same guy in front of me but I was in a completely different terrain feature

[@LitlD]

Completed both Airborne and Air Assault schools, but never got the chance to attend Ranger School. Always regrettted that, but after 26 years of service, I get a monthly retirement check all the same.

[@bluehavencd]

You still kickass my brother.

[@tjingle29]

gf: hunny, how was Air Assault school? Did you like it? soldier: AIR ASSAULT gf: what?? yes or no, babe? soldier: AIR ASSAULT

[@carlinbrumback8931]

That's all that matters LOL

[@Midd0143]

Great summary of the course. As a graduate of Ranger Class 1-82, I too am a winter Ranger. Wet, cold, hungry and sleep deprived beyond belief. One thing I remember more than you mentioned in your video was the concept of, "Never leave a soldier behind." I recall moving in to a patrol base at 4 AM on Day 9 of the Florida patrol. We did a head count and were one man down. During the 45 minutes or so between RIs, the PL and I ran back about 2 km to the previous spot where we had been in a perimeter. We heard our missing classmate snoring away, woke his a$$ up and got back to the patrol base just before the next RI showed up. What luck! We would have been smoked. Regardless, I've used the "Never leave a soldier beyond" as a guiding principle in my family as well as leading my employees. "Always carry your load...and theirs if you need to. Never leave them behind!" Thanks for the great video (and memories).

[@jeffperry33]

I graduated Ranger School in 1988 (still had a desert phase back then). It was a great video, and a great opportunity to see what has changed, and what is different, now. Much of the course remains unchanged. Thanks for doing videos like this

[@aaronconstantine1292]

I was born in 88 lol.

[@JosephCamacho-df1jz]

I went in 89 and desert phase was still on

[@joegordon4790]

Class 10-88 here. Good times!

[@rangerdave3664]

Ranger school was hard I don't care who you are. I lost 45lbs. I was definitely a hungry Ranger.

[@Riggs195]

Thinking about doing this when I’m finished with my masters but damn I’m 150lbs I don’t want to be 105-115lbs when I’m done 😂

[@gordielachance2659]

@@Riggs195 I went in at 165. Tabbed out at 135. Winter Ranger! Miserable, hungry, and exhausted. The Frozen Chosen!

[@Riggs195]

@@gordielachance2659 how would you say you feel having gone through all that and finally get tabbed? I want to get more leadership experience in my time in the army and I figured this would be something I’d like to do As an nco before I become an officer.

[@gordielachance2659]

@@Riggs195 graduation was a great feeling of accomplishment. Afterwards, living up the tab standards always meeting SP’s, always prepared, setting the example, and never giving up, and accepting mistakes and training soldiers to push through adversity were the best times. It wasn’t the size of the guy with the tab it was the character of the guy with the tab. Best troop leading school I have ever went to.

[@rangerdave3664]

@riggs s pack on some weight before you go but maintain cardio. Good luck man.

[@stuffzie8329]

"Significant emotional event" Chieftain approves.

[@LifeisaSpecialOperation]

Glad you liked it, Allen

[@formerparatrooper]

Two of my superior officers were Ranger Qualified. Both ended up becoming generals. Thank you Mike and Allen.

[@wallacegeller2111]

I have a large amount of respect for the other branches of service. As a Marine 1968 at Hue we had a small detachment of Army 101 st Airborne attached to us. When they left they shook our hands. That was such a class act. I'm 74 now and I'll never forget how respectful the Army 101st Airborne guys were.

[@RobertoFlores-cl5ow]

This reminded me of everything that I did to become one of the best, before I was deployed to Vietnam. I'm proud of all of you whom are giving your best to become a special force and with an integrity be proud to be a ranger. God bless all of you, who are following our steps and commitment.

[@mdr212roger4]

My buddy and his wife brought me pizza and two huge bottles of whiskey when I graduated sfas. I will never forget that night. Brotherhood

[@quietiger1288]

The quality of your videos is just phenomenal. And comments under this video are also great reads. I might never have the chance to go thru this training, but push myself physically can also yield benefiting results for life. SO mindset! Thanks for the great work and efforts!

[@seanb.4712]

I grew up in Plano Tx and a childhood friend at Plano Senior High School was best friends with Casey Joyce. I met him over the Summer briefly. He was a cool guy. Casey went onto become an Army Ranger while most of us went to college. He was killed in Mogadishu in what is now the infamous "Blackhawk Down" event. I wasn't close to Casey but I think of him often and his sacrifice to our country. He was my age. Much respect. RIP

[@davidrich3613]

Entered RANGER training at 195……left weighing 156….with my tab. Worth every pound, every suck, every minute and every day. Lessons might fade; what it taught me about myself never will. RLTW

[@aaronwright6338]

Amen! RLTW 12-92

[@cheriegaspar8875]

My nephew just left bootcamp and was selected to go to Oklahoma to the pre Ranger training(sure I didn't accurately paraphrase)..Has been there a week now and says they are doing bookwork..I told him to enjoy the rest for now! Great video, very informative! Bless all our troops and Veterans!! Thank you for your service!!

[@MariNate1016]

My dad was a ranger in Vietnam as well as part of the 173rd and the 101st. Miss him every day

[@dm4041]

I graduated ranger school and was in 173rd . Respect

[@loboslifts323]

Just recently finished AIT! Your videos where one of the reasons I always wanted to join the army ! You are awesome and I love watching your videos!!

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

Congratulations!!

[@bethia.v]

My husband is in RTAC right now, watching this helps me better understand what he is going through and will go through. Thank you

[@alrogan1038]

Thanks for the info. I always wondered about these schools. And thanks for leading the way. Made my life safer for sure

[@denofwolves1969]

Class 95-5 ! I had one RI in desert phase (yes, I'm old we had 4 phases) that would always bring a fresh bucket of KFC chicken with him when he showed up. He'd always offer to share with anyone willing to quit. Needless to say, he ate a lot of chicken by himself. An additional "stressor" that we had was that there were no phase recycles at the time I went through. If you failed any pass/go event or peered out, you were a day 1 recycle. Most chose to go home rather than start all over again. Luckly I was coming from a LRSD unit so my land nav and patrolling skills were above par and my squads always peered me high. Not sure when they changed the food portions, but we only got 3 MREs every 3 days when in the field, and if you had a crappy person filling the roll of platoon sergeant and they screwed up the resupply you might have to wait another day. There were always some fools that would end up eating half their MREs the first day. They were the same ones that would be offering you $50 for your beef stew a few days later, lol. I noticed that you didn't mention the blue-berry pancakes in mountain phase, do they still do that? Also a winter Ranger here...ruined me for the cold. We did our swim test in a freaking outdoor pool and when we did the Malvesti obstacle course we had to break the ice to get under the barbed wire. I remember they opened a hydrant for us to wash off after we were done and the water actually felt warm, lol. Anyway, great video!

[@rustindustin2373]

Yes they still do blue berry pancakes, class 09-09.

[@NWB3175]

@@rustindustin2373 Class 02-09. Still can't bring myself to eat blueberry pancakes to this day.

[@skttnm]

Class 8-94. I recycled Desert Phase (started with 7-94) and didn't have to do Day 1. We got 3 MREs every 2 days, though, as you said, we did have some students fail to request in time so food was an issue for us. We also experienced 4 days without any sleep, twice, due to some royal a-hole RI's, especially at McGregor. The second time was due to our own failures as students. I went through with West Point heavy classes, though I was a PFC at the time. I remember the KFC RIs, but for me, it was the Mountain phase guys who did this. We also heard beautiful stories about the PB&J flights at Eglin, but never got them. The blueberry pancakes, as hungry as I was, I found them disappointing. Berries were small and not many. I guess the monstrous blueberries loaded in each cake was a result stories being spun into tall tales.

[@tamcaplan6467]

Thank you for all of your help and most of all your hard work.

[@LifeisaSpecialOperation]

My Pleasure

[@leroypili8053]

I’m glad this video came out. I’m currently transitioning from a riverine squadron to army rangers. Very informative thanks.

[@t.alexdawson118]

Class 11-94 graduate here…I must say Mountain phase was a nightmare for me. Walking up and down those hills with that massive ruck on pushed me to the limit. I ended up having 3 shoulder scopes later on in life. What really helped me, wasn’t just the training I received coming from the 75th; but my asshole Vietnam veteran father who was always hard on me. Played a vital part in my mental preparedness. RLTW

[@rockstarJDP]

Max really done you dirty there - he knew exactly what he was doing 😅

[@jimmyt6337]

Started in 10-97 and graduated with 2-98. Mountains twice. Great video my brother.

[@wallacephoto5174]

Thank you for bringing back so many memories. Although there are now some different obstacles implemented today compared to when I went through the course. I graduated in Spring of 1967. The mental and physical challenges were very similar. I remember too that all branches of service were represented. We even had international solders participating. After graduation I returned to the 82nd and was deployed to Detroit for the riots. I was from the suburbs and I remember how strange I felt being there with my M-16 on my shoulder. A few weeks after returning to Ft Bragg I was assigned to the Camp Darby Cadre at Ft. Benning. I was there for nine months instructing before being deployed to Viet Nam . Ranger training gave me the best tools to help me survive and push through any adversity. Thank to all those that helped train me and those before and after me to be the best we could be.

[@nickhess5327]

Outstanding good aspect of the training in camp thank you for your service!

[@jamespence9469]

I went through Ranger School as an ROTC cadet in June of 1977, so it was actually the very first Army school I attended. Even though we had a vigorous Ranger program at our University and spent all our spring holidays training in mountaineering and patrolling at the Mountain Ranger Camp, the course was still an eye opening gut punch. Our class of West Point and ROTC cadets, with a smattering of new Lieutenants started with a class of 256. Graduation day we had 97 of the original class left. Once I hit active duty, I was assigned to Ft Benning. I managed to talk my way out of being the Dining Facility Officer of the Follow Me Dining Facility and get assigned to the Florida Ranger Camp. It was just as much of an eye opening experience to see things from the other side of the glass as an RI and Class Tactical Officer. And , by the way, I still had to be the Dining Facility Officer at Camp Rudder, such is the life of an Infantry Lieutenant. The whole Ranger experience is something that never leaves you. Very few days go by still that parts of the Ranger Creed do not go through my mind.

[@jamesbryant7117]

I completed the course in 1972. The comments from so many others underscores the two things that I learned, and have never forgotten: sleep is much more important than food and we are capable of doing/achieving/surviving more than we know. The "n" in Ranger stands for NEVER QUIT. Late in the Florida phase I was the RTO for the PL. We were all exhausted, dehydrated and getting fried by the sun. All of a sudden he stopped walking and sat down. I asked him what was going on and he said that he quit. I tried as best I could to encourage him to continue before the RI approached and inquired about the delay. I knew that if he didn't get up soon that he would be dropped from the course. He never got up and within minutes he was gone. That young man was a matter of days/hours from receiving the Ranger Tab but he had reached his limit. I never forgot the incident or his name.

[@petercei3121]

Went through and got my tab in 1956 it appears that the very same physical and mental prep and mind set prevails today! I found that my ranger school training served me well for the entire 26 years of my active service from rotc cadet to 06

[@patrickmcbrien9303]

You are an amazing person and officer. Thank you for all of your videos, sir. Thank you for your service.

[@josenevarez6498]

I feel that I’m currently very week, I can’t do more than 30 perfect from push-ups and I feel dead after doing an 8 minute mile, however I’m tired of being like this and I will work hard to be more fit than ever these videos help motivate me keep up the good work sir! 👍

[@kameronmorgan4632]

keep up the grind, if you do it enough, it will be second nature for you. Just gotta put int the effort

[@aaronjackson6688]

I am pretty close to you right now and have seen some quick success with this philosophy. Improve by increasing or maintaining your volume each day. For example with push ups, on even days, do 200 push ups in with low rep counts many times (i.e. 4 reps 50 times a day). On odd days, do high reps a few times a day (50 reps 4 times a day). You can rest every 7th day.

[@iamzay4938]

I recommend weighted vest push-ups

[@heidymangione3913]

My greatest respect for you rangers, what you are doing there is an extra tough lesson. Thanks for the very interesting and spectacular video. Good luck and stay safe, God bless you all

[@Cam11B83]

Another excellent video! Thanks for leading the way!

[@sombra6153]

Back in the 80s when I was a newly commissioned 2LT in the reserves and hadn’t yet been to OBC, the part time BN I was assigned offered me a slot - I think I had less than a month to get ready. I had to decline. I knew I would have been lost and had little chance of success without more training. It then got offered to another reserve 2LT who had attended the abbreviated IOBC. He took the slot but got the boot during the Benning phase. My hat is off to everyone who wears that tab.

[@thunderstrike-swat1]

Hey brother!! I was in BRAVO COMPANY -2004. My DI was an ass but he was the best ass teacher I've even known. Got my silver star thanks to his teachings. "Rangers Lead The Way..."

[@LifeisaSpecialOperation]

I learned a lot from him, too. Applying what you learn at Ranger School is a great way to come home alive. Respect for the Silver Star. Well Done.

[@haiodayo2326]

It’s pretty cool knowing I managed to step where Army Rangers once trained, in the Dahlonega mountains, I learned some mountaineering tactics as an ROTC Cadet. (The University of North Georgia in Dahlonega houses the Corps that holds the Camp and specialty unit that trains there and is the one of the 6 senior military colleges)

[@CrepitusRex]

Excellent video. Thank you for your service.

[@guccygoose383]

I miss feeding some of the bois who passed Ranger School and one homie from RASP. Being a cook opens a channel of other people you meet. Glad I meet them🤙🏾

[@jacksonlee3277]

My uncle kp was a Canadian paratrooper at the rank of warrant officer. He also went to the US to do training whilst there he passed ranger school

[@brandenjohnson536]

Can’t wait, i know it’s gonna be a great video

[@LifeisaSpecialOperation]

Thanks Branden

[@littlejsanchez]

I love your videos thanks for sharing your experiences greeting from Houston!

[@jakebob5101]

During my time at Benning I will always remember the stop we would make at the Ranger Battalion. We made sure to be sitting to the back of the bus before we got to that stop. I saw a few guys get thrown over seats if they didn't move to the back of that bus. Those were just a few of my fond memories of Benning.

[@danflores8445]

These are the toughest of the tough men. These men do not quit nor do they leave a man behind. These are the men our enemies fear the most.

[@cgsai2008]

Sir, excellent video! 100 percent accurate. Stay safe and healthy 👍🏽🇺🇸.

[@LifeisaSpecialOperation]

Thanks, Defender

[@franksantos4680]

Dang...just turn 50yo and I’ve only known and met 2 RANGERS in my life...One is a good friend of mine Dad and the other is grandpas youngest bro uncle Dave he was an AIRBORNE RANGER , both Islanders retired Vietnam vets !! 💯🤙🏽😎🇬🇺...May They Rest In Peace , Thank You for your SERVICE UNCLES ❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️

[@ohnoyo]

Thank you Mrs Peterson you're incredible it's women like you that keep the army moving

[@cpiff100]

We didn’t get any of our care packages till the very end on the bus back from Florida. Tip: pack nine perishable items in those care packages!

[@mikeshanahanclass7328]

I came across this excellent video quite by accident. As I had graduated Ranger School in Dec 1973, I was curious in seeing if any of the course had changed drastically in the last 48 years. While the uniforms and automatic weapons were different (we carried M14s, M14E2s, M60 machineguns and wore "fatigues") everything else described here ion the video seems to remain the same (extreme fatigue, hunger, muscle aches (initially), and blisters). Not mentioned was following the "Ranger Eyes" of the walking zombie in front of you on patrol on a moonless night through Georgia's "wait a minute vines". Throughout the course, my greatest fear was not of washing out of Ranger School because of failing to pass the right number of patrol leadership evaluations, it was the fear of GETTING HURT. A number of my Ranger classmates, who were technically and tactically proficient and in super shape, washed out of the couse because of injuries such as broken legs, sprained and twisted ankles It was sad to find so many wash out injuries. The biggest thing that Ranger School taught me was to understand my limitations due to lack of food, sleep and exhaustion and still accomplish the mission. At the start of my 28 year career, it prerpared me to face many challenges. One last comment. My son enlisted out of high school for the Army's Ranger option. I told him that he was going to a hard job and a tough life. He told me that he knew and that he would make me proud of him. He went to RIP and then the 1st Ranger Battalion, graduated from Ranger School 30 years to the day after I got my tab, left the battalion after serving there and multiple deployments for 10 years. He is now a Sergeant Major at an unnamed organization continuing in service to our country. I AM PROUD OF HIM!

[@jaxfl99]

I did my class in Nov 75 and I felt the same way. Everything looks identical, RLTW!

[@mikethemechanic7395]

Nice video! Always wanted to go RIP and Ranger in the 90s. I did not have a combat mos. Just Airborne. I worked at the Benning ASP. Got to chat with Rangers Phipps and Floyd. Got to hear some good stories about Somalia.

[@rickstclair2217]

our special ops guys are special, the best, are lucky to have them protecting us. thank you, are appreciated, no matter, army, navy, air force, marines.

[@maxgould2461]

You’re welcome for the contraband.

[@emmettcunliffe-owen6688]

That is a pretty damn good video, thank you

[@marshawilson8832]

My son is a Ranger, now retired. I knew Ranger school was hard but this gave a practical demonstration. Thank you to all Rangers for your service!

[@TheIndirectgaming]

Ship for navy basic in 7 days. So ready and excited to finally get Into the pipeline I’ve always wanted.

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

God be with you!

[@iamzay4938]

Blessings bro

[@tewksburydriver8624]

today your ship day?

[@randomdudeonyoutube.]

Please make some videos on the qualities of an officer in the military (especially the special forces) and how to practice them.

[@tmazer99505]

@Duffelbag Drag lmao you DEFINITELY were in the military 😂

[@era_of_tech]

I absolutely love the video. Some of the information is out of date small things but the school has changed I will gladly get you the new information if you need/ want it.

[@Destroyaj]

Excited this is here..about to go soon

[@Cuse330Ci]

Failing Ranger School is probably the biggest regret I have in my life. Best of luck to those who are watching this before going.

[@curingthenaivete1642]

Hey Sir, could you make a video on essential considerations for moving to a new state? I think it would fit the narrative of your channel very well.

[@LifeisaSpecialOperation]

Not a bad Idea. I will add it to my list.

[@hestergreen2031]

God Bless you for enduring this activity

[@JackOfAllRAIDs]

God bless you who can persevere through that stuff. I couldn't imagine having to go through that hell.

[@TheMidnightModder]

I live about 20 minutes south of Dahlonega, GA. It's beautiful up there! But I doubt I would think so if I had to go through that kind of stuff 😂 Did you do anything on Mt. Yonah?

[@LifeisaSpecialOperation]

Yes... we do some practical exercises and climbing at Yonah. Beautiful area.

[@RangerStatus]

Winter Ranger as well brother! Graduated class 04-05 and I was an idiot and was in the front of the line for the Malvesti course. Broke ice starting the obstacle course lmfao.

[@jaxfl99]

We had ice at Rudder. Sucked!

[@texastoast5202]

Oddly enough, I most liked ur story about the lady who picked u up, fed u twice, did ur laundry while u slept and drove u back. The fact you showed deepest appreciation and a thank you was SO big. You’d be surprised how many assholes on this earth wouldn’t have said those things, would have “expected” that behavior from her, nor would have acknowledged the act online.

[@teanistillmon3341]

I learn alot from this. I love/ hate it because it's tough, demanding, and rewarding.

[@bryce4650]

Not a military kind of guy and I'm not planning to join for personal reasons but if anyone here is going to join, wish you the best; you can do it man!

[@Catholic4Rednecks]

USMC here but I’m almost 60. I admire these guys. I want to do a reality show where some of us old guys go back thru the training to see who makes it.

[@Wh1stle_03]

That sounds hilarious. Send a bunch of old jarheads back to San Diego and the island to see what happens.

[@proudofyourfreedom6274]

Many 11C bros of mine were Ranger and they had a love hate for that school. Me and my low speed EIB and high angle death mortar ace is just fine over here. Great video!!

[@mc_eeengr]

🙏🏼👌🏼👍🏼 lets give it up for another great video!

[@russream3732]

Was 4 phases when I graduated 14-89. Heard it is now 3 phases. You tell me what has changed; was it for the better? 489 started and 98 graduated one time through without recycling.

[@qman1058]

Very, very hard! I went to Ranger School 3 times but never graduated. Yet, in my 24-yr Army career, I always looked back at it as the best training I ever got. I've been in combat, but actually, Ranger School was worse. Today, I have more bad dreams (PTSD) about Ranger School than of actual combat.

[@qman1058]

I was never "peered out." That tradition, however, actually dates back to the ancient Roman Army.

[@pubgliteshorts2664]

Why didn’t you graduate?

[@NYGgiants2008]

The “don’t get put in B co for mountains” hit me hard haha I was the only one to be removed from my Darby squad to go to b co and join a brand new squad who went through hell together in the previous phase. Luckily they adopted me and I went straight through the remainder of the school with them.

[@proudofyourfreedom6274]

One of the most honest actual assessments of Ranger School.

[@LtActionCam]

As a Marine I wish I had a chance to go to Ranger School. I wanted to see what new stuff I could learn from Ranger School after graduating the Infantry Officers Course.

[@JesusGarcia-cs9wl]

Some Marines are taken. Not many though. Instructors call them square hats. 😆

[@LtActionCam]

@@JesusGarcia-cs9wl makes sense to me

[@rangerwolfhound]

i crossed trained with some marines from K-Bay........as far as basic infantry goes your training was better than army infantry......i feel we had better schools to further our progression....air assault, air borne ,ranger school, radio school, artillery and our land nav courses were great. 25th infantry has highest % of graduates make it thru ranger school....guessing because we have pre-RIP/RASP and once you pass you train until slot come available and off to Benning you go

[@LtActionCam]

@@rangerwolfhound I was thinking of in terms of small unit leadership. Both IOC and Ranger School make the best small unit leaders in their respective branches. Therefore, since both have similar missions, I am curious to know what Ranger School would teach me coming out of IOC.

[@rangerwolfhound]

@@LtActionCam im guessing it would teach you to up with a bunch of kids...lol ...sleep depravation and hunger. seriously - team work and not quitting

[@frostburn3736]

"Security is rule number one."

[@keithkarbel7909]

This brought back memories from 35 years ago. We weren’t allowed care packages though. Exception was the pogie bird flight in Florida. We also had a desert phase. Good times

[@cesarpadilla4639]

Honor graduate class 05-13. I remember all of us saying we wanted to quit and we would tell each other wait until after the next meal. After we ate we were in high spirits and kept truckin along lol. What great memories with great guys.

[@STGFilmmakers]

This is far different then what I remember when I went through in 2001 :( But still a great video!

[@michaelpolete9894]

I went through in 2001. What was your class number? Mine was 06-01

[@STGFilmmakers]

@@michaelpolete9894 ​ @michael polete 10-01 Im dead center first rank on the bottom in the grad photo.

[@STGFilmmakers]

@@michaelpolete9894 9-11 happened in the middle of RAP week lol. Ris stopped for about 2 seconds to ask if anyone had any relatives that worked in at the trade center. Everyone said no, and we continued training lmao.

[@anthonygandolfo7797]

I know this is an American Chanel but maybe one day you should do the Canadian special forces jtf2

[@TonyMoze]

This is so awesome. Man!

[@Art65483]

As a career civilian I can only give my thanks and admiration to all who serve this Republic.

[@tomm2812]

I well beyond the age and health of Ranger School. I did from age 15 do some difficult, dangerous, intense and interesting training along with the field, water and air experience. ☠🇺🇸