Ranger Assessment and Selection Explained or RASP with Tom Coffey Former Army Ranger

Former Army Ranger Tom Coffey explains RASP or Ranger Assessment and Selection Program
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Ranger Assessment and Selection Program (RASP) is an 8-week course held at Fort Benning, Georgia. RASP is required for all ranks. As of 2010, RASP replaced both the RIP (Ranger Indoctrination Program) for enlisted Soldiers and ROP (Ranger Orientation Program) for Officers, both commissioned and noncommissioned[1] and below to be assigned to the U.S. Army's 75th Ranger Regiment.
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RASP = Ranger Assessment Selection Program = 8 Weeks... A "weed out" program developed by the US Army. Purpose? To assess the mental and physical capabilities of a candidate. They will try to BREAK YOU!
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[@rgrrgrsxndngr1904]

Went through RIP with absolutely no prior knowledge of what to expect or training. Just keep pushing yourself and always remember the suck will end at some point.

[@crazednativeguy1276]

Dził Ba Hadadolgháásh are you Navajo? Sorry for the question and thank you for what you’ve done in service

[@rgrrgrsxndngr1904]

CrazedNativeGuy yes

[@noah5524]

Dził Ba Hadadolgháásh idk if you’ll see this but did you have any prior military experience

[@rgrrgrsxndngr1904]

Noah yes, I was in the Marines

[@noah5524]

Dził Ba Hadadolgháásh ok thanks for answering

[@denniscahn8066]

I just bought the book, really appreciate you taking your time to help out others, brother!

[@92yankee52]

I really recommend this book, he goes over a lot of information, workouts and experiences of being in regiment. I read a lot but this book is a all in one guide on rasp that I now recommend to my friends.

[@sealgrinderpt]

That's awesome to hear. Thanks for the feedback.

[@dandysmecatholique]

Thanks for the book Tom, it's been super helpful

[@tomcoffey3400]

Glad to hear it's helpful. Please reach out if there's anything else I can answer or help with.

[@codygotchy4947]

I appreciate the video. Im 26 and just signed up. All I want is to become a Ranger. That's it. Again I appreciate the vid. and I'll definitely be getting your book.

[@cyrusamjad1213]

Cody Gotchy you make it brother?

[@HaloDude557]

Well?

[@comradewarnke3917]

Make it?

[@jasiantheasian8894]

@@comradewarnke3917 hope he did, but doesn't seem like he did :/

[@Li8eralsarescum69]

@@cyrusamjad1213 well u guys got a second chance to find out I’m turning 26 in December and I’m signing a contract with an option 40 (hopefully) next week.

[@kevinalghul5368]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video, man. Really appreciate it

[@sealgrinderpt]

No problem Kevin!

[@tomcoffey3400]

Np, Kevin. Hope it helps. If you have any more questions please let me know. I'll answer them as best as I can.

[@AgiDaKinG]

The Army recently changed the order in which you go to RASP and Airborne. So now you go to RASP first then Airborne because the regiment got tired of guys signing Option 40 contracts, going to Airborne school then quitting the first day of RASP because all they wanted was Airborne.

[@ryltt9817]

villen they changed this about 3 years ago

[@robertsmith908]

You seem like a nice guy, best of luck with your entrepreneurial venture(s)! I was just an 11b and was always curious what life was like for new privates in the Ranger Battalion. What was a day in garrison like?

[@alexanderrobillard6569]

was with 2/75 for a few years like yourself. Went through when it was RIP (2006- 11'). let's shoot the shit

[@troyspain7073]

Went through rip, my stepson wants to go to rasp shot him your video. I know it's changed, we where the original black beret, not tan! Still sticks in my crawl! But that's another story. Good video, best of luck to you and where can I buy your book! So I can make hard head read it!

[@paulross3789]

Awesome thanks

[@steeevooomoscato3572]

Oh man I definitely don’t wanna be poopy pants, I wish the best of luck to all those trying out for 75 Rangers. RLTW!

[@grantstevenson3560]

Can you make a video on land navigation in rasp that you have to do at night or just extra information we can use for it

[@mtourangeau1203]

Hey Tom, Was that 15-20 miles per week fairly average in both RASP and BATT? Or did it vary much more ? Thanks!

[@iceman_fox1]

Do you think, if you apply yourself, that for the most part you will be physically ready for RASP at the time of Infantry OSUT graduation? I have a quick ship date w/ opt 40. I think I will be find physically for OSUT but Im really banking on being the shape I need to be in by the time OSUT graduates in 14 weeks

[@tomcoffey3400]

I think it would be wise to show up at OSUT already in great shape. Honestly, OSUT isn't very hard physically, but listed below are some things you can do that will help you prep for RASP: 1. If they still do ability group runs then run in "A" group. Those are the fastest runners in OSUT, so it's worth while to run in that group. 2. A few nights per week, do extra PT at night (pushups, pullups in the bathroom between the stalls, situps...etc). You'll also be issued a plate carrier at some point. You can wear that to add weight to the exercises and make them harder. So, can you get in RASP shape during OSUT? It depends on the level of shape you arrived in. However, if your goal is to be a Ranger I HIGHLY recommend not relying on OSUT training to get you into RASP shape. Why would you leave it up that much chance?

[@iceman_fox1]

@@tomcoffey3400 excellent, thank you. balls to the wall from here on out. thank you for your time.

[@collinwoodard5116]

Weight Loss and Home Workouts i have an op 40 contract and 2 and a half months until meps (lasik paperwork blah blah) and ive been rucking and running along side with my regular weight lifting regiment. Im in great shape besides shin splints. I cant run past 3 miles without getting insane tightness. Any tips?

[@outlawsix1322]

The best advice is to get used to extreme exercise with a calorie deficit.

[@yungstacxs6368]

Real niggas go to RASP! Rangers lead the way!

[@dylboy2508]

Hey Tom, i'm a little late on the train. I was wondering if you could go in depth actually on the process of receiving an 11 series option 40 contract?

[@tannerhoke]

Thanks for the advice in the video, I'll suscribe just in case. Do you have the ebook that is a separate purchase from the training program?

[@tomcoffey3400]

Tanner, at this time the ebook and training program are all one deal. What do you have in mind though?

[@blitznone1142]

Do soldiers get a weekend of after OSUT turning blue, before RASP, if they're on an option 40 contract?

[@sweets34]

Im just doing high reps of squats just to build that endurance in my legs, but other than that im staying far away from lifting plus being heavier is much harder than the lighter guys.

[@exotic_gamer1474]

Running can help you with leg endurance and also to get ready for rasp

[@johntommy220]

How do you prepare extra for rasp in basic.I don’t wanna loose the shit I built up cus basic was easy

[@hunteralan2165]

I'm currently in the big army at ft Lewis, looking to go to rasp as an e-4. Just curious how prior experience soldiers are treated given the lifestyle switch into batt? Also thanks for the helpful tips 👍

[@leeglaser9042]

You will be treated like every other new guy that comes in. We had an E5 with a tab that went through selection and got in. He was smoked up just like every other private for his first cycle and deployment. He eventually got a team about a year after getting into battalion, but had to prove himself just like everyone else.

[@hunteralan2165]

@@leeglaser9042 thanks for the info, much appreciated.

[@randyadair7527]

My first two years in the Army was at Ft Lewis. C2/47. We walked all over the training areas including North Fort. 80-82

[@SKILLS836]

Rangers are the part of SOCOM I'm most interested in. I've been physically training for 3 years now, can run the 5 mile in 35 minutes, and can score a 280 APFT. I'm worried about the things I can't train for right now like land nav and obstacle courses. How can I mentally train to overcome obstacles like those that I have never attempted?

[@92yankee52]

SKILLS836 there are videos on KZbin you can watch for basics and tips on land navigation. You will also get taught land navigation in basic training so just pay attention and if you still don’t understand have someone there explain it to you till you do. I know you will pass!

[@outlawDelta1]

Also the Ranger Cadre will help you with land nav in Pre RASP.

[@oilfieldjunkie3450]

Dude just tell yourself, "Fuck it. I'ma do it anyway." I guarantee you you'll be fine if your physical scores are high, you've got incredible integrity, and don't quit.

[@sheltonpoteat6241]

SKILLS836 Just enlist and STFU. People that over train lack heart and confidence. You can be the fastest, strongest, most “text-book” prepared person on earth and still fail. If you really want to do it you will not quit! ✌🏽

[@lendingcredencepodcast]

Does basic not get you ready for this?

[@Warcrazy911]

Is there a lot of elevation change in that 12 mile ruck? Or just in rasp in general?

[@brughk8141]

just imagine that everything is uphill

[@bananakin7831]

Do you run the 5 mile on a 400m track or is it usually a road?

[@aeshma7148]

you run the 5 mile on a road around the airfield.

[@rhinnardwilliams7865]

What’s the name of the book ?

[@brandondrake14]

You haven't mentioned having gone to Ranger School but I am curious: Which would you consider more brutal to get thru: RASP or Ranger School and why? Thanks!!!!

[@tomcoffey3400]

Hey Brandon, Thanks for the question my friend. I mention my experience with Ranger School in response to Jaideep's question (two questions up from this one). Check it out. Comparing RASP and Ranger School are two different things. Let me say very plainly they are both VERY HARD, but for different reasons. These next statements are just my opinion, so take them with a grain of salt. Why RASP is hard: RASP is really hard (by design) because you're essentially "trying out" to show up for Day 1 of Ranger training in Batt. That's all. The cadre want to weed out the class because the guys they allow to pass are going to war in not too long a time. Make no mistake about it though, your life doesn't get easier after RASP. Quite the opposite. It gets WAYYYY harder, but again this is because you're literally training to go to war. So, don't fear the hard life that awaits; it's actually a good thing. Why Ranger School is hard: Time. Ranger School is 61 days minimum (If you're in Batt add on 3 weeks of SURT beforehand

[@brandondrake14]

@@tomcoffey3400 Mr. Tom Coffey, Thanks so much for taking the time to share your very thoughtful and informative insight. Much respect to you!

[@tomcoffey3400]

@@brandondrake14 glad you found the information helpful my friend. Please let me know if there's anything else you'd like to know.

[@rykehuss3435]

Brandon Drake Women have passed Ranger School. Women have not passed RASP 1. Does that answer your question?

[@_TwinnA]

5 pass or fail events: RFT, 12 mile Ruck, Land Nav, Marksmanship, and Breaching. And no i'm not a Ranger.

[@cromer5510]

I’d like to join the army Rangers and get into special forces but I want to know how long of a pipeline it is from someone just joining the military to then getting into the 75th ranger regiment.

[@PUBLICnoose]

If you go op40 its 12wk of basic then however long your ait is then 4wk pre rasp 8 wks rasp. So you could say from shipping to basic in 6 months you can be in Regiment. While 18x pipeline is 6 months osut then sfas and the q course is a year plus depending on mos

[@username_3715]

From the time you ship, reception should take 2 weeks, infantry osut is 22 weeks. Depending on when you join, you could get 2 weeks block leave. Pre-rasp takes 2 weeks, depending on how long it takes you to class up it can be longer, rasp is 8 weeks, airborne 3 weeks, reception at batt is at least a week after that but it's typically longer than that. You might lose a week or two waiting for an airborne pickup, or waiting for a RASP pickup when you graduate OSUT. So the fastest possible time is about 40 weeks I believe.

[@JR-jp7mi]

It's funny because everything you're saying now sounds hard but once you get into the Army (as a combat soldier) all this stuff becomes muscle memory and it's easy.

[@nickrush7975]

So if you had to write in one sentence how best to prepare for rasp, what would it be ?

[@scouttrooperhh-1487]

Buy my book.

[@lyndajenkins1024]

Do a lot of plyometrics, HIIT, and calisthenics as well as long distance runs in the cheapest boots you can find.

[@johntommy220]

How did you fail Ranger school

[@5_56ron]

U still have to know how to swim

[@justinmebes476]

Kayron Haynes take the combat water survival test and tell me that you would consider that swimming haha it’s very simple

[@Dogmeat1950]

just learn how to tread water,

[@willchase2895]

Real easy, can you float

[@nonenone4885]

Can I go to rasp after airborne school? Or how do I get into rasp?

[@magmapopcorn8311]

None None get option 40 in your contract. After basic you will go to airborne then pre rasp then rasp

[@robertchapman8175]

Ranger liaisons come to every airborne class during the first week and ask for volunteers. As long as you can get to airborne school you can volunteer. If you get an option 40 contract then you will attend RASP after OSUT or AIT. Assuming you graduate RASP then you will go to jump school and then your battalion in the regiment.

[@JT-xt2wd]

are the pullups in rasp actually chinups with palms facing you?

[@smoovedave]

J T yes every document or anything I’ve seen on rasp has said pull-ups but what you actually do there are chin-ups but remember it’s like he said your head is going to be over the bar for like 2-4 seconds

[@JT-xt2wd]

@@smoovedave thx bro

[@smoovedave]

J T if you ever go make sure you just don’t quit and make your quota and you’ll pass there is no such thing as a non select at RASP if you make it to the end and you WILL go to Battalion given you pass all the events needed to pas which aren’t hard just make sure you can do those event you need to pass while your there a lot of people don’t know that if you pass everything you will have a guaranteed slot at battalion it’s not SF selection give it your all bro

[@tylerwilson249]

How can I get a book

[@sealgrinderpt]

sgptonline.com has them

[@Mikedunn21]

How much sleep do you get in rasp?

[@scouttrooperhh-1487]

Not enough

[@tboxcupcakes]

Jorge Joya I’ve read an average of 20 hours of training a day so probably like 3-4

[@alexdam7949]

What did you think about Ranger Medics?

[@michaelfireoved3375]

Alex Dam that’s what I want to pursue after highschool

[@alexdam7949]

Michael Fireoved Nice. I’m currently a 68W

[@michaelfireoved3375]

Alex Dam awesome, I’m 16 and a volunteer firefighter getting my Pennsylvania emt soon and then NREMT once I turn 18. My mom wants me to go to college right away and go into nursing but she is so clueless about everything and doesn’t understand how the military will pay for tuition unless doing rotc which no way in hell Im becoming an officer, I would rather stay enlisted and then NCO. I think after Socm you are emt-p certified as well. I just hope that when I make it through everything, which I will because I’m gonna train like a Olympian for the next 2 year, I don’t have to do the battalion clinic the whole time. But I think 68w are 11b because they get on the job training. Shooter first medic second. So hopefully In a few years I’ll be riding on the side of a little bird fast roping in a mock village at Fort Benning lol. They do that a ton. Was 68W AIT hard

[@alexdam7949]

Michael Fireoved That’s a great start man. Focus on the 25M goal at hand. Yes, if you’re placed on a line unit.. You will learn everything the 11B get to do essentially. That is correct about SOCM as well. Just be patient & respectfully explain to your mother what your intentions are in joining the Army. The road will not be easy. As for AIT, yes it has its challenges.. But that varies from person to person. Definitely not a stroll in the park though.

[@TylerFickling]

@@michaelfireoved3375 I said the same thing about wanting to go to a line unit then I got sent to an aid station and its amazing.

[@WiiR3d0000]

When does the ACFT enter RASP?

[@eddiemercado2671]

They use their own fitness test designed themselves. It includes wall climbs, rope climbs, sleds and other exercises with a PC on. ACFT is only for basic trainees and very few units have started to use it. The full implementation of the ACFT is not until October of 2020.

[@WiiR3d0000]

Eddie Mercado Word, I’m leaving for BCT on Nov 12th then BAT after that, was hoping to get picked up for RASP there. Appreciate the information.

[@eddiemercado2671]

zBoOmT I leave in a few weeks under similar circumstances. Hopefully we cross paths again, haven’t seen many guys seeking this information which already puts you ahead of the game. Good luck brother, stay healthy

[@michaelfireoved3375]

I feel like if I made it into batt, I would get mad at people not understanding what I do for work. Like if I made it into batt and a family member want to know what I do and I told them I was a ranger, they would probably just think think I’m just a regular soldier in the big army because that’s the only army they know and they wouldn’t understand the shit and grueling training to get to special operations. Idk why I just feel like I would get triggered about that. Ever have that happen to you.

[@justinmebes476]

Michael Fireoved you’re in it for the wrong reason. Hope I don’t run into you at rasp.

[@augustojm1860]

@Michael Fireoved They are never going to understand, you shouldn't care about what others think it's only your accomplishment and your business, so if you care about something dumb like that then you shouldn't go to RASP or the military

[@12swaggmoney]

I can tell you werent in sf or close to it u dont even look confident

[@sealgrinderpt]

@JF STAHP ha! trolls be trolls...

[@hunteralan2165]

SF are not rangers, bud.

[@nikolassmithers4870]

Fuckin 14 year old JROTC boot

[@blackkaiser5653]

suck your mom’s tit when she brings you your Dino nuggies for dinner, fuckin booger