The Ranger Handbook & How to Protect It | Surviving Ranger School

A simple but effective way to "Ranger Proof" your Ranger Handbook! I'd advise bringing more than one Ranger Handbooks to Ranger School, just in case you lose or destroy one.
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[@randyrhyne1195]

I got an honor grad go from Capt. NoGo Potter in Darby. Had actions at the objective on a recon. While I was putting in the surveillance team the guys on the objective started breaking the site down and left on a truck. Potter kept hounding me about what I was going to do. I sent one guy back to the ORP while myself and the the surveillance team observed and took notes. Never had to deploy the recon teams and disseminated info on the go. Didn’t quite go by the book and I was concerned that I might have failed my patrol. Potter said it was the only honor grad go he had ever given during the debrief. He said that most students get so flustered when things don’t go as expected that they panic or they stick to the book even when it’s not the best decision. I figure that I just got lucky that the objective was moving and I didn’t let Potter badger me into putting out the recon teams and taking a chance on being compromised. That was class 10-79. Damn I’m old. Don’t recommend not going by the book but it worked that time. Really like your content and it’s good of you to help young Rangers get through Ranger school. RLTW

[@dusty265]

admittedly I served long before technology arrived, and to us, the CEOI was the single most important little book you could draw from S-2 before you went to the woods, and much like your ranger handbook, we would create the same basic protection system, although we did cover certain pages that were used a lot with acetate, the wonderful memories! lol

[@GrittySoldier]

Gotta field-proof! 👍

[@55Quirll]

Yes, not being military I remember those days without the tech of today, a lot of fun. I'm 66 and tech has changed a lot, I miss type writers and the dictionary that went with it.

[@SultanofSpey]

I remember the CEOI vaguely in training, but I have much more vivid memories of "misplaced" Kyk13 after a night jump on Salerno DZ. An entire company, in the dark, at double arm interval. All night searching for this gadget. We never found it because it never left the PL's ruck. He had put it in that velcro top flap of his ALICE pack. We never did see him again but I'm guesssing he's probably wearing stars somewhere now.

[@animula6908]

I’m just going to adapt this to preserve every cheap book and notebook I want to keep in good working order in my whole life. Thank you!

[@alexandermauga3629]

Man I’m no Ranger I will still use this amazing knowledge applied to civilian field manual’s and Docs

[@hiwayman981]

Your comment toward the end of the video about having the Ranger handbook nearby simply to informally reference or look something up once in a while has served me well for over a decade now, albeit not within the realm of the armed forces. I received my motorcycle endorsement on my driver's license a while back, and in partial requirement for entry into the safety course to procure said endorsement was for each student to print out their own rider safety manual, which would be referenced and noted throughout the course. After the class concluded, I hole punched all of the pages (about 130 of them) and put them in a binder for future use, and just as you noted, each season before I put the bike back on the road, I make a point of thumbing through all of the major safety tenets found within my own "handbook". I don't mean to equate motorcycling with elite soldiering mind you, but the mindset of preparedness seems to transcend military life into the civilian world...hence what I think makes your channel that much more interesting. Take good care, and thanks.

[@xNulg]

You and Iron Wolf are game changers. Best channels I'm subbed too. Keep up the content. Would love to hear your stories/experiences on podcasts

[@bushcraftbasics2036]

Another good video. A great thing to track down for notes or writing orders in the field is frosted mylar or pencil talc. It is a slightly opaque waterproof plastic that has a slight texture on one side. Tape it to your book and you are good to go. The texture allows you to use a pencil. The best thing is it can be soaking wet with the rain or melting snow on top and the pencil still works. The permanent markers are good for staying power but the surface must be relatively dry for the ink to stick. Simply erase the pencil with one of the white eraser. To prevent leads snapping get a .7mm mechanical pencil or go all out and get the 1mm drafting pencil. The talc used to be commonly found in drafting supply stores but with computer assisted drafting they are harder to find. The pencils and erasers can be found almost anywhere but the 1mm drafting pencil can be found in a store like Staples in the drafting section.

[@GrittySoldier]

Wow that’s a great idea! Thanks for the insight man! 👍

[@Meltedbutta7]

Can you walk us through a tour of your room? I see some cool things! Great content man. Really helpful.

[@obediahpolkinghorniii564]

Dear Lord, your room is so clean. I feel as if I could eat my dinner off the floor (as long as it's not soup). Respect!

[@Tovashi]

Best channel for military content, tips, and advice. The knowledge you share is invaluable. You kick ass man. Shipping out feb 7th. Appreciate the effort you put in your channel.

[@GrittySoldier]

Thanks man I really appreciate that! 🙏 Good luck to you man! Crush it! 💪

[@josephbutros8526]

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[@towdjumper5]

Great stuff.

[@graysongreco4859]

Don’t bring any RHBs. They make you throw them away if you bring one. They issue you a new one at Rogers. Using the ziplock with 100MPH tape is key. The ones that have the quick zip always break, use the old school style that you have to press together to seal. The tabs are great too, I flipped to the OPORD section 100’s of times. I wound up reinforcing my pages with clear packing tape too so the pages didn’t fall out.

[@GrittySoldier]

Godoy intel! That makes sense they have you throw away the RHBs now, we had dudes trying to sneak in cheat sheets for OPORDs in some and the RIs were pissed about that… thanks!! 🙏

[@junkymunky2741]

Hell yeah man! Thanks! 👍

[@GrittySoldier]

👍 🙏

[@goarmybeatnavy841]

No joke what a little precipitation will do to your briefing products, maps, etc. Thanks sir!

[@GrittySoldier]

👍 🤘

[@robinnegus6499]

I love your content bro! I wont ever see ranger school, but all the tricks and tips you share are definitely cool!

[@GrittySoldier]

Thanks brother I appreciate that!!!

[@55Quirll]

Same with me, but I enjoy the wisdom I pick up from channels like his 👍

[@jaydoncoon2573]

Definitely going to impliment this to when I go to Ranger School on the 15 May. So, in a week lol. I'm curious as to what would be wise to write down on the loom tape you have on the front/back of your handbook that would prove useful. I could think of a few things, but I'm curious as to what you would say. Really man, thank you for your Ranger content. I feel more ready, as well as, for so many other soldiers getting in.

[@robertporter8321]

Soon as saw the question on this I was waiting for this video. Lol. Definitely see the advantage of the flip style. Great video sir.

[@GrittySoldier]

Took my a few days but I got there! 👍 🙏

[@HeyMikeyLikesIt2]

I remember using a long, green plastic bag. We called it an elephant condom. Ranger Joes near Benning had them. Plus I added another 3 zip lock bags and a map case. I don’t know how it survived Ranger School especially Swamp phase. We were wet for 14 days straight.

[@JH-td9rb]

Nice!

[@hugotovar921]

Awesome

[@marknamkoong4101]

Great stuff as always. I recently washed out of basic (general discharge/health) from Ft. Leonard Wood. Wasn’t tough enough. But the Missouri Ozark terrain is great for land nav. Rivers, hills, canyons. Peace. -Mark N.

[@danielfitch349]

Hey Mark don't worry go back if you can. I would've if I could've couldn't see ,BRM got me and they say lack of motivation but 15 yrs later honorable didn't want it and still don't point is you went it wasn't for you or me but we went to Missouri. Lol could've been M-16 and a shovel,12 -B . Good luck Mark that was 28 yrs ago i was 21 and wasn't coming back. I packed 2 suitcases Is SGT Allen still there he bored me and put me to sleep ,told him so. I got Front, Back and Go for it. Go back if you can I would. I got a great work concentrate what your good at and put what you learned in basic to be your best at it.

[@Untilitisnot]

I took my ranger handbook out to my ftx and kept it in my side cargo pocket. It didn’t rain that week (the first field exercise that we didn’t have rain) it didn’t matter, my ranger handbook got destroyed by water somehow. I’m going to get another one and ranger proof it. Also, thanks for the info what to know for ranger school.

[@vierasuhajdova]

Nice

[@curtismccorkel6985]

Olive tap best waterproof

[@turn-n-burn1421]

If you're still checking on this post or getting emails of new replies; where do people get that hardcopy flip-down version of the handbook? I have an older version, some of which would still apply on Kindle, but it's mostly aimed at the original formation of Army Ranger Division.

[@rhatguy3565]

That red airborne patch....were you a fucking delta operator????

[@cherokeejack4288]

Did you use or refer to the handbook after Ranger School? If yes, how often did you refer to the handbook?

[@aixpert291]

I can’t find any top bound copies of the ranger handbook. Do you have a good source that you’d recommend?

[@TheArizonaRanger.]

Had a 1sg who had every page laminated. Thing was the size of a phone book... 😂

[@GrittySoldier]

😂

[@allenparten9812]

2 roster numbers? Hahah. Bet that was fun. I was class 8-80 straight thru as a PFC. Aco 1/75 79-81

[@BecauseYNot]

Where should you buy a ranger handbook from?

[@josephbutros8526]

What do you feel the best "GPS" for Backpacking/Rucking!

[@michaelheffner7816]

Does anyone know what's the latest edition published?

[@55Quirll]

Great idea on how to protect your book outside. For civilians, like myself, I could do the same for a book as I walk the AT, a diary, emergency procedures etc. A very good video, thank you very much for it. Is the Ranger School you're issued at school different from the one you can buy on Amazon?

[@GrittySoldier]

It should be the same just make sure it’s the most current one. 👍

[@55Quirll]

@@GrittySoldier Thanks, will do 👍

[@axemurdereriamnot]

Most recent TC 3-21.76 is dated 26APR2017, per the Army Publishing Directorate.

[@billjames3148]

In all your Ranger stuff / Time did you wear the puffy suit ? did you pack it and what other cold weather gear was in your pack.

[@GrittySoldier]

No puffy suit, usually fleece and/or waffle top. We only ever packed what you were allowed to, so we didn’t always have those things. But sometimes.

[@squatch_taco8740]

Buying some gear to stash away for my TBD class date. Any recommendations on s/s tees? I currently use Dukes but have seen XGO and Soffe as recommendations for school. Any help is greatly appreciated.

[@GrittySoldier]

Yeah I would just go with Soffe, they make the best shirts IMO and are super $$$

[@doug4036]

The handbook has gotten a lot bigger in 30 years. Mine was easily half that size.

[@GrittySoldier]

I dont doubt it… they update it pretty often…

[@doug4036]

@@GrittySoldier I would hope so, even if the basics never change. Have we let “big army” atrophy after a generation of GWOT?

[@javi-hy8vv]

great video sir! I would sincerely appreciate your experience and preparation guide for advanced camp/cadet summer training if you had to go as an ADO cadet. How easier is it from ranger school?

[@GrittySoldier]

I’ll push out a vid for that!

[@jangajewski5178]

Pack?

[@carsongrover9924]

Are you still an O-3 CPT?

[@janatorres6714]

Do the RI’s want you to ranger proof your handbook once you get there so they can show you how? Or can you do it prior to getting to school? Like show up with your handbook already ranger proofed.

[@GrittySoldier]

Depending on if the RIs will let you bring your own RHB or not (sometimes they don’t), you’ll have to do it while you’re there. They won’t show you how though.

[@realtvdacreationstation7587]

What was your fastest 12 mile ruck? An do you think 29 is too old to join the military an go to ranger school?

[@GrittySoldier]

First off, you’re still going as shit, so don’t think that way. My Fastest 12-mile… hmm maybe like 1:40-ish 🤷‍♂️

[@realtvdacreationstation7587]

@@GrittySoldier "as shit"?

[@meanderingmarley3910]

@@realtvdacreationstation7587 young as shit, probably

[@808waimanalo]

You’re NOT too old. I’m 29, still in the Army. I’m working towards going to Ranger school

[@GustavoCarvalhaes99]

Sir random question, what you think of KSM 66 and Fenugreek if you ever heard of these supplements/herbs

[@GrittySoldier]

Both are good herbs IMO but I would consider them testosterone replacements or something that’s going to “pump you up” (Arnold voice). They are good natural ways to regulate already existing testosterone levels, and increase focus and recovery. But they are also not miraculous. Make sure not to spend too much money on fancy labeling for these products, because most the time that’s the only thing you’ll be paying for 😔

[@GustavoCarvalhaes99]

@@GrittySoldier Fair enough sir ! Thank you for answer, as far for KSM 66 I heard it's good for reducing cortisol levels. I will keep the KSM give it a go see how I feel as it was not crazy expensive about 17.99 at my local GNC

[@CreachterZ]

Where can us slobs get that book?

[@GrittySoldier]

You can get it online!

[@meanderingmarley3910]

@@GrittySoldier Have a link? I see lots of different versions/size formats out there. I'd hate to get a bogus one. Is April 2017 the most current version?

[@mariogonzalez9827]

Is it necessary or a good idea to laminate the ranger handbook in your honest opinion??

[@GrittySoldier]

Laminate no, as long as you “Ranger Proof” it like this it should be good!

[@mryan2010]

What info was on the lum-tape. The info looks permanent.

[@GrittySoldier]

Yeah permanent, you can erase it with a dry erase marker though. 👍

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[@GrittySoldier]

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