The Truth About Becoming a U.S. Army Ranger

EP-342 | Becoming a U.S. Army Ranger
We sat down in the Darby Room at 75th Ranger Regiment HQ, Fort Moore (aka Fort Benning) with Sergeant First Class Togami and discussed the history of the 75th Ranger Regiment, the various units within and where they're located, the path to becoming an Army Ranger (both as a civilian and in-service), and more.
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00:00 Intro
08:30 History of the Regiment
14:19 Why Rangers?
23:10 Path Becoming a Ranger
Intro music: "Long Way Down" by Silence & Light
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[@skyline2fly]

I will be a Ranger. I will do whatever it takes.

[@jeremycarpenter5550]

Take luck care for it.

[@eddiecenteno345]

Fuck yea my boy

[@bobk2899]

That's the attitude that you have to have! In your heart, your brain and your soul. You can do it!

[@SaundersE5]

Hope you got a good sense of humor. BOHICA!

[@bobk2899]

Remember these words. "NEVER GIVE UP! NEVER EVER GIVE UP!"

[@himehime1629]

35 series here, pre airborne school and pre RASP is heavily 'advertised' while in AIT. If you're up for the challenge the opportunity is definitely there if you didn't get the option 40.

[@Penelope2024]

That’s what I was hoping to see that I will have an opportunity while I’m going through OSUT

[@skyline2fly]

Yaa buddy

[@Jstaylor679]

I’m currently awaiting MEPS and hoping to sign an option 40, I’ve had differing opinions on being able to volunteer in OSUT if I wasn’t able to secure an option 40. If they won’t let me sign an option 40 due to a medical waiver, will they let me volunteer in OSUT?

[@Hakaimono_Gaming]

@@Jstaylor679yes that’s how I got in they didn’t let me get in my contract because of medical waiver I got in through ait

[@himehime1629]

@@Jstaylor679 Yes, every OSUT and AIT will have a 75th and airborne volunteer program. I don't know how OSUT does it but most entry level volunteers do pre rasp PT to help you get more prepped. I don't think a medical waiver would stop you from getting an option 40 though.

[@RGRCD]

That E-7 ( Sergeant First Class Togami) explained Regiment better than anybody I've heard on KZbin.

[@stevenk5152]

I'm prior service myself, and decided if I ever went back in I would go to the regiment. And after watching this, it gave me a lot of hope. While I was in the big army in 2015 I self selected, and didn't think I would make it. But after watching this, boy lemme tell you, it really changed my view and gave me a lot of hope.

[@JK56782]

Graduated OSUT this past December. SF liaison showed up, Ranger liaison did not. Even though my senior Drill SGT specifically reached out to them bc there were a lot of us trying to secure an option 40 contract, never happened. From my recent personal experience, if you really want an option 40 contract, don’t go to OSUT without one. You might have to wait a little bit longer but it will save you the frustration.

[@Mentors4mil]

A person can always apply by reaching out to [e-mail] or call 706.545.5124. You don’t need an option 40 and there’s nothing that should stop someone who wants it bad enough.

[@bobk2899]

Good advice. Sorry to hear about your experience. However, everything happens for a reason. I am sure that you are rockstar just the same.

[@user-vc8lw9it4l]

Gratuluję Austinie Tobie jak i Twoim kolegom Przyjaciołom Good Blast America

[@hughjay33rd87]

When I went through 36b financial management AIT a year ago, I had an e6 in my AIT that was re-classing from field wireman to financial manager and then headed to special forces training (he was airborne before he came into AIT).

[@Izak213]

Thats not how the contract works at all

[@Mr.VaLz_K24]

It would be nice if you guys interview a Ranger Warrant Officer who can cover all MOSs in the regiment. Keep up the great work 🫡

[@rarelibra]

59:54 - there are three things ... Ranger slots (also known as "Golf" slots) ... each IN unit has G slots where they can send their squad leaders to Ranger school ... Ranger tabs ... where a person has attended Ranger School and are "Ranger qualified" ... and there is the scroll, with or without the tab, which means a soldier is actually a Ranger, serving in Regiment.

[@cecilmiller6557]

I am So Proud.. with All Respect

[@Substrate2]

Was in First Bat from 78 to 82 when Colonel Stringham and Strickland were there. Ranger School 2-79. Sure has changed. Every once in a while I go down memory lane, you guys remind me of the life. Enjoyed Thanks

[@AgraFarmsllc]

Wow , I was at the bat 79-83 in B co. Weapons. Do you remember the first day when Col. Scott hit us with a full mopp gear In the summer 12 mile road march.

[@alphaomega9255]

Prepare your body to be at its peak, keep yourself from being injured with rest and recovery techniques, diet is key, keep a clean head and mind, no drug no drink, practice self resolve and perseverance. Learn to network both online via network systems and with your peers, lead by example not words or attitude. Lead this way.

[@ChickentNug]

I'm shipping out with a 68W Option 4 contract on September 11th with the intention of putting a packet in for RASP 1 at Airborne School while at Ft Moore. I've been getting pretty nervous about RASP and whether I'll meet the physical requirements, but after talking to someone with my same MOS who is already in the Regiment and watching this video, I feel so much better about it. I can't wait to go and I'm nervous, but this video was very reassuring. Thank you

[@MilkAndSpaghetti]

How long did it take you to get a 68w option 4?

[@ChickentNug]

@@MilkAndSpaghetti I was lucky and they just had one first try. Make sure you have your recruiter look in their system for the contract you want before you go to MEPS. For me at least, they were able to reserve the contract and I just had to set a concrete date for when I would go to MEPS and swear in and stuff. If I didn't go to MEPS within like a week of when I was supposed to I would've been barred from reserving another contract I think

[@EckRD]

Did you make it? or You got RFSd ? 😂

[@ChickentNug]

@@EckRD I was in holdunder status at AIT for about a month (graduated basic Nov 30) and started class January 4th. I'm currently about 4 weeks into EMT phase of AIT and have 12-13 left until I graduate. Not sure when Airborne will be, but I've heard there has been at least a 1-2 month delay for other people at my AIT so I expect to be a holdover until at least May, maybe June. Unfortunately there aren't RASP liasons at FSH, otherwise I would've put in a packet as soon as possible. I'm still going to try at Airborne, though. I'll be pretty bummed if I don't get the opportunity to go to selection, but at the bare minimum I should still be wearing a red beret by the end of 2024

[@TheGeminiSwag]

@@ChickentNugdid you get a sign on bonus for your contract?

[@One_of_Gods_Warriors]

Rangers have the smallest internet presence in the entire military , we need more batt boys telling their stories #RLTW

[@JohnWilliams-wz9vk]

They don't..bark .or .chirp .fuckbot

[@Dirk-my2zf]

The Pat Tillman Story tells me everything I need to know!

[@JohnWilliams-wz9vk]

@@Dirk-my2zf FAFO...

[@Dirk-my2zf]

@@JohnWilliams-wz9vk Tillman wasn’t FA, but he did UNFORTUNATELY FO.

[@JohnWilliams-wz9vk]

@@Dirk-my2zf 12-90..RIP ..CSM DONNIE SHOCKLEE

[@MattHurley-nv2kw]

Have fun at Cole range, it’s just like camping, you just have to collect a lot of fire wood at the woodline

[@Mentors4mil]

😂

[@Penelope2024]

Leaving tomorrow for OSUT that’s my ultimate goal is to be part of the Ranger Regiment

[@agtkilo03]

U make it?

[@Bamx3]

@@agtkilo03they never give us an update lmao .

[@limbanimkorongo319]

I’m in the 101st and have been wanting to go this video was very informative, I just sent recruiting an email hopefully I get to go to assessment.

[@JohnWilliams-wz9vk]

Fuck hope .see it .be it .fuckbot

[@Tovashi]

Great episode. Can you do one for Green Berets as well?

[@Mentors4mil]

We’ve been invited to sit down with members at 3rd Special Forces Group (ABN) and are working the logistics for that. Stay tuned!

[@Dirk-my2zf]

Ask about their narcotics and human trafficking syndicates.

[@The508ranger]

RLTW! Black Beret 1997-2001; RHQ Tan Beret 2018-19 (OFS)

[@defions4208]

Brad is an amazing stand up guy, got to speak to him a couple of times on IG about guitars such a humble guy.

[@Jeslam13]

I can see why he's in recruiting. That guy has his shit down! Rangers Lead the Way ! The Killer Bees I what I would call them! The straight just over power you so fast and precise. BAD ASS!! #75thrangerregiment

[@Dirk-my2zf]

Pat Tillman didn’t expect what was coming, that’s for sure.

[@jonathanbell8887]

Fort Moore is so weird. It was always the Fort Benning school for wayward boys.

[@philipdru9290]

Hopefully Trump reverses that crap!

[@Drop_off_on_the_right]

It’s not weird when you consider Benning was part of the confederacy. You know ones that fought and killed Americans. Should have never been allowed to begin with. General Hal Moore earned the honor, period.

[@burnttoaster6313]

@@Drop_off_on_the_rightboth side were Americans. It’s why it was called the American civil war 🙈. Did you fail history class?

[@xavierlopez4317]

Did they mention what exercises the current PT test for pre-rasp and rasp consist of?

[@DeconsRepose]

Minimum is 36 T- Push ups, 2:30 Min plank, < 40:00 min 5 mile, 6 pull ups.

[@ChickentNug]

@@DeconsRepose is that really it? When did they drop the 14:30 2 mile and lessen all the other shit?

[@austinshannon4197]

I have 16 days left in the U.S. Army IRR.

[@erics362]

Can you do one for Marine Raiders (MARSOC)?

[@deranged-4118]

Been beating my own ass for the last 3 months to go back to the military, Regiment is my ultimate goal. Hoping for 13F atm but I find out next week. Once I leave and get settled Im gonna reach out via email and phone to the 75th recruiters.

[@SaundersE5]

You’ll get there if you want it. Be careful what you wish for.

[@deranged-4118]

@SaundersE5 ain't no careful about it. I'm already here doin what I gotta do.

[@EckRD]

Did you get RFSd? 😂

[@manuelc.8436]

We need one of these for green beret

[@josephramirez8817]

What are the steps? OSUT, Airborne, Pre-Rasp, Rasp? Or is Rasp first then Airborne after Rasp is completed?

[@Mentors4mil]

OSUT, Pre-RASP, RASP, Airborne

[@cooperlayne7838]

If you’re a 68 series how would you link up with them?

[@Mentors4mil]

[e-mail]

[@thinhpham1691]

Can direct commission officers join the 75th if they meet all the standards?

[@Mentors4mil]

Apply.

[@Tonyboy2342]

Is it still the pipeline to go OSUT->RASP->Airborne? Or is airborne before

[@Mentors4mil]

Same. AIT/OSUT - RASP - Airborne

[@yamaforough8960]

CWSA, in swamp phase. Is it rue you have to walk across a log 30 ft. up in the air over water?

[@georgechugalugging7777]

Yes. Then walk up and down stairs back onto the log. Then commando crawl a rope suspended in the air. Then fall into the water. Those logs are held by wire for stabilization. But let me tell you they sway and shake and with every step you feel like you’re about to fall. 😂

[@georgechugalugging7777]

And correction. CSWA is RAP week. Pretty much entry into Ranger School. Or Draby phase.

[@philipdru9290]

I was a Ranger 1st Bn/ B co, 92/96- back then harassing new RIPs was merciless. I wonder if it’s still that way?

[@cameroneddy8271]

From what I've heard, the harassment has decreased significantly due to the entire military cracking down on hazing. Are you able to talk about any of the new guy stuff you went through in the 90s?

[@massfirefighter]

Where you there on banner day where some guys rode in a ford ranger throwing water balloons at the first sgts chariot race?

[@Justin-sf3th]

Straight up recruiter

[@cossack814]

Can people with red/green colorblindness join the 75th Ranger Regiment? I have moderate colorblindness (not mild, but not severe).

[@xxkrnplaysxx1683]

Yes 100%

[@user-vc8lw9it4l]

Jestem Dumna

[@worldlyobserver]

Been in the army for 5 years how do I go to Ranger school or rasp or both

[@Mentors4mil]

The video explains that. Did you watch?

[@jmc0369]

I miss the starched woodland, spit shined boots, and properly worn black beret days.

[@filipprochazka2913]

Shouldn’t the success rate for volunteers for rasp out of AIT and option 40 be the same. I’m under the impression that after basic you head to AIT and then pre rasp, rasp.

[@Mentors4mil]

It’s primarily due to many of the individuals who volunteer prior to enlistment then change their mind, whereas those who decide while in OSUT have a higher rate of success. It’s a comparative analysis between two modalities - pre enlistment and post enlistment.

[@filipprochazka2913]

@@Mentors4milah I see, thank you

[@solomonbrown865]

Is there still a swim test in RASP?

[@Mentors4mil]

The video answers your questions.

[@SaundersE5]

Yep

[@Robert-xk5pm]

In Louisiana 496 hours of training to be a deputy, 500 hours training to braid hair, manicurist 500 hours, esthetician 750 hours, cosmetologist 1500 hours. Maybe training and education especially in de-escalation and some extended psycohological screening might prevent these situations.

[@denno3124]

A deputy is publicly funded. Every other training program you referenced is private sector. Taxpayer funded stuff is generally on the cheap.

[@dboiitaylor7747]

What’s AIT?

[@turdferguson460]

Advanced Individual Training, it’s the extra schooling you get for your specific MOS ( Military Occupational Specialty) after basic training.

[@11bsavage64]

11B here in the guard. I want to be Ranger for some time so I can take my skills to the Guard. Love the Rangers!!

[@serdarvonphototours4u]

How to become an imperial Stormtrooper for the Empire roight…

[@AIK3MAN3CHIONG3]

What if you go through OSUT But your ASVAB score isn't high enough, will they help you to retake the test?

[@Mentors4mil]

GT is one component within the overall ASVAB. There is a minimum score requirement of 105, but it’s waiverable.

[@Izak213]

@@Mentors4mil A friend in a sister PLT wanted to go to RASP, his GT score was one point too low. He applied for a waiver and was denied.

[@Mentors4mil]

It’s hard to know what specifically was denied unless he received that feedback. They look at an individuals entire record and make a determination as to whether they need a persons MOS at that time and whether they want the soldier to assess. It’s still their decision at the end of the day. Waiverable doesn’t mean a guarantee.

[@jasonshoultzsmuop]

West point cadets make the best Reggie's.

[@Alkp3k]

Is 29 years old joining to become 75th Ranger Regiment to old in the Regiments eyes? Is wearing contacts a problem not having 20/20.

[@Mentors4mil]

Glasses/Contacts will not prohibit you.

[@OR_Wolfhunter]

Age isn’t a problem yet but it’s kind of cutting it close if you aren’t prior service. I’m 29 myself and served 5 years and got out in 2018. Coming back in as a 35 series hopefully so my situation is a bit different as my prior service years are deducted from my age so in the eyes of the army I’m “24” if that makes any sense

[@801migs]

RLTFW!!!

[@MooreThanEnoughMinistries]

So I was 605lbs… started wanting to make a change for my life! Down to 450lbs in 10 months and still pushing harder to finish getting this weight off. My motivation is of course my health for my family and kids, but also because I’m 35 and I regret not having joined when I was 18. Now I that is all I can think of is losing and joining. My question is, once I am down to weight. Can I still get to Rangers? At my age and having been this heavy, everyone is saying that I have destroyed my body and that main Army is one thing, but my dream of being a Ranger is gone! At this point I am willing to push to body failure, I don’t care. I just can’t live with regret of knowing that I never tried!

[@Jokerstime]

Start with conventional infantry first. That will tell you if you can mentally and physically handle the next level

[@alphaomega9255]

You will not pass medical at this time due to your body composition bmi at 450lbs down from 605 as you have stated. keep working to build your health, lose weight for your health first, even getting the chance for army itself is an honorable duty to strive for and perhaps with more weight loss that could be a possibility if no other medical conditions persist but bmi is a calculated percentage via medical screens

[@african3044]

keep grinding bro…💪🏾💪🏾

[@rhino7933]

So there isn’t an 11x op 40 contract?

[@CKrust]

There is.

[@yoitsmeskinnyp3nis]

there is

[@JR-jp7mi]

What is fort Moore?

[@Mentors4mil]

Formerly Fort Benning

[@ez3333]

🗝😇🐦

[@JohnWilliams-wz9vk]

See it .then ..be it .

[@ayoaladeyelu529]

25s

[@scotthorton7786]

In my day it was Battalion. 1st and 2nd. Less slots, higher standards, a hell of a lot harder to get into. I'm 59 now and can accomplish all the physical tests above minimum standards. WTH

[@SaundersE5]

Oh hell yeah, RIP in 81 at HAAF

[@SaundersE5]

That’s ships sailed brother

[@user-sg1ut2ii5m]

🤙🪖🫡

[@JH-JMH]

This guy talks like Bill belichick

[@Justin-sf3th]

How do you sleep at night lmfao

[@Dirk-my2zf]

Naw, no one wants to get Tillman’d.👎

[@thevet2009]

Mech Infantry is more sexy.

[@SenorTucano]

No thanks. I’m not dying for Israel.

[@JammyDodger45]

Don't be a racist prick every day. Take a day off once in a while.

[@comixink359]

Recently went through OSUT at ft leanordwood as a 12B And never saw any liaisons or mention of them 🫤

[@Mentors4mil]

If you’re interested in joining the regiment, it doesn’t matter. Contact [e-mail] and let them know. There aren’t many 12Bs in regiment, so they’re not always recruiting at AIT. They’re still around though.

[@comixink359]

@@Mentors4mil definitely didn’t know about the methods he mentioned later, will reach out. Great podcast!

[@Mentors4mil]

Appreciate it!

[@xxkrnplaysxx1683]

Yes 100%