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Ranger School Eligibility and Prerequisites
1. The Ranger Training Brigade has developed a comprehensive program to reduce attrition in Ranger School. This program went into effect with class 9-95. Part of the plan reduces the number reporting to Ranger School to the course load as defined by valid ATRRS slots, and targets training only leaders in the MOS's outlined in the Chief of Staff of the Army's (CSA's) attendance policy dated SEP 94.
2. Effective 31 July 95 the following changes were implemented as criteria for Ranger School attendance.
a. The Ranger School will no longer accept walk on's or extra students. ĘStudents will only be accepted if they have a valid ATRRS slot.
b. E-5's and above can attend in MOS's specified in par 5 below. ĘGrade waiver by the first COL Commander in the chain of command will only be accepted for E-4/CPL's assigned to leadership positions.
3. Applicants who fail to meet the attendance policy will be returned to their units.
4. Commanders are reminded of their responsibility to ensure that applicants are in top physical condition and certify their proficiency, Recent experience indicates that some applicants reporting to the course are unable to pass the APFT (52 push-ups, 62 sit-ups, two mile run in running shows in 14:54 or less, and 6 chinups) or the Combat Water Survival Test (15-meter swim with equipment, 3-meter blindfold drop, and removal of equipment). Applicants are returned to their units if either of these entry requirements are not met.
5. Other criteria eligibility will be as per chief of staff attendance policy message dated SEP 94.
a. ENLISTED PERSONNEL. Ranger Training is available on a voluntary basis for enlisted soldiers who are in the following MOS's:
11B - Infantryman
11C - Indirect Fire Infantryman
11H - Heavy Antiarmor Weapons Infantryman
11M - Fighting Vehicle Infantryman
12B - Combat Engineer (In companies that directly support
Infantry Battalions)
13F - Fire Support Sergeant (Habitually associated in
Direct support to Infantry Battalions)
18B - Special Forces Weapons Sergeant
18C - Special Forces Engineer Sergeant
19D - Cavalry Scout
19E - Armor Crewman
b. Those enlisted soldiers of any MOS or specialty assigned to Ranger coded positions within the 75th Ranger Regiment or Ranger Training Brigade must attend.
c. Commissioned Officer Personnel. Ranger Training is available on a voluntary basis for officers in the following career management fields:
11A - Infantry Officer
12A - Armor Officers allocated against authorized 12C positions
12C - Cavalry Officers
13A - Battalion and Company fire support officers (Habitually associated in direct support to Infantry Battalions)
18A - Special Forces Officer
21B - Combat Engineer (In companies that directly support Infantry Battalions)
d. Those officers of any branch or specialty assigned to Ranger coded positions within the 75th Ranger Regiment or the Ranger Training Brigade must attend.
e. Units and Schools. Ranger coded positions are limited to the following:
Selected Ranger Regiment positions
Selected positions in Infantry Battalions, Companies, Platoons, and Long Range Surveillance Units
Selected Instructors at the Infantry School
Selected Observer-Controllers at the Combat Training Centers
Selected Instructor positions at the School of Americas
Selected positions in Cavalry Scout Troops that are assigned to
Infantry/Armor Battalions and Armored Cavalry Regiments
Selected positions in Special Forces A-Teams
Selected positions in Fire Support Teams habitually associated in ĘDirect support to Infantry Battalions
Selected positions in Engineer companies that directly support Infantry Battalions
6. All personnel must possess a special pre-Ranger (IAW AR 614-200 and DA PAM 351-4) medical examination signed by a medical doctor or flight surgeon dated within 12 months of their reporting date stating the applicant is medically qualified and stamped approved for attendance at Ranger School. If individual is airborne qualified, medical examination will indicate individual is physically qualified for airborne training.
Ranger/Airborne.Individuals must bring their health records with certification of an HIV test within the past 24 months. Health records must accompany the individual, dental records are not brought, but a statement signed by the individual's commander indicating a PANOREX is on file at home station is mandatory. Individuals with previous hot or cold weather injuries are not enrolled during these high risk periods. (Cold weather period includes classes 1 thru 5, and hot weather period includes classes 9 11).
7. The first six days of Ranger School (Ranger Assessment Phase) assess individual readiness to participate in Ranger training. Students who successfully complete the first six days of the course will remain in training. Individuals who DO NOT complete each RAP event successfully may be afforded retests. Those failing retests may be offered the opportunity to "Recycle" into the next Ranger class upon approval from their parent unit. Retests and recycles are not automatic. Unit commanders must certify that the Ranger candidate is proficient in the following tasks:
a. Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) consisting of 52 push ups, 62 sit ups, and a two mile run in running shoes in 14:54 minutes or less. In addition, applicants must execute six chin ups (palms facing toward the face). The APFT will be conducted IAW FM 21 20 with changes.
b. Combat Water Survival Test (CWST) consisting of three stations.
(1) The 15 meter Swim: Swim 15 meters with rifle, wearing BDUs, boots, and load carrying equipment (LCE, Pistol belt, suspenders, two ammunition pouches, and two full canteens), without loss of rifle or equipment and without showing fear or panic.
(2) The 3 meter Drop: Walk blindfolded off a 3 meter diving board with rifle and LCE. After entering water, remove blindfold and swim to poolside without loss of rifle or equipment and without showing fear or panic.
(3) Equipment Removal: Enter water and submerge from poolside, discard rifle, remove LCE ensuring that it is totally free from the body and swim to poolside without showing fear or panic.
c. Five Mile Formation Run, (8 minute/mile pace in running shoes on a hard surface, over rolling terrain). (NO RETEST)
d. Twelve Mile Tactical Foot March. Students must complete the tactical footmarch at a rate of 15 minutes per mile with a 40 pound rucksack (winter), and 35 pound rucksack (summer). Course is conducted on unsurfaced roads with rolling hills. (NO RETEST)
e. The night and day land navigation test is a combination course. The test is conducted in the early morning hours and concludes in daylight. Students must correctly locate the required number of stakes within the prescribed time period to receive a GO. One retest is afforded each Ranger.
f. Ranger Stakes consists of ten tasks. Ranger stakes are part of the grading criteria in RAP. Ranger stakes allows the Ranger cadre to work with Ranger students before, during and after the hands on test to ensure the task has been accomplished to standard. Ranger stakes tasks are as follows:
(1) Maintain an M60 MG (STP 7 11BCHM14 SM TG, pg 3 270, 071 312 3025).
(2) Load an M60 MG (STP 21 1 SMCT, pg 251, 071 312 3027).
(3) Prepare a Range Card for an M60 MG (STP 7 11BCHM14 SM TG pg 3 260, 071 312 3007).
(4) Perform operator maintenance on an M249 MG (STP 7 11BCHM14 SM TG, pg 3 130, 071 312 4025).
(5) Operate an M249 MG (STP 7 11BCHM14 SM TG, pg 3 151, 071 312 4027).
(6) Employ an M18A1 Claymore mine (STP 21 1 SMCT, pg 317, 071 325 4425).
(7) Place a radio into operation (AN/PRC 77 or AN/PRC 119) and troubleshoot. (TM 5820 890 10 1, Sec. II III, and TM 5820 627 12, with changes 1,2 and 3).
(8) Send a radio message (STP 21 1 SMCT, pg 47, 113 571 1016).
(9) Encode and decode messages using KTC 600 Tactical Operations Code (STP 7 11BCHM14 SM TG, pg 3 454, 113 573 4003).
(10) Use night vision devices (AN/PVS-4's, 7's and unaided night vision).
g. Commanders will ensure that applicants are proficient in each of the below listed military skills which are needed for successful completion of the Ranger Course:
(1) Call for and adjust indirect fire (STP 21 24 SMCT, pg 55, 061 283 6003).
(2) Camouflage yourself and your individual equipment (STP 21 1 SMCT, pg 393, 051 191 1361).
(3) Use KTC 1400 (STP 7 11BCHM14 SM TG, pg 3 457, 113 573 4006).
(4) Navigate from one point on the ground to another point while dismounted (STP 21 24 SMCT, pg 21, 071 329 1006).
(5) Determine the grid coordinates of a point on a military map (STP 21 1 SMCT, pg 76, 071 329 1002).
(6) Determine a magnetic azimuth using a Lensatic compass (STP 21 1 SMCT, pg 90, 071 329 1003).
(7) Determine the elevation of a point on the ground using a map (STP 21 24 SMCT, pg 36, 071 329 1004).
(8) Determine a location on the ground by terrain association (STP 21 1 SMCT, pg 87, 071 329 1005).
(9) Measure distance on a map (STP 21 1 SMCT, pg 105, 071 329 1008).
(10) Convert azimuths (STP 21 24 SMCT, pg 28, 071 329 1009).
(11) Determine azimuth using a protractor (STP 21 24 SMCT, pg 45, 071 510 0001).
(12) Orient a map using a Lensatic compass (STP 21 24 SMCT, pg 30, 071 329 1011).
(13) Orient a map to the ground by map terrain association (STP 21 1 SMCT, pg 72, 071 329 1012).
(14) Locate an unknown point on a map and on the ground by intersection (STP 21 24 SMCT, pg 39, 071 329 1014).
(15) Locate an unknown point on a map and on the ground by resection (STP 21 24 SMCT, pg 42, 071 329 1015).
(16) Prime explosives non electrically (STP7 11BCHM14 SM TG, pg 3 480, 051 193 1003).
(17) Clear a misfire (Demolitons) (STP 7 11BCHM14 SM TG, pg 3 488, 051 193 2030).
(18) Practice preventive medicine (STP 21 1 SMCT, pg 338, 081 831 1043).
(19) Prepare an M136 Launcher for firing (STP 21 1 SMCT, pg 199, 071 054 0001).
(20) Operate night vision goggles AN/PVS 7 (STP 7 11BCHM SM TG, pg 3 340, 071 315 0030).
h. Ranger qualified officer or NCOs should brief all Ranger School candidates on the course prior to their attendance.
i. All Commanders must ensure that applicants are in top physical condition when reporting for the Ranger Course. Applicants should concentrate on improving upper body strength and foot marching in properly fitted boots, with a full rucksack, for distances up to 15 miles.
8. Enlisted applicants must have a standard score of 90 or higher in aptitude area CO and 12 months or more of active duty service remaining after the completion of the course.
9. No security clearance is required.
10. No additional obligated service is incurred by active Army commissioned officers for attending the course.
11. Students are not required to be airborne qualified, but are encouraged to attend airborne training due to the airborne opportunities (6 possible jumps).
SPECIAL INFORMATION
1. The Ranger Program Performance Statistics for the fiscal year 1995 indicated the highest rate of attrition occurred during the first five days of training. During days 1 5, all evaluations are objective in nature and examine skill proficiency. In order to better prepare for Ranger School a generic outline of the first five days (the Ranger Assessment Phase) of Ranger School is listed below: NOTE: This schedule is subject to change.
a. Day 1
(1) Event APFT.
(2) Event CWST.
(3) Medical Considerations class.
(4) Average Sleep: 5 hours or less.
b. Day 2
(1) Event PT. Standard: 5 mile run in 40:00 minutes or less after PT IAW FM 21 20.
(2) Event Land navigation review.
(3) Event Terrain Association.
(4) Event - Hand to Hand Combat.
(5) Average Sleep: 3 hours.
c. Day 3
(1) Event Night/Day Land Navigation Test.
(2) Event Rangers-In-Action Demonstration.
(3) Event - Water Confidence Test
(4) Event - Battle Drill/Patrolling Techniques
(5) Event - Hand to Hand Combat
(6) Average Sleep: 5 hours.
d. Day 4
(1) Event 3-Mile Ranger Run/Malvesti Field Obstacle Course
(2) Event - Ranger Stakes.
(3) Event Day Land Navigation Retest (Night/Day).
(4) Event = Battle Drill/Patrolling Techniques.
(5) Average Sleep: 5 hours.
e. Day 5:
(1) Event 12 mile Foot March
(2) Event Troop Leading Procedures
(3) Event Hand To Hand Combat
(4) Average Sleep - 5 hours or less
STUDENT EVALUATION
1. Combat Operations:
a. Each student is evaluated on his abilities continuously throughout the Ranger Course. Student are evaluated based upon how effectively they influence their subordinates and use available resources in accomplishing all assigned tasks and missions.
b. Each student is evaluated at least once in each phase in combat operations and other combat related functional skills. Of these, at least one combat operation in the Mountain and Florida Phases must be passed. One of these graded combat operations must be in a primary leadership position (i.e. PL, PSG). A student must maintain a 50 percent "GO" rate in all graded evaluations in order to graduate.
2. Critical Incident Report (CIR) Spot Reports These reports are established as an additional means of evaluating student performance primarily in a non graded position. They reflect both good and bad performance. They are divided into four categories: "Major Satisfactory", "Minor Satisfactory", "Major Unsatisfactory" and "Minor Unsatisfactory". Three minor CIRs are equivalent to one major CIR. Any Major or Minor Satisfactory CIR cancels a Major or Minor Unsatisfactory CIR, respectively. Five Major or equivalent Minor Unsatisfactory cumulative CIRs in any phase warrant an academic review board and could warrant recycle or relief from the course. Spot reports are cumulative from phase to phase.
3. Special Observation Report (SOR) An unsatisfactory SOR (normally for lying, cheating or stealing) is grounds for dismissal. A student with an approved SOR is subject to recycle to any phase of training or drop from the course, based upon the seriousness of the offense.
4. PEER Evaluations Students receive a PEER Evaluation at the end of each phase of training. A score of 60 percent on each peer evaluation must be attained in order to receive a "GO". A student's academic record is reviewed if he does not obtain a"GO" on 2 of 4 PEER evaluations to determine his disposition, i.e., continue in the course, recycle or drop from the course. Students are encouraged to be very detailed and specific in their narrative PEER comments.
5. If a student misses more than 72 hours of training during the entire Ranger Course, he is recycled or dropped.
6. At the end of each phase (Benning, Mountains and Florida) of the Ranger Course, the battalion chain of command responsible for the phase review academic records to determine eligibility for remaining in the course. The battalion commander makes a decision on relief, recycle or continuation of any record of substandard performance. The Brigade Commander is the reviewing authority. The following guidelines are used in evaluating students after each of the respective phases:
a. Benning Phase 4th Battalion, Ranger Training Brigade
(1) A student must pass all of the following events or be boarded and possibly recycled:
(a) Ranger Assessment Phase.
(b) APFT
(c) CWST
(d) 5 Mile Run.
(e) Night/Day Navigation Test.
(f) 12 Mile Tactical Foot March.
(g) Water Confidence Test (WCT).
(h) Darby Queen Obstacle Course.
(2) Any student receiving three Major or equivalent Minor Unsatisfactory CIRs during this phase, or if the student has accumulated five Major or equivalent Minor Unsatisfactory CIRs, his academic file is reviewed by the Battalion Commander to determine the student's suitability for continuing the course.
(3) The student must attend 75 percent of mission technique classes and combatives training.
(4) The student must attend cadre led combat operations mission.
(5) Each student must successfully pass the end of phase peer evaluation.
b. Mountain Phase 5th Battalion, Ranger Training Brigade.
(1) Each student must pass one leadership evaluation in the Mountain Phase.
(2) Any student receiving three Major or equivalent Minor Unsatisfactory CIR's during this phase, or accumulating five Major or equivalent Minor Unsatisfactory CIRs, will be reviewed by the Battalion Commander to determine the student's suitability for continuing the course.
(3) Each student must demonstrate proficiency in mountaineering techniques as well as pass the knot test, belay and practice falls, the two man party climb, the balance climb and direct aid climb.
(4) Each student must successfully pass the end of phase peer evaluation.
c. Florida Phase 6th Battalion, Ranger Training Brigade.
(1) Each student must pass one leadership evaluation in the Florida Phase.
(2) Any student receiving three Major or equivalent Minor Unsatisfactory CIR's during this phase or accumulating five Major or equivalent Minor Unsatisfactory CIRs, will be reviewed by the Battalion Commander to determine if the student is recycled, dropped from the course or graduated.
(3) Each student must successfully pass the end of phase peer evaluation.
d. After the Mountain and Florida phases of Ranger School, those students down one or more patrols (e.g. two GOs, three NO GOs) are generally recycled rather than forwarded. NOTE: Students must pass 50 percent of total patrols, one which must have been a primary leadership position (PL, PSG) in order to graduate. An exception being Benning where a patrol deficit may result in a board.
RANGER COURSE SELECTION CRITERIA AND AWARDS
Awards listed below are designed to recognize outstanding achievement during the Ranger Course. Dependent on class performance all or some of these awards may be presented upon graduation. There is no requirement for every award by category of rank to be issued.
1. WILLIAM O. DARBY AWARD. The criteria used in selecting the William O. Darby Award winner is: The Darby Award winner is the top Distinguished Honor Graduate, highest peers, most positive SPOT reports, and the best performance in both tactical and administrative leadership positions. He must have clearly demonstrated himself as being a cut above all other Rangers. He is recommended by the battalion commanders and brigade senior tac after review of all academic records. Final approval authority is the RTB Commander. A Ranger class is not required to have a William O. Darby award recipient. There will be no more than one William O. Darby award recipient per class.
2. DISTINGUISHED HONOR GRADUATES: There is one Distinguished Honor Graduate. The officer or enlisted honor graduate with the best overall performance and is recommended by the battalion commanders and brigade senior tac. The RTB Commander is the final approving authority for Distinguished Honor Graduate. If students in a category, officer or enlisted, do not meet the honor graduate criteria, the one student in that category with the best overall performance record is designated the honor graduate for that category, and there is no distinguished honor graduate.
3. RALPH PUCKETT AWARD: Criteria used to select the Ralph Puckett Awardee (Officer) of the Ranger course are: Meet the course graduation criteria; Pass all graded leadership positions; Pass all peer reports; Lost no major items of equipment due to negligence (as evidenced by SPOT reports); All unsatisfactory SPOT Reports canceled; no recycles, other than for compassionate or medical reasons; and no retests on any critical tasks.
4. GLENN M. HALL AWARD: Criteria used to select the Glenn M. Hall Awardee (Enlisted) of the Ranger Course are: Meet the course graduation criteria; Pass all graded leadership positions; Pass all peer reports; Lost no major items of equipment due to negligence (as evidenced by SPOT reports); All unsatisfactory SPOT Reports canceled; no recycles, other than for compassionate or medical reasons; and no retest on any critical tasks
5. MERRILL'S MARAUDER AWARD: Criteria used in selecting one officer and one enlisted for the Merrill's Marauder Award are: Must have passed the land navigation course (no retest); must have passed all peer evaluations and have the highest cumulative score. The student who received the highest score in land navigation will be selected.
6. BENJAMIN CHURCH LEADERSHIP AWARD: Criteria used in selecting one officer and one enlisted man, who have demonstrated outstanding leadership throughout the entire course are: Recommended by all Battalion commanders, BN TACS, and Brigade SR TAC; not have been a recycle for any academic reason, i.e. Peers, Spots, or Patrols; have a positive spot record; and have not been a SOR case at anytime in the course.
7. NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER ASSOCIATION AWARD: Given to the top enlisted graduate of each class regardless of other awards received and is sponsored by the NCOA of Columbus, Ga.
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