Army Rangers – The Modern Day Warriors

Do you ever wonder what the requirements for Army Rangers are? If you are planning on joining the Army, and think the life of a Ranger is for you, then you better prepare yourself. It’s a grueling path, but if you have what it takes, can be a very rewarding one.

My son is a Staff Sergeant stationed at Ft. Lewis, WA with the 75th Ranger Regiment, 2nd Ranger Battalion. He has just returned from his fourth deployment, twice to Iraq and 2 times to Afghanistan. Though the Ranger life isn’t for everybody, it is a great choice if you desire to be part of an elite team doing things that most only see in the movies.

Ranger Ryan

As a Ranger, you will be part of a highly trained and rapidly deployable light infantry force with specialized skills that enable it to engage a variety of conventional and Special Operations targets.

Best way to become an Army Ranger if you are a civilian right now

If you are a civilian and wish to be a Army Ranger, your best option is to contact a Recruiter about enlisting on the Army Ranger Contract. This contract will ensure you a spot at Airborne School and assignment to the 75th Ranger Regiment to attend the Ranger Indoctrination Program (RIP). Though you are guaranteed a spot for the training requirements for Army Rangers, you must pass each phase to ultimately become a Ranger.

The very best way to become a Ranger is to get your Airborne and RIP training guarantee in your contract.

How to Join Army Rangers

You must pass the following to be offered the Airborne and RIP guarantee in your contract.

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien.
• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Be 18 or older, if younger you may join under the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) with the consent of a parent or guardian.
• Be able to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (AFPT).
• Be eligible for a Secret Level Security Clearance.
• Score 50 or better on the ASVAB AFQT and have a GT (General Technical) score of 110 or higher. It is very important to score as high as you can, as this is a competitive field.

Requirements for Army Rangers

The following training courses are requirements for all candidates before becoming Rangers.

• Daily Physical Training
• Ranger History Test
• Map Reading
• Be able to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (AFPT) at 80% or greater.
• 5-mile run at no slower than 8 minutes per mile
• Successful completion of Combat Water Survival Assessment (CWSA). Candidates must be able to complete a 15-meter swim in Army Combat Uniform (ACU), boots and equipment
• Must complete 12-mile road march in 3 hours or less
• 70% on all exams
• Airborne Operation – you must pass “jump school”
• Ranger Standards
• Day and night land navigation
• 5-mile run
• Combatives
• Knots
• Combat Water Survival Test
• 6, 8 and 10-mile road marches
• Driver Training (DDC Card)
• Fast Rope Training
• Ranger First Responder certification (Advanced Combat Lifesaver training)

In order to become a Ranger in today’s Army, you will need to first contact your local Army Recruiter. Be sure to ask specifically for the Ranger Contract, which will include Basic training, Advanced Individual Training, Airborne School and attendance to the 75th Ranger Regiment’s Ranger Indoctrination Program (RIP).

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