A buddy gave me a piece of advice before I went to Ranger School - never be last doing anything. Never be the last to finish chow, on the graded runs or the ruck march up Mt. Yonah. You don't have to be first, but never ever be last! That was sage advice!

I spent 10 weeks with CPT Daniel Fahey (a.k.a. Gritty Soldier) at a military school. He is indeed a physical monster, but he's also a scholar and gentleman of the highest order.

As a tabbed 11B...SOUND ADVICE! Listen to EVERY WORD "Gritty Soldier" is saying! I told my 1SG the day I arrived at Division as a PFC I wanted my tab when he asked me and 3 other FNGs what our goals were....was in Pre-Ranger the next month (Thanks 1SG Wagner). Just friggin DO IT! It well set you up for success! "Lead the Way!"

11-80. Set me up for life. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. And, he is absolutely right - only way out is with a tab or in a box.

The only prep I did for ranger school 18 years ago was show up. But as standard coming from Italy my bags were lost. Nothing like trying to do a layout with no gear haha. My bags showed up 5 days later. Picked grass out of rocks and polished brass in the Ranger hall of fame for the next three weeks. Straight through ranger school. 18 years later I'm still hungry 😂😂😂

I graduated 40 years ago...6-81. This brings back great memories.....what I remember of it!

Any1 going to school rn make sure to practice the end of line bowline. Literally be able to do this knot with your eyes closed. It will save you SO much effort in the long to have this knot already perfected.

I'm 16, starting to train for it and reallocating my time and resources for it, so thank you for the vid it was helpful

I appreciate this vid,my son's in the army and he's been talking about ranger school but this is helps me be able to talk to him with the tasks and the lang,thanks you,and I'm proud of you sir,thank you for your positive attitude and your focus towards others

Thankyou Sir for your inspiration and positive feedback. My name is Paul Hunter, I'm 58 years old and from the west coast of Scotland. Unfortunately due to ill health I never made it to the military side of life. Once or twice a week depending on my health, I have a limited hike near to where I live and brandish military clothng and backpack and discover woods, forests, ravines, rivers and streams. It's such an experience for me and arriving home I am totally exhaused that I sleep right away but it's theraputic and being outside is wonderful. There are days however when I'm not possible to go as often as i like, but to me, the days I am outside is physically draining as if it were Ranger training, pushing myself, trying to cope as best as i can and every day i'm out there it's tough. Thankyou again for the inspiration, sometimes motivation can work wonders and watching your video with your attitude and seemingly lust for life has inspired me to keep going. Keep safe. Kind regards, Paul.

Ranger Class 4-83, though I started with 3-83. Mountains, twice. My dad was 11-58. Everything you advise here is similar to what we heard back then and a LOT like what my dad said. Control what you can control before you get there. Packing list; great point. Don't train to finish anything, train to be able to go beyond any "finish line". Do the water tests in a pool at home so much before you go that it's no problem when that moment comes. This is good stuff, esp. tied in with the 5 reasons you'll fail video. The muscle to develop the most before going is between the ears. Definitely be a good Ranger, ask for heavy things. It may not be "rewarded" except with 'suck' but it's the right thing to do.

Here's a tip from a (un)rugged, indoorsey civilian. In the swamp, crawl or swim. Everyone tries to keep their torso clean and dry by walking upright, but once your boot breaks through the mud into an air pocket, you'll end up filthy AND exhausted.

Huge thanks for this! I’m headed to Pre Ranger in September and I can’t be more excited to finally do it. You literally answered all questions that I had. Thanks again.

Headed in March; This is extremely helpful!

Bro thank you so much man. Literally learned so much cause of you.

Organ Mountains; definitely a good place to get in shape.

I have a couple questions about preparation. How many times a week would you recommend ruck and running? When choosing a preparation program what should I be looking for? Awesome video, really appreciated the packing list discussion. I knew RJs sold the pre done packing lists but I assumed they would be over priced, just like most of the things in that store. Thank you!

I wanna go to ranger school in a few years once I commission and go through Ibolic. Very helpful video!

Graduated March 1969 and I don’t remember buying a bunch of stuff for Ranger School. They gave us everything we needed.

My son is prepping at the moment to go I wish him the best..

Very valuable insight!! I appreciate the advice and I know this will be useful for many others also. You did mention that it is not necessary to be an infantry tactics expert....however what advice/tips do you have on RTTs and Land nav?

Deploying soon and want to dedicate that time to prep for ranger school(not rasp) tips for prepping physically

Hi i am 13 and I want to an army ranger like my dad thank you for the tips

Hoping to get the Ranger pack! But to whoever wins it thats awesome! Good luck out there fellas!

im getting a years head start before i go im getting gym fitness training

The only way someone can compare Ranger School and deployment is the WISHING YOU WERE DEAD part.

AH ! Hiking in New Mexico !

I am only 10 and already training! It's my dream to become a ranger

So from the uk that is wild you have to buy near half your gear and if dont you cant get in am sure its not the case for spec ops groups in the uk

Any advice for a Cadet who is going to IBOLC, Airborne, and Ranger after he graduates next year from West Point? My sons plan is to go into the Ranger Battalion and once he gains the knowledge he needs to go to selection. Currently his studies are in middle eastern languages. I went green to gold myself but now I'm a 100% disabled combat Veteran. Spent almost my whole career at the 101st. but very happy that the Army gave my son the chance to be a West Point graduate.

Thanks, looking at Class 21-10. sounds like based on your experience I'm on the right track.

How does Ranger school work with Holiday block leave? I’ll be going November 1st this year. And thanks for the video I found it very helpful 👍🏼

I went straight thru, and am little, get Fat and be able to pass RAP Week, Rest is just details...

I’m currently in OSUT as a 19D and I’m all but guaranteed a spot in ranger school (I’m NG and I’ve been recommended). It’s been my goal since I’ve signed my contract. We’re about to head out on HBL and we graduated march 9th. Would you please give me some advice maybe some in depth workouts to start on HBL and Some things I could continue to do when I get back to base?

Physically rap weeks easy HOWEVER RTTS and land nav that land nav course is the first time in my army career I did not get all 5 points it’s a rough course ALSO RTTS failed a lot of individuals including myself I’m going back as soon as I’m confident in RTTS great cadre for the most part

Not for men who don’t want to get fragged by their own down range. -ghost of Pat Tillman.

5:17 ufo in the background!?

Im 40 and just enlisted in the AF I saw that most AFSCs are allowed to apply. As I train up for BMT in Oct I am setting the bar for ranger standards. I appreciate the guidance. Any prep tips/resources for non-army?

Long and thick hell yea.

"I WANT TO GO TO RANGER SCHOOL SERGEANT. I WANT TO GO TO RANGER SCHOOL SERGEANT. I WANT TO GO TO RANGER SCHOOL SERGEANT. I WANT TO GO TO RANGER SCHOOL SERGEANT. I WANT TO GO TO RANGER SCHOOL SERGEANT. I WANT TO GO TO RANGER SCHOOL SERGEANT. I WANT TO GO TO RANGER SCHOOL SERGEANT. I WANT TO GO TO RANGER SCHOOL SERGEANT." everyday chant. Hahaha.

Thank you for this - really awesome content. Extremely relevant, and helpful advice. Can you speak to any recommendations you have on sewing on name/US Army tapes/cateyes to uniforms and TA-50 prior to day zero at Ranger School? My assumption there is that guys in the NG/Reserve (going through the RTAC pipeline) who get a slot and go down use their own home-unit TA-50 throughout the course rather than Benning-issue? Im also assuming that the correct approach is to bring all the uniforms/PCs on the packing list with sewed on tapes/cateyes (but not ranks) as well as sewed on tapes/cateyes on all TA-50 (plus extra tapes/fabric/sewing kit/thimble/etc if stuff tears off or you get issued different TA-50 in Benning). Do most guys you know normally sew all this stuff on by hand or buy a sewing machine to save money? (if so, a particular thread type or fishing line?) Or just spend money to have the dry cleaner on post do all the sewing?

what would you say, from your personal experience, is the maximum age to go to ranger school (or basically, every other training thats so intense, special forces etc.)

If we were hypothetically considering doing this and we wanted to get it touch with you, how would we go about doing that?

Been in 12 years and finally going. Thankfully Grp throw those slots out like candy. I am going to wtc for rtac and will walk over to the school house if I get the go there. Any insight on rtac?

I like when you talk about having positive people to talk to. I'm 35 and I want to do rasp. Is this doable. Ive mentioned this before I'm a contractor in Iraq and people back home treat me TOTALY different, like in a weird way. Would you be open to talking about rasp?

Would you recommend buying a ranger pack for somebody who was prior enlisted and already has a lot of the gear? Also would it be wise to buy one prior to IBOLC or wait until you have ranger school orders?. Thanks!

Would you recommend purchasing boots off the bat for training (civilian)? or would a regular Salomon boot (which I have) work well for ruck training? I'm finishing up my undergrad now and should be graduating in early 2022. I just started getting back to work last week after about a year of inconsistency; just following some AFSOC program I found online. I'm trying to research well ahead of time about being a ranger and properly prepping for it. Thanks for the video

I would love to have everything I need for Ranger. If only someone was giving away free ranger pack

I am having a very hard time getting a slot to Ranger school. I have been asking for the last year. Any advice on that? I am an in shape soldier as well.

Is Ranger school a school only open to people going to become a Ranger, or is this open to any soldier that wants to go through it? For example, what about someone that is going the Green Beret rout?

Arrived to ft drum about a year ago and really want to go to ranger school, what’s the best ruck sack for ranger school?

I’ll carry the 240

What kind of Rick sack do I need to train before ranger school and can I bring that ruck bag to ranger school? If not what kind do I need to bring or will they provide it when you get to the school?

Realistically what is the pass/fail ratio and what are the most common things that people struggle the most with? I'm a 12B in a sapper company and we do so much with Strykers that we don't focus a lot of physical type things as much as we probably should. I've spent the last 3 years thinking about it but the leadership here isn't very concerned with schools and stuff. Really boring duty station honestly

what would you say are the most important muscle groups to be strong in going in to ranger school

Need some pointers about going. Im an E7 with 12 years of service. Non infantry but have been under usasoc for 10 of my 12 years of service. Physically fit and mentally sound. Thoughts? Were there seniors in your class?

Hey, what's the best way to physically prepare for the fitness test for Ranger School...thank you for your time...

I'm headed to basic in two weeks then to ranger school. Do you think Basic will prep me enough before I get there. I'm only worried because I have no prior knowledge or training for my body.

I'm hoping to go to rangers training jun . I'm getting it done for me and my wife . I'm trying now . But I do have one question when joining the army to become a ranger do you go straight to ranger training or do you go to basics first also to get your pack ready for the rangers the army does not give you the stuff

Yessssssss

Im 16 and I want to become a ranger

Please contact me, not sure how to PM on here. I haven't had social media for 6 months. Great video

Thanks for the video. Please what is the injury rate? Am looking at attending RS but someone advices me to get my OCS done first before Ranger school cos there’s a huge possibility of injury. I’m currently E5.

In the process of getting in now, my recruiter said that I’ll most likely fail out of ranger school & RASP due to lack of military experience/knowledge if I join as 11B with option 40 in my contract. He said to try for rangers/RASP after I’m in the Army for a year or so to gain experience first. Is this the best move instead of getting option 40 and going for RASP right away? I keep reading that nothing is guaranteed with these schools unless it’s in your contract. Thank you for all of your videos, they’ve been really helpful.

Where do I order this ranger pack ?

great video man I'm a marine after my contract I'm sighing up for army ranger school hit me up if you have advice for me.

How can I talk to you personally about getting into the army and be a ranger I’ve talked to my recruiter a couple times. But I’m sure he left out info. I wanna hear ur story and what path u took. And I’d love to take any advice from you.

Any tips on swimming if any?

im 16 and im scared man, I want it more than anything but i’m just so terrified of quitting or not making it through. do you think that i’ll be good with aging, like are most people anxious abt it in highschool

Any advice on pre-training and preparing for RASP?

Hey man I got a question 2 things really the first thing is since you can do ranger school in rotc what happens if you need to recycle and 2 as an officer is it possible to get a contract with rasp 2? Edit: forgot to ask but also is it correct that there is a water confidence course and what does it entail

Good ruck sacks to buy?

What is the hardest thing about ranger school?

Bro I hope when I enlist and enter Ranger school You are an RI somehow

How old were you when you went to ranger school?

Can you run roads in land nav?

This video and lack of subscribers shows how much the Army, real world, and the world knows nothing about or care s to educate themselves. I thought it was easy compared to Pre-Ranger RIGHT ACCROSS THE STREET. I mean seriously you get smoked for 3 weeks then triple smoked in the actual school.

That accent screams Californian bro

Iv done ranger school 13 times and found it easy tbh ... Nothing compared to the UK SAS training