Option 40

To be in the elite 75^th Ranger Bn you have to be mentally and physically tough.  This is the Army’s premiere raid unit.  The Rangers can be called upon to deploy and operate behind enemy lines.  These soldiers are some of the most mature, competent, highly disciplined, and lethal force to ensure the precise application of combat power in politically sensitive environments. 

The training that you will go to is your basic training and Advanced Individual Training (AIT).  Then you will attend Airborne School and learn how to jump out airplanes.  Then after that you will go attend Ranger Assessment and Selection Program (RASP) and will be put through some of your toughest training you will go through.

Here are some of the requirements to successfully complete RASP:

• Minimum score of 240 on the APFT (80 percent in each event) and ability to complete 6 chin-ups.
• Must complete 5-mile run in 40 minutes or less.
• Must complete 12-mile ruck march in 3 hours or less with a 35lb rucksack.
• Must successfully complete the Ranger Swim Ability Evaluation (RSAE) while displaying confidence in the water.
• Must conduct full psychological screening with no major psychological profiles identified by the Regimental Psychologist.
• RASP 1 candidates must pass security screening with the ability to be able to receive a SECRET clearance.
• Must pass the Commander's Board. For RASP 1 candidates this event is for select individuals based on peer evaluations, cadre assessment, and overall performance..
• RASP 1 candidates must successfully complete the RASP 1 Program of Instruction (POI) in order to serve in the 75th Ranger Regiment.

RASP is a 8 week selection where you will be tested mentally and physically.  Phase one of RASP focuses more on the critical events and skill level 1 tasks that you will learn at basic so pay attention.  Phase 2 focuses more on training in Marksmanship, Breaching, Mobility, and Physical Fitness.  You will have to be able to successfully complete both phases of this course to be selected for 75^th Ranger Bn.

Once you have been completed RASP you will then don the tan beret and wear the 75^th Ranger Regiment scroll.  You will be part of an elite Special Operations unit and will some of America’s greatest assets.

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