Everything you need to know to become an Army Ranger

To be considered for Ranger School, candidates must meet the requirements of the following physical fitness test:

• 49 push-ups in two minutes

• 59 sit-ups in two minutes

• six pull-ups

• two-mile run in 15 minutes, 20 seconds

• five-mile run in 40 minutes

• 16-mile hike carrying a 65-pound pack in five hours, 20 minutes

• 15-meter swim with gear (pass or fail)

Candidates who are admitted to Ranger School must then complete three phases: Fort Benning, Mountain and Florida.

Fort Benning, part one

Students must meet the requirements of the following physical fitness test:

• 80 push-ups in two minutes

• 80 sit-ups in two minutes

• 12 pull-ups

• two-mile run in 12 minutes

• five-mile run in 35 minutes

• 16-mile hike carrying a 65-pound pack

• 15-meter swim with gear (pass or fail)

Fort Benning, part two

Students will undertake obstacle courses and full gear marches that include:

• ambush and reconnaissance patrols

• close-quarters combat

• airborne operations

• air assault operations

• cadre and student-led tactical patrol operations

Mountain

For 20 days, students will operate in small units while in a rugged, mountainous environment, often with two meals or less a day.

Florida 

Students will undertake field exercises in jungle and swamp environments, focusing on patrolling and leadership skills.

To learn more about becoming an Army ranger, click here.

Source: Military.com