Two women made history Wednesday, becoming the first to complete the Army's Ranger School. The women, and 94 other students, endured the school's grueling conditions that simulate a combat environment.
If you're inspired and up for the challenge, here's what you need to know about obtaining the coveted Ranger tab:
Ranger School prerequisites
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
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