| Get ready, because you are about to be tested | | | | hours |
| mentally and physically. Becoming a Ranger will take | | | | - 15 meter swim with gear (pass/fail) |
| mental toughness, stamina, intelligence, and | | | | There are three phases in Ranger school, the Fort |
| endurance. Before you even get to Ranger school, it | | | | Benning Phase, Mountain Phase, and the Florida Phase. |
| is important to make sure you can meet the | | | | The Fort Benning phase is conducted into two parts, |
| minimum requirements. The Army Ranger School is | | | | the first part is called the Ranger Assessment Phase |
| one of the toughest training programs in the world, | | | | (RAP), this phase is held at Camp Rogers. This phase |
| so you want to be ready. | | | | will include the testing listed above. The second part |
| The minimum requirements are: | | | | of the Benning phase will have obstacle courses and |
| - 49 push-ups in less than 2 minutes | | | | long marches as its physical fitness requirements. The |
| - 59 sit-ups in less than 2 minutes | | | | second part will also include field exercises like, |
| - 2 mile run in less than 15:12 | | | | ambush and reconnaissance patrols, airborne |
| - 5 mile run in less than 40 minutes | | | | operations, close quarters, and air assault operations. |
| - 16 mile hike with 65 lbs on your back in less than 5 | | | | You will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge |
| hours and 20 minutes | | | | through a series of cadre and student led tactical |
| - 15 meter swim with gear on (pass/fail) | | | | patrol operations |
| - 6 chin-ups | | | | The Mountain Phase is the second phase. This phase |
| There will be other testing too. Like, night and day | | | | will last for 20 days and 20 nights. In the Mountain |
| land navigation tests, terrain runs with the Malvesti | | | | Phase you will learn how to operate in small units |
| obstacle course, and a 12-mile foot march. | | | | while supporting yourself and your subordinates in the |
| It is most important to get used to walking with 50 | | | | extreme conditions of the mountains. You will be |
| lbs. on your back, because you will do this everyday | | | | trekking through rugged terrain, while experiencing |
| at Ranger School. Even though you want to make | | | | hunger and sleep deprivation to see how you handle |
| sure you can meet the minimum requirements, you | | | | emotional stress. You will sleep and eat in these |
| will want to make sure you can eventually meet the | | | | conditions for up to 3 weeks, while eating no more |
| recommended requirements. As a Ranger you need | | | | than 1-2 MREs a day (meals ready to eat). |
| to strive for the best and that includes your testing. | | | | The Florida Phase is third phase. In this phase you will |
| Here are the recommended scores: | | | | learn how to operate in small boats exercises, ship to |
| - 80+ push-ups within 2 minutes | | | | shore operations, stream-crossing techniques, and |
| - 80+ sit-ups within 2 minutes | | | | jungle and swamp survival techniques. The Florida |
| - 12+ chin-ups | | | | phase lasts up to 16 days and nights, which will test |
| - 2 mile run within 13 minutes | | | | your leadership skills. |
| - 5 mile run within 35 minutes | | | | Many people lose up to 25 -30 pounds during these |
| - 16 mile hike with 65 lbs. on your back within 4-5 | | | | three phases, so get ready for some grueling tests. |