What are the physical standards that must be met to get into Ranger School? At minimum, during RAP (Ranger Assessment Phase) Week:
PASS THE RPFT (Ranger Physical Fitness Test)
- 49 push-ups
- 59 sit-ups
- 5-mile run in under 40 minutes
- 6 chin-ups
PASS THE 12-MILE RUCK MARCH
- Under 3 hours carrying a 35lb ruck sack (dry) and assigned weapon.
Why does this program work so well for Ranger School preparation? COMPREHENSIVE & STRUCTURED
-13x full weeks of day-by-day training. Every workout is provided for you. All you have to do is put in the work.
FULL SPECTRUM FITNESS
-Training focused on improving endurance, strength, and speed while maintaining just the right amount of recovery to avoid injury or over-training.
MINIMAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
-All you will need is basic gym equipment (i.e. barbell, bench, squat rack, and dumbbells), a pull-up bar, and a ruck sack.
What other physical aspects should of Ranger School should I be prepared for? - The CWSA (Combat Water Survival Assessment).
- Obstacle course Malvesti and the Darby Queen.
- Frequent "smoke sessions" administered by RIs (Ranger Instructors).
- Loooooong, unknown distance ruck marching and movement under heavy loads.