I was in 2nd Bat for a few years I often tell people the most difficult job in the military is a cook in Ranger bat. These guys work all day and still have a combat mission that they have to go to ranges for and deploy for etc. it is truly amazing how dedicated these guys are especially because they tend to run one of the best chow halls on base, Rangers Lead the Way!
94B/ 92G Food service & other low density MOS's are always left out in the whole Armed Forces, until it's time to have for meal time (Chow-time)! No beans, bullets, comm. batteries etc... no essential equipment, just HOOAH!!!
When i went to Vietnam i saw guys coming in who had completed basic and AIT then suddenly are sent to a war zone. They had no idea what they were doing, made all kinds of mistakes and a lot never made it home because they just were not trained to survive. Green berets got a lot of credit and not taking away from them their training can be up to about three years before they are deployed. But to me the rangers had the best training and did the most difficult missions. I learned to speak Vietnamese on my own and became fluent in about seven months. The team i had was all volunteers, and were to me the best of the best. They were ready to face anything we had to face. These guys in this video expressed the same sentiment about the rangers pushing for excellence that i am talking about.
And excellence can be achieved in other mos places also . These Men . just want to stand out . (Yet not infantry Men . Can be trained to be due to exposure. ) Fighters in waiting!!!!!)
Funny story,I went thru airborne school right after OSUT in July 2002,after our blood wings were duly given,I applied for Ranger school and I was asked what my MOS was,I said "31B Sgt"(military police),he look at me like I was beyond crazy and said "We don't need Blue Falcons here" and threw my CAC at me...Darn!
Yes want to be infantry. Get the mos!when do inf. Stuff and stop the self delusions. Making all of the (stories) achievements can he achieve in service related skills.
39:30 time mark; I think it prepares you for life, for dedication and commitment to all things in life. Being in BN is like having the volume cranked to 11. When you get out or go elsewhere everything is easier. See General Abrahms charter, we are meant to be an asset to those around us anywhere we go. On the other hand, the world is not battalion. Being a former Ranger is who I was, not who I am today. I think this gets lost on many people in the Army and Regiment in general... It's impossible to replace that identity but you must if you are going to find peace as a civilian. No one cares that I was in battalion as a civi. You've got to find personal value outside of that and work hard at being a good neighbor, good friend, good husband, good community contributor, good employee. For me finding my identity was crucial to moving on and integrating with society while building quality relationships that were mutually beneficial. It's hard to build relationships with those who didn't live that life so you've got to move beyond it.
I’m a 92F, During ait my drill sgt made me and another guy do a 5 mile run time. We then had to attend a 75th and 160th brief alongside with 92w 92r and 92L. At the time I was guard so I couldn’t, but now that I’m about to commission into quartermaster I’ll have to see if I can drop a packet. You just don’t hear the stories of the enablers in regiment
@@dereka4922yeah my PL told me not a lot of people volunteer, I know a tab isn’t a requirements for QM officers. I’m already airborne and air assault trying to get my esb before comission date in a few months. So if I get tabbed after bolc I can apply right away or still have to wait 2 years?
I was in 2nd Bat for a few years I often tell people the most difficult job in the military is a cook in Ranger bat. These guys work all day and still have a combat mission that they have to go to ranges for and deploy for etc. it is truly amazing how dedicated these guys are especially because they tend to run one of the best chow halls on base, Rangers Lead the Way!
In the late 70" I was at HAAF in Savannah. Our primary mission was to fly the 1st/75 Ranger Bn. It was the best assignment of my Army career. You understood very quickly you never wanted to be on the other side of them.
also consider that these guys are not infantry. these are support jobs. the engineer may be the closest out of this group when a person is thinking of what a ranger is.
The thing to remember about units like Ranger Regiment is they don’t have to retain dirty bags like big Army does. I did some training with Regiment in the 80s, and was amazed how many of those young soldiers where not tab, but out doing the Ranger mission. True warriors!
No unit in the Army "has" to retain any dirty bags. Most of the time those soldiers are going through the process of being chaptered out for medical, failure to adapt, or are close to ETS. The Ranger Regiment aren't the only infantry units that hold high standards or won't tolerate those that can't hang. Regular line units have the slots to move you to HQ and get put to bitch work, which happens all the time. So, this whole "Big Army" nonsense is BS for the most part. The only comparable units that you can point to are line infantry units and they simply don't have the mission like the Rangers and not all of them push as hard physically as a whole. However, many infantry units get leadership who impose high standards and they get pushed hard. It's all about the leadership and it changes every 2-3 years.
Back in the 70s I was photographer at McCord airbase. I worked with personal assigned to the 2nd of the 75th at ft. Lewis. They were outstanding Troops.
Also equally important is understanding the General Abrahms doesn't stop when you leave battalion, it carries on beyond regiment, no matter the reason for departure. (Including Removal for Standards or RFS as its known)
They all have combat patches-RGT doesn’t hand out CIBs or CABs for deployments that don’t go kinetic- doesn’t mean they didn’t pull 160 days w/JSOTF in Syria. It’s not their choice who shoots at them and vice versa-if they are tested under fire, they will send the hate, no doubt!,🇺🇸🤙🏼
The reality of combat patches, CIBs and CABs in the modern military is we're fighting the "easiest" war in US history. It's nice when terrorist are at a huge disadvantage when they're poorly equipped and we control the airspace. I'll give credit to special operations because GWOT is more tailored to specialized units than sending a whole tank division.
I'm retired now, but I'd really like to have you guys interview the Rangers on other posts who feed these low density MOSs. Fort Gordon (Eisenhower) has a Ranger path for the Signal/Cyber Corps that's fairly well established. I would think that type of program is setup across the TRADOC posts for people coming in. Before the STB came about and these programs were established no one knew how to get there.
Appreciate it. We discussed these paths with the NCOIC of the Regiment’s in-service recruitment. He goes into detail about how the pipeline works and where representatives are located. Here’s the episode: The Truth About Becoming a U.S. Army Ranger ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oLoPryr74HQ.html
I know Tylergerkink he’s over at fort benning right now, the last time I seen him was at religious services, he was briefing trainees on the rules before we entered the church.
These are the people who would know what life is like anyone E-4 and below either just got Tabbbed or doesnt have one meaning they have little knowledge of what goes on.
how is AIT? I'm shipping on on Sept 11 for a contract with Option 4 and 68W. I plan on volunteering for RASP at Airborne since they both are at Ft Moore
@@ChickentNug Damn I forgot they renamed Benning. Anyways, AIT is fine. I would recommend PTing on your own once you have the freedom because you will get out of shape there kinda, especially if you’re goal is rasp.
I was a 91B that got picked to be in LRSC made it to Halo plt but the PSG “didn’t know what to do with me” so I became the CO’s driver who was a green beret doing his company time before he can lead an ODA got in good with him, we had a 2 week field ops where we stayed in our compound and boathouse & 3rd detachments (waterborne plt) PSG SFC SHANAMAN from C-Co3/75 was also an mma fighter and found out that I boxed and he wanted me in his Det, he literally traded 2 inf guys to HQ for me to get on the teams (3-2) it was definitely the best time of my life.. had to learn the ranger creed, got my balls smoked, and got to do field/ range ops, fries zodiac training/ PT and even deployed with them boys!! they wanted me to reenlist and change my mos and go to ranger school but I was young and “in love” honestly wish I would’ve stayed in!!
I remember soldiers try to make it to the Ranger and I told them you king of heavy to become a Ranger. I was retired at that time and I tell you I was in better shame than most of them. I don’t take anything away from them but they need to spend more time in the GYM and eat right.
After doing over 350 episodes (not all released yet!), it’s difficult to remember each guest and their background. However, if you look in our content (especially the audio only format on podcast apps) I think you’ll find several shows with Rangers and a few who came from that career management field. I think the one we did with the over 40 yr old Ranger is in that field. Hope that helps.
I’m trying to enlist as 11B but currently there’s no option 40 or option 4 but it’s been a dream to be SOF but is there any chances to get a slot ? My friend just signed an 18x at OSUT and said no one got a slot in his class.
Don’t join until you get the job that you want. Tell them what you want and stick with it. Never settle for what you don’t want because you will be stuck with that job for years
Watch Episode 342. It’ll answer your question. You’ll be approached at Ft. Moore during OSUT and they can modify your contract at that time. If you meet the requirements, you’ll be given an opportunity to go to RASP. Within the video, you’ll learn that the majority of those who obtain an Option 40 never make it to regiment. Watch to learn more.
Tell your recruiter you won’t sign anything without Option 40. Your recruiter may not want to put in the work but there are always Option 40’s available. DO NOT sign unless it says you have orders to RASP after OSUT.
I served in 1st Batt, back in the early 80s, Back then we had 11-Bravo's , Mortar Teams, 13- Fox, ( F/O ), Medics plus, Two USAF air control guys and a few Commo Tech's in the Battalion, And there was only 2 Battalions and the school, that is what made us Elite from the rest of the Army, Now every body and their grandmother is Spec Ops, LMAF !!!!
You need a lot of Special Operations Soldiers when you have been conducting combat operations for the last 20 years. Didn't need much in the early 80s during a peacetime Army. Just because there is more SOF now doesn't mean they are garbage. SOF is still the extreme minority of the Army. I know older folks love to shyt on the youngsters but an 80s Soldier shytting on GWOT Soldiers is ridiculous. These mofos have multiple combat tours.
CEMA Company within RMIB is pretty shadowy. If they aren’t 17C’s with cyber mission force operator or analyst qualifications I can’t imagine they’re doing much outside of tactical “EW” actions. And if they are RASP and Ranger qualified they’re likely getting picked up by JCOG/JSOC I’d bet.
God Bless all these men, they stand up and give their lives to protect our country (YOU AND ME). that takes guts and commintment,pray for all our warriors, land, sea and air.
All of you guys are thinking of 11B bat boys, these guys are POGs yes, they’re still part of ranger bat but they are support 11bravos are held at a higher standard.
No, they fuckin aren't. A regt dude is a regt dude, they're all held to the same standard. These dudes just aren't necessarily shooters n door kickers but they don't relax. They get range time, PT, and have to qual and eval just like the rest of the regt does. you're saying a lot of shit from a dude not in.
@@Izak213I think what he is saying is being in a Line Company, life is just different. Expectations, training, even down to who your friends are. It’s just a different animal for the 11B than for the soft MOS’
I'm 26 and am thinking of becoming a 25A (I know this MOS can't go directly into the Regiment). What is the first thing I should do? Also, what does a Signal Officer actually get to do in the Regiment?
Hear me out don’t yell me lol but you guys should do a video with a group of SFAB guys since they are a new unit and A LOT of people don’t know what they do. While giving them a lot of hate about stuff they had no roll in and messing up what they are doing
Two recent guests were sergeants majors in SFAB who did provide some insight, but we have talked about bringing them back to specifically address the past and present.
When U want to be ah "Airborne Ranger". You don't want to go legs (infantry). the best way to go is 12 Bravo combat engineer, airborne, rasp. then your running missions in 26 weeks. + u got your tunnel rat training like vietnam boys & u got your airborne training like the band of brothers boys, & u got your ranger training like the A-Team 💲💲💲🏴☠
Yes. Both 35L and 35M are eligible. If an Option 40 isn’t available, there is a Regiment Liaison at AIT who can modify your contract. Many have gone that route.
By some of these comments it’s unfortunate that some people didn’t actually seem to watch the video and learn more about regiment. All the “fat” and “they’re pogs” comments are dead give aways
"low density MOS" a polite way of calling someone a REMF, POG, FOBBIT, ect. And yes, tou will find us everywhere, if not assigned to your unit you will find us attached to and supporting your units operations. Undertrained, under equiped, we will be there when and where you need us to bring you your ammo, fuel, food, vital equipment and treat your wounded and take them to safety. I've always been proud to have served, even prouder of my soldiers. The sons of Martha, By Rudyard Kipling The Sons of Mary seldom bother, for they have inherited that good part; But the Sons of Martha favour their Mother of the careful soul and the troubled heart. And because she lost her temper once, and because she was rude to the Lord her Guest, Her Sons must wait upon Mary’s Sons, world without end, reprieve, or rest. It is their care in all the ages to take the buffet and cushion the shock. It is their care that the gear engages; it is their care that the switches lock. It is their care that the wheels run truly; it is their care to embark and entrain, Tally, transport, and deliver duly the Sons of Mary by land and main.
Email 75RECRUIT@SOCOM.MIL. Our understanding is that if you apply, attend and complete pre-RASP and RASP 1/2, the rest will take care of itself. Eventually you’ll need to reclassify. They’ll let you know when.
I think US RANGERS AND UK PARACHUTE REGIMENT AARE VERY ALIKE DEFINITELY SUPERIOR SOLDIERS I MET ALL THE AIRBORNE WELL 82 AND 101st 75 RANGERS ARE ALL EXCELLENT TROOPS
good video, but the audio when the rangers are talking has a high pitch screech in the background. very annoying but i still watched the whole thing lol
Appreciate your comment. We had an audio challenge during taping. It happens and all you can do is not stop the taping and attempt to correct it in post editing.
One and she did not have to meet the same physical standards as the guys and she is not popular with anyone. Her identity is secret because of all the shit she would get if were out there.
Listen we have a unique ability to leave someone what we want to hold one to. Well I'd one decides to wear it hello it's a call out better go see if every thing is ok
can you focus on 11B and 11C instead of these types of rangers? All due respect but.. come on... and that colombian guy thinks this is his personal documentary. dude's hogging the mic
