Questions From The Inbox #4: RASP And Becoming A Ranger
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- čas přidán 5. 03. 2021
- I get a lot of questions on this topic so it was time to revisit, answering common questions that I get about RASP, preparation for it, Option 40 contracts, etc. If this hurts your feelings or discourages you, good, you weren't going to make it.
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Went from running 1 mile taking break running 1 more mile to 2 miles consistent to 2.5 miles consistent on beach over dunes. I’m not where I need to be but I’m taking it day by day and hoping it pays off
Same here bro
Thanks for the advice. Take Care
Yep. Great content. My son is in regiment, and going through Ranger school right now and what you're saying is spot on. You said what you said and then guys are asking you for specific workout advice and asking you what surface pushups are on...😂
Yeah, those people usually drop day 1 anyway, everyone is glad to not have to hear them anymore after that. Hope your son is having fun in Ranger School, that place sucks.
Thanks for the advice.
Great information thank you!
Always glad to help!
What about being able to volunteer at OSUT or basic is that possible? I wasn’t able to get Option 40 and ship out in 12 days and being able to become a ranger is a dream of mine that I’ve prepared for mentally and physically for these past few years.
Yes you should be able to talk to a Regiment recruiter towards the end of OSUT if your PT scores are looking good and you meet other requirements like GT score, etc. At least that was how it worked back in 2014 in Infantry OSUT, probably still the same or similar. If you think it is something you want, don't let it slip by, people may blow you off or whatever, nag the shit out of them until you get to talk to someone from Regiment about going to RASP. Also don't let people tell you that Ranger School is the same thing as RASP, they don't know what the fuck they are talking about, only RASP gets you into the 75th Ranger Regiment. If you have an Instagram account, feel free to DM me more questions if you have any. Good luck.
@@hamburgerjones695 Perfect. That is how it was years ago when I went but I wasn't positive that that is still the case, thanks.
AS an Airborne grunt in vietnam(173rd) and 150 lbs soaking wet and considerably less after humping the bush,I know that size does matter, basically a 200lb guy carrying a 80-90 lb pack will wear down less than me with more than half my bodyweight on my back. Got any hints for the smaller guys other than just have to tough it out.
Get really strong, go full gnome mode. Can't say I have much personal experience with this bit it seemed to work out for others.
If you're not ready for life to just suck, all the time? Don't go. You'll fail and end up working in the mess hall!
Do you have to use your issued ruck and boots or can you use your own as long as they follow army requirements of course
Issued
should i be running in boots to prep? are there running tests in rasp that must be done in boots? i noticed boots were tougher.
The PT test will be done in running shoes, and if you can pass that 5 miler and you can ruck, you can do everything else. And they will build you up to rucking the 12 miler.
@@nocturnekinetics Thanks man! I appreciate the info, you vets are amazing to us young guys.
@@kylercluff6456 Glad to help
I'm leaving in October with am option 40, just hit a 37 minute 5 mile, getting a ruck soon so I cam start practicing that, in your opinion is the 5 miler or the 12 mile ruck harder
It really depends on where your strengths are fitness-wise, prior to the military I ran XC and ran consistent 31 minute 5 miles, but I was very skinny and moving under weight was more difficult so initially rucking was more of a grind, although still easily doable. Sounds like from your 5 mile time you are more on the other end of the scale and should focus on the running. Your rucking will be built up over time anyway and passing the 12 mile should be easy by the time you get to it through basic training, Pre-RASP and the earlier weeks in RASP. Try to get your 5 mile below a 35 minute time consistently, you need to remember you are going to be doing this PT tests while already tired and run down from weeks of selection not when you are fresh under ideal conditions, the weather might suck ass that day, etc. Basically you would have to be pretty out of shape to not pass the ruck, but the 5 mile gets a lot of people who over-estimate their running fitness.
@nocturnekineticsweaponsand470 Yeah I'm about 190, I can squat 455 so I'm not so much worried about the leg strength just the endurance aspect, i guess I'll stick to just plain running tho to build that up
@@spicyjuice1434 Yeah you are plenty strong and that is great for when you actually get to your battalion, I would mostly focus on the running part then for you.
@@nocturnekinetics Are you allowed to bring your own ruck and boots ad long as they comply with said standards or do you have to use what your issued
Even at my peak gym size around 215-220lbs at 6'1 my cardio was always shit. The bigger I got the worse it got. I could rep 225+ all day but push-ups was meh. Can you build up to passing rasp with decent strength but bad cardio?
No. You must be able to run for an eternity.
@@nocturnekinetics maybe I'll get lucky and an angry pack of wolves will start chasing me during the physical. if I go with option 40
There are no shortcuts to running, just start. Today.
Is the push ups and sit ups done on concrete or grass?
Grass, woodchips, lava, broken glass, etc.
be able to do it on a bed of nails like they used in the medieval era to torture people
Soft ass question
Hey man are you still active on here? If so can you reply to me and I’ll ask you the questions I would really appreciate it
Go for it.
I know you said you aren’t a workout guru but you seem to be muscular and so I’m wondering if you can help me .
I’m 16 and weigh around 155 pounds and 5’10 and you could call me scrawny and I’m wondering if you think I’ll get a more grown body since I look clearly like a teenager and I’m worried I won’t be able to carry those heavy Ruck sacks .
Do you know what type of gym workout I should be doing to strengthen my back? And is there any PT routine you recommend me doing ?
Just curious since you seem fit and I truly want to be apart of the 75th Rangers .
Check out places like CronusFit, Capable Inc, etc and just start lifting weights, basic squat, deadlift, bench, barbell row, shoulder press, etc. You have plenty of time also, no need to join at 18 or any of that bullshit. I was 145lbs and 6'1" at 18 man, you will get there. Don't neglect running though, having solid endurance will help you with a lot of stuff. Best advice I can give is try to achieve a balance. I haven't always followed my own advice but when I have, it has had the best results.
@@nocturnekinetics alright thanks bro I appreciate it , thank you
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Great advice.
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