Hey there everyone,
I'm completely new to these forums, so I thought I take this opportunity to both introduce myself and explain my situation.
My name is Luke, I am 18 years old, I live in Pennsylvania, USA, and I am going to be attending the Army's ROTC program at Temple University in Philadelphia.
I am presently working out extensively in order to prepare myself. I have been jogging/running 4 miles and doing plenty of sit ups, push ups, and pull ups as many days as I can per week. See, I have gone through most of high school fairly flabby, so I've had some work to do, but I'm quickly improving.
Anyways, my current intention is to, upon graduation from ROTC, become an Infantry Officer. I'd like to try to get into the Rangers.
So here's my question: What exactly goes into becoming a Ranger Officer? I am aware of the strenuous physical requirements, but I mean as far as training goes.
My understanding of the progressison goes along the lines of: Infantry Officer School, followed by Jump School, followed by Ranger Indoctrination Program. Am I correct in this understanding?
Do those who desire to actually lead Rangers as officers go to RIP or is it a different school?
Is there required field experience as an Infantry Officer before I can even try to be a Ranger Officer, or can I start out of training in charge of Rangers?
I do know that a lot of Infantry Officers get Ranger certified and then continue as regular Infantry Officers, but, just to make sure I'm being clear, my intent is to become a Ranger Officer, as in, actually in the 75th Ranger Regiment.
Thanks,
Luke
I'm completely new to these forums, so I thought I take this opportunity to both introduce myself and explain my situation.
My name is Luke, I am 18 years old, I live in Pennsylvania, USA, and I am going to be attending the Army's ROTC program at Temple University in Philadelphia.
I am presently working out extensively in order to prepare myself. I have been jogging/running 4 miles and doing plenty of sit ups, push ups, and pull ups as many days as I can per week. See, I have gone through most of high school fairly flabby, so I've had some work to do, but I'm quickly improving.
Anyways, my current intention is to, upon graduation from ROTC, become an Infantry Officer. I'd like to try to get into the Rangers.
So here's my question: What exactly goes into becoming a Ranger Officer? I am aware of the strenuous physical requirements, but I mean as far as training goes.
My understanding of the progressison goes along the lines of: Infantry Officer School, followed by Jump School, followed by Ranger Indoctrination Program. Am I correct in this understanding?
Do those who desire to actually lead Rangers as officers go to RIP or is it a different school?
Is there required field experience as an Infantry Officer before I can even try to be a Ranger Officer, or can I start out of training in charge of Rangers?
I do know that a lot of Infantry Officers get Ranger certified and then continue as regular Infantry Officers, but, just to make sure I'm being clear, my intent is to become a Ranger Officer, as in, actually in the 75th Ranger Regiment.
Thanks,
Luke