US Army Rangers | The Complete Guide
Rangers lead the way! The U.S. Army Rangers are an elite light infantry special operations unit. Read more about them in our updated guide.
RASP 2
What goes on during Ranger Assessment and Selection
The Ranger Assessment and Selection Program 1, (RASP 1), is an intense, eight-week course designed to test a Soldier’s physical and mental strength under extreme conditions. Candidates must earn the right to don the tan beret and become a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment. RASP 2 is designed for officers and senior enlisted Soldiers […]
The Video of the Week: What’s it like to be a support guy on a SOF unit?
Special Operations units aren’t comprised of just shooters and pipehitters. Each SOF unit has a large number of support personnel — in Tier 1 Special Mission Units (SMU), such Delta Force and SEAL Team Six, support folks outnumber shooters. Support troops and enablers are crucial to mission success, but they often go unheeded. This video […]
Rangers offer big recruitment bonuses as they continue to evolve
In its quest to become more independent and lethal, the 75th Ranger Regiment is offering significant monetary bonuses for specific Military Occupational Specialties (MOS). There are three categories of bonuses: $20K: 25C (Radio Operator-Maintainer), 89B (Ammunition Specialist), 92R (Parachute Rigger), 92G (Culinary Specialist), 92Y (Unit Supply Specialist). $10K: 15W (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator), 27D (Paralegal Specialist), 35G (Signals […]
First female tries out for 75th Ranger Regiment, flunks out
The first female ever to try out for the Army’s elite 75th Ranger Regiment has flunked out, but will get the opportunity to try again later this year.
Female NCO tries out for Army’s elite 75th Ranger Regiment
As the Army continues to integrate women into combat arms jobs, the 75th Ranger Regiment has seen its first female soldier attempt to join its ranks. The staff sergeant attended the 75th Ranger Regiment’s Ranger Assessment and Selection Program 2 in June, officials said. RASP 2 is designed for soldiers in the rank of staff sergeant and […]
