Purpose: To train, assess, and select Ranger Candidates in order to send the most capable, qualified, and prepared Screaming Eagle Soldiers to the U.S. Army’s premier leadership school.
Course Scope: This course covers the skills and concepts necessary to achieve success as a Ranger Student. Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to complete an RPFT, 12-mile road march, CWSA, and Land Navigation. Training will cover individual Soldiers skills and Small Unit Tactics, including Ambushes, Reconnaissance operations, Formations and Movement techniques, and Troop Leading Procedures. At the conclusion of the course, Candidates will be better prepared to represent the Division at the U.S. Army Ranger school.
Note: Packets for entrance must consist of a digitally filled FC 4137 and a complete phase 1 physical dated within 120 days of course start date along with a dental memorandum.
- FY25 CLASS DATES
- FC FORM 4137 (Right click and "Save Link As")
- COMMANDER'S VALIDATION MEMO (Example)
- COMMANDER'S VALIDATION ENCLOSURE 2 (Common Tasks List) (Example)
- PRC PACKET COVER SHEET
- DA 4187 BAS RECOUPMENT
- PRC PACKET INSTRUCTIONS
- PRE RANGER COURSE ATTENDANCE MEMO