Hey guys, I would like to start off with saying i will be attending Ranger school around April this upcoming year. It means the world to me just going, thats more than 90% more than the average joe will do in his career. I have been doing alot of research online and asking the FEW Ranger's i know about how to properly perp myself for this school.
From a few sources online I found online they recommend mainly focusing on Cardio, Rucking & swimming. A source actually on BodyBuilding.com recommend i spend as little time as possible in the gym. Due to the fact there is no Gym at Ranger School and your time will be spend outside.
I have always been in decent shape i scored a 286 on my last APFT, I know on the next one i will achieve over a 300. If the few that have been to/passed ranger school if you guys could give me any input on the following question's that would help alot.
1) My biggest concern is the leadership part, I've never really been involved in a combat leadership role. Do they teach you how to properly lead in Ranger School? I've been reading the battle drills in the ranger handbook during lunch everyday is there more i should know?
2)I know Ranger School you do rappelling Do they show you how the proper ways of knot tying?
3) I've been reading and trying to stay sharp on my Battle drills, 9 line, land nav pretty much the handbook. it seems to cover alot in such alittle book is there anything its missing that i should know? also i have the infantry rifle platoon and squad book any sections in there i should read.
4)I've been working out alot trying to see if im on the right track, Ive been working out 7 days a week (I know alot) but from what ive been told in ranger school you dont get a break. I usually spend Monday(back,bis), Wednesday(chest,tris) & Friday(legs) in the gym. then the opposite days I usually spend 2 days rucking and 2 days running, when i ruck i use no less than 60lbs and i only go 5 miles. then when i run i usually run around 5 or 6 miles for 1 day then the other day its sprints. For what its worth i still do pt in the mornings where we do pull ups and push ups.
I didn't mean to talk your ears off but this is something i want and im busting my ass here trying to get it. if anyone has any input it would be nice to know.