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What are the steps to become a Ranger?
The Selection process for becoming an army ranger
- Successfully complete RASP 1 (E-1 thru E-5)
- Possess U.S. citizenship.
- Volunteer for assignment and be on active duty.
- Have a General Technical Score of 105 or higher (Waivers provided on a case by case basis)
- Qualify and volunteer for airborne training.
What do you have to do to become a Ranger in the Army?
Requirements to join as an active-duty Soldier:
- U.S. citizenship.
- ASVAB placement test TECH score of 105 or above.
- Army fitness test completion and clearing the height and weight standards, including the Ranger Fitness Test and the Water Survival Assessment.
- Qualification for Airborne School.
What are the steps to becoming a Green Beret?
If you’re an enlisted soldier who’d like to become a Green Beret, though, you must:
- Have a pay grade of at least E-3.
- Be able to get a secret clearance.
- Be airborne qualified — or volunteer for the training.
- Have an ASVAB general technical score of at least 110.
- Serve for at least 36 months after graduating from training.
How hard is it to join the Army Rangers?
Ranger School is one of the toughest training courses for which a Soldier can volunteer. Army Rangers are experts in leading Soldiers on difficult missions – and to do this, they need rigorous training. For more than two months, Ranger students train to exhaustion, pushing the limits of their minds and bodies.
What is the age limit to become a Green Beret?
To qualify for the Green Berets, you must be a man. You also must be between the ages of 20 and 30 years old.
How long is an Army Ranger contract?
3.5 years if you earn an option 40 during basic training. 4.5 if you enlist with an option 40. However, if you aren’t willing to put in at least 5 years, they most likely won’t send you to ranger school or let you go on missions.