Course Title: Ranger 

Length: 8 Weeks, 5 Days

 Location: Fort Moore, GA

Description: The purpose of the Ranger Course is to further develop leadership attributes, competencies, resiliency, and the technical and tactical proficiency of Soldiers to improve their ability to plan and conduct missions to close with and destroy the enemy in direct ground combat normally associated with Infantry, Ranger squads and platoons. Graduates from this course are awarded the following SI/SQI: OPMS Skill Code (SI), 5R, 5S. Enlisted Skill Qualification Identifier (SQI), G, V. Phase Scope: The Ranger Course consists of three phases. The first phase (Benning) is conducted at Fort Benning, Georgia for 20 days. The second phase (Mountain) is conducted near Dahlonega in the mountains of North Georgia for 21 days. The third and final phase (Swamp/Jungle) is conducted at Eglin Air Force Base in Northwestern Florida for 18 days. Two days at the end of the course are used for out processing and graduation. Ranger School Course Outcomes: The Ranger Course develops numerous observable competencies in both attendees and graduates. It enhances and multiplies a large number of technical and tactical tasks expected to be performed by maneuver leaders and their Soldiers. A Ranger should be expected to show marked improvement in their ability to: - Lead and achieve results in demanding and stressful environments - Demonstrate character, presence, and intellect in the most challenging of circumstances - Demonstrate resiliency in the face of constant physical and mental exhaustion - Perform and supervise level 1-4 common Infantry tasks - Perform, lead and supervise squad and platoon attack, react to contact, raid, and ambush - Conduct Airborne operations, Military Mountaineering operations, Air Assault operations, and Waterborne operations - Write a 5 paragraph operations order, warning order, and fragmentary order - Identify and solve problems using the troop leading procedures - Foster an environment for collaborative problem solving and the development of alternate courses of action - Build and lead high performing units through the application of team building strategies - Demonstrate effective verbal communication The Ranger is a world class, agile, and adaptive leader who gains competence, confidence, and mental toughness during the Ranger course. Rangers are proficient in leading squad and platoon dismounted operations during both hours of normal and limited visibility in all climates and terrain. Rangers are better trained, more capable, more resilient, and better prepared to serve and lead Soldiers in their next duty position.

SQI/ASI Awarded: Officer ASI “5S” or “5R”, Enlisted SQI “V” or “G”

Pre-Requisites: No Rank or MOS restrictions. Individuals wishing to attend Ranger must compete in the NHNG semi-annual Ranger Assessment, be recommended for attendance by the Cadre and complete Ranger Training Assessment Course prior to attendance. Individuals must have an Approved Ranger Physical Examination.