Ranger U

Today we are discussing everyone's favorite...The Patrol Base. We discuss the why behind conducting this part of the patrol and the site selection we are looking for to not get dead.

Today, we are discussing some common pit falls that have cost Rangers their shot at a successful patrol. These are some of the most common I have seen in my time training and leading young Rangers, don't let 'em get you too brother.

This is a continuation of some of our best pro tips for the Ranger School house! Don't miss this one as there are some pretty significant changes coming to the school including: a new PT test, and changes to RTTs. We also discuss some of Ole Sarge's best tips for success on patrols.

WE ARE BACK! Today we're talking about the US Army's premier leadership school...CST...JK. It's RANGER School. We are diving into the preparation, packing, and the tips and tricks to get your shit.

Today we unpack what we do after a deliberate attack to seize key terrain. Remember, we are SEIZING it so we must then defend it...Let's talk about the steps we utilize to plan, prepare, and execute a successful defense.

Today we talk the sexiest combat patrol of them all...RAID! It is crucial we understand a few key differences between a Raid, Ambush, and an Attack...Let's talk.

Today we talk about a surprise attack from a concealed position against a moving or temporarily halted enemy.

Leaders Recon of an OBJ...Let's talk...

In today's episode we cover the ORP. Leaders recon all the way to establishment of the ORP. You can try to reference section 7-23 of the RHB...But I think you will find it lacking.

In this episode we dive further into chapter 7 of the RHB. We breakdown the Security Halt formation, and why it is important.

In this first (of many) installments we're talking patrolling. We are going to talk about the two types of patrols in this one today: combat and reconnaissance.

Today we dive into ATP 3-21.8 (Infantry Squad and Platoon) and FM 3-90 (Tactics) to discuss a Movement to Contact... FIND FIX FINISH FOLLOW THROUGH

The Triple-Option of combat. Let's talk about this battle drill on Pg. A-11 of the RHB.

Referencing Chapter 8 and Appendix A we talk about surviving the worst case scenario...Near Ambush.

Today we're shooting the shit about some land nav...Things I've seen that work, some things that don't, and everything in between.

Reacting to contact is a battle drill that is the backbone of a team's, squad's, and platoon's success or failure in the tactical environment. It will set the tone for how an engagement plays out. Let's talk about it.

Indirect Fire sucks...It will suck more if we don't know how to deal with it. Appendix A, Pg. A-2 lays out what to do in the case you take IDF. Let's talk about how we do this.

In this episode we are discussing some pointers for packing your ruck, how to pack it, what to pack and why. This is an essential soldiering skill that you will need to master on patrols.

A Danger Area is a spot where a patrol can become decisively engaged and thus compromise the mission...How do we deal with them?

Today we continue with chapter 6. We're talking about foot movements conducted on patrol. As a patrolling element movement will take up 90% of the operation...so you better do it well.

Chapter 6 of the RHB. To destroy the enemy we must close with them...let's learn how.

Referenced in chapters 2 and 7 in your Ranger Handbook, special teams are crucial to mission accomplishment. They are very specific tasks that your subordinate Rangers execute at key moments during the patrol.

Medic, RTO, and FO duties covered in TC 3-21.76 Ranger Handbook. Pages 1-6 and 1-7. Don't think you can sit on your ass and do nothing if selected for these roles...

Figure 1-2. Duties, Responsibilities, and Actions. To complete the mission, every Ranger in the patrol must do their job...

Nothing flashy here, just a return to the basics of tactics, patrolling, field craft, marksmanship, and leadership principles. This show is aimed at making the tactical, practical. These short forum episodes will breakdown the big topics and dense material into something easy to follow and, more importantly, execute savagely well. Class is in session HERE at Ranger U...