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it says 'ranger challenge', not just 'ranger'. I dont think anyone wants to get presumptuous. Well, some probably would. especially here at NMMI. Egos abound.
that being said, James is much too pessimistic. From what I remember, there was not only hours of standing in the sun, but about 56 circle formations where everyone shared their life stories, because for whatever reason the cadre hadnt planned on having so many hours during a day that weren't spent attempting pathetic drill. Those were the good times, baby!
And yes. The culmination of your RAT training will involve a day spent sweating in BDU's, low crawling races, and squad-level tactics involving finger rifles. yes, FINGER RIFLES. The kind you see children employ on playgrounds everywhere. Thumb up, index finger out. Thats right preps, prepare for the EXTREME.
Actually, I heard they are redoing the schedule here do to complaints of a poor physical readiness among the Corps. Rumor has it next years cadets will wake up every morning at 0520 for Corps-wide PT. 5 days a week. Have fun with that. I'm much too fat to maintain that kind of schedule. Ho ho ho.
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