94 Men, 2 Women Set to Graduate Army Ranger Course

By Tactical-Life

The following is a release from Fort Benning Public Affairs:

The U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence announced today that 94 men and two women met the standards of the Swamp Phase and will graduate the Ranger Course, Aug. 21.

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Ranger School is the Army’s premier combat leadership course, teaching Ranger students how to overcome fatigue, hunger and stress to lead Soldiers during small unit combat operations. A graduation ceremony will be held on Victory Pond on Fort Benning for those students, who met the standards of the entire Ranger Course.

The Ranger Course is a 62-day course on leadership and small unit tactics, which pushes Ranger students to their mental and physical limits by forcing them to operate on minimal food and sleep. Approximately 34 percent of students, who enter Ranger School, recycle at least one phase of the course, adding to the student’s physical and mental fatigue. Male and female Ranger students completed the phases of Ranger School and have proven their determination, physical stamina, and mental toughness to succeed. All have earned the right to wear the Ranger Tab.

“Congratulations to all of our new Rangers. Each Ranger …read more

Source:: Tactical Life