You are exactly correct. There is more to being a Ranger than getting through RASP. My son is enlisted on an Airborne Contract, they offered him a Ranger Contract he turned down. Even if you make it through RASP you don’t automatically go to school, it is earned through your unit. You can be in a Ranger Bat for years before you go to school. My son really wanted Airborne, although he will drop a packet after he gets to his unit, you are not with Ranger Bat but you do get the school. From what I understand, if you are peered out/wash out you are done.
My other son had about 20 from his basic co. go to RASP only 2 made it. Of those 2 both had PT scores of 347 while in basic, they made them do combatives to see who got the top dog at graduation.
Thank you for raising warriors.
My son was trying to get a RASP contract, but he wasn’t offered one. He even filled out the paperwork at Airborne School, but it was denied. We think it may have been because his PT score wasn’t the greatest (284). Even though the minimum is 240, they have many applicants who have 300 and higher, so they can afford to be picky.
Currently my son was asked if he wanted to go to Ranger School for his Company and he said yes, but he has to wait until he’s been there at least 2 years before they will send him. So he’s got some time to get better and prepare.