Army Ranger School Mountain Phase

Published on June 20, 2025
Duration: 15:32

This video details the rigorous Army Ranger School, covering both the Darby and Mountain Phases. It highlights the intense physical and mental challenges, including land navigation, obstacle courses, graded patrols, and advanced mountaineering skills like rappelling and river crossings. The content emphasizes tactical execution, such as ambushes and support-by-fire positions, while also addressing weapon malfunctions and the critical importance of resilience in overcoming failure.

Quick Summary

Army Ranger School involves intense Darby and Mountain Phases, testing soldiers with extreme conditions, land navigation, obstacle courses, and advanced mountaineering. Tactical training includes ambushes and patrol bases, with a strong focus on resilience to overcome failure and recycling.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Blank Firing Adapters
  2. 00:32Ranger Physical Assessment (PT Test)
  3. 01:04Land Navigation & Darby Queen Obstacle Course
  4. 01:41Field Training Exercise (FTX) & Graded Patrols
  5. 02:15Peer Evaluations & Recycling Process
  6. 03:09Transition to Mountain Phase Briefing
  7. 03:31Mountaineering Skills: Knots & Rappelling
  8. 05:13Patrol Base Operations & Ambush Tactics
  9. 06:33Support by Fire & MEDEVAC Drills
  10. 08:28Tactical Ambush Execution
  11. 09:40Night Operations & Weapon Malfunctions
  12. 10:26Dealing with Failure & Resilience

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key phases of Army Ranger School covered in this video?

The video covers the Darby Phase, focusing on physical tests, land navigation, and obstacle courses, and the Mountain Phase, which involves advanced mountaineering skills, cold weather operations, and complex tactical exercises in North Georgia.

What kind of tactical training is emphasized during Army Ranger School?

Emphasis is placed on patrol base operations, ambush tactics, raids, and 'Support by Fire' positions. Preventing fratricide during tactical movements and executing ambushes on OPFOR vehicles are also highlighted.

How does Army Ranger School handle candidate failure?

Candidates can be 'recycled' to restart a phase if they fail graded patrols or receive poor peer evaluations. The video stresses the importance of mental toughness and resilience to overcome these setbacks.

What mountaineering skills are taught in the Mountain Phase?

The Mountain Phase includes instruction on essential mountaineering techniques such as tying specific knots like the inline bowline, rappelling from towers, and setting up highline river crossings for both personnel and equipment.

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