Signing up for RASP at Airborne School/AIT

[Red Exclusive]

I have seen this countless times, with people saying that at AIT or Airborne School, some slots will be available for soldiers to sign up for RASP. Problem is, none of these people have actually been in the Regiment. So to dispel any rumors, I was wondering, based on YOUR own personal experiences and/or know-how, is it possible for this to happen? And the real question, is it very likely for slots to be open? I've heard it is more likely for openings to be seen at the Basic Airborne Course, but if it makes any difference for AIT, my proposed MOS is 68W, medic. Thank you all in advance!

 

[TLDR20]

Yes it is possible, guys realize after OSUT that they don't have what it takes and drop their contracts.

 

[Ranger Psych]

Not only that, but there's Ranger briefings that are done at Airborne. You volunteer there, they can see about getting you in a upcoming class.

 

[lancero]

I did not go to Regt under a contract. I didn't even have an airborne contract. I was one of only four soldiers in basic training to pass the initial PT test so I got airborne as a reward. I volunteered for RIP at airborne school. This was one hundred years ago though so things may have changed.

The Army didn't tell my initial duty station I was going to RIP, so I was listed as AWOL for a while and my paychecks stopped coming. Luckily, my SL hooked me up with some cash until it could get sorted out.

 

[Muppet]

I did not go to Regt under a contract. I didn't even have an airborne contract. I was one of only four soldiers in basic training to pass the initial PT test so I got airborne as a reward. I volunteered for RIP at airborne school. This was one hundred years ago though so things may have changed.

The Army didn't tell my initial duty station I was going to RIP, so I was listed as AWOL for a while and my paychecks stopped coming. Luckily, my SL hooked me up with some cash until it could get sorted out.

For fucks sake. Lol.

F.M.

 

[Ranger Psych]

Lancero's story is about the norm though. Big army doesn't really pay attention to anything Regiment does unless they can try to take some credit for it and make themselves look good. Otherwise? they give no fucks what goes on behind the fences.

 

[RustyShackleford]

I did not go to Regt under a contract. I didn't even have an airborne contract. I was one of only four soldiers in basic training to pass the initial PT test so I got airborne as a reward. I volunteered for RIP at airborne school. This was one hundred years ago though so things may have changed.

The Army didn't tell my initial duty station I was going to RIP, so I was listed as AWOL for a while and my paychecks stopped coming. Luckily, my SL hooked me up with some cash until it could get sorted out.

Too funny. I recall guys getting the chance to volunteer in 1996 when I went through jump school. I was a lowly 12B back then and was told to fuck off and get a real MOS by a RIP instructor. I did exactly that in 1999 and went to RIP as a tabless SP4 where my experience was the opposite of Lancero's. For some reason big Army felt it necessary to start paying me BAS before RIP. As we were standing in line for chow one of the instructors asked if any of us had any pay issues, to which I said yes, I am still getting separate rats, and was promptly smoked for getting separate rats!

 

[Ravage]

Lancero's story is about the norm though. Big army doesn't really pay attention to anything Regiment does unless they can try to take some credit for it and make themselves look good. Otherwise? they give no fucks what goes on behind the fences.

One would think the Big Army would be more better of, if they look-up all the good things that go on in the 75th Regiment.

 

[TLDR20]

One would think the Big Army would be more better of, if they look-up all the good things that go on in the 75th Regiment.

I always think it is funny when people with no institutional knowledge say things like that. Do you know how hard it is to apply policies that work for 3K highly motivated and trained dudes to 500K people?

 

[Ranger Psych]

*that aren't nearly as motivated nor trained and on more occasions than they'll admit, refuse/fight to incorporate either into improving themselves as individuals or an organization as a whole...

oh snap, throwing manhole covers around...

 

[Brill]

*that aren't nearly as motivated nor trained and on more occasions than they'll admit refuse/fight to incorporate either into improving themselves as individuals or an organization as a whole...

oh snap, throwing manhole covers around...

Too difficult to encapsulate those ideas on a PowerPoint slide.

 

[AWP]

One would think the Big Army would be more better of, if they look-up all the good things that go on in the 75th Regiment.

So Poland has instituted GROM's "business model" across the rest of the Army? How's that working out? Clearly, it is paying dividends if you can come on here and tell us how we should organize and train.

 

[Red Exclusive]

Seems like this thread has gotten a bit hot... Clearly, Ravage could have thought out his response a bit better. But regardless, he meant that Rangers are elite and, with said logic, assumed big army would implement strategies to transition into a force that operates like the 75th. He was paying attention to the high standards that Rangers are expected to perform to and thinking in regard to the simple value of a highly motivated force, not the realistic aspects of such a transition.

Although impractical, Ravage did say this with the best intentions (to my understanding). Just seems like we're coming off a bit forceful. If I'm out of line with saying this, let me know.

 

[pardus]

Seems like this thread has gotten a bit hot... Clearly, Ravage could have thought out his response a bit better. But regardless, he meant that Rangers are elite and, with said logic, assumed big army would implement strategies to transition into a force that operates like the 75th. He was paying attention to the high standards that Rangers are expected to perform to and thinking in regard to the simple value of a highly motivated force, not the realistic aspects of such a transition.

Although impractical, Ravage did say this with the best intentions (to my understanding). Just seems like we're coming off a bit forceful. If I'm out of line with saying this, let me know.

Seems like you need to Read More and Post Less, but thank you for telling us that "we're coming off a bit forceful", we sincerely appreciate your input that comes from your wisdom after how many years in the Military exactly?

 

[AWP]

Just seems like we're coming off a bit forceful. If I'm out of line with saying this, let me know.

I think your SA (situational awareness) could use some work. You just tried to correct a Special Forces soldier (and Staff member), a Ranger, an exceptionally experienced support guy, and yet another Staff member in an argument where you have zero experience?

 

[Red Exclusive]

Sorry to everyone involved, and those who aren't as well. That was my mistake on reading what was going on. Genuinely, thank you all for the corrective criticism. I'm trying to get a feel for the place here and learn what is and is not deemed appropriate, so your explanations do help. I'm a little embarrassed at coming across so arrogant, but at least this may serve the purpose of what not to do for new users.

 

[AWP]

@Ravage I find it curious that several called you out for your comment and your rebuttal was specifically to me via PM.

 

[Marine0311]

Sorry to everyone involved, and those who aren't as well. That was my mistake on reading what was going on. Genuinely, thank you all for the corrective criticism. I'm trying to get a feel for the place here and learn what is and is not deemed appropriate, so your explanations do help. I'm a little embarrassed at coming across so arrogant, but at least this may serve the purpose of what not to do for new users.

Next time have you SA radar up and stay in your lane.

 

[Diamondback 2/2]

One would think the Big Army would be more better of, if they look-up all the good things that go on in the 75th Regiment.

Two different animals with very different missions. Conventional forces or "big Army" is the hammer for taking on large size enemy forces, and we are the best at it. We unfortunately get used for COIN, CT, AT (or full spectrum ops) and historically most large conventional forces are not good at it... We are obviously not as good at it as we are in maneuver warfare or large scale conventional warfare.

That said there are several conventional units that maintain high level standards for light infantry direct action raids. Not on the same level as Rangers, normally due to funding, training, experience and the occasional retard. But all the same, some of the best in light infantry operations.

Bottom line, you cannot not produce division level Ranger capability, if you could we would have done it years ago. There is a reason why Rangers are selected, specially trained, and designated as a special operation force.

 

[policemedic]

@JAB that was a very cogent response. Unfortunately, it won't make it through the fanboy filter to be absorbed by the intended recipient.