I Attempted the Army Ranger 12 Mile Ruck Test

Today I'm trying the 12-Mile Ranger Ruck. This test is among several tests used to qualify Army Ranger candidates.

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During Army Ranger Selection, candidates must complete a 12-mile ruck march in 3 hours or less with 35lbs dry weight, not including water and gear.

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[unstppable_]

The journey that my parents took everyday to school

[yoimmike]

Hey Austen, former 2/75 guy here. Next time make sure you have a Ruck with some type of frame to it. I saw that you could feel the weight pushing/rubbing against your lower back. Having the right Ruck and finding the correct fit for you is a complete game changer. I bet you would have had no problem passing if you had the correct Ruck Sack/setup. Good work bro.

[jharback]

Also a former 2/75 Ranger here, late 1970s. Big difference with a 50 lb. ruck on your back. It takes training and practice with the ruck. When I first got to Viet Nam, I thought I would die humping all that weight up and down mountain jungle trails. But, after a while, it becomes part of your body.

[mattkidd]

May sound “gross” or whatever to people that don’t know, but we greased up the crotch area, kept chaffing to a minimum, 2 pair of socks which kept movement and foot-slide in your boots as less as possible. On Benning I’d walk one space between light poles, run 9 light poles, and sprint one and start over. Made sure every mile was done under 12 mins which offset the time it took to tackle hills. Get as much weight to the top of your ruck, hydrate, and cruise!

[Spartan]

Did that ruck test 3 days ago - 12 miles, carrying 50 lbs and wearing boots in 2 hours 58 mins, all hills. I’m in my late 50s.

[andrewb]

Being 8 years in I can do a 12 mile under standard pretty much on demand. For someone who’s never rucked to do 12 to standard is no joke, no matter how strong or fast of a runner you are. It takes time for your entire body to get used to the weight and distance.

[malenatully]

My son did rucks when he had a chance. Now, he’ll be doing them in Heaven. I love you son! Sleep well. 🇺🇸 Thank Austen

[stevenyang]

Completing the 12miler just a tad over 3 hours with those garrison boots, no prior trainup, and a nonstandard sagging ruck is incredibly commendable! If you had all the tools/training to succeed you'd be an absolute rocket

[Daymon_Music]

In Air Assault, we did 35lbs with weapon, helmet, FLC with 2 full canteens. I did it in 2:45, definitely one of the hardest challenges I had in the Army.

[hestergreen]

For someone who has never run before, this is going to be a challenge. It is not for the faint of heart. You’ll learn how to pace yourself. Thank you for sharing this with all of us here. It’s good to see what you can do.

[jameschristenson]

I like the way he encouraged you and did it with you. Im glad he is on our side. Thank you for what you all do.

[NicolasRodriguez-wymc]

Always mad respect for the military guys that do it with you. There’s something to be said about leadership and brotherhood in the military. Still remember the one you did the marines and they all did it with you. Wish more people had the “never leave anybody behind” mentality.

[harold]

I made the time 3 hours flat, 40 lb ruck for my EIB qualifier, only one failure away from disqualification.
This was Sept. 11, 2001
As I passed the line, my platoon sergeant was hooting and hollering that we were going to war. I thought it was just the usual army infantry rhetoric.

I came home to the barracks, bought some shit at the PX, including the Slayer album released that very day. I turned on the television and saw the news. I was too tired to register what had happened. At that point only one plane had slammed into one tower. I thought it was pilot error. As I thought we had the rest of the day off, I was dismayed that they suddenly called for a battalion formation. I had not seen or heard of the Pentagon and second crash on the other tower, or flight 93.

We got orders to be ready for deployment. The rest is history.

[andrewdoss]

Did the Norwegian foot march last Saturday! 18.6miles 37lbs ruck in 3hrs 50mins! (Time limit is 4hrs 30mins) Give that a try in one of your videos!

[annej]

Man that ranger is a beast!!!! The fact that you took this challenge up is amazing and you finished strong!!! I struggle with running it’s my most loved and hated exercise. But seeing this really motivated me. ❤

[chrism]

I remember the rucks, defiantly remember the 18 mile ruck when they told us they got "lost" and the ruck ended up 21 miles on a 115 degree day!
I will be 55 in a week, I do a 3 mile 50lb ruck on hilly terrain every morning.

[tony]

The 12 miler was a basic requirement for many schools. I graduated RIP back in NOV 85. Finished that 12 miler, full gear, start at midnight after a full combat night jump, finished at 0230 followed by 2 hours of sleep and weapons qual. I drank a quart of water and ate a bunch of candy corn my buddy brought.

[atsection]

I went through RIP back in ‘01…one of the cadre (I believe his last name was Bennett), was a giant…I was up front, next to him and tried to maintain his stride. I think that was a huge boost of confidence staying with him the majority of the way.

[franc]

Love this. You are only young once and you only live once. Almost brought me to tears when the Sergeant said, "and then went back for my brother." Being a true teammate and treating each other with upmost respect. Loved my time in the US Army.

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I am a soldier in the Thai Army. I often watch clips about American soldiers. I like it very much.