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[Lookout]

Hello Rangers and Ranger Parents,

I found this site because my son was in Ranger school. I do not know much about the army but believe that he is getting Ranger training as background for working in another unit.

I was a little taken aback by the part about men dying IN TRAINING. As a mom, that gave me a start but luckily I didn't see it until my son was in the Florida part and now he has finished. I know the training is hard because my son is very tough (in a good way) and he told me after the first third that he was discouraged and he was concerned about having to repeat but, perhaps this made him work harder so that he was able to make it all the way through.

I've never gone through anything as physically difficult but I have gone through months and even years where life was very difficult and have learned the importance of never giving up and always believing that you will make it, even when all objective evidence says otherwise. I suspect that this is why this type of training is important: so that one can find out how far you can get pushed and still make it. Very important in critical situations. Fear or feeling sorry for oneself just take mental energy away from dealing with the situation.

Of course, I am concerned about my son being in danger, but I know that there are lots of other mothers out there and know that, if my son is there, their sons and daughters are more likely to come back safely. When he was 11 yo, we were caught about a mile out in the middle of a lake in Canada with waves over the side of the canoe and lightening everywhere. He was complaining and I told him to be quiet and canoe or we might both die. He helped me get the canoe to shore and in that time I learned what kind of adult he would become. So, for active Rangers and their parents, I'm glad my son will be there for you/yours.

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[289sotherhalf]

Welcome, Lookout.

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[Warriorwife]

Welcome to ArmyRanger.com Lookout
Your in good company here, we have quite a few parents.
Thankyou to your son for his service to our great nation.

[RangerJurena]

Hello Rangers and Ranger Parents,

I found this site because my son was in Ranger school. I do not know much about the army but believe that he is getting Ranger training as background for working in another unit.

I was a little taken aback by the part about men dying IN TRAINING. As a mom, that gave me a start but luckily I didn't see it until my son was in the Florida part and now he has finished. I know the training is hard because my son is very tough (in a good way) and he told me after the first third that he was discouraged and he was concerned about having to repeat but, perhaps this made him work harder so that he was able to make it all the way through.

I've never gone through anything as physically difficult but I have gone through months and even years where life was very difficult and have learned the importance of never giving up and always believing that you will make it, even when all objective evidence says otherwise. I suspect that this is why this type of training is important: so that one can find out how far you can get pushed and still make it. Very important in critical situations. Fear or feeling sorry for oneself just take mental energy away from dealing with the situation.

Of course, I am concerned about my son being in danger, but I know that there are lots of other mothers out there and know that, if my son is there, their sons and daughters are more likely to come back safely. When he was 11 yo, we were caught about a mile out in the middle of a lake in Canada with waves over the side of the canoe and lightening everywhere. He was complaining and I told him to be quiet and canoe or we might both die. He helped me get the canoe to shore and in that time I learned what kind of adult he would become. So, for active Rangers and their parents, I'm glad my son will be there for you/yours.

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Well, I would encourage you to research the amount of deaths in the military / Army pre 09/11. Then report back here and let us know the amount of training deaths. I think you will find that Ranger School is perhaps safer than the daily training in most units.

[garyedolan]

Congratulation on raising a fine, young man willing to serve our country. His Ranger training will not only serve him well in other Army units but will also be a background for the remainder of his adult life.

[Looon]

Welcome

[McD]

Welcome!

[Chiron]

There will be danger in all aspects of life. He has undergone training the likes of which many only wish for. Having said that know that because of that training he is much better off now regarding future training and “realâ€

[Lookout]

Thank you for your messages and welcome. Nothing is safe in life and better to be prepared as others lives will depend on it.

[Ranger Ron]

Welcome to ArmyRanger.com! We appreciate you son's willingness to serve our great country.