Ranger School & 18X

JTheInfinite · Post by **JTheInfinite** » October 8th, 2007, 12:32 am

Hello Rangers,

I've attempted to do some reading/research on this subject, but I fail to find any relevant information pertaining to my exact question. To make it short, how does RS fit in with SFAS...with a specific focus on an individual who attempts to get an 18X Contract?

I do differentiate between being a Scroll Bearer and Tab Wearer, and I in no way mean to demean the Ranger Lifestyle...but hypothetically, say I were to try for an 18X contract...would I be able to throw in RS to get the training? The 18X path seems pretty linear...OSUT at Benning, Airborne, SOPC, and then SFAS, but again...would it be possible to attend RIP somehow (perhaps right before SOPC or SFQC)?

If not, assuming (and it's a big assumption, but again...this is all hypothetical) that I pass SFAS...would I be able to somehow get into RIP and RS?

To me, this seems like the backward way of doing things. Most people do RIP/RS and then try to get into SF...but how about the other way around? Are most individuals who are SF also Ranger Tabbed, or is this not necessarily true?

Thanks in advance.

madslashers1-2 · Post by **madslashers1-2** » October 8th, 2007, 2:20 am

Someone else can answer your question, but I have something I want to know, please share how YOU differentiate between a scroll bearer and a tab wearer.

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » October 8th, 2007, 2:56 am

You will not be able to enlist with an 18X contract and a Ranger School gaurantee. After you complete SF raining and have served for a while, you may be able to attend Ranger School and many, but not most, do. As for attending RIP and service in the Regiment, the only way to assure that opportunity is with an Option 40 contract. While it is possible to transfer into the Regiment later in your career, but there are no gaurantees. Needs of the service will dictate that.

JTheInfinite · Post by **JTheInfinite** » October 8th, 2007, 3:13 am

Ranger madslashers1-2,

A Tab wearer is an individual who has attended and passed Ranger School, thereby permitting him the honor of wearing the Tab and being able to say that he is Ranger Qualified.

A Scroll bearer is an individual who not only has the honor of wearing the Ranger Tab, but who also has the honor of being called a Ranger that serves in one of the three Ranger Battalions within the 75th, adhering to the Ranger Creed daily through words and actions.

As some say, "The Tab is just a school, the Scroll is a way of life."

madslashers1-2 · Post by **madslashers1-2** » October 8th, 2007, 4:13 am

Kudos on the prompt reply as I am sure there were others wondering the same as I. Be advised however, there are members of this board who are both Ranger qualified and wore a scroll, as well as there are members who have done only (not to downplay either's magnatude) one or the other, that being said, your reciting of the tab being a school and the scroll being a way of life is not a way to earn any level of rapport with any of us such men, watch what you say even if your intentions are good your words can provoke bad intentions on other's behalf. Just a little advice. Good luck.

Charlie 51 · Post by **Charlie 51** » October 8th, 2007, 6:50 am

"J"

You are on the outside looking in, remember that.

until you are on the inside looking out, I would not continue this line of discussion.

As for your question, carts before horses come to mind. 30% or less of the men who have ever attempted all you are discussing, eventually make it. What you are worrying about right now is roughly akin to worrying about what you will do with the Million dollars you think you might earn in the future. Should I buy the Porsche or Ferrari? You don't even own a Yugo yet.

Please do not reply

Jim · Post by **Jim** » October 8th, 2007, 9:05 am

JTheInfinite wrote:Ranger madslashers1-2,

A Tab wearer is an individual who has attended and passed Ranger School, thereby permitting him the honor of wearing the Tab and being able to say that he is Ranger Qualified.

A Scroll bearer is an individual who not only has the honor of wearing the Ranger Tab, but who also has the honor of being called a Ranger that serves in one of the three Ranger Battalions within the 75th, adhering to the Ranger Creed daily through words and actions.

As some say, "The Tab is just a school, the Scroll is a way of life."

Your cutting and pasting skills need some work. A Scroll bearer may not have attended RS. They have, however, served in the 75th Ranger Regiment. Other than that, you have got it right.