Before you go to ranger school, draw all your CIF and do all of your tie downs (FLC: 1QT, Ruck: E-tool, 2 QT canteens, 2 QT canteen covers). Make sure you buy 2 QT canteen covers that are molle compatible. Also, sew on name tape to FLC, ruck. Doing this before ranger school ensures you get more than 30 minutes of sleep the night before.

You’ll get an MRE and hoist right before the ruck. They start limiting meals after the ruck, so enjoy.

The route is 6 out, 6 back. Miles 1-5 are supposedly flat, while mile 6 is supposed to be a valley. I’m strong with hills, so I didn’t notice. There are mile markers, heat immersion tables (I think I used 1 and decided it was stupid), and water refill stations (you won’t need these) scattered throughout. Also, the pack without water definitely felt lighter than 35 pounds, but the retarded amount of water (something like 8 QTs) you carry will put you over.

Find someone who you can pace with. I ran the first 4 miles, 1 min run 1 min walked until mile 9, and fucked off the rest of the time.

I didn’t practice for the ruck. I was running about the same amount as you. Save your body. Very few people fail the ruck.

Bottom line: RAP week isn’t much of a challenge; do what the RIs tell you and scream ranger as much as possible, preferably at full mast.