What’s the likelihood of being able to go to a Pre-Ranger course and going to school when I get to Italy?

2019-03-13T19:31:03-04:00

I’m PCSing to Italy in September (not sure where yet) I’m looking to go to Ranger School soon I’ve already completed my labs. I went through the Bragg course in 2016 so I imagine they’d be similar. If anyone’s currently in Italy any advice on the process would be appreciated. Since I won’t be at Bragg long enough what’s the likelihood of being able to go to a Pre Ranger course and going to school when I get to Italy? If anyone’s completed the course in Italy can you tell me what to expect?

Response by CPT Ray Gilmore made Mar 13 at 2019 8:21 PM

2019-03-13T20:21:44-04:00

Can you get it TDY en route?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2019 10:15 PM

2019-03-13T22:15:04-04:00

Pre Ranger is a local school. There is no requirement for preranger to attend Ranger school, it's just something units implement. No unit wants to buy a plane ticket for a soldier to go to Ranger School and fail. Since the unit is paying, they can make up whatever rules they want. That also means it's up to your unit if they want to send you to pre Ranger while you are there.

If you want to go to Ranger School enroute, your branch will pay for it. The Army doesn't have any requirements for attending PreRanger and they will send you to Ranger School if you request, whether you've attended any prep course or not.
However, you'd need to submit your request very soon and be ready to go immediately if your report date is September.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2019 11:16 AM

2019-03-14T11:16:39-04:00

As long as your physical is up to date, call branch and have him send you the enroute instructions. Get the paperwork signed and send back to branch. I just received my enroute class date, immediately after completion I will pcs to Italy. You will have to push your report date back. It’s actually an easy process, if you want it, you’ll do it.