What should I do to prepare for RASP (Formerly RIP)? Does BCT prepare you?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 May 2014 12:57:55 -0400

You probably get similar questions about preparing for basic and such however I am curious how I should prepare for training such as Airborne and Rasp. I'm new to this site and I apologize if this has been asked however I leave for basic this August and am currently hitting the gym four times a week. I also bike around 40 miles a week and jog a few miles here and there but I was wondering if there is anything more I should do. Or tips on eating healthier which is probably my main problem. Also does basic prepare you at all? Thanks in advance!

Response by MAJ Steve Sheridan made May 5 at 2014 1:10 PM

MAJ Steve Sheridan — Mon, 05 May 2014 13:10:01 -0400

What is RASP?

Sounds like you're getting physically fit.

This is the right forum to ask your question. Someone out here has done both Basic and RASP.

Good luck!

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2014 6:38 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 May 2014 18:38:05 -0400

As a RIP, (that's what it was called in my day) grad here is what I would do. First, don't get hurt or over train. No matter what you will need to recover. Second, extend your run to cover 25 miles a week, work on pace and distance. You will do a long run at RASP. Continue to bike, that's good for the knees and not nearly as hard on the body. Third, ruck or hike. Not fast but with 50 plus pounds on your back. And finally remember that like a most things, if you want it bad enough, nothing will stop you. It's tough and it's going to suck everyday, but trust me it's well worth it in the long run. And will only prep you more for Ranger school. Good luck

RLTW

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2014 7:59 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 May 2014 19:59:25 -0400

Run and ruck. A lot. Transition to running slowly so you don't get a stress fracture. Your runs should work up to one day of speed, one day of 5-7 mile run, and one day of a long run or ruck. It's been a few years since I was there, but our PT was Monday 5 mile run, Wednesday, 7-8 mile run through the hills, Friday ruck 12 miles in 3 hours with at least 55 lbs. Tuesday and Thursday was a 3 mile sprint with PT afterward.
You will have to run 5 miles in 40 minutes, but you really need to be able to do it closer to 35. You'll want to do extra PT in Basic and Airborne, specifically running. Guys in Regiment are gazelles with quads like tree trunks. I used to get made fun of because I couldn't break 13:00 in my 2 mile run.

Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 19 at 2015 5:53 PM

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 17:53:57 -0400

Thanks everyone in this forum for the advice. What is your shipout date? I am leaving for ft Benning august 11th and plan to go airborn and try RASP aswell. I am running about 5-10 miles almost every day, lifting weights, and doing atleast 10 Miles rucks increasing weight. Best of luck to you hopefully see you there!

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Jun 19 at 2015 8:56 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 20:56:08 -0400

My best advice would mentally and physically get your war-face and train for the task at hand. Get with those Soldiers whom already have succeeded. Then get with a RTB instructor and let them tell you the real deal. Rangers-Lead the way.

Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 19 at 2015 8:57 PM

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 20:57:57 -0400

What day do you leave in august?

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Jul 19 at 2016 2:19 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 14:19:23 -0400

It looks like you made it. How was it? Did this help at all SPC Private RallyPoint Member?

Response by SFC Robert Luscomb made Jul 19 at 2016 5:59 PM

SFC Robert Luscomb — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 17:59:00 -0400

Increase your calorie intake, I lost almost 18 pounds during ranger school And get into shape, prepare yourself mentally. Good luck

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Sep 9 at 2016 11:21 AM

SSG Carlos Madden — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 11:21:02 -0400

Looks like you made it though. Congrats!