Ranger School

The Ranger School is a 62-day United States Army small unit tactics and leadership course that develops functional skills directly related to units whose mission is to engage the enemy in close combat and direct fire battles. Ranger training was established in September 1950 at Fort Benning, Georgia (now called Fort Moore). The Ranger course has changed little since its inception. Until recently, it was an eight-week course divided into three phases. The course is now 61 days in duration and divided into three phases as follows: Benning Phase, Mountain Phase, and Swamp Phase.

This article is about the United States Army school. For the Swedish Army unit, see Army Ranger School. For the New York forestry school, see SUNY-ESF Ranger School.

Ranger School
An instructor explains abseiling to his students as part of Ranger School training, April 2009
Active1950–present
Country United States
Branch United States Army
TypeMilitary training
RoleSpecial skills training
Part of Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade, United States Army Infantry School
Garrison/HQFort Moore, Georgia
Motto(s)"Rangers lead the way"
Insignia
Ranger Tab awarded upon graduation
Shoulder sleeve insignia of the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade
Unit flash of the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade and its 4th, 5th, and 6th Ranger Training Battalions
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