I got selected to recycle during a patrol phase. I eventually graduated, but then I ran into my RI who became my PSG years later. I asked him, why did I got recycle? He said no clue, just needed a couple of students to recycle. I was like WTF?!?!
I remember in 2nd Ranger Battalion it was so cold about a third of the battalion came down with frostbite while we had insanely nice winter gear that we were forced to carry in our rucks while we moved in our ultrathin jungle uniforms and jungle boots. Good times!
Great video. Lots of good tips. A trick we use in the Canadian military is invert the canteen as the water starts freezing at the surface , so when you invert your canteen it still lets you get water out of the mouthpiece and keeps the ice from clogging the opening . Also add a little salt to it ,which will also add a little sodium back into your system. You can try that when it comes to camelback reservoirs .
That is a damn good training day, right there. You have to watch your footing, and pack another two pair of gloves, and hot water is a luxury. drink it whenever you can. In the winter, pack extra rags and a towel or two for the machinegun. Keep it dry, clean the crap out of it with a paint brush as fast as your done with the fight. Get a couple of sandbags on the side, when you change barrels, use one of the towels on the sandbags to put that hot changed barrel on after you changed it.
Was also a Winter Ranger. Got ice in dalonaga, no snow. Got hypothermia in Florida, recycled, only snow I got was 3 days before the end in Dugway Utah! Woke up with 2 inches on top of my poncho/liner! All phases cold!!!
My habit with camelbacks had always been to blow the water out of the hose after I drink from it. In the summer it prevents the water from heating up in the hose.
Good information. They obviously do things different from when I went through. I remember going out on the last patrol of Mountain Phase a bit cold but dry. Maybe half way through the patrol it began raining and the temperature started dropping. By the time we were starting back in it was snowing. Cold? Heck yea. Florida phase started relatively warm. I think it was our second patrol that the temperature started dropping. A storm had come through on the last class dumping so much water that I was chin deep. The temperature dropped to 22 degrees. I froze through and through. They had to dust off half our squad that night with hypothermia. Oh, the memories.
I like this video. I watched most of it but I stopped at the 28:09 mark because I have to sleep for work tomorrow. But this video has some great tips that I never thought about before and is a very good video to watch for future Rangers. Thanks Gritty Soldier.
Another tip for your camelback in the winter blow the access water back into the pouch. Don’t just let it sit in the hose. Doesn’t really work when it’s full but once it’s 3/4 full it definitely helps preventing the hose freezing.
I did my basic training during the winter transitioning into spring here in Canada, specifically in Quebec. It was quite an interesting time to say the least. But like any good ol Canadian lad, I loved it haha. Good video Ranger! Liked and subbed!
Headed to school next month. I appreciate all the tips. Your comment about a cup of soup brought me back to winter Sapper when our SIs did the same thing. In the snow that chicken broth really is soup for the soul 😇.
You should consider a post on proper care and feeding of machine gun BFAs. I had learned the technique of carrying small vise-grip pliers and have a screwdriver (like on a demo knife) to get a real crank down on the plug and nut to make sure it seated tight in the muzzle of the Pig. Machine guns rate of fire was crucial in 1983 same as you pointed out. I also made sure to carry the M14 and flip it to auto if a Pig jammed and keep 7.62 rate of fire up while they cleared it.
My son graduated Ranger school this summer and he got poison ivy, then 2nd infection from that in the mountains that was horrible. Although as a southern boy, I'd guess he would take that over snow.
If you’re on Bragg, watch out for the hunters, they shoot first then look into their scope later. Many soldiers have been shot running/marching the trails.
Just found out my unit isn’t letting me go in august because of a tasking. It means I’m going in January. More time to train. I’ve been trying to go for 3 years!
Rucking in the snow is challenging but worth it. Any uneven terrain is good for training but very dangerous. You get to use muscles that don't normally get engaged.
Lol i would kill for this weather in Minnesota rn, if its above freezing we can go all day. Love the video tho your def one of the most helpful content creators ive come across
Awesome video. I had to do my ruck as well so this was a awesome timing. Course we had few more days of snow up here in Michigan so makes the training little harder to want to go out but makes the rewards little sweeter. Keep it up Gritty. Also I believe one of Gritty’s video he talks about Ranger Pro app so if anyone is going or thinking of going for Ranger school go get the app.
@@GrittySoldier thank you as well, think there is a lot of us that look up to you and seeing you go helps all know we can and there someone else going through with us. Plus as the ginger side wind burn last less than sun burn so I feel ya there lol.
Brother you're a true asset to your people. It's sad to think about what we'd be accomplishing if everyone was like you but at the same time, many men like you are helping to trend our culture back to how it used to be before it was subverted. I appreciate you.
Yeah we had a few inches, and at night it would turn ice. I remember one time waking up during the FTX and my boots were a little frozen together from being wet and leaving them on. 🥶 RTLW sir!
I'm not a Ranger but I do live in a cold area. In my opinion I would layer, because you can take off layers as you warm up. Then once you rest and get cooler you can relayer your clothing. Perhaps I'm not aware of some context from Ranger school, but I'd bring warm things, because shit may hit the fan
Yeah, I do have the video of the interview with a buddy of mine who’s been SF for many years, he had lots of good info there. But I’ll work on getting more for you guys (it’s a tough thing to talk through because a lot of info is secretive in nature)
Lifeisaspecialoperation in a video was talking about polypro that was modified and he called them "breakawayjakes". The modification allowed you to take them off quickly, like a breakaway shirt even with layers on top of it. Do you know how to modify them or places that sell them?
I have the 600 insulate Rocky’s for winter ranger school would you recommend the garmont extreme cold? But can’t you ONLY wear them in the PB and that’s it not on the movements?
That's funny because I also use paracord during overwatch, we were tied to each other on the wrist. Pull two times to wake up, one time to acknowledge and go on overwatch while you the other go to sleep. Three times if we see hostile forces so everyone take their positions. Like that we didn't have to move or speak. For the repeating order, we have a rule where I served. We call it the 3C for Command, Control and Correct (with a bonus fourth C for Consequence if the subordinates do not obey order) Give an order (a fire position), check if the order is understood (repeat order, roe) and apply a correction if there is an error (overwatch in X direction instead of Y). If it's still not working, your leadership may be an issue. At last, as you say, drink your water !
I got selected to recycle during a patrol phase. I eventually graduated, but then I ran into my RI who became my PSG years later. I asked him, why did I got recycle? He said no clue, just needed a couple of students to recycle. I was like WTF?!?!
Whoa, ouch
I remember in 2nd Ranger Battalion it was so cold about a third of the battalion came down with frostbite while we had insanely nice winter gear that we were forced to carry in our rucks while we moved in our ultrathin jungle uniforms and jungle boots. Good times!
🤘 RLTW
Great video. Lots of good tips. A trick we use in the Canadian military is invert the canteen as the water starts freezing at the surface , so when you invert your canteen it still lets you get water out of the mouthpiece and keeps the ice from clogging the opening . Also add a little salt to it ,which will also add a little sodium back into your system. You can try that when it comes to camelback reservoirs .
Nice thats a great tip thanks!
I am going to ranger school in July, your videos have been a great help in my prepperation! I appreciate all the work you put in to the videos!
I’m glad to be of help, good luck man! 👍
Good luck brotha. Make sure to bring some good vitamins
Ayy hope everything went well homie 👍
The feeling of wearing shorts in the cold hits different
Currently training up. Hoping to get a slot for February. Your videos are definitely giving me confidence. Thank you.
Winter rangers! Just graduated class 02-22 thank you for all your help
🤘 Congrats brother!!! Now the real work begins! 😉
Love that ambient natural sound... Crunching snow ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Me too!
Gritty always getting after it!!! It would be great to hear a video about your experience in ROTC
Officially on the list now 👍
That is a damn good training day, right there.
You have to watch your footing, and pack another two pair of gloves, and hot water is a luxury. drink it whenever you can.
In the winter, pack extra rags and a towel or two for the machinegun. Keep it dry, clean the crap out of it with a paint brush as fast as your done with the fight. Get a couple of sandbags on the side, when you change barrels, use one of the towels on the sandbags to put that hot changed barrel on after you changed it.
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Was also a Winter Ranger. Got ice in dalonaga, no snow. Got hypothermia in Florida, recycled, only snow I got was 3 days before the end in Dugway Utah! Woke up with 2 inches on top of my poncho/liner! All phases cold!!!
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3-88?
My habit with camelbacks had always been to blow the water out of the hose after I drink from it. In the summer it prevents the water from heating up in the hose.
Good information. They obviously do things different from when I went through. I remember going out on the last patrol of Mountain Phase a bit cold but dry. Maybe half way through the patrol it began raining and the temperature started dropping. By the time we were starting back in it was snowing. Cold? Heck yea. Florida phase started relatively warm. I think it was our second patrol that the temperature started dropping. A storm had come through on the last class dumping so much water that I was chin deep. The temperature dropped to 22 degrees. I froze through and through. They had to dust off half our squad that night with hypothermia. Oh, the memories.
I like this video. I watched most of it but I stopped at the 28:09 mark because I have to sleep for work tomorrow. But this video has some great tips that I never thought about before and is a very good video to watch for future Rangers.
Thanks Gritty Soldier.
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Another tip for your camelback in the winter blow the access water back into the pouch. Don’t just let it sit in the hose. Doesn’t really work when it’s full but once it’s 3/4 full it definitely helps preventing the hose freezing.
That's what I do. In the summer it prevents that water from heating up in the hose.
I did my basic training during the winter transitioning into spring here in Canada, specifically in Quebec. It was quite an interesting time to say the least. But like any good ol Canadian lad, I loved it haha. Good video Ranger! Liked and subbed!
🙏 good to have you as part of the channel! 🤘
Graduated 4-92. Good advice, I do not remember if we could bring additional winter gear not on the packing list. That must be something new.
Headed to school next month. I appreciate all the tips. Your comment about a cup of soup brought me back to winter Sapper when our SIs did the same thing. In the snow that chicken broth really is soup for the soul 😇.
👍 Good luck brother!
You should consider a post on proper care and feeding of machine gun BFAs. I had learned the technique of carrying small vise-grip pliers and have a screwdriver (like on a demo knife) to get a real crank down on the plug and nut to make sure it seated tight in the muzzle of the Pig. Machine guns rate of fire was crucial in 1983 same as you pointed out. I also made sure to carry the M14 and flip it to auto if a Pig jammed and keep 7.62 rate of fire up while they cleared it.
My son graduated Ranger school this summer and he got poison ivy, then 2nd infection from that in the mountains that was horrible. Although as a southern boy, I'd guess he would take that over snow.
😂 the poison plants are HORRIBLE during the warm months, I’m thankful I didn’t really have to deal with that.
If you’re on Bragg, watch out for the hunters, they shoot first then look into their scope later. Many soldiers have been shot running/marching the trails.
Just found out my unit isn’t letting me go in august because of a tasking. It means I’m going in January. More time to train. I’ve been trying to go for 3 years!
About to tell the no-go’s in RC 02-22 they’re doing the swamps again
Dayum… hard day 🥲
Damn rucking during winter in PT shorts?! Hardcore. ✊
I just couldn’t bring myself to wear pants 😂
@@GrittySoldier Ayt!
Gitchusum!
I’m rucking after my quarantine.
Keep it up. Love the content. ✊
Rucking in the snow is challenging but worth it. Any uneven terrain is good for training but very dangerous. You get to use muscles that don't normally get engaged.
Our no-go temp for water ops was 42°
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Almost gagged when you said hawk mountain. Tough place
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Lol i would kill for this weather in Minnesota rn, if its above freezing we can go all day. Love the video tho your def one of the most helpful content creators ive come across
🙏 glad to be of help! 👍
I love the ttp’s!! Thank you for the good videos🙌
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Awesome video. I had to do my ruck as well so this was a awesome timing. Course we had few more days of snow up here in Michigan so makes the training little harder to want to go out but makes the rewards little sweeter. Keep it up Gritty. Also I believe one of Gritty’s video he talks about Ranger Pro app so if anyone is going or thinking of going for Ranger school go get the app.
Absolutely, RangerPro is a great resource! Good job getting out there brother! 💪
@@GrittySoldier thank you as well, think there is a lot of us that look up to you and seeing you go helps all know we can and there someone else going through with us. Plus as the ginger side wind burn last less than sun burn so I feel ya there lol.
Brother you're a true asset to your people. It's sad to think about what we'd be accomplishing if everyone was like you but at the same time, many men like you are helping to trend our culture back to how it used to be before it was subverted. I appreciate you.
im a winter Ranger as well
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Going in April tried to get the winter class but you know the pipeline haha
All the luck man!! You got this! 👊
Good stuff!
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November .in the swamps..with a cold snap...brutal..doing stream crossings..we had to go over night wet. I can still feel..the..convulsions..
Literally was doing land nav in selection this day lol
👍 you make it?
@@GrittySoldier no sir, I’ll be back in September for another try. Worst feeling ever to be a 21 day non select.
Seems like everytime I've been rucking its been in a foot of snow or thick ice. LoL
Bet man, especially out in those mountains! (Jeff is a freakin beast BTW guys)
Be bold, start cold.
Lol I like that
Ranger class 10-79 it snowed a little during our swamp phase.
Yeah we had a few inches, and at night it would turn ice. I remember one time waking up during the FTX and my boots were a little frozen together from being wet and leaving them on. 🥶 RTLW sir!
@@GrittySoldier Not a sir just getting old. I work for a living.
@@GrittySoldier Keep up the great work, love the content. Things have sure changed but a Ranger attitude stays the same.
Keep the videos coming
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Hey man, appreciate your videos and work ethic.
I've got a question; can foreigners with a greencard enlist in the Rangers??
I'm not a Ranger but I do live in a cold area. In my opinion I would layer, because you can take off layers as you warm up. Then once you rest and get cooler you can relayer your clothing.
Perhaps I'm not aware of some context from Ranger school, but I'd bring warm things, because shit may hit the fan
Yeah in Ranger you can’t stop, that’s the issue. It’s strictly tactical, no undressing on patrol. (Not typically anyway)
In the military in general you can't stop until they tell you to stop, so you can't adjust you layering.
Nice!
Good info. What do soldiers wear while operating tactically in cold rain conditions?
Snowy day
Loved it
I'm spending 90% time in my big rig and still wearing shorts...mid Atlantic 👖👖👖👖👖👖
😂 nice!
Could you do a video on special forces? (Green beret)
Yeah, I do have the video of the interview with a buddy of mine who’s been SF for many years, he had lots of good info there. But I’ll work on getting more for you guys (it’s a tough thing to talk through because a lot of info is secretive in nature)
Awesome
Lifeisaspecialoperation in a video was talking about polypro that was modified and he called them "breakawayjakes".
The modification allowed you to take them off quickly, like a breakaway shirt even with layers on top of it. Do you know how to modify them or places that sell them?
Yes! You can get those at Commandos right outside Ft Benning.
@@GrittySoldier Thanks!!
I have the 600 insulate Rocky’s for winter ranger school would you recommend the garmont extreme cold? But can’t you ONLY wear them in the PB and that’s it not on the movements?
You can't train unless you wear ranger panties,🤙🍻🏴☠️
That's funny because I also use paracord during overwatch, we were tied to each other on the wrist.
Pull two times to wake up, one time to acknowledge and go on overwatch while you the other go to sleep. Three times if we see hostile forces so everyone take their positions.
Like that we didn't have to move or speak.
For the repeating order, we have a rule where I served.
We call it the 3C for Command, Control and Correct (with a bonus fourth C for Consequence if the subordinates do not obey order)
Give an order (a fire position), check if the order is understood (repeat order, roe) and apply a correction if there is an error (overwatch in X direction instead of Y).
If it's still not working, your leadership may be an issue.
At last, as you say, drink your water !
👍 Thanks for the info brother!!
Don't lose the extra barrel 😂😂
Pack?
1. Seal dev gru
2. Delta
3. Green berets
4. Marine raiders
5. Rangers
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should I do the best ranger training in prep fof ranger school? i only have a month to prep. Seems like a gd idea
How is sleeping like for winter rangers?
Cold 🥶
How often do non-combat moses go to ranger school ?
What's ur MOS
Non-combat MOSs definitely go.
@@GrittySoldier Okay cool. Im thinking about doing 25B or 35L any idea which is better ? Also are you interested in doing ranger bat, if no why not ?
Are you currently on active duty ?
Yes
What is the running app you use sir?
Strava
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For the algorithm
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#Mos #Mos #Mos
First!
🤘 Always on it my man!
Algorithm comment bump
Sweeeeet 🙏
Air assault!
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