Blue / Green Blog — Ranger School

If you are coming to Ranger School from a non-Infantry or non-Army background, you are at a disadvantage. But it is a disadvantage you can overcome. 

Ranger School is hard. That is no surprise. But what often gets overlooked is how physically demanding the preparation can be, even before Day 0 ever begins.

Preparing for Ranger School is tough. There’s a lot to take in between packing lists, physical training, military skills, knot tying, and more. But for most people, what weighs heaviest is the anxiety.

Part conservation initiative, part safety class, and all passion project, the Reptile Team plays a critical role in preparing Ranger students for the realities of Florida’s wilderness. From venomous snakes to the iconic American alligator, the team educates future Rangers on how to identify, avoid, and respect the local wildlife they’ll encounter during training.