Course Objective: Ranger PLT is an organization dedicated to enhancing the executing, decision-making, technical and tactical qualities in all participating cadets. This will be achieved through realistic, demanding, and meaningful training in both a classroom and field environment. This performance-oriented training emphasizes hands-on training, ensuring a high level of individual proficiency. Both physically and mentally challenging, Ranger PLT provides a sense of purpose and accomplishment.
Commander's Intent: It is my intent to maintain the high standards established by previous Ranger PLT commanders. This organization will continue the pattern of representing all of the Army values as well as enhancing the individual skills of its members. The Black Hat will continue to be a representative symbol of excellence within the Tiger Battalion, establishing a greater sense of camaraderie among the active members and alumni of Ranger Platoon.
Criteria for awarding the Black Hat are as follows:
- Listed below are the qualifications to maintain black hat standards for SY 06-07
- Must achieve a minimum score of 270 with a minimum of 90 points in each event on all record APFTs. This includes APFT's taking during summer training and Ranger Challenge competitions that Ranger Platoon members attend.
- Attend all Ranger Platoon meetings and weekend training events unless excused by the Ranger Platoon Commander.
- Listed below are the qualifications to achieve black hat status for the First time for SY 06-07
- Must achieve a minimum score of 270 with a minimum of 90 points in each event on all record APFTs.
- Deliver an oral Operations Order.
- 100% attendance for all winter quarter training events unless excused by Ranger PLT commander.
- Pass all stations on Leaders Stakes with a maximum of two (2) retests.
- Pass written test containing 25 questions with 80% or better score (no retest).
Optional and required Ranger Platoon PT sessions.
Ranger Platoon sets the standard for the rest of the BN and MUST obtain PT scores above the top quartile of the BN.
PT sessions that are listed as required must be attended to obtain and maintain black hat status. This does include MSIV's. The sessions are intended to help cadets in RP to get back into shape after time spent on thanksgiving and winter breaks. And also set cadets up for success on the PT test.
All RP PT sessions times are subject to change upon the democratic request of the RP members. In addition the sessions will be held in the SLC and the uniform will be civilians. Keep in mind we will run outside whenever humanly possible so dress accordingly and also PT belts will be required. If pavement can be seen then runs will be held outside.
Uniform Standards for RP Members
Each member of Ranger Platoon is expected to meet the uniform and appearance standards set in AR 670-1 at all times. Cadets are subject to dismissal from Ranger Platoon for repeated violations of said standards. As the commander I reserve the right to ask members not to return to Ranger Platoon events at my discretion
Michael F. Anderson
Ranger Platoon Commander '05-'06