Ranger Standards - Blue book
Authorized jewelry
1. Wedding band, class ring, WIA/KIA/POW bracelet, religious medallion on ID tag chain Rubber live strong bracelets not authorized 1 item per wrist 2. Females can wear earrings while off duty or in ASUs IAW AR 670-1
t shirts authorized for field uniform
1. issued t-shirt 2. moisture wicking t-shirt 3. flame retardent t-shirt 4. PCU level-1 undershirt All must be either sand or tan 499
Civlian athletic clothing
1. shorts with minimum of 3-5" inseam, plain short/long sleeve shirt, sweatshirt, sweatpants, athletic shoes, white/black socks 2. No profane language 3. Free of holes 4. tank tops are unauthorized 5. clean, fit properly, meet environmental conditions
PT Standards
12 mile foot march, RAW, RPAT, RFT annually APFT semiannually
Locations of call sign patches
1x left shoulder; 1x back of helmet; 1x on RBA
12-mile foot march standards
35 lbs dry w/ rack, weapon, OPS core/MCH; <3 hrs
RFT standards
58 PU, 69 SU, 5mile run in <40 mins; age/gender neutral
How long do new Rangers have to get in compliance with Regimental PT standards
6 months
RPAT standards
<40 mins (assessment), IAW RAW HB 4.0
RAW standards
>60% (assessment), IAW RAW HB 4.0
All Rangers must maintain a complete _____ uniform?
APFU
While attending military schools, rangers will comply with____
AR 670-1 and ranger Standards
Tattoos or branding. what is not allowed?
AR 670-1: any tattoo/brand that is visible in service uniform is unauthorized. Extremist, sexist, racist, or indecent tattoos are also unauthorized.
RFS personnel uniform
After RCO approves packet Duty uniform IAW AR 670-1, PC w/o ranger tab Field uniform IAW AR 670-1 when conducting fatigue details w/ all shoulder sleeve insignia and PC w/o ranger tab IPFU IAW AR 670-1 RGT field uniform unauthorized
Items Rangers will not display at any time in what locations
Items that denigrate any race, religion, or culture in their living quarters, residences, POVs, tattoos, or clothing
Beret will be worn how?
Level on head, 1" above eyebrows, flash centered over left eye, draped no lower than middle of right ear. IAW 670-1 Flash affixed center of stiffener Non-subdued rank (officers); DUI (enlisted) Not exposed when stored in the pocket Drawstring tied off and cut
Blue book / will / power of attorney
Maintain up to date "blue book" at all times w/ next of kin information
Short Length desc
No more than 1" from the scalp; no shorter than 1/4", but may be tapered to the scalp within 2" on the hair line edges; bangs can't be visible while wearing headgear
Conduct during airborne operations
Noise and light discipline No talking or shouting in air or on drop zone Tactical situation dictates level of talking and noise discipline Form teams/squads and fight off DZ Move as fast as possible to AA Move in tactical formation and BPT receive enemy contact
Sleeves and buttons in the duty uniform
Not cuffed, all buttons fastened.
Approved ballistic helmet and requirements
OPS-CORE FAST, MICH, and ACH Patachutist chinstrap fastened on chin Multi-cam cover
Hands in pockets
Only allowed when removing or replacing an item
BC can authorize what to the PT uniform? Examples?
Other items to meet weather peculiarities; long sleeve T, rain jacket
Undergarments will never be worn as _____
Outergarments
CONUS/OCONUS field environment cold weather gear
PCU and Army Issued OCP ECWCS; 3A top may be worn in inclement weather, but doesn't replace uniform blouse
What should a Ranger always have on them
Paper and Pen
Who can be punished in DUIs
Perpetrating ranger and other rangers involved who did not make a satisfactory effort of stopping the DUI
Policy Letter # for Charter requirements
Policy Letter #1: Fulfilling Our Charters
Social media requirements
Professional manner at all times; do not violate UCMJ or basic rules of Soldier conduct; recommended to remove military/Regimental affiliation to protect Rangers and family members
Hallmark of the regiment
Professionalism
Approval authority for RFS
RCO
Who is the approval authority for relaxed grooming standards?
RCO, can be delegated down to BC
Three Tenets of the Rangers
Ranger Creed, Charters, Big 5
Readiness Levels of the Regiment (recall times)
Ranger Ready Force-1 (RRF-1) - OPALERT (18/48HRS) Ranger Ready Force-2 (RRF-2) - OPPREP (72 HRS) Ranger Ready Force-3 (RRF-3) - COMPONENT/DEPLOYMENT (96 HRS)
Greeting of the day
Rangers lead the way, Sir/Ma'am; All the Way
Financial Readiness
Rangers must promptly pay all debts, no bad checks or falling behind on bills. Failure results in counseling and receive formal financial training and unit level retraining. 2nd offence is grounds for UCMJ or RFS
SGLI
Recommended to maintain maximum coverage. Will be counseled if electing not to
Only authorized PT uniform between 0600-0900 on any military installation duty day in gyms and outside
Regimental PT uniform
Maternity PT Uniform
Regimental PT uniform until it becomes too small, when will wear civlian PTs IAW Blue Book
What does RFS stand for?
Release for Standards
When can sleeves be rolled?
Rolled during training, never above the elbow.
When will overt lights be worn and must meet what requirements?
Running outdoors with limited visibility. White is the only authorized color. Must provide 360 degree visibility. Comply with local installation requirements for number/positioning of road guards
Maternity uniform is:
Same as other guidelines. Medical provider can recommend different footgear, but must be in good taste.
3 categories of female hair
Short length, Medium length, Long Length. May not be eccentric or faddish.
N-Hour time
Specified time from higher HQ. It is not the time an individual is notified
Non-tactical moves
Squad level and above Rangers will move in formation in a controlled and disciplined manner
What are Rangers allowed to wear in addition to the field uniform at the individual level?
Sunglasses, gloves, whool scarves, neck gaiters, except in formation and when dictated otherwise by senior NCO
Drugs
All controlled substances and illegal drugs are forbidden Violators initiated for separation from service IAW Army policy Periodic, unannounced testing conducted monthly IAW Army policy
Standards for cold weather gear
All snaps, buttons, and zippers must be secured
When should Rangers operate with Ranger buddies
All times, on or off duty, CONUS or overseas
Authorized boots
Any boot IAW AR 670-1 can be worn in any uniform
When can you and when can you not wear clothes with rips
Can't: no rips, holes, or frays while off duty Can: except when conducting yard work, auto repairs, hunting, etc.
Uniforms for rangers on relaxed grooming standards
Civilian athletic clothing; field uniform at training events, when deployed, and on missions, unless operational requirements dictate otherwise
Rangers on relaxed grooming standards will always maintain a____, ____, and _____ appearance
Clean, neat, professional
Who dictates daily PT uniform and deviations from it; when can civilian clothes be worn
CoC; when BC dictates it
A Ranger's appearance and conduct is a _____ enforced by _______
Command Responsibility; NCO
What does the GTCC cover when rangers are coming back from leave for a recall
Cost of flights (after approval from CoC); no incidentals or meals
EARPRO must be worn
During all training (weapons firing operations, rotary-wing operations) /combat operations.
EYEPRO must be worn
During all weapon firing exercises; rotary wing operations; vehicle movements; dismounted patrolling; combat operations; training events. Must be SOPE or APEL approved.
Field Blouse can be tucked in when:
During tactical excercises with combat equipment only; must be un-tucked after the tactical event
Considerations for RFS
Failure to meet discipline, morality, performance, physical conditioning, combat readiness, and safety standards; embarrassing acts including fighting, harassment, immature acts, criminal or egregious activity
While operating in the JOC, only authorized uniform is:
Field blouse uniform with boots AR 670-1
When can nonstandard boots be worn
Garrison activities, details, while engaged in combat operations, during field training, and while conducting PT
Lenses for EYEPRO
Grey, amber, vermillion, clear, or laser-protective green. No reflective or mirrored
Long hair length
Hair that extends beyond the lower edge of the collar. Will be neatly fastened above the lower edge of the collar. Bulk may not exceed 2" from the head, except the bun, which can be a max of 3.5" from scalp and no wider than the head
Family Care Plan
IAW AR 600-20, single parents and parents with custody and dual military couples must maintain FCP. If no FCP, ineligible for overseas assignments or considered for separation from service
Boots worn in JOC ___
IAW AR 670-1 including on flights to and from
Haircut standards
IAW AR 670-1, but no moustaches. Sideburns won't be styled to taper, flair, or point, and individual hairs will not be longer than 1/8". Sideburns will not extend beyond the bottom of the opening of the ear. Neat, well groomed, and tapered appearance
What may happen if a Ranger embarrasses the Regiment
considered for RFS, UCMJ, chapter, or other administrative action
Civilian clothing will not contain ___ and will be free of _____
derogatory or profane language, or lewd pictures or slogans holes, rips, or frays
Tactical gloves must be worn:
during all tactical weapons firing exercises, rotary wing operations; training events (unless dictated by the commander IAW METT-TC)
Ballistic helmet will be worn ___
during tactical training, rotary-wing flights, airborne operations, operating/passenger in tactical vehicles and non-standard tactical vehicles, during live-fires, and other times as directed by CoC
Purpose of daily formations
facilitate accountability, reinforce discipline, instill attention to detail, and enhance NCO professionalism
Civilian clothing will ___ and present a __, ___, and ____
fit properly, neat, clean, and generally conservative appearance
Authorized PT combinations
full sweats; sweatshirt, tshirt, shorts; tshirt and shorts
Ear buds can be worn ____
in the gym, never when conducting PT outdoors
Authorized ear pro
issued electronic hearing protection, communications ear buds, and issued soft ear protection
Steps prior to RFS
leadership, retraining, or UCMJ Must have effective counseling and retraining prior to being considered for RFS
Items worn on field uniform
name tape, US Army name tape, subdued IR flag, leader call sign patch on left shoulder
Location of rank and name tape on field blouse
name tape: sewn or velcroed parallel to ground and alighned with inside/outside edge of breast pockets rank: sewn or velcroed so top of rank aligns with inside tops of breast pockets
PT uniforms will be
neat, clean, loose fitting, free of holes, not faded
Uniform items will ____
not be worn with civilian clothing except as provided in AR 670-1
Pt shirt must be ____ at all times
Tucked in
RFS Standards come from what sources?
USASOC 600-2, Regimental Admin SOP, Ranger Standards Blue Book
PT uniform can't be worn in _____
any establishments (e.g. PX, gas stations)
When will greeting of the day be used
anytime a ranger greets a superior officer, including if either is in civilian attire (no salute will be rendered in this case)
When conducting business outside the regimental/battalion area, rangers on relaxed grooming standards will wear _____
appropriate civilian attire (slick, smooth, roughs)
Civilian trousers will _______
be worn around the waist and undershorts will never be visible
Authorized PT glove colors
black, sage, or green
Charter Requirements
"Rangers will serve a minimum of one assignment of 12 months or greater in a unit outside of the Ranger Regiment to be eligibile to serve as a Ranger Company 1SG or above"
BAC for drunk on duty
.05
Socks standards
1" above anklebone at least, no logos or markings, must be visible in athletic shoes
ASU requirements
1. All authorized badges and decorations will be worn 2. Beret 3. Highly shined jump boots (not double soled/heeled) 4. Ranger tab as the first badge on left breast pocket flap
Deployed PT Uniform
1. Army approved t-shirt (sand or tan-499) 2. Black sterile shorts with 3-5" inseam 3. Black sterile hoodless sweatshirt 4. Black sterile sweatpants 5. Tan micro-fleece 6. Athletic shoes 7. White or black socks
PT Uniform consists of:
1. Black t-shirt with BN scroll 2. Black sterile shorts with 3-5" inseam 3. Black hoodless sweatshirt with DUI 4. Black sterile sweatpants 5. Black micro-fleece cap 6. Athletic shoes 7. White or black socks (1" above ankle)
Deployment headgear
1. Boonie Cap 2. Patrol Cap Name and rank only
Requirements for cadence
1. Clean 2. Not derogatory to any gender, unit, or lifestyles 3. Won't encourage war atrocities
Eyeglasses restrictions
1. Conservating prescription eyewear in authoirzed in all uniforms (no faddish, etc) 2. Sunglasses can be worn in all garrison uniforms except inside or in formation (medical requirements can dictate otherwise) 3. Only APEL o SOPE approved sunglasses can have visible logos 5. 550 chord can't be used as a retain for eyeglasses unless field expedient method 6. Sunglasses can't worn on top of the head
Two variations in the multicam pattern field uniform are:
1. Field blouse with velcro/sewn US Army, Name tape, rank, field trousers, head gear 2. Combat shirt and combat trousers when operating in kit (not allowed in JOC or garrison
Field uniform consists of:
1. Field blouse/combat shirt 2. Sand or tan 499 t-shirt 3. field/combat trousers 4. tan/multicam mission belt with V-link 5. patrol cap/helmet 6. any authorized boots
Civilian Clothing Uniforms will be worn
1. For official duty. 2. For travel 3. During functions when military uniform is not required Worn as directed by CoC
Microfleece can be worn in the field when:
1. Inclement weather is near 2. Coyote brown cap is only authorized cap
ID tags will have what information on them?
1. Last Name, First Name, MI 2. DOD ID number 3. Blood type 4. Religious preference Must have long and short chain, worn around neck under tshirt, no 550 cord can have medical medallion and must have medical tag if required
Primary categories for routine inspections
1. Morning parade 2. PCIs 3. Squad/section dismounted drill 4. Dissemination of information
Tactical gloves restrictions
1. No holes 2. Issued through CIF, RIF or RFI 3. Must be flame retardent or fire resistant 4. no fingerless gloves 5. No spandex or similar materials
Duty uniform consists of:
1. OCP, OEF Camouflage pattern, uniform in compliance with MIL-C-44296 2. Beret 3. Sand or Tan-499 t-shirt 4. Sand or tan-499 belt (mission belt not authorized) 5. Desert or coyote brown boots 6. Non-subdued flag 7. Pin on/sewn on badges 8. ranger standards book 9. Boots IAW AR 670-1 Effective 1 October 2019, only authorized uniform is OCP, tan 499 shirt, tan 499 belt, coyote brown boots
The regimental field uniform is the:
1. RIF Issued Crye uniform or 2. PCU Level-9
CONUS Patrol Cap
1. Rank (sewn only) 2. Nametape 3. Ranger Tab
Civilian clothing uniforms and their equivalents:
1. Slicks - Service Uniform/business 2. Smooths - Duty Uniform/business casual 3. Roughs - Field uniform/casual (tactical)
Foot march uniforms
1. Tactical: field uniform, rucksack, RLCS, and weapon OR with plate carrier, RLCS, and weapon 2. Conditioning: field or PT uniform with rucksack. Headgear is not required (METT-TC)
Suspenders can be worn in the field under which conditions: 1
1. Under the uniform field top or 2. Outside of field uniform if wearing combat equipment
IR reflective patch must be worn on left shoulder when:
1. Wearing combat equipment, unless wearing an IR reflective call-sign
CONUS Garrison authorized cold weather gear
Army Issued OCP ECWCS
Field uniform can't be worn outside of ______
BN/regimental area to conduc personal business on/off post. Can be worn in POV or when getting gas. CoC can change this during training or deployment
Requirements while on block leave
Battalion must be able to assemble within 96 hours of notification
Boot lacing
Bloused and laced IAW AR 670-1; excess bootlaces wrapped around top of boot May skip 1 eyelet when wearing field uniform Zippers, ID tags, or other items may not be affixed to boot
Unauthorized jewelry
Body piercings (except females) Ornamental caps, crowns, or dental jewelry
Minimum skill badges in duty uniform
EIB/CIF/EFMB/CMB/CAB and parachutist badge
Medical readiness of Rangers
Every Ranger will maintain currency in MEDPROS and Soldier Readiness Programs IAW USASOC and Army regulations at all times Command responsibility enforced by NCOs Subject to UCMJ or RFS if failure to maintain compliance
Personal / Family readiness
Expected to be in order at all times, detracts from training and overall unit readiness if not
leave periods for RHQ and RSTB
IAW CoC Guidance, block leave is impractical
Off limit establishments and areas
IAW local installation policy and subordinate commanders will maintain a list and ensure all Rangers are aware
When can extreme cold weather boots be worn
In field uniform and during PT to break in
Female hair during physical training
May be worn in a pony tail. Hair may be worn in a braid or twist. Pony tails can be worn when conduct PT in utility uniforms, except when helmet is worn
Alcohol-related incidents
May result in RFS regardless of rank
Medium length desc
More than 1" from the scalp, does not extend past the lower edge of the collar. Does not need to be secured. Layered hairstyles are authorized, but length shouldn't vary by >1" from the front to back. Bulk won't exceed 2"
Policy on minimalist shoes
Must enclose alll toes, with white or black socks. Vibram Five Fingers are not allowed
Unauthorized patches include:
NKA, Custom made patches; baseball caps, blood types
Contact lenses
Tinted and colored contact lenses are unauthorized unless medically prescribed; can't change the contour of the iris. May be restricted by commander for mission or safety
When will Rangers call attention/at ease
When a company CDR or higher enters a room (attention) When a 1SG or higher enters a room (at ease) Silently come to designated position if alone in room
When will duty uniform be worn by all rangers
When conducting official business during the duty day outside of unit area on/off post IAW local installation policies
Purpose
provides Rangers and leaders with a one-source document that clearly defines the standards of apearance, conduct, and military courtesy
Facial Shaving
rangers will shave prior to the start of the duty day while deployed, in garrison, TDY, and training Rangers under long term medical care follow same standard unless profile or physically unable
All battalions must establish plans for recovering rangers during ___
revelry and providing safe transportation alternatives to drinking and driving whenever alcohol is served
Rangers travelling to/from TDY will travel in ____
roughs, smooths, or slicks. Always in a collared shirt
Field uniform footwear during PT
running shoes or boots for combat focused PT at home station
Lanyards
solid conservative color or black with only Regimental/Battalion logos
What is called when a BC or CSM enters a Ranger Dining Facility
the Head Count or first Ranger to see them will command "at ease"
Rangers on relaxed grooming standards will be required to shave if __________
they are unable to grow sufficient facial hair
Leave Periods for line battalions
two weeks before and two weeks after a deployment or component cycle
Knee pads with the field uniform are ___
unauthorized
External speakers during PT are _____
unauthorized, detract from the professionalism of formation
Body mutilitation is ______
unauthorized.
Reflective PT belt must be worn:
when conducting PT outdoors, not required indoors
Rangers who enter RASP and are in violation fo tattoo policies _____
will be counseled and given the opportunity to have them removed through Army medical channels.