ARW selection training program

Maybe_Memories

I know how they train, but I've read about a training program to actually get you to the level of fitness needed to even attempt trying for ARW selection.
The problem is I can't seem to find it. Anyone have it or know where it could be found?

Also, I'm not in the PDF, this is just something I'd like to see out of my own interest.

MickJB1989

Not sure where you'd get the exact training regime, but the US Navy SEAL one is easily available via google, as is the SAS for that matter (also check amazon for books on the subject, they're a dime a dozen). You might find this website helpful in sheer background terms; /http://www.fianoglach.ie/

I'm also a civvy, and currently putting myself through the US MC fitness standards just now, hope to work up to the SEAL one eventually lol!

cruasder777

Maybe_Memories wrote: »

I know how they train, but I've read about a training program to actually get you to the level of fitness needed to even attempt trying for ARW selection.
The problem is I can't seem to find it. Anyone have it or know where it could be found?

Also, I'm not in the PDF, this is just something I'd like to see out of my own interest.

ARW Selection There is no age limit for prospective rangers who must undergo a Ranger selection course which takes place annually. According to the Commander age does not count, only physical condition makes the difference. The oldest is 44 and average age is 31. In Timor they mixed the old with the new in a way that made the unit very cohesive. Every year between 40 and 80 candidates arrive and after 4 weeks of a selection course less than 15% remain. These 4 weeks are organised into 2 distinct phases. In phase 1 everybody starts at zero - the instructors showing the basic requirements to become a Ranger, that is to say a special forces soldier. Candidates must also pass a number of physical tests, water confidence training, assault courses training, individual navigation tests as well as an 8 Km combat run test. On average they will get 4/5 hours sleep per night and are put under constant pressure from instructors and the course alike. If a candidate fails more than 3 out of the 9 basic tests he is returned to his home unit. A selection course may only be attempted 3 times by any candidate. The 3rd and 4th weeks consist of long range reconnaissance patrolling which incorporates training as well as testing of personnel. Candidates are taught special forces tactics, reconnaissance and surveillance, intelligence gathering and the achievements such as the search for enemy forces teams and the organisation of ambushes. The course culminates in a 45 Km march which must be completed in a set time. All candidates who successfully complete the Ranger course are presented with the Fianóglach shoulder flash. When it comes to selection the Officers and NCO's meet to assess the candidates. The best are retained according to the number of places available. On average, Officers spend between 3 and 4 years in the unit.

It is important to emphasise that during this selection course the tests are the same for Officers, NCO's and men. During these weeks there is no rank - only the qualities of the candidates count. For those selected there is still a long way to go. For 6 months they must undergo a Basic Skills Course, this time in an instructional detachment where they continue to wear the black beret. The candidates will receive instruction on all weapons available to the ranger, and all the other skills need to allow them to integrate into the unit. It is only after this course is completed that successful candidates get to wear the coveted green beret of the Army Ranger Wing.

Successful candidates are then integrated into the assault teams in order to learn their trade - long range recce, combat diving, explosives demolition and parachuting. All parachutists are qualified after 5 jumps and must jump 5 times a year at least. Team members also undergo precision firing, bus/train/plane assault training as well as intelligence gathering and observation techniques. Subsequently, during their time as part of the teams, Rangers specialise in defferent areas such as combat diving, first aid (all members have basic first aid training given by the Defence Forces Medical School ), explosives and demolition training, advanced driving training etc.

SIRREX

try DFmagazine.ie (AFAIR) the website of An Cosaintoir, the Irish DF in house magazine. The recommended training program has been in it once or twice

harmoniums

cruasder777 wrote: »

Is he wearing a British plate carrier/ vest rig?

wildfowler94

old picture before the irish dpm chest rig was introduced.

WF

Mr. Tezza

To my knowledge on the ground they wear whatever is most comfortable, I know of ARW wearing brit 95 clothing while on the ground, as well as whatever equipment incl, backpacks/chest rigs that work best for them. That was the case before the DF introduced the Irish DPM battle vest anyway. Which i assume they prefer as they would have tested it before implementation... basically they wore whatever worked best until the DF introduced their own.

SIRREX

Mr. Tezza wrote: »

before the DF introduced the Irish DPM battle vest anyway. Which i assume they prefer as they would have tested it before implementation..

I'm quite sure the Lads with the blacked out faces had a large input when it came to designing the Battlevest, as they would be the ones with the most expeireince of using Personal Purchase ones over long operational periods

Mr. Tezza

SIRREX wrote: »

Mr. Tezza wrote: »

before the DF introduced the Irish DPM battle vest anyway. Which i assume they prefer as they would have tested it before implementation..

I'm quite sure the Lads with the blacked out faces had a large input when it came to designing the Battlevest, as they would be the ones with the most expeireince of using Personal Purchase ones over long operational periods

Personal purchase, I don't think so, if view want somethin its gotten for them, simple as, that's pretty much repeating what I said, all equipment purchased by/for the DF issut through its paces by the ARW before its issued.

Irish_Army01

Mr. Tezza wrote: »

Personal purchase, I don't think so, if view want somethin its gotten for them, simple as, that's pretty much repeating what I said, all equipment purchased by/for the DF issut through its paces by the ARW before its issued.

Wrong wrong and wrong... They have in the past, Chad being the most recent bought there own vests.

Mr. Tezza

Irish_Army01 wrote: »

Wrong wrong and wrong... They have in the past, Chad being the most recent bought there own vests.

Ah ok, maybe for personal kit but heard different about other stuff, I know in the past they wore whatever they wanted but thought with in battle vest and new equipment after coming online they may have switched to wearing them... seeing as it is they who wud have tested them etc, unless they decided on something else since the implementation of the battle vests and stuff...

Poccington

When the DF was trialling different battlevests before choosing our current one, it wasn't the ARW who were the trialling unit. It was an Infantry unit.

As for them wearing the issued battlevest, most pictures you'll see released these days the lads are wearing plate carriers, just like they were in Chad as IA pointed out.

Mr. Tezza

Poccington wrote: »

When the DF was trialling different battlevests before choosing our current one, it wasn't the ARW who were the trialling unit. It was an Infantry unit.

As for them wearing the issued battlevest, most pictures you'll see released these days the lads are wearing plate carriers, just like they were in Chad as IA pointed out.

Didn't know that, I presumed the ARW tested them as they test most items on tender for the DF from what I'm told.