FORT BENNING, Ga., (Sept. 2, 2015) -- A total of 103 men and one woman met the standards to complete the Mountain Phase of the Ranger Course. These students moved on to the Swamp Phase of the course Aug. 29, located at Camp Rudder, Florida. Additionally, 45 men were recycled, or given a second attempt at the Ranger Course.
The Swamp Phase is located in the coastal swamp environment near Valparaiso, Florida. The phase consists of two jumps for Airborne qualified personnel; four days of waterborne operations; small boat movements and stream crossings; a 10-day field training exercise with student-led patrols. Students who meet the standards of the Swamp Phase will travel to Fort Benning to graduate at Victory Pond Sept. 18.
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