Ranger School is Not a Leadership School
The Army says that Ranger School is a leadership school. MWI’s Maj. John Spencer, a former Ranger instructor, explains why that’s not the case.
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John Spencer | 12.06.16
The Army says that Ranger School is a leadership school. MWI’s Maj. John Spencer, a former Ranger instructor, explains why that’s not the case.
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Major John Spencer provides details on the challenges of the U.S. Army’s Ranger School and recommendations on what Soldiers can do to prepare for them – or not.
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