NSA is a Platinum supporter of The Best Ranger Competition. 2009 is the 26th anniversary of this grueling competition, starring the best soldiers of the world, our United States Army, RANGERS! The Best Ranger Competition was started in 1982 after Dick Leandri found a way to honor his personal friend, Lieutenant General David E. Grange, Jr.

Leandri wanted to recognize his friend, past director of the Ranger Department and former Commanding General of Fort Benning, Georgia, with a perpetual event.  He and several other professional businessmen formed Chairborne Rangers, Inc., to help support the initiation of such an event.

The competition has evolved over the past twenty years from one that was originally created to salute the best two-man “buddy” team in the Ranger Department at Fort Benning. Every year the competition is reviewed and tweaked, to what is currently in place for 2009, to determine the best two-man team from the entire United States Armed Forces. The Best Ranger Competition is held on Fort Benning and is open to the public.

http://www.bestrangercompetition.com/

Friday, May 8   Sponsor check in at the RTB headquarters S-5 shop (upon arrival/at your convenience).  We have welcome materials for you to include a parking pass and contributor ID tag. Competition starts approx 6:00 a.m. The competition will start at Camp Darby. Day full of competition activities (typically the fitness test, spot jump, stress shoot, foot march and night stakes). 6:00 p.m. Icebreaker
Saturday, May 9 Competition activities and events throughout the day Spectator friendly events on Todd Field (historically 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) 6:00 p.m. Contributor Social (Seating is limited. Please RSVP to invitation). Open bar begins at 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 10 Competition activities and events throughout morning Historically Helocast and Water Confidence at Victory Pond End of competition (estimated 3:00 p.m.) 5:00 p.m. Super Supper and awards directly following competition at Freedom Hall (Lawson Army Airfield)
Monday, May 11 10:00 a.m. Awards Ceremony (The Ranger Memorial) In the case of inclement weather the awards ceremony will be held at Freedom Hall on Lawson Army Airfield.

RANGER CREED

Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession,  I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit-de-corps of the Rangers.

Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air,  I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster and fight harder than any other soldier.

Never shall I fail my comrades.  I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong, and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task, whatever it may be, one hundred percent and then some.

Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained soldier.   My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress, and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow.

Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country.  I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might.  Surrender is not a Ranger word.  I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.

Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission, though I be the lone survivor.