The ability to succeed in endurance tasks related to the water is paramount for success in any water based assessment.

IBOLC requires completion of the following gated tasks: ACFT, 5 mile run and the 12 mile ruck. Local muscular endruance and cardiovascular capacity are the greatest measures of performance succes in these realms.

Ranger Assessment Phase measures the propsective Ranger student’s ability to complete a myriad of physical tests, including an RPA, 12 mile ruck, land navigation exercise and combat water survival assessment.