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The 2008 Best Ranger Competition is the 25th anniversary of this grueling three day athletic competition. It will feature the best athletes in the world; the United States Army RANGERS! 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, GA, to  a competition 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.

The U.S. Army Ranger is a flexible, highly trained and rapidly deployable light infantry Soldier with specialized skills that enable him to be employed against a variety of conventional and Special Operations targets. Rangers are trained at the Ranger Training Brigade (RTB) at Fort Benning, GA. Candidates must pass a stringent orientation course before being accepted into Ranger school. Upon acceptance, they'll face the a variety of physical and mental challenges that ultimately serve as the foundation for membership into one of the Army's elite combat units. To maintain readiness, Rangers train constantly. Their training encompasses arctic, jungle, desert, and mountain operations, as well as amphibious instruction. The training philosophy of the today's 75th Ranger Regiment dictates the unit's' high state of readiness. The philosophy includes performance-oriented training emphasizing tough standards and a focus on realism and live-fire exercises, while concentrating on the basics and safety. Training at night, during adverse weather, or on difficult terrain multiplies the benefits of training events. Throughout training, Rangers are taught to expect the unexpected.

You can find more information at www.bestrangercompetition.com.

Instructions for Post Access:
Open Access Points:
I-185/ Visitors Center
Custer Road (Sand Hill)
South Lumpkin Road
1st DIV ROAD / Columbus Cusseta Road
(Entrance / Exit Southbound Only)
Phenix City (Adjacent to Lawson AAF) 1ST DIV ROAD
(Entrance / Exit Northbound Only on East
Side of Highway 27)

Post Access Checklist: Go to I-185 access point and bring the following:
Valid Driver's License Proof of Insurance
Valid Registration (Tag)
Request 3 day pass