Ranger School, No Excuse Leadership

by Brace E. Barber

Book Overview

Ranger School. Experience the true stories of Army Rangers going through the leadership crucible of Army Ranger School. Great for any reader looking for adventure and perspective in these tough times.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0967829208
• ISBN13: 9780967829203
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Patrol Leader Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.

Customer Reviews

This book is top shelf.

I did a stint in the military in an artillery battery a long time ago, and now I enjoy middle age complancency, namely beer and barbeques in my back yard with my better two thirds and my friends and family. This book is top shelf. No, I was never a Ranger, in fact, I'm not even the patch of a Ranger's ass. Butthe mental and physical toughness of these men are unbelievable.The stories, ALL TRUE, will inspire you if you aspire to be the elite and the best soldier on God's green earth. To you hopefulsout there who want to wear a Ranger Tab, my hat's off to you and by all means get your hands on this book. Rangers lead the way.

Planning, Reconnaissance, Security, Control

This is a terrific book, a collection of Ranger School vignettes from several students, particularly riveting and clear for anyone who has completed, or wants to attempt, the toughest course in the world.My sole complaint is that no one discussed in detail any particularly outstanding Ranger instructors or cadre. The tac sergeant for my own class, in the 1970s, was the most outstanding soldier I have ever encountered, the most highly motivated individual I can imagine. He added his own bit of spice to our course nearly every day, imbuing our experience with a richness other classes didn't share (I realized this after numerous visits with grads from other classes). And the City Team group in the Harmony Church area was packed with memorable performers and personalities; my class was fortunate to fall under the incomparable administrative tutelage of the famous Sgt. Burnell. Those soldiers were obviously passionate about their work, and I hope they appreciate their high place in a student's memory.Whatever the case, Ranger School is a good book. Buy it. Drive on.

Works For Me

This book was really eye-opening. Everyone should know just how fully dedicated our American servicemen (and women!) are. As someone who has not gone through Ranger School, but find it fascinating to read about {sure glad I never had to try and do it), .... First of all, I do agree that there are good reasons of American principle and character for Ranger School. And, second, as an Army football fan, I actually did get the book "West Point", by Norman Thomas Remick... when I was down there for a game. And, I agree, it does compliment "Ranger School, No Excuse Leadership" perfectly. It worked for me!

"Ranger School, No Ex..." and "West Point", Perfect Together

This is a five-star account of experiences at Ranger School. I went through it years ago. There have been some changes. There is that old school-new school joshing around. I have no problem with that. It was gruelling then, and is gruelling now -- that's the bottom line. I only have a problem with people I run into all the time --- liberals --- who pooh-pooh and criticize the need for our training. Believe it or not, there are those out here. Their big comment is "Why should America be involved in anything that would require people with that training?" They just don't get it. They're looking for cerebral explanations. So, I tell them to read "West Point" by, Norman Thomas Remick, a book that gives all the cerebral, philosophical explanations for why our founding fathers decided America needed a permanent standing Army with military leaders trained to have character and leadership ingrained (hence, the title), the ultimate of which is Ranger School. That's the the only thing that makes them understand "Why Ranger School?". Now that increased terrorism is imminent, what are Americans to do -- grow beards, don the muslim headpieces, and all convert to Islam? The answer is NO! Tell them, we have Rangers defending our American principles. And get ready -- WE'RE COMING!

Exceptional Insight

Finally, After years of trying to give fellow soldiers, family and friends an idea of what "Ranger School" is like and the personal hardships one must committ to, Brace Barber, puts it all into perspective. There are No "Wild Stories" here, just the vision of each soldier and their personal experiences put onto paper to the degree that feel that 'You are there'. Just reading this book, put me back into RIP, Pre-Ranger and "Hooah School". My wife read this book, gave me a hug and said "I finally understand". Thank you Brace, for letting my Family and Friends finally realize the "Truth" behind the Stories and to see what I could not explian.