Ranger Buddy Competition

Ranger Buddy Competition Logo, two Cadets in shadow with yellow tabs stating Ranger Buddy Comp

Start Together, Finish Together

Two Cadets in OCP uniform climbing a wooden wall. One Cadet is scaling the wall while the other is helping from the bottom. The 1941 "War Hawk" is on the wall as well. There is a big arching sign in all black that reads Rim Rock Farm.

"Up and over, Ranger Buddy"

ROTC Ranger Buddy Competition 2025 

Hosted by KU Army ROTC

29 MAR 2025

 

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The Jayhawk Battalion will host the 29th Annual KU Army ROTC Ranger Buddy Competition (RBC) on 28-29 March 2025 at Fort Leavenworth between 0630-1830.

3rd BDE Programs can enter up to 10 total teams, however, schools within 3rd BDE are guaranteed that they will receive 4 competition teams for this event.  Schools will provide rank order all the teams they register and we will prioritize team selection by this OML until we have 250 teams registered for this event.  

Registration: Teams may register at the link from now to 01 March 2025.

Lodging with Latrines and Showers are provided for Teams and Cadre at reception location MTC Barracks.

Team Allocation: On 15 MAR 25, roster of all Teams will be released and posted.

 

Mission: 3rd Brigade conducts Ranger Buddy Competition under the direction of the University of Kansas' Jayhawk Battalion at Fort Leavenworth, KS from 28-29 March 2025 to physically and mentally challenge competitors, build confidence, and Esprit de Corps across Cadet Command.

Registration Window: OPEN                                                                   

Cadre Sign- Up: Register Here

Cadet Sign-Up: Register Here

Registration: OPEN   

*Programs are responsible for all travel and lodging if not staying in the MTC Barracks.  

Please direct all questions to:

MAJ Dustin Nash

dustinanash@ku.edu

785-864-8236 (O)

785-845-0279 (C)

Timeline:               

  • 28 JAN 25 - OPORD Published
  • 01 MAR 25 - Registration Closes
  • 15 MAR 24 - Team allocation Roster released and posted.
  • 28 MAR 25
  •     0900-1800:Team Arrival and Reception into Barracks
  •     1800-1900: Captain's Brief (dinner provided to all Competitors)
  •     1930-2030: Land Nav Written Test
  • 29 MAR 25 - Ranger Buddy Competition

ALL INFORMATION CURRENT AS OF: 28 JAN 25

Updates 

Mission Training Complex: 8 Sherman Ave, Leavenworth, KS 66027

 

​Helpful Information

Ranger Buddy Competition OIC

MAJ Nash in his OCP uniform in front of a flag
Dustin Nash
  • Major, KSARNG
  • MS I Instructor (MS 101/MS 102)
  • Battalion Operations Officer
  • Kansas Army National Guard Representative
  • KBOR Liaison
  • Ranger Buddy Competition Lead Planner
  • New Cadet Orientation OIC