Ranger Buddy Competition


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Start Together, Finish Together

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"Up and over, Ranger Buddy"

KU ARMY ROTC HOSTS 27th ANNUAL RANGER BUDDY COMPETITION

The 27th Edition of KU’s Ranger Buddy Competition was held at Clinton Lake on Saturday 8 April. 170 two-person teams from 43 separate universities from across the country closed on Lawrence to determine which teams had the grit and skill to compete and win in a grueling competition.
Ranger Buddy Winners- MMale Winners (R)

ROTC Ranger Buddy Competition 2024 

Hosted by KU Army ROTC

06 April 2024

 

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The Jayhawk Battalion will host the 28th Annual KU Army ROTC Ranger Buddy Competition (RBC) on 06 April 2024 at Location Sesquicentennial Point between 0630-1830.

3rd BDE Programs can enter up to 3 male, 2 coed, and 2 female teams all other Programs can enter up to 2 male, 2 coed, and 2 female teams.

Mission: 3rd Brigade conducts Ranger Buddy Competition under the direction of the University of Kansas' Jayhawk Battalion in Lawrence, Kansas from 05-06APR2024 to physically and mentally challenge competitors, build confidence, and Espirit de Corps across Cadet Command.

Registration Window: OPEN                                                                   

 

Registration: Cadets may register at the link from now until 27MAR24.   

*Programs are responsible for all travel and lodging.  

Please direct all questions to: CPT Travis Emery, travis.emery@ku.edu or via cell at 801-735-4553

Timeline:               

  • 16 NOV 23- Registration Link Open
  • o/a 12 JAN 24- Operation Order Published
  • 27 MAR 24- Registration closes
  • 05 APR 24- Coaches Meeting
  • 06 APR 24- Ranger Buddy Competition
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ALL INFORMATION CURRENT AS OF: 16 NOV 2023

Updates 

1520 Summerfield Hall DR, Lawrence KS 66045

 

RBC 23 Ruck Route GPX file (.gpx)

RBC 23 Ruck Route Bit File (.fit)

 

Helpful Information

Ranger Buddy Competition OIC