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201241 minPG-13documentary

Hell and Back - Special Ops Ranger

201241 minPG-13documentary

Eight weeks of extreme physical testing challenge soldiers fresh out of basic training in the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program.

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Eight weeks of extreme physical testing challenge soldiers fresh out of basic training in the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program.

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Soldiers fresh out of basic training enter the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program (RASP) at Fort Benning, Georgia. Over eight weeks, they face rigorous physical tests designed to push them to their limits. The program aims to reveal their true character under stress. Participants endure demanding challenges that test their endurance and mental toughness. This documentary provides an inside look at the intense selection process for one of the military's elite units.

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