Choose to Attend
The Challenger must understand the program, want to participate and accept its standards. Parents and Challengers should make the decision together.
AGE 16+ · EXCELLENT PHYSICAL CONDITION
Cadet Basic Training +
Cadet Ranger School
Earn your Basic Training foundation, then take on XMC’s demanding Ranger assessment and field training.
Camp Liberty · Battleground, Alabama · Cullman County, North Alabama
COMPLETE PROGRAM4 weeks
PUBLISHED PACKAGE TUITIONSession 2: $4,850
$4,850 applies to Jun 27–Jul 24. For Jun 13–Jul 10 tuition, check CampMinder.
WHO IT IS FORFirst-year Ranger candidates · ages 16–18 · no age waivers
- Dates & Tuition · USD
- CBT 1 → Ranger 1: Jun 13–Jul 10 · Check CampMinder for this sequence’s tuition.
CBT 2 → Ranger 2: Jun 27–Jul 24 · $4,850 · package tuition - Before Enrollment
- Review Package Eligibility ↗
Female Ranger candidates: the Ranger stage must be Session 2 (July 11–24, 2027), with at least three qualified female Cadets enrolled. Review the sequence and all prerequisites before applying.
Tuition includes: instruction, Challenger lodging, standard meals and scheduled local training transportation. Cadet Basic Training also includes the specified new-Recruit uniform/equipment issue and initial male Recruit Crewcut.
Budget separately for: travel, BHM airport transfers, medication administration, photography, selected special meals, required personal items and additional haircuts. Review final charges in CampMinder before paying.
Complete Inclusions & Additional Costs ↗ · Nonrefundable Payment Terms ↗
ONE CONTINUOUS PATH
Prepare. Progress.
Earn Each Next Step.
Read the individual course descriptions alongside these combined-program requirements.
- 01
2 weeks · CBT
Cadet Basic Training
Recruits build discipline, confidence and teamwork during this two-week military foundation. Only successful completion of CBT earns the title of Cadet.
- Military customs and courtesies
- Self-discipline and teamwork
- Marksmanship instruction
- Water survival and rappelling
- 02
2 weeks · CRS
Cadet Ranger School
Demanding field training that tests endurance, resilience, fieldcraft and small-unit leadership through performance.
- Physical assessment and endurance
- Land navigation
- Fieldcraft and obstacle negotiation
- Leadership reaction exercises
BEFORE YOU COMMIT
What the Complete
Program Requires.
Be Ready Before Arrival
This first-year package is for ages 16–18 in excellent physical condition. There are no age waivers. The returning-Cadet Ranger age of 15+ does not apply to this first-year package.
Earn Entry to Ranger Training
Graduate from CBT, then meet Ranger entry and continuing assessment requirements. Paying for the package does not guarantee a place beyond assessment or Ranger graduation.
Meet the Fitness Standards
CBT uses two-minute push-ups, two-minute sit-ups and a timed two-mile run. Graduation requires at least 50 points per event and 150 total. Additional assessment and performance standards apply in Ranger School.
Complete Family Preparation
Submit the required medical paperwork, follow course-specific packing and reporting instructions, and accept the grooming standards. Male Recruits receive the required crewcut on Receiving Day.
BEFORE RANGER TRAINING
Earn the Opportunity
To Continue.
Acceptance into Ranger training depends on CBT performance and passing the CRS evaluation. Paying for a combined package does not guarantee continuation or graduation.
One Opportunity at the Selection Evaluation
A candidate has one opportunity to pass the CRS evaluation test for that training sequence. This selection rule is separate from the continuing standards required during Ranger School. Candidates who do not meet the standard transfer to CFLC or another appropriate XMC leadership course under program policy.
The separate Cadet Ranger Leadership Course requires Ranger School, at least one other advanced course and Course Director acceptance. There are three openings per session; the Cadet Tactical Skills Training Course is highly recommended preparation.
For historical context, the 2026 published program overview reported that 35% of Ranger starters did not graduate. This is a historical program figure; current course standards, rather than a promised outcome, govern each Cadet’s progression.
Read the Ranger Selection and Fitness Reference ↗ · 2026 Parents’ Guide and Scoring Charts ↗
2027 · DATES & TUITION
Choose Your
Complete Sequence.
Session 2: $4,850
$4,850 applies to Jun 27–Jul 24. For Jun 13–Jul 10 tuition, check CampMinder.
4 weeks · package tuitionCBT 1 → Ranger 1
Jun 13–Jul 10
Check CampMinder for this sequence’s tuition.
- Cadet Basic TrainingJun 13–26
- Cadet Ranger SchoolJun 27–Jul 10
CBT 2 → Ranger 2
Jun 27–Jul 24
$4,850 · package tuition
- Cadet Basic TrainingJun 27–Jul 10
- Cadet Ranger SchoolJul 11–24
Published package tuition is in U.S. dollars. Confirm live availability, eligibility and final charges in CampMinder. No discounts of any kind after Apr 1. A late fee applies after Jun 1. All payments are nonrefundable; read the full enrollment agreement before paying. Tuition Coverage and Additional Costs ↗ · Payment, Credit and Transfer Terms ↗
Check Live Package Availability ↗AN EARNED XMC DISTINCTION
Know What This
Ranger Path Means.
Successful completion of Cadet Ranger School earns the XMC Cadet Ranger Tab. The Brown Beret requires the separate Cadet Ranger Leadership Course and the Course Director’s recommendation; it is not included or automatic. CRLC requires Cadet Ranger School, at least one other advanced course and Course Director acceptance; CTSTC is highly recommended.
Female Cadets may enroll only in Cadet Ranger School Session 2, July 11–24, 2027. At least three qualified female Cadets must be enrolled for a female training element to run. All course prerequisites and standards apply.
XMC Ranger training is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a substitute for U.S. Army Ranger School or a military Ranger qualification.
Read the Complete Ranger Requirements →PREPARE FOR EVERY STAGE
Arrive Ready
For the Whole Program.
Use the Parent Portal and current enrollment instructions to complete your family’s tasks. Review the packing and fitness requirements for every course in your sequence.
CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE
Plan the Whole Experience.
Talk through the expectations together, then check the package and complete the official application.