text: Appendix A
  DISQUALIFIERS
  A-13. To be assessed as eligible for consideration, the LRS recruit's record must not indicate a history of
  any one of the following:
  • Disciplinary problems.
  • Drug use.
  • Alcohol abuse.
  • Financial irresponsibility.
  • Emotional instability.
  CONDUCT OF ASSESSMENT
  A-14. The LRSC normally conducts the RASP with the support of the R&S squadron. Techniques to
  conduct the RASP include—
  • Training by consolidating cadre/trainers at the LRSC,
  • Training conducted by LRSD, or
  • Training by consolidating cadre/trainers with the program administered by the insertion and
  extraction section in the R&S squadron S-3 under the supervision of the LRSC.
  A-15. To maintain test standards, the LRSC should not have individual LRS teams conduct the RASP.
  The RASP is conducted quarterly. It is normally three weeks long, divided into three phases. Phase 1
  includes both classroom instruction and physical training. Phase 2 is field instruction on critical skills.
  Phase 3 is testing, evaluation, and conduct of the selection board.
  SELECTION
  A-16. Soldiers selected for consideration as a LRS Soldier must meet—
  • Earn at least 70 percent on the Army Physical Fitness Test in each event, within age groups.
  • Meet height and weight or body fat standards in AR 600-9.
  • Pass the Combat Water Survival Test.
  • Complete 5-mile run within 40 minutes.
  • Complete 12-mile foot march with LCE, weapon, and rucksack (with 35-pound load) within
  3 hours.
  • Pass a written test on map reading and land navigation.
  • Complete practical exercises in day and night land navigation.
  • Demonstrate proficiency following training in basic LRS team skills, including--
  -- Communications.
  -- Threat-equipment recognition.
  -- Fieldcraft.
  -- Patrolling.
  -- Medical aid.
  -- Planning and orders production.
  • Pass psychological screening.
  • Pass a comprehensive examination given by the unit selection review board.