Day three events at the 2012 Best Ranger Competition consisted of the helocast, water confidence test, a FRIES mission, a leader challenge and a buddy run to the finish line.
During the helocast, teams waterproofed their gear using a poncho raft. Then they were flown by UH60 Blackhawk helicopter to Victory Pond, where they jumped into the water and swam to shore.
The water confidence test is made up of a log walk and rope drop into the pond from about 35 feet. Then team members climb a 75-foot tower where they executed a suspension traverse into Victory Pond.
Photo by Staff Sgt. JaJuan S. Broadnax, 49th Public Affairs Detachment (Airborne).

Day three events at the 2012 Best Ranger Competition consisted of the helocast, water confidence test, a FRIES mission, a leader challenge and a buddy run to the finish line.
During the helocast, teams waterproofed their gear using a poncho raft. Then they were flown by UH60 Blackhawk helicopter to Victory Pond, where they jumped into the water and swam to shore.
The water confidence test is made up of a log walk and rope drop into the pond from about 35 feet. Then team members climb a 75-foot tower where they executed a suspension traverse into Victory Pond.
Photo by Staff Sgt. JaJuan S. Broadnax, 49th Public Affairs Detachment (Airborne).
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