keywords: world war II, wwII, u.s. army rangers, training school, fort shafter oahu hawaii
Synopsis: This silent film, with title cards, documents the training of U.S. Army Rangers at the Ranger Combat Training School at Fort Shafter, Island of Oahu, Territory of Hawaii in 1942. No scenes are staged in this film... (read more)
Men Double Time 6 Mi On 14 Mi Hike. Completed In 2:40. Arrival At Waianae
Artificial Resuscitation, Firemen Lift, Rangers Must Run Long Distances. Start And End of Six Mile Run. Rangers Complete 6 Mi Run.
Cargo Net Technique, Wall Scaling.
Section of Training Area And Preliminary Conditioning Exercises. American Judo “Hand To Hand Fighting. Jungle Crawling. Scattering Drill. Rough And Tumble With 100 Lb. Sacks of Sand. Tug Of War. Field Hospital. Sign reads Jungle Obstacle Course. Running Obstacle Course With Gas Mask. Log Carry. Commando Rope Exercises. Instruction On Booby Traps. Rifle And Bayonet Exercises. Jungle Use Of Basic Weapons. Visitors.
Assault Course Under Fire With Gas Mask. Message From Lt. Gen. Lesley James McNair.