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General & New Training Information

Updated 3/7/12

The following information provides a summary of the most recent changes and updates to Royal Rangers training elements.

Rangers Ministry Academy 2012

More elements of the Rangers Ministry Academy (RMA) are being phased in as part of a nationwide transition in training. The RMA incorporates all aspects of Royal Rangers training, including specific training for church leaders and support staff, junior leaders, adult leaders, and trainers.

For more information view our Rangers Ministry Academy Training Chart.

New Training Available

Ranger Safety Course

The new Ranger Safety online course is now available and replaces the Safety and the Church course.

 

This course will help leaders understand key safety issues that may arise during meetings, activities, and transportation. It will cover topics like proper approach to safety, principles of safety, personal and group responsibilities, assessing risk, and the importance of screening leaders.  It is a required course for the Safety Level of the Outpost Leader Advancement Levels.

 

NRMC Patch

National Rangers Ministry Camp

National Rangers Ministry Camp provides instruction in basic outdoor skills and activities providing men with the tools needed to take their Rangers boys on exciting outpost activities outside their normal weekly meeting times. Instruction is provided in effectively implementing the team/patrol method as a means to facilitate junior leadership development. Also, men will be challenged to connect with God and explore spiritual manhood. NRMC is recommended for all male adult leaders.

Go to the National Training Schedule and Registration Link for current schedule and locations.

 

Ranger Basics

Ranger Basics

 

The Revised (version 2.0) Ranger Basics, one of the courses required for the Ready Level of the outpost lead advancement levels is  available through your local district. Contact your district training coordinator for more information. For more information on Ranger Basics visit the Ready page.

Ranger Essentials

Ranger Essentials

 

The Ranger Essentials leader-training course; one of the courses required for the Ready Level of the outpost leader advancement levels is available through your local district. Contact your district training coordinator for more information. For more information on Ranger Essentials visit the Ready page.

 

Advanced

Time is running out to transition from the LMA to the Advanced level of the Outpost Leader Advancement Level.

 

All transition requirements must be completed by Dec. 31, 2012, to transition from the blue and Gold LMA to the Advanced Level of the Outpost Leader Advancement Level.  Refer to the LMA Transition Flyer & Application to view and download the transition application and informational flyer/check list.

Training Academy

The purpose of the TA is to nationally certify quality instructors to teach Ranger Basics (RB), Ranger Essentials (RE), and RMA continuous learning electives (cle). Certification will be provided through the region in cooperation with the local district. The Training Academy is the prerequisite for attending all other academies. For more information go to the instructor training information link.