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by JoeDGrinder
December 14th, 2008, 11:37 am
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 14
Views: 3588

Introduction Update

Hello Rangers, I am not sure where else to put this but here, as of 16:15 20081212 I am now officially a D.E.P in the US Army with an 18X contract. I have passed my Airborne and Regular Physical, I simply need to take the D.L.A.B. and I have nothing to do but PT my but off untill 20090623 when I wil...
by JoeDGrinder
December 5th, 2008, 6:24 pm
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 14
Views: 3588

Re: Introduction

Ranger Rgrpuck,

What do you mean by that Sir?
by JoeDGrinder
December 4th, 2008, 9:32 am
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 14
Views: 3588

Re: Introduction

Ranger Jim, I was looking at going either 11x OPT 40 or 18x depending on what I could get. I was having problems with 18x due to my GED and was gearing up for 11x OPT 40 when I was told 18x became available to me. I will be getting my job reserved next week hopefully so will be able to actually know...
by JoeDGrinder
December 4th, 2008, 6:07 am
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 14
Views: 3588

Re: Introduction

Hello Rangers, Not sure where else to post this information but, took my ASVAB yesterday and got: AFQT 94, GT 128, GM 118, EL 121, CL 123, MM 117, SC 121, CO 119, FA 119, OF 119 and ST 123 which thankfully qualify me for an 18x MOS contract, I will be doing my physical on Monday the 7th if things go...
by JoeDGrinder
November 24th, 2008, 11:59 am
Forum: About Army Physical Training
Topic: APFT Score - Personal Motivation
Replies: 25
Views: 13408

Ranger JLTW, I apologize for the delay here is my current PT and my new PT (work in progres) Old: W,F,Sa - Rowing Practice (Rowing Machine - endurance or strength pieces based on Coach's mood) M,W,F - Weightlifting (Whole Body - 3 Sets of 10 or 12/10/8 High-Med/High Weights, takes about 1-2 hours wi...
by JoeDGrinder
November 23rd, 2008, 3:48 pm
Forum: About Army Physical Training
Topic: APFT Score - Personal Motivation
Replies: 25
Views: 13408

Ranger Kilted Heathen, Thank you for your encouragement, I did not mean to sound so defeatist I was just furious with my self that I could not keep going or hell even get started with some of the events. I just know where I need to be and it is fustrating to slide like this, however I have my sight ...
by JoeDGrinder
November 23rd, 2008, 11:02 am
Forum: About Army Physical Training
Topic: APFT Score - Personal Motivation
Replies: 25
Views: 13408

Rangers, I am disgusted and I do not know what else to say. I could make excuses and provide reasons for my scores but in the end it comes down to this: I failed myself, my family and I failed all of you on these forums who have provided me with advice and support. I post these scores to remind myse...
by JoeDGrinder
November 18th, 2008, 2:33 pm
Forum: About Army Physical Training
Topic: APFT Score - Personal Motivation
Replies: 25
Views: 13408

Ranger Tenn-RGR & Ranger PocketKings Lord am I trying to eat. I am currently a Resident Advisor and a Senior at GMU so I did not need a meal plan. This semester out of the blue I got roped into Crew and a great opportunity with the Army came up so my PT really got started and the measly food I c...
by JoeDGrinder
November 18th, 2008, 1:28 pm
Forum: About Army Physical Training
Topic: APFT Score - Personal Motivation
Replies: 25
Views: 13408

Ranger Zonk 1/75,
Thank you for the words of encouragement, I am striving to not waste any of my time so I can be the best prepared before training.

Ranger PocketKings,
I am 6'4" and 178lbs, at last height/weight check.
by JoeDGrinder
November 18th, 2008, 11:32 am
Forum: About Army Physical Training
Topic: APFT Score - Personal Motivation
Replies: 25
Views: 13408

Ranger Flesh Thorn, Thank you for the link and I will check it out to see if it can help me improve. Ranger Ranger Bill, Thank you for your advice. I do have some problems with my back sagging but mainly it is my chest/arms failing on me. I have begun a weight lifting routine that seems to be helpin...
by JoeDGrinder
November 18th, 2008, 11:28 am
Forum: Recruitment Process
Topic: Education Question
Replies: 5
Views: 1965

Thank you for the response Rangers , Ranger(s) Ranger Bill and Jim, I was worried this might somehow be a problem and I am glad to see it is going to work out in the end. Ranger Tenn-RGR, My recruiter informed me I could go OPT 40 with a GED, however I was worried there might have been a mistake or ...
by JoeDGrinder
November 18th, 2008, 9:36 am
Forum: Recruitment Process
Topic: Education Question
Replies: 5
Views: 1965

Education Question

Hello, I am currently preparing to enlist (should be going to MEPs within the next week or two) and I have run into a problem with my MOS of choice. I want to go in as an 18X however I have a GED, due to personal/family issues I was unable to graduate high school, and I was told this will disqualify...
by JoeDGrinder
November 18th, 2008, 8:28 am
Forum: About Army Physical Training
Topic: APFT Score - Personal Motivation
Replies: 25
Views: 13408

Thank you Ranger Silverback, I will switch to a twice a month format which will be this sunday for the halfway point as these scores are from 11-02.
by JoeDGrinder
November 18th, 2008, 8:10 am
Forum: About Army Physical Training
Topic: APFT Score - Personal Motivation
Replies: 25
Views: 13408

APFT Score - Personal Motivation

Hello, so I am posting this as a personal motivator for myself to improve my PT and also, in the hopes of receiving any help and advice from the Rangers or others on this site to improve my fitness. I have 6 months or so until I will be attending OSUT and I want to be scoring over a 270 on the APFT ...
by JoeDGrinder
November 18th, 2008, 8:05 am
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 14
Views: 3588

Introduction

Hello, my name is Aaron and I am a senior at George Mason Unversity. I am currently in the process of enlisting into the Army as an 18X, however due to a personal issue I may go in as an 11X OPT 40 instead. I have been looking at this site for a week or so specifically the PT Forums for helping gett...

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