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- 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...
- 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?
What do you mean by that Sir?
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- November 18th, 2008, 2:33 pm
- Forum: About Army Physical Training
- Topic: APFT Score - Personal Motivation
- Replies: 25
- Views: 13408
- November 18th, 2008, 1:28 pm
- Forum: About Army Physical Training
- Topic: APFT Score - Personal Motivation
- Replies: 25
- Views: 13408
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- November 18th, 2008, 8:28 am
- Forum: About Army Physical Training
- Topic: APFT Score - Personal Motivation
- Replies: 25
- Views: 13408
- 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 ...
- 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...