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[Goon375v2.0]

Rangers,
I have officially graduated BCT here at Ft. Sill, OK. I was nominated as the Distinguished Honor Graduate with the highest stats in the battery; I wasn't selected by my 1st Sgt. but I gave it hell. I locked in my 300 PT test score; I was never told my extended scale. While In BCT I started out as a squad leader, then APG, and finally PG for the last two weeks of basic training. I won my weight class in the battery combatives tournament and pugils tournament, which I really enjoyed. I qualified expert with grenades and sharpshooter with the M16A2. I am now finishing my first week of AIT, which is still here at Ft. Sill, OK. I've been told of the Master Blaster honor and the DHG, which I am striving to achieve both (any tips?). My preparation through the help of my brother (Goon175) and other Rangers who have put a lot of effort into helping me succeed has me well set up to do well through AIT. My first pt test here was finalized with the end result of 90 situps, 74 pushups, and a 13:03 2 Mile run. I've grown really frustrated with the lack of not being able to do running freely, and doing my own workouts; my run time has suffered about 20 seconds, but I'm working to gain that back. My 4 months of preparation pt wise with my brother prior to BCT has diminished a little; I'm open to suggestions of what to do to get myself back up to where I was physically and suggestions to further prepare mentally for RASP. I scored a 97% on my COMMO test this last Friday (I missed one question, due to my lack of attention to detail on the title of the BA5590 battery for the man pack radio).I start my second week out of the six weeks tomorrow morning; I stand ready to act on any suggestions any might have for me. I will be able to update more often now that I have my laptop here.
Thanks once again Rangers!
RLTW

[Steadfast]

Excellent strep skovy91.

[Goon375v2.0]

Roger, Ranger Steadfast! Just a quick add-on for a minor update: I finally was able to approve 12 mile rucks here at AIT. I had to convince one of the instructors here to go with me, but this SSg. is going to really improve my time I believe. He is the only instructor here that does PT outside of the times he is required, so I'm glad to know I could one instructor to help out. Most instructors say similar things of "Wait until you get there to get in shape for RASP." It is tricky to get in the extra workouts and rucks, but I'm making it happen.
RLTW!

[Zonk 1/75]

Great job skovy91...........

[Ndog275]

Good job dude. Keep it up.

[K.Ingraham]

That is excelent initiative and demonstrates leadership potential!
Don't let it go to your head.

[ZoneIV]

A lot of impressive things going on. I do not only applaud the initiative you are showing. You must have really shown something to that SSG to have him take the time and energy to do a 12 mile road march with you. I also have a great respect for that SSG who is going the extra mile giving this type of support and assistance for the development of a new soldier demonstrating potential. All of this is awesome.

[Goon375v2.0]

Roger, Ranger K.Ingraham. My goal is to remain extremely humble with my training. I'm doing my best to give it hell, one hundred percent and then some. The funny thing about it was that one of my main instructors made a joke out of this Ssg doing the ruck march with me, because to say the least he is a PT animal; After hearing the joke I figured I would go ahead and test the waters and ask. I thought I was going to get smoked for even thinking the thought to ask, but he surprisingly agreed. We'll be doing the 12 mile ruch march this upcoming weekend, hopefully Saturday after I'm done qualifying with live fire. I'll make sure to post the time it takes for the march.
-RLTW!

[Jim]

One of the thngs you might observe as you go through life is that there are a few who are willing to go that extra mile. Keep doing what you are doing, and never, never quiit.