Visit to the Recruiter

Fishboy · Post by **Fishboy** » April 16th, 2007, 6:10 pm

So what do you want to be...............

What you have decided or what the recruiter decides?

Never let your fears stand in the way of your dreams.

RLTW!

soldiersdad · Post by **soldiersdad** » April 16th, 2007, 7:15 pm

Hi, My son graduated a four year college then decided to join the Army. He didn't want to be anything but an Airborne Ranger. He could have went directly to OCS and then took his chances on evintually getting into Ranger Bn. But the only thing that guranteed him Ranger Bn was enlistment with an Option 40 contract and his being able to get himself to RIP graduation. As many DEPS find out an Option 40 is by no means a gurantee to becoming a Ranger. I read on military boards where parents say my son is going to become a Ranger and this is going to _______. The large % never make it to Ranger Bn. If you want it DO IT. Don't do what your recruiter wants you to do. Then when you don't make it you have no one to blame but yourself.

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » April 16th, 2007, 7:31 pm

Being a Ranger is not for everyone and most who enlist with an Option 40 contract never make it becasue it is meant to be that way. If you want to learn a trade by taking advantage of technical schooling the Army offers, go for it. Later you can always answer the question about what you did in the Army by saying you could have been a Ranger, but...(insert your reason here).

KW Driver · Post by **KW Driver** » April 16th, 2007, 8:31 pm

go do something else. don't waste your time or a slot.

you don't want it bad enough to finish it. you won't get there.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » April 17th, 2007, 12:33 pm

xCalebx wrote:
KW Driver wrote:go do something else. don't waste your time or a slot.

you don't want it bad enough to finish it. you won't get there.

Ranger KW Driver

The purpose of this post was not to doubt my decision. I was just wondering if anyone thought he may have been bullshitting me or something. I am going to treat this post as constructive criticism to make me work that much harder. I am very determined and incredibly motivated.

I don't know if he was trying to BS you, but most recruiters are not combat arms sergeants. Men do what they understand and he may have been a soft skills support type who saw you as a talented candidate for computer technicial. If you truly want to serve in the 75th Ranger Regiment, demand an Option 40.

Jason113 · Post by **Jason113** » April 17th, 2007, 5:25 pm

I don't presume to speak for anyone here but myself, so all I can say is much along the lines of what some of the Rangers here have said.

If you really want it, then go for it and don't let a recruiter push you into a MOS that he needs to fill or thinks you might want.

When you get to MEPS and speak with a career counselour, tell him that you want an Option 40 in your contract and if they give you any shit about it not being avaliable, be prepared to walk.

Nine times out of ten, this will get you what you're going for.

hit_it · Post by **hit_it** » April 18th, 2007, 10:40 am

Only you cn make the decision about what you want to do.

No mommy, daddy or the chick you say you love that isn't giving you any pussy anyway......

And DAMN SURE NOT ANY RECRUITER.

Remember that.

Looon · Post by **Looon** » May 2nd, 2007, 4:32 pm

Good, now don't fuck it up before you leave.

That Guy · Post by **That Guy** » May 2nd, 2007, 4:53 pm

good luck bro....do the right thing cause......

"You can never be wrong, when you're right."

hit_it · Post by **hit_it** » May 3rd, 2007, 3:28 am

title upgraded.

Ranger Ron · Post by **Ranger Ron** » May 3rd, 2007, 10:55 am

Congratulations! Now go do it and never quit!