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KyPlinker · Post by **KyPlinker** » May 1st, 2009, 7:57 pm

Hello Rangers, my name is Jacob. I am a 16 year old high school student, turning 17 within the month. I have an appointment with the local Army recruiter on May the 6th, to get the paper work rolling and answer some of my parents questions. I am hoping for an 11X Option 40 contract, and will not enlist until i get one.

Physically i am close to where i want to be, but still lacking. I can to about a 13 minute 2 mile run, if im really pushing, but i need to work on my PU/SU/pull ups. My bullheaded stubbornness is likely going to be my greatest strength, and i will stop at nothing to obtain the tan beret and the title of Ranger.

I am simply here to learn, i have the utmost respect for you Soldiers who have been there and done that for your country, and especially you Rangers. Thank you for your service, whether you admit it or not, you are heroes.

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » May 4th, 2009, 7:57 am

Welcome. Your interest in serving our country as an Army Ranger is appreciated. Keep us posted on how things go during your recruiting process. In the meantime, be sure to read and heed the ROE PM I have sent you.

KyPlinker · Post by **KyPlinker** » May 9th, 2009, 9:36 pm

Appointment went well. I will be going in on Monday to turn in my references and prior addresses, etc... to pave the way for my enlistment. My parents will be signing off on Tues/Weds, and if all goes well i will be going to MEPS on Thursday, and if 11X Option 40 is available he tells me i could be enlisted by Friday.

I started the 100 PU program, and i am going to start their 200 SU program as well. My chin ups have been slowly increasing as well.

I will continue to update whenever possible, simply put, i am fucking excited.

KyPlinker · Post by **KyPlinker** » May 13th, 2009, 7:15 pm

My parents signed the waiver today. All of my information is in the computer. As long as the contract comes up in the system tomorrow morning, then i will be leaving for MEPS tomorrow afternoon, the day of my 17th birthday.

Ill update as soon as i can.

Kilted Heathen · Post by **Kilted Heathen** » May 13th, 2009, 8:00 pm

Did you read the ROE pm that was sent to you?

KyPlinker · Post by **KyPlinker** » May 14th, 2009, 9:13 am

I have, and i see that i have made an error with my username. Thank you Ranger Kilted Heathen.

How can i fix this problem?

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » May 14th, 2009, 9:33 am

JSharp wrote:I have, and i see that i have made an error with my username. Thank you Ranger Kilted Heathen.

How can i fix this problem?

PM me with what you want for your user name.

RLTW
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Post by **Disinfertention** » May 14th, 2009, 10:36 am

JSharp wrote:Appointment went well. I will be going in on Monday to turn in my references and prior addresses, etc... to pave the way for my enlistment. My parents will be signing off on Tues/Weds, and if all goes well i will be going to MEPS on Thursday, and if 11X Option 40 is available he tells me i could be enlisted by Friday.

I started the 100 PU program, and i am going to start their 200 SU program as well. My chin ups have been slowly increasing as well.

I will continue to update whenever possible, simply put, i am fucking excited.

You can try a 100 pullup workout as well. Do 1 for every day you've been on it reaching out to 100 total pullups in your workout session. IE day 1 is 1 pullup. Day 2 is 2 ect. They do not all have to be completed consecutively... just reach the total number as quick as possible.

KyPlinker · Post by **KyPlinker** » May 14th, 2009, 12:12 pm

Palms facing my body of palms facing away?

That is an excellent idea that i will also incorporate into my workout, thank you Ranger Disinfertention.

Ranger EarthPig, you've got a PM.

Also, Option 40 was not available at the ROC. I will be going back for another appointment on the 26th to try and move forward again. Apparently, from what i was told, the 11X contracts are on the system for 2010, but the Options have not yet been loaded.

Thank you all for your help and advice. Sorry for any trouble i may have caused.

rgrwest · Post by **rgrwest** » May 15th, 2009, 2:54 am

Aboslutely listen to Ranger Zonk!!!!!! Do NOT sign anything until you get what you want. Even if it means waiting a couple of weeks or even months. Are you signing up prior to graduating? You said you just turned 17, right? Are you out of high school? Just don't understand what you meant.

KyPlinker · Post by **KyPlinker** » May 15th, 2009, 8:54 am

Ranger rgrwest, i am currently a 17 year old Junior, with the school year ending in 5 days. I will be an 18 year old senior.

An aquaintance of my fathers is with 5th Group, and he has said he is going to try to help me out if at all possible.

KyPlinker · Post by **KyPlinker** » June 25th, 2009, 7:38 am

Still waiting on my contract. Ive been calling the recruiter every one to two weeks asking for updates, but its the same thing every time. Still not in.

Does anyone know when the slots for FY 2010 come online?

Ill just be working on my PT as much as possible. Ive also signed up for cross country this year so i have some more chances to help and improve on my run times.

KyPlinker · Post by **KyPlinker** » June 25th, 2009, 1:59 pm

Ranger JLTW!!!, i have no excuses for my behavior. I will reread the ROE as soon as i post this.

Thank you for the correction. I would hate to come off as disrespectful to any of you, that is the furthest thing from my intentions.

Also, thank you for the advice! I will stay with it until i receive my contract.

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