Intro - Joe

[FS Joe]

Hi Rangers. I am an 18 year old currently in the process of enlisting with an 11x option 40 contract. I have spent the last 2 years of my life preparing for this physically, but mostly mentally via a Russian Martial Art called Systema. I am in better mental shape than I am physical, however I realize the 75th Ranger Regiment demands both excellent physical and mental Shape.

The days feel long as I am eager to ship out (though I am not in DEP yet... soon to be). I have passed the ASVAB with an AFQT of 87 and a GT of 123. I am now waiting for my recruiter to call Ft. Knox to try and pull an 11x Opt. 40 for me so I can proceed to MEPS, get cleared and swear in. Below are my calibrated APFT scores so far.

2 minute pushup: 63
2 minute sit up: 64
Pull up: 8
2 Mile Run: Easing into running as to avoid injury (never was a runner). Guess: 15:00

Thanks for reading, and thank you guys for the opportunity to be able to post on such an elite forum where cyber-respect actually matters.

Joe

[Jim]

Hi Rangers. I am an 18 year old currently in the process of enlisting with an 11x option 40 contract. I have spent the last 2 years of my life preparing for this physically, but mostly mentally via a Russian Martial Art called Systema. I am in better mental shape than I am physical, however I realize the 75th Ranger Regiment demands both excellent physical and mental Shape.

The days feel long as I am eager to ship out (though I am not in DEP yet... soon to be). I have passed the ASVAB with an AFQT of 87 and a GT of 123. I am now waiting for my recruiter to call Ft. Knox to try and pull an 11x Opt. 40 for me so I can proceed to MEPS, get cleared and swear in. Below are my calibrated APFT scores so far.

2 minute pushup: 63
2 minute sit up: 64
Pull up: 8
2 Mile Run: Easing into running as to avoid injury (never was a runner). Guess: 15:00

Thanks for reading, and thank you guys for the opportunity to be able to post on such an elite forum where cyber-respect actually matters.

Welcome Joe, If you want to earn a place in the 75th Ranger Regiment, you came to the right site. We at armyranger.com take a great deal of pride in the young men who pass through here on their life journey. Most of the questions you might have can be addressed by using the search feature, located on the top right of this page. Please read the FAQs, as well as select stickies and threads. You have established a PT baseline to build on. Please tell us more about yourself. Where are you from? Why do you want to be a Ranger? Never, never quit!

[FS Joe]

Thank you for the welcoming, Ranger Jim. I am from Southern California, Orange County area. I have lived here my whole life and currently attend a junior college. I have desire to be a part of the 75th Ranger Regiment and more desirably to be tabbed as a Ranger because the career description and lifestyle appeal to my interests more than anything else I have ever considered. It is such an extreme life choice, and the character it builds let alone to camaraderie you develop with the military as a whole are both significant to me. There are various reasons as to why I am going to attempt to achieve placement in the 75th Ranger Regiment, but those are a few of them.

[al_2ndWolfhounds]

Need to switch to the proper intro forum.

[Jim]

Need to switch to the proper intro forum.

Done. Good catch, Al.

[Ginger]

Welcome Joe!

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[FS Joe]

Hey Rangers! I just received great news! My recruiter just called me and informed me my 11x contract now has the option 40 assigned to it! I am heading up to MEPS Wednesday & Thursday to process and swear in! I am very eager and excited, and so nervous because this idea is now developing into reality!

Plus I have some progress on my APFT

Previously:
2 minute pushup: 63
2 minute sit up: 64
Pull up: 8
2 Mile Run: Easing into running as to avoid injury (never was a runner). Guess: 15:00

Current:
2 minute pushup: 72
2 minute sit up: 70
Pull up: 9
1.5 mile run: 10:35 (easing into running to avoid injury).

Have a good day, Rangers!!

[rangerjd]

Welcome to the site Joe and good news on the Ranger option. Remember once you sign that paper you've made a commitment that few make and even fewer keep. Stay focused, stay motivated and never, ever quit. RLTW

[FS Joe]

Good evening, Rangers. Another update!

I just got home from MEPS as I swore into the military today!! I am so excited and can not wait to ship out... information remains as follows:
Shipping date: 20150126
OSUT: 20150206 Location: Fort Benning, Length 14 weeks
BAT: 20150526 Location: Fort Benning, Length 2 weeks

and then RASP for 8 weeks!

I CAN'T WAIT!