Introduction

Matt24 · Post by **Matt24** » December 29th, 2007, 2:01 pm

Hi, my name is Matt and I am 17 years old in my Junior year of high school. I've always wanted to be a Ranger since I was a little kid and have always had profound respect for those in the military.

Currently I don't know what college I'm going to attend but I'm looking into ROTC when I do. I'm really not sure how it's all going to work out but I've got time, I'm only in my Junior year of high school. All I'm really sure of is that I'm going to be a Ranger.

Thank you, Rangers, for even taking the time to read this. I look forward to being a member of this board and learning a lot more.

As far as physically fit goes, I haven't taken an APFT or anything but I do know I can do about 60 push-ups in a row and 14 pull ups. I'm pretty physically fit at 5'11" 175 lbs. I play football as a fullback and run track in the 100m dash and the 200m dash.

Lastly, I apologize if I have the wrong avatar, I wasn't able to find "Newts" in the gallery.

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » December 29th, 2007, 2:06 pm

Welcome young man.

Lastly, I apologize if I have the wrong avatar, I wasn't able to find "Newts" in the gallery

Don't worry - our avatars took a leave of absence, your cherry avatar is acceptable.

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » December 29th, 2007, 3:56 pm

Welcome and thank you for your interest in Army Rangers. Be sure to read the ROE PM I have sent you.

PocketKings · Post by **PocketKings** » December 29th, 2007, 4:22 pm

Welcome, Matt.

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » December 29th, 2007, 4:25 pm

Welcome to the site.

RLTW
EP

rgrking · Post by **rgrking** » December 29th, 2007, 5:01 pm

Welcome to the Site Matt.

Ranger Ron · Post by **Ranger Ron** » December 29th, 2007, 6:12 pm

Welcome to ArmyRanger.com!

42L5V · Post by **42L5V** » December 29th, 2007, 9:54 pm

Welcome. What's your time in the 40?

Hoover · Post by **Hoover** » December 29th, 2007, 10:31 pm

Welcome here....and the best of luck.
Study, train up and go for it!

Copperhead · Post by **Copperhead** » December 29th, 2007, 10:47 pm

Welcome to the site Matt.

PM inbound.

-Caleb

Matt24 · Post by **Matt24** » December 29th, 2007, 11:21 pm

Ranger 42L5V, 4.7 seconds when we did it a year ago

Matt24 · Post by **Matt24** » February 1st, 2008, 4:44 pm

Rangers, I am slightly worried about playing football or even rugby this spring because I don't want to be injured and have to deal with it later on when I train to be a Ranger. I already have a lot of injuries under my belt and they all increased my chance of getting injured again during Ranger School. One of them, my broken ischium, still gives me problems today. I don't even know if it's worth it anymore but I am the starting fullback so quitting isn't really an option.

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » February 1st, 2008, 5:44 pm

And becoming a Ranger is not an option either. You have it or you do not. Your driven to it or not. Do not live in a bubble. If you are worried about getting hurt playing football, what do you think is going to happen to you in training to become a Ranger and then serving as one?

Matt24 · Post by **Matt24** » May 17th, 2008, 2:20 pm

You're right Ranger Bill that was a pussy thing to post. I'm working harder, stretching more, lifting more, and getting in better shape to decrease my chances of getting injured.
And the more you worry about getting injured (or just failing in general) the more likely you will be.

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » May 17th, 2008, 2:55 pm

Matt24 wrote:You're right Ranger Bill that was a pussy thing to post. I'm working harder, stretching more, lifting more, and getting in better shape to decrease my chances of getting injured.
And the more you worry about getting injured (or just failing in general) the more likely you will be.

Its the celebrating after a game, going drinking, getting DUI or whatever that you gotta watch out for.