Failed my colorvision test, blown chances to be Ranger?

JohnKerrySucks · Post by **JohnKerrySucks** » September 7th, 2004, 3:26 am

Hi my name is Paul and I am shipping out Sept. 15th, to Ft. Benning. When I went to MEPs I failed my color vision test so I was not able to get an airborn/ranger contract. I can see color fine so I was retested by a civilian and I passed the color vision test. My MOS is 31c and I was wondering if there is any way to get around this and go on to airborn and RIP, after my AIT? If this isn't possible it's not going to change my opinion about enlisting, I'm just proud to have my chance at becoming a soldier, but while Im in I want to make the most of it and do my best at everything. Everytime I ask my recruiter about this he seems to give me a different answer, I have looked on your website and others and I can't seem to find the answer.
I really appreciate any help and advice you can give me. Thankyou for taking the time to read this, and if you have already answered a similiar question then I apologize for wasting your time. Also if anybody has experience as a 31c than I would appreciate your input.

ImportsRsloths · Post by **ImportsRsloths** » September 7th, 2004, 3:36 am

I don't think the ranger regiment even accepts 31c... Could be wrong though.

Mitch · Post by **Mitch** » September 7th, 2004, 4:01 am

ImportsRsloths wrote:I don't think the ranger regiment even accepts 31c... Could be wrong though.

There are 31Cs in the regiment, at least there used to be, I had several good friends who were 31Cs and 31Us. I doubt they have phased out RTOs but I left in 2000 so i am not current on the MTOE.

Sorry but I have no answer for the color test.

the_machine · Post by **the_machine** » September 7th, 2004, 4:22 am

I'm not sure about the pip test, but as far as MOS's, check this link...

http://www.armyranger.com/mod.php?mod=u ... page_id=13

Hope it helps.

JohnKerrySucks · Post by **JohnKerrySucks** » September 7th, 2004, 6:56 am

Thanks for the information I did check out that link US Army Veteran the_machine, and 31c is accepted. If anyone out there is a 31c I would appreciate any advice you can give me. Once again thanks for taking the time to read this.

Bell · Post by **Bell** » September 7th, 2004, 7:25 am

You need to get with your recruiter and appeal that vision test. Don't just take their answer. You have proof that you can see color, now present it to them and appeal that decision.

RLTW
Bell

JohnKerrySucks · Post by **JohnKerrySucks** » September 7th, 2004, 9:27 am

I showed my recruiter the results from the other vision test and he said ok I'll take care of it. So I guess I'll just have to wait and see, I'm determined to make it to the Regiment though, so the way I see it, this just means that I will have to work harder than everybody else and prove myself since I don't have Airborn/Ranger in my contract. Thanks for the advice Ranger Bell.

SLEDGE HAMMER · Post by **SLEDGE HAMMER** » September 7th, 2004, 10:19 am

Welcome. You signed already without a Opt40?

the_machine · Post by **the_machine** » September 8th, 2004, 2:03 am

I hope it works out for you, keep us posted.

JohnKerrySucks · Post by **JohnKerrySucks** » September 9th, 2004, 2:15 pm

Ya I signed without an option 40, I leave this Wensday for Ft. Benning. So I'll try and keep you posted, thanks for the help.

JohnKerrySucks · Post by **JohnKerrySucks** » September 9th, 2004, 2:15 pm

Ya I signed without an option 40, I leave this Wensday for Ft. Benning. So I'll try and keep you posted, thanks for the help.

JohnKerrySucks · Post by **JohnKerrySucks** » September 9th, 2004, 2:23 pm

Sorry I didn't mean to make two posts about the same thing, I hit the buttion twice.