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by bill_d
March 28th, 2011, 7:26 am
Forum: Recruitment Process
Topic: SITREP-Bill
Replies: 3
Views: 1519

Re: SITREP-Bill

Rangers, Short update 3 weeks from ship. Took an "official" APFT with the recruiter this morning. Results: 78 - P/U 84 - S/U 13:10 - 2 mile run = 297 Also tested myself on pull ups during Saturday PT -- 16 dead hangs. Last 5 mile run a couple weeks ago -- 38:45 minutes. I have not attempte...
by bill_d
March 23rd, 2011, 9:05 pm
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: China and the future of the USA
Replies: 10
Views: 3473

Re: China and the future of the USA

A significant advantage a lot of these emerging powers like China or India has over the United States is the homogoneous culture. It is easier to get everyone on the same page when it comes to policy decisions and deciding the direction the country should take. This is regardless of the type of gove...
by bill_d
March 17th, 2011, 6:06 pm
Forum: The News Dump
Topic: Libyan capital deserted; opposition seizes major city
Replies: 5
Views: 2605

Re: Libyan capital deserted; opposition seizes major city

UN backs action against Gaddafi
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by bill_d
March 1st, 2011, 6:31 pm
Forum: About OSUT
Topic: Reception Video
Replies: 2
Views: 6396

Reception Video

@ Ft Benning, but I can't imagine it being too different at other BCT receptions.
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by bill_d
February 12th, 2011, 3:06 pm
Forum: Recruitment Process
Topic: SITREP-Bill
Replies: 3
Views: 1519

Re: SITREP-Bill

Found the answer to my own question thanks to the wonderful resource that is this message board... http://www.armyranger.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=54751" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I will earn my shot at RASP by being the top recruit in my BCT class and the best st...
by bill_d
February 10th, 2011, 7:57 pm
Forum: Recruitment Process
Topic: SITREP-Bill
Replies: 3
Views: 1519

Re: SITREP-Bill

First a little background: I was initially disqualified in back in November during the process for the full physical with and was given a "3" for eyes on the . AR 40-501, section 2-12, e - 4; "current or history of detachment of the retina:. I was hit in the eye during high school and...
by bill_d
February 6th, 2011, 10:01 am
Forum: Recruitment Process
Topic: SITREP-Bill
Replies: 3
Views: 1519

SITREP-Bill

Projected for Thursday visit to MEP's for Airborne physical.

Recruiter seems supportive of the intent to renegotiate for Airborne in my contract, said passing the physical is the first step in the process.
I will inform on the results.
by bill_d
February 5th, 2011, 7:42 am
Forum: The News Dump
Topic: Court bans man with low IQ from having sex
Replies: 9
Views: 4111

Court bans man with low IQ from having sex

"A man with a low IQ has been banned from having sex by a High Court judge who admitted the case raised questions about 'civil liberties and personal autonomy'." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/8301100/Court-bans-man-with-low-IQ-from-having-sex.html" onclick="...
by bill_d
January 30th, 2011, 7:34 pm
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Introduction-Bill
Replies: 4
Views: 1485

Re: Introduction-Bill

*worried
by bill_d
January 30th, 2011, 7:31 pm
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Introduction-Bill
Replies: 4
Views: 1485

Re: Introduction-Bill

Richard Cranium wrote:You'll NEVER know if you don't step off the ledge and TRY!
Roger Ranger Cranium.

I am not afraid of taking the leap. I am afraid of failing because I know being worrying about my chances will keep me on my toes and motivate me to prepare.
by bill_d
January 30th, 2011, 12:51 pm
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Introduction-Bill
Replies: 4
Views: 1485

Introduction-Bill

Rangers, My name is Bill. I am a future soldier with a ship date of 19042011 for Fort Sill, OK. MOS 68W, no options. I hope to serve in the 75th Ranger Regiment. I am 20 years old and reside in New Jersey. I have had two semesters' worth of college (Rutgers Univ) and will be entering the Army as an ...

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