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by Mata Leao
February 3rd, 2011, 3:22 pm
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 9
Views: 2723

Re: Introduction

FutureSoldier1,

I've never seen a documentary on RASP/RIP. I've seen videos on Ranger School, but not RASP/RIP. Where did you happen to view said documentaries?

Good luck in the enlistment process!

-Mata Leao
by Mata Leao
January 31st, 2011, 11:11 am
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Introduction: Hector
Replies: 3
Views: 1389

Re: Introduction: Hector

Candidate, I am not yet a soldier and can't answer your questions as I have no personal knowledge. However, I can say from experience on the forum that you are going to be directed to the Search feature and told to read, many of these questions have been asked and answered already. Also, you can Goo...
by Mata Leao
December 17th, 2010, 7:47 pm
Forum: Recruitment Process
Topic: SITREP - DEP Option40 - Mata Leao
Replies: 14
Views: 5724

Re: SITREP - DEP Option40 - Mata Leao

Future Soldier Mata Leao, Congratulations! That's not a bad ship date either. I've read that some opt. 40 guys aren't leaving until June and July. Maybe you got one of those lucky 'last minute' spots? Thank you for the congratulations. Yes and no to the last minute spot. The recruiters were up fron...
by Mata Leao
November 9th, 2010, 9:17 pm
Forum: Recruitment Process
Topic: SITREP - DEP Option40 - Mata Leao
Replies: 14
Views: 5724

Re: SITREP - DEP Option40 - Mata Leao

Rangers, The dust has settled. After taking the full ASVAB (93) and completing my physical(1's across the board) I am proudly reporting that I signed my 11X Option 40 Airborne Ranger contract today. I am now in DEP, shipping 20110418. I am anxiously awaiting the possibility of a mentor so I may cont...
by Mata Leao
November 4th, 2010, 11:52 am
Forum: Recruitment Process
Topic: SITREP - DEP Option40 - Mata Leao
Replies: 14
Views: 5724

Re: SITREP - Mata Leao

How was the "work history" issue resolved? Ranger Lefty, The work history 'issue' never actually existed. The recruiter was trying to suggest I change my history to speed the enlistment process as I'd already been waiting 6months due to my eye surgery. The real issue that arose was waitin...
by Mata Leao
November 3rd, 2010, 2:28 pm
Forum: Recruitment Process
Topic: SITREP - DEP Option40 - Mata Leao
Replies: 14
Views: 5724

SITREP - DEP Option40 - Mata Leao

Rangers, After a week of waiting for background checks and eye surgery waiver I have glimpsed the promise land. Over the last week I have had every recruiter from the office call me to offer me an 18x contract "you'll get to jump out of planes" blahblahblah. I have politely declined and ma...
by Mata Leao
October 30th, 2010, 12:20 pm
Forum: Recruitment Process
Topic: Application/Clearance Issue
Replies: 10
Views: 6580

Re: Application/Clearance Issue

Rangers, After meeting with the recruiter he informed me that the job history wasn't an issue. However, the police background check from the county I worked in could be an 'issue' (as I've waited 6months to enlist and want to complete the process asap) because they are known for taking up to 4 weeks...
by Mata Leao
October 30th, 2010, 8:52 am
Forum: Recruitment Process
Topic: Application/Clearance Issue
Replies: 10
Views: 6580

Re: Application/Clearance Issue

Ranger Zonk 1/75,

I am seeing the recruiter today to square this issue away. Thank you for the quick response, I appreciate the advice.
by Mata Leao
October 29th, 2010, 9:22 pm
Forum: Recruitment Process
Topic: Application/Clearance Issue
Replies: 10
Views: 6580

Application/Clearance Issue

Rangers, I recently finished my application packet and have been waiting for the call to go to MEPS. Today, I received a call from my recruiter saying that he want's to change my work history because it won't look favorably upon me when I go. I asked what the problem was as I have never been fired o...
by Mata Leao
October 26th, 2010, 6:11 pm
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Introduction - Graham
Replies: 2
Views: 1382

Introduction - Graham

Rangers, My name is Graham, I am a 25 year old personal trainer. After re-entering school to finish an AAS in Science I made the decision to stop sitting on the fence and enlist in the Army. I am joining for the challenge and brotherhood of like minded individuals, I also believe service is the foun...

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