Signal Soldier

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Wilson
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Hello Rangers!

This is my first post and I wanted to start by saying I really look up to you guys and your accomplishments and service.

I am a 25B (IT Specialist), which is a commo MOS for those that don't know, in the Texas National Guard. Since before I joined I've wanted to go to schools and be a ranger and follow in the footsteps of my dad, but as a commo soldier in the national guard I knew my chances were close to none of doing any of that. However, I recently joined a new airborne national guard unit that wants to send me to airborne school and ranger school and it has changed my whole life. From the time I even thought there was a remote possibility of getting my shot at ranger school I have been busting my ass to get into ranger school shape and I'm coming along nicely. I'm so ready to earn my tab, i've got ranger in my blood!

Anyways, the reason I'm posting is because i'm concerned about my lack of combat skills that comes with a) having a combat mos, and b) being in the active army and doing actual training more than two days out of the month. I'm not as concerned with my PT or mental toughness as I am with my worries of not doing well on the patrols. Are these valid concerns? Thanks for your time

-Wilson
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Wilson,
If you're not retarded and can stay awake, you will have the opportunity to learn in RS what you need to know, despite your level of experience. I saw some guys in situations just like yours go straight through. Some battle-hardened Infantry dudes recycled. It is what it is, man. But you better bring your heart with you. It can be pretty damn depressing at times.


Also, I have heard of a few National Guard guys making it through school. If you keep your eyes open, you might run into some on this very website.
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Wilson
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Post by Wilson »

Thanks Elguapo. That's good advice. And yeah, my unit's got quite a few rangers, but a lot of them are combat mos so I didn't know how much of a disadvantage that would put me at being commo. But as long as they will teach me there what I need to know then I will do fine. Can't wait
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There is a 2 week Pre-Ranger course there at Benning for all National Guard soldiers that are going to Ranger School. My whole squad in Darby, except for my self and one other Batt guy, were non combat MOS's and my whole squad passed Darby. Your Ranger buddies are what gets you through Ranger School, just listen and learn. You'll do fine.
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So Wilson, when are you leaving for school?
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