Introduction

rgrpuck · Post by **rgrpuck** » January 31st, 2005, 4:35 am

I guess we were lucky to have all those guys at the Battle of the bulge that were JUST infantry. Most of the guys getting blown to shit every day they are JUST infantry. I know you asked to not take offence. Sorry I tried, didnt work. You seem to be very confident. Thats a plus. When faced with the reality of training and living everyday as a soldier. I wonder how you would hold up?

Welcome, step lightly, read the FAQ's

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » January 31st, 2005, 6:23 am

Welcome aboard!
RLTW
EP

Jamacee · Post by **Jamacee** » January 31st, 2005, 7:32 am

Ranger rgrpuck:

Thank you for the welcome. I would like to reiterate that I have the utmost respect and reverence for ALL soldiers, regardless of duty, rank, or type of service. I recognize that I worded that section of my introduction poorly and I take responsibility for it.

You seem to be very confident. Thats a plus. When faced with the reality of training and living everyday as a soldier. I wonder how you would hold up?

To be honest, I wonder the same things about myself. I think that's what brought me here to this site, and what has me considering a tour of service after graduation.

Thank you again for the welcome, and I will continue on my path to a decision.

Rock Island Ranger · January 31st, 2005, 9:28 am

Welcome Young Man. FYI, your SAT and my own were withing 4 points of the other and my GPA was higher. That being said, I went enlisted and stayed enlisted because I KNEW what I wanted.

chkray · Post by **chkray** » January 31st, 2005, 2:51 pm

During my illustrious career, I had several commanders who tried to conive me into going through OCS, but I never wanted that. As an officer (especially as you advance in rank), you'll have limited interactions with the "boys," or the rank and file. I was always most content when I was there amongst them. Also, it's great to be academically gifted, but some of the best soldiers (and Rangers) that I ever met were dumb as posts (academically) - put 'em in the field and you couldn't touch them. Officer or enlisted - who knows, you might love it so much that you decide to forego all of your money making schemes and plans.....then again, maybe not....only one way to find out.

Bell · Post by **Bell** » February 2nd, 2005, 12:04 am

Welcome to Ranger country.

RLTW
Bell

Kilted Heathen · Post by **Kilted Heathen** » February 3rd, 2005, 9:42 pm

Has anyone invited you to fuck off yet?

Jamacee · Post by **Jamacee** » February 4th, 2005, 8:16 am

Kilted Heathen wrote:Has anyone invited you to fuck off yet?

Not yet, but I'm a little surprised no one did. That was a pretty arrogant post I made. I'm not proud of it, but what was said, was said, and I'll leave it be.

I will continue to lurk quietly and absorb as much as I can.

csforstall · Post by **csforstall** » February 4th, 2005, 1:30 pm

Jamacee PM sent.

Parabellum · Post by **Parabellum** » February 4th, 2005, 2:13 pm

Welcome