Rangers,
I was medically dropped from 01-09, pending my x-ray results. I have a hairline fracture in my right foot. I thought I would be okay not saying anything to the cadre, but it caught up to me after Tuesday PT.
I talked to the ROC CO and he is letting me recycle into the class that begins in January, pending how my x-ray results come back. If it looks like it's going to take a while to heal, we're going to talk about assigning me permanent party to the ROC until I'm healed up to join a class in the summer. He did this for a heat casualty and kept him permanent party for 6 months until a winter class began.
I'll post the final details tomorrow afternoon.
-DRM
SITREP
Sorry to hear that. I think it would be safe to assume that you made a good impression. I don't think they do that for everybody. Use that time wisely and heal up. There is plenty info in the Ranger Handbook that you can work on in the meantime. Practice writing OPORDS and FRAGOs. Get that shit perfected, if you haven't already. Don't go blow this chance on Victory Dr., acting stupid. 
Good luck.
RLTW
EP
Good luck.RLTW
EP
Always remember: BROS BEFORE HOES.
The good thing is, my profile only says I can't run/ruck/jump, so in my downtime I can still swim or ride a bike machine in the Ranger gym while I heal up to stay on top of cardio and I can still do pushups and situps, so I'm trying to look at this the best way possible. I was crushed when I was told to turn in my equipment. I actually didn't sleep last night because I felt so sick to my stomach about the possibility of being dropped completely. But it all comes down to my results and what the CO can pull.
I'm staying optimistic, Rangers,
-DRM
I'm staying optimistic, Rangers,
-DRM
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DRM,
Don't worry about it too much. I blew the fuck out of my ankle in Basic training doing wind sprints right after the P.T. test. I was in a cast for most of basic. Even had to go to the qual range with a cast. I did damn near everything except the things that required me to walk (road march) or run. When the cast came off, I had to take a P.T. test and then complete the final road march with the group in order to pass basic. I did.
I know you are past basic, and the reason I bring up my story is because, if you never quit on yourself, those around you will see the drive and help you to achieve your goals.
With that:
You are being given a great opportunity to receive some great training. Do not push yourself too hard where it will destroy your opportunities, (read as: get too hurt to heal in time) instead, use this time wisely and get as much out of it that you can.
If you show the will and desire, the door will be held open for you. Once you walk through, it's on you.
Good luck, never quit.
Glass ankles Bravo57 OUT.
Don't worry about it too much. I blew the fuck out of my ankle in Basic training doing wind sprints right after the P.T. test. I was in a cast for most of basic. Even had to go to the qual range with a cast. I did damn near everything except the things that required me to walk (road march) or run. When the cast came off, I had to take a P.T. test and then complete the final road march with the group in order to pass basic. I did.
I know you are past basic, and the reason I bring up my story is because, if you never quit on yourself, those around you will see the drive and help you to achieve your goals.
With that:
You are being given a great opportunity to receive some great training. Do not push yourself too hard where it will destroy your opportunities, (read as: get too hurt to heal in time) instead, use this time wisely and get as much out of it that you can.
If you show the will and desire, the door will be held open for you. Once you walk through, it's on you.
Good luck, never quit.
Glass ankles Bravo57 OUT.
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Re: SITREP
Obviously, you have impressed the cadre. Take enough time to fully heal and never never quir!DRM wrote:I talked to the ROC CO and he is letting me recycle into the class that begins in January, pending how my x-ray results come back. If it looks like it's going to take a while to heal, we're going to talk about assigning me permanent party to the ROC until I'm healed up to join a class in the summer. He did this for a heat casualty and kept him permanent party for 6 months until a winter class began.
-DRM
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Great words here and just what I was thinking when I read your post. While it may seem like a setback, this is a great opportunity for you to absorb a tremendous amout of knowledge.Bravo57 wrote:
You are being given a great opportunity to receive some great training. Do not push yourself too hard where it will destroy your opportunities, (read as: get too hurt to heal in time) instead, use this time wisely and get as much out of it that you can.
If you show the will and desire, the door will be held open for you. Once you walk through, it's on you.
Good luck, never quit.
Once you do complete, you should be light years ahead of the group you arrive at your Bn. with.
Stay motivated.
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Rangers,
The x-rays came back. I have been medically dropped, HOWEVER, I am allowed to come back in 6 months. I have the hairline fracture and torn ligaments as well as tendonitis in my left leg. If I was a 92 series or an MOS the Regiment really needs, it would've been a different situation. But I'm going to go to wherever I'm sent, be the best soldier I can, and get back into RIP ASAP.
Rangers or any members of this site who know: how do I go about applying for RIP in the future?
-DRM
The x-rays came back. I have been medically dropped, HOWEVER, I am allowed to come back in 6 months. I have the hairline fracture and torn ligaments as well as tendonitis in my left leg. If I was a 92 series or an MOS the Regiment really needs, it would've been a different situation. But I'm going to go to wherever I'm sent, be the best soldier I can, and get back into RIP ASAP.
Rangers or any members of this site who know: how do I go about applying for RIP in the future?
-DRM
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Fuck.....I wish you luck in the future, bro.DRM wrote:Rangers,
The x-rays came back. I have been medically dropped, HOWEVER, I am allowed to come back in 6 months. I have the hairline fracture and torn ligaments as well as tendonitis in my left leg. If I was a 92 series or an MOS the Regiment really needs, it would've been a different situation. But I'm going to go to wherever I'm sent, be the best soldier I can, and get back into RIP ASAP.
Rangers or any members of this site who know: how do I go about applying for RIP in the future?
-DRM
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