Introduction

IRNMIKE · Post by **IRNMIKE** » July 1st, 2008, 3:59 pm

Hello Rangers. My name's Mike, I'm 18 years old. I enlisted in the U.S Army with an 11x, option 40 contract. I wrestled in high school, have a great amount of mental toughness, and will stop at nothing to achieve the greatest title in the military: an Army Ranger. I finished up my first year of college, intended political science major. My father is former SF, and gives me very useful info, however, I feel that I need advice from current and former Rangers to get the full effect. Thanks

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » July 1st, 2008, 4:09 pm

Welcome to the site, Mike. Thanks for enlisting in the fight. There is a wealth of information here at your disposal. I urge you to absorb as much as possible. Good luck to you. Please check your PMs for ROE.

RLTW
EP

RTO · Post by **RTO** » July 1st, 2008, 4:11 pm

Welcome to the site Mike!

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » July 1st, 2008, 4:50 pm

Welcome and congratulations for enlisting to become an Army Ranger. Be sure to follow the protocol of the site and as a result, you will get the assistance to you need to succeed in reaching your goals.

pellett2007 · Post by **pellett2007** » July 1st, 2008, 5:31 pm

Welcome Mike, PM inbound.

42L5V · Post by **42L5V** » July 1st, 2008, 5:45 pm

Welcome. What is your ship date? It's SOP to post it in your sig line. Ask one of the other DEPs if you don't know how.

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » July 1st, 2008, 5:54 pm

Welcome Mike.

IRNMIKE · Post by **IRNMIKE** » July 1st, 2008, 6:05 pm

Rangers,
I forgot to post my APFT results. I took the test about a month ago with my recruiter and some other recruits.

2 min. Push-ups: 73
2 min. Sit-ups: 78
2 mile run: 12:50

Didn't do any chin ups during this APFT, but do them pretty regularly during workouts in sets of 12.

These numbers have probably gone up, i workout pretty regularly. But my plan is to get in pretty decent shape for BCT, not to burn myself out, because from what I'm told, BCT gets you in really good shape.

Slowpoke · Post by **Slowpoke** » July 1st, 2008, 6:26 pm

IRNMIKE wrote:Rangers,
I forgot to post my APFT results. I took the test about a month ago with my recruiter and some other recruits.

2 min. Push-ups: 73
2 min. Sit-ups: 78
2 mile run: 12:50

Didn't do any chin ups during this APFT, but do them pretty regularly during workouts in sets of 12.

These numbers have probably gone up, i workout pretty regularly. But my plan is to get in pretty decent shape for BCT, not to burn myself out, because from what I'm told, BCT gets you in really good shape.

Welcome Ironman.

BCT will NOT get you "in really good shape" to be an Army Ranger! Ranger Standards are MUCH higher. Continue running and working out to get into the best shape possible.......you're going to need it if you're going to be a Ranger!!!!!

RANGER513 · Post by **RANGER513** » July 1st, 2008, 8:54 pm

Decent recovery from your not-so-decent intro, wildman.

And Ranger Slowpoke is absolutely correct. Basic training will NOT get you into shape for R.I.P.

In fact, basic training is a cake walk compared to Ranger standards.

Oh, and your mental toughness is no where near what it needs to be. Trust me on this one, young pedigwon.

You will find very helpful information here.

And most of all........NEVER QUIT.

Welcome.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » July 2nd, 2008, 7:53 am

Well, Mike, a man has only one opportunity to make a favorable initial impression. Yours is about average. If you truly want to earn a place in the 75th Ranger Regiment, you are at the right site. We take pride in the number of fine young men who have enhanced their chances of success by what they learn here. There are almost no questions that are new -- someone has asked the same question. The search button is your friend. Please tell us more about yourself. Where did you go to school?

Ranger Ron · Post by **Ranger Ron** » July 2nd, 2008, 12:49 pm

Welcome to ArmyRanger.com, young man! Thanks for your desire to serve as an Army Ranger.

IRNMIKE · Post by **IRNMIKE** » July 3rd, 2008, 2:41 pm

Ranger Jim,

I attended to University of New Mexico

IRNMIKE · Post by **IRNMIKE** » July 9th, 2008, 12:44 pm

rangers,

Took a PT test this morning

Push ups- 78
sit-ups-82

Did not take the 2-mile test. I tried to run too far a distance recently and came down with some shitty shin splints. So i'm just going to take it easy on the running until basic. I have been working cardio in other ways though, and i'm a pretty good runner so my 2 mile time should still be pretty good.

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » July 9th, 2008, 1:11 pm

You are wise to stop running until your shin splints are healed. All DEPs pay attention to this. Too many of you run too much before all your soft tissues have developed enough strength to handle it. Running speed and distance must be increased gradually over time to avoid shin splints.