Civilian Intro

va2 · Post by **va2** » October 20th, 2008, 4:27 pm

My name is Mike, I'm 24 years old, and I'm graduating from college in December. I've been lurking for a few months and finally got a profile specifically to participate in Ranger Nomad's daily workout thread. I have a lot of work to do, and that seems like the right place to start.

I'm currently getting my enlistment contract together with my recruiter, so I haven't signed anything yet.

KW Driver · Post by **KW Driver** » October 20th, 2008, 4:29 pm

so give us a little more, and tell us what you plan to enlist for. goals? MOS?

welcome here, and thanks for your interest in serving.

go read the FAQs at the top, and get an avatar from the DEPs section.

Post by **Disinfertention** » October 20th, 2008, 5:55 pm

I know it is a personal decision, but don't leave out the consideration of getting your commission.

va2 · Post by **va2** » October 20th, 2008, 6:28 pm

Ranger Disinfertention,
I thought long and hard about whether I wanted to enlist or go for a commission, and settled on enlisting. To the best of my understanding, I'll have more control over my career from the get-go as an enlistee in that I can select a MOS and any other options instead of being branched. Plus, I can always put in for a commission farther down the line if I want to.

As for the MOS I want, I've settled on 13f with an option 40.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » October 20th, 2008, 9:37 pm

va2 wrote:Ranger Disinfertention,
I thought long and hard about whether I wanted to enlist or go for a commission, and settled on enlisting. To the best of my understanding, I'll have more control over my career from the get-go as an enlistee in that I can select a MOS and any other options instead of being branched. Plus, I can always put in for a commission farther down the line if I want to.

As for the MOS I want, I've settled on 13f with an option 40.

Good intro, smart choice. Welcome to ArmyRanger.com!

edisapimp · Post by **edisapimp** » October 21st, 2008, 3:14 am

Welcome. Best of luck in securing your opt40 contract.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » October 21st, 2008, 5:51 am

va2 wrote:Ranger Disinfertention,
I thought long and hard about whether I wanted to enlist or go for a commission, and settled on enlisting. To the best of my understanding, I'll have more control over my career from the get-go as an enlistee in that I can select a MOS and any other options instead of being branched. Plus, I can always put in for a commission farther down the line if I want to.

As for the MOS I want, I've settled on 13f with an option 40.

Good choice. Let us know your progress. The DEPs will be along shortly to assist you on your journey. Never, never quit!

Silverback · Post by **Silverback** » October 21st, 2008, 6:47 am

va2 wrote: To the best of my understanding, I'll have more control over my career from the get-go as an enlistee in that I can select a MOS and any other options instead of being branched. Plus, I can always put in for a commission farther down the line if I want to.

You win the "Non-Dumbass" of the day award. Kudos and good luck

Bravo57 · Post by **Bravo57** » October 21st, 2008, 2:19 pm

Welcome to ArmyRanger.com.

You should send a PM to Ranger Disinfertention, he would love to help you out.

va2 · Post by **va2** » October 22nd, 2008, 9:27 pm

PU: 64
SU: 72
2-mile: 14:42
Chin-ups: 15

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » October 22nd, 2008, 10:27 pm

Decent PT scores, but you'll need to post those elsewhere.

We'll be taking an APFT every four to six week in the WO thread I post. You're welcome to join in there and post your scores next time.

va2 · Post by **va2** » February 18th, 2009, 6:48 am

I recently secured an 11x, option 40 contract. I'll be leaving 20090311.

Ranger Ron · Post by **Ranger Ron** » February 18th, 2009, 7:55 am

Congratulations and good luck. NEVER QUIT!

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