Rangers,
I'm a brand new Infantry 2LT currently doing gold bar recruiting at Iowa State until I start IBOLC in July followed by Ranger School. After I complete my training I'll be heading off to Fort Riley, which I'm not too excited about because I was hoping the Army would take me out of the midwest. I'm here to soak up as much knowledge as I can before I get to Ranger School, because if I can't use all available resources to prepare myself how can I expect to prepare my soldiers.
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al_2ndWolfhounds
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Welcome. Thank you for your service.
RLTW
Active service 01/67-12/73
Ranger Class 10-68
2/27 Inf 25th Inf Div Vietnam 01/69-01/70
"In America, anybody can be president. That's one of the risks you take." - Adlai Stevenson (1900-1965)
“The enemy is anybody who’s going to get you killed, no matter which side he is on.” – Joseph Heller, Catch-22
Active service 01/67-12/73
Ranger Class 10-68
2/27 Inf 25th Inf Div Vietnam 01/69-01/70
"In America, anybody can be president. That's one of the risks you take." - Adlai Stevenson (1900-1965)
“The enemy is anybody who’s going to get you killed, no matter which side he is on.” – Joseph Heller, Catch-22
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Welcome Sir!
C 2/75, 1st Plt, Wpns Sqd 76-79
RS 3-78
Mattoon's Goons
A 'Veteran' -- whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve --
is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America,' for an amount of 'up to, and including his life.'
RS 3-78
Mattoon's Goons
A 'Veteran' -- whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve --
is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America,' for an amount of 'up to, and including his life.'
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garyedolan
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Welcome Young ButterBar!
Gary "28"
Co C (RGR), 75 Inf (ABN) '70-'71
USMA 69; RGR 4-70; RHOF-2011
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Co C (RGR), 75 Inf (ABN) '70-'71
USMA 69; RGR 4-70; RHOF-2011
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"Duty, Honor, Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be." Douglas MacArthur
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Welcome to the site, that is great outlook to have. Listen, Learn pass it along.
B Co., 3/75th, '91-'96 "THE" Token
RS 9-92
Task Force Ranger 93
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Zach2011(1/75), Runna22(2/75), Papa84(3/75)
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Task Force Ranger 93
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Ranger Bill
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Welcome, LT. Hopefully you will never get the additional duty of Vector Control Officer.
WE NEED MORE RANGERS!
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Mentor to Pellet2007, ChaoticGood & RFS1307
Ranger School Class 3-69
7th Special Forces Group
K Company (Ranger) 75th Infantry (Airborne)
4th Infantry Division
82d Airborne Division
12th Special Forces Group
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Ranger ZoneIV I know what you are saying, although it was not my first choice I am still happy with it. One of my best friends from ROTC, an armor guy, just arrived there a few weeks ago and one of my former instructors will be there by the time I arrive so I will be in good company. Also I am very thankful for my first choice of branch I know many others who would give anything to have it. Next to commissioning day, the day I received my branch was one of the greatest days of my life, so far.
As for prep for Ranger School pull ups are my week point so I'm heavily working on those. After a month I am able to just barely do the 6 but in between each repetition I hang fully extended for around 5 seconds, this is from not being able to do two before the month. I also do PT 4 days a week with the cadets and although I have no real experience with active Army PT I assume our program is solid based on the average APFT scores are 280s and I usually get above 290, but never a 300.
Once school starts winding down I'll have time to work on rucking.
If there's any advice you can give for my prep that isn't already on the forum I am all ears. I thank you all for your support and commitment to defending this country.
As for prep for Ranger School pull ups are my week point so I'm heavily working on those. After a month I am able to just barely do the 6 but in between each repetition I hang fully extended for around 5 seconds, this is from not being able to do two before the month. I also do PT 4 days a week with the cadets and although I have no real experience with active Army PT I assume our program is solid based on the average APFT scores are 280s and I usually get above 290, but never a 300.
Once school starts winding down I'll have time to work on rucking.If there's any advice you can give for my prep that isn't already on the forum I am all ears. I thank you all for your support and commitment to defending this country.
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Icepick, you are not verified yet. Please think about that before you post.Icepick wrote:Welcome "L Tee" So ya wanna be a Ranger......?
B Co. FIST 3/75 Rgr Rgt.
1991-2000
RS 9-92
Task Force Ranger 1993
For those who fight for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.
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RS 9-92
Task Force Ranger 1993
For those who fight for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.
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PocketKings
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Welcome young 2LT. Getting your crossed rifles and getting your bars are two great events. They pale in comparison to getting your tab. Best of luck to you.
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Welcome to ArmyRanger.com, Sir.
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for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother!" - Shakespeare
RLTW! - Land of the Free BECAUSE of the Brave
RS 3-70
SSG VN 69-70
I Co., 75th. Inf.
4/9 Inf., 25th ID
Mentored Ranger kozzman555
http://www.75thrra.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - LM 183
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