How I got 11x/airborne/ranger... or option 40

SLEDGE HAMMER · Post by **SLEDGE HAMMER** » August 9th, 2004, 12:17 pm

Congrats, I hope I don't have to go through that at the end of this week when I go up to MEPS. But I will come home empty handed if that is what it takes.

Bell · Post by **Bell** » August 9th, 2004, 12:48 pm

Did you read this board before ya went to the recruiter?

Because that's exactly what I've (we've) been telling these kids for the past couple of years.

There's a few things you need to have straight. Good scores, good physical condition, no waivers. Be determined, be nice, be courteous. Don't, I repeat, don't sign anything until it says what you want. If you can't get it, get up and walk out. Keep checking back. You will get it eventually.

You did great. Exactly how it's supposed to be done. Congratulations. Now I'm expecting great things outta you. Deliver.

RLTW
Bell

SLEDGE HAMMER · Post by **SLEDGE HAMMER** » August 9th, 2004, 3:22 pm

Latch, do you happen to know off hand the requirements to get all 1's on the PT test? Just curious. PM sent as well.

Bell · Post by **Bell** » August 9th, 2004, 7:47 pm

Latch03 wrote:Thank you Sir. Well im sry but i did not get the chance to read your post on how to get option 40. I just joinied this Forum just a few days ago and I was up at meps getting option 40 close to 2 mounths ago. But now im interested on what you said so ill take a peek at it

A few days ago means you've read, or had time to read the FAQ's.

Don't ever call me "Sir" again. Beat yer face for 2 minutes then go find out what you can call me.

RLTW
Bell

Ranger2 · Post by **Ranger2** » August 9th, 2004, 7:56 pm

Do you slugs want to be Rangers or not?

That is exactly the way to get it. That is exactly the way I got it 13 years ago. You just don't accept anything else. They threw everything else at me and I just sat there and said I won't sign anything but a Ranger contract. Finally they pulled it out. Either you want to be a Ranger or not.

Your whole Army experience will be about people trying to stop you from being a Ranger, you have to want it and except nothing less. It is no different than RIP, you either want it or you don't. If you quit at MEPS you wouldn't have made it anyway.

Ranger2

Silverback · Post by **Silverback** » August 10th, 2004, 3:10 am

DEPs,
Keep doing your own thing. We Rangers trust and respect people who don't follow orders.

Bell · Post by **Bell** » August 24th, 2004, 1:25 pm

Latch03 wrote:Opps, Sry Ranger Bell, for calling you "Sir". I just remembered that I am suppose to say Ranger not Sir. Don't worrier I wont forget again that 2 mins of beating on my face helped me remember

You fucking with me? Beat yer face = Pushups.

Now do 500 for being a smartass. Let me know how long it took ya.

RLTW
Bell

Loki · Post by **Loki** » March 8th, 2005, 7:57 am

Bell wrote:Did you read this board before ya went to the recruiter?

Because that's exactly what I've (we've) been telling these kids for the past couple of years.

There's a few things you need to have straight. Good scores, good physical condition, no waivers. Be determined, be nice, be courteous. Don't, I repeat, don't sign anything until it says what you want. If you can't get it, get up and walk out. Keep checking back. You will get it eventually.

You did great. Exactly how it's supposed to be done. Congratulations. Now I'm expecting great things outta you. Deliver.

RLTW
Bell

Ranger Bell, do waivers severely impact your chances for an option 40?

I really have not choice because I have to have a moral waiver (being young and stupid 7 years ago).

Joseph PrettyDeepWater · March 8th, 2005, 2:06 pm

Loki,
Stop wasting Ranger Bell's time.

If you would just take a second to search for your answer you could get it.

http://www.armyranger.com/bb/viewtopic. ... ht=waivers

http://www.armyranger.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=6594

~Joseph

Parabellum · Post by **Parabellum** » March 8th, 2005, 2:14 pm

Hey latch, don't be a fucking slot burner. You better make sure that this is what you want. Don't fuck somebody because you want to sound cool. You definatly don't want to be one of the many that quit RIP before they even finish Airborne.

Loki · Post by **Loki** » March 8th, 2005, 2:44 pm

Joseph PrettyDeepWater wrote:Loki,
Stop wasting Ranger Bell's time.

If you would just take a second to search for your answer you could get it.

http://www.armyranger.com/bb/viewtopic. ... ht=waivers

http://www.armyranger.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=6594

~Joseph

The only reason I asked is because Ranger Bell brought it up in his earlier post. Are you telling me I cannot interact with Rangers because I have not finished my MEPS visit yet? I know you want to look good here, but a PM would be a better option.

I'll take shit from a Ranger, but not from you.