Introduction: Oscar

[Cerulean Height]

Hello and thank you Rangers for accepting me into your community, it's an awesome privilege.
My name is Oscar,
I've recently enlisted with a 74D (CRBN) Option 40 contract. On the ASVAB I scored in the 85th percentile with a GT of 120. During the time that I was choosing I had told my recruiter that I was looking for a medical job ( At the time I was only concerned with having an MOS that would give me experience to directly assist with a civilian occupation). So my recruiter pulled up 68K ( Medical Laboratory Specialist) and 68P ( Radiology Specialists), they sounded astonished and persisted me on selecting it but I asked to see the rest of my choices. Then my recruiter eventually pulled up 74D Opt 40, which caught my eye not because of the option 40 ( I had no idea what that meant at the time), but because my dad had served with the same MOS when he was in the 82nd ( which I think was classed as 54B during the time). Anyways, I took it! And the second I got home my dad was so surprised though I didn't really understand why. So I did an incredible amount of research. Everything from "how DEP works", to my "option 40". That's when I realized what I had gotten myself into. That's when I focused all my research on to the regiment and on what would be required of me.
That's what eventually led me to this great website. I would love to hear some personal experience of those of you Rangers, because (honestly) technical research is great but it doesn't amount to first-hand experience. So I was wondering
What's it like to be in the service? What is it like to be a Ranger?
What should I expect? And what would be expected of me?
Thanks in advance guys, it's a real honor!

[Jim]

Welcome Oscar, If you want to earn a place in the 75th Ranger Regiment, you came to the right site. We take pride in the fine young men who pass through armyranger.com in their life journey. Please begin by reading the FAQs as well as selected threads and stickies. Most questions you might have are already addressed. The search feature, located on the top right of this page is your friend. Please self-administer a PT test and post your results on this thread within 72 hours. Never, never quit!

[Bronco]

Welcome. PM inbound, Oscar.

[CharlieRanger1FFV]

Welcome to the site, Oscar.


RLTW!!!

[Steadfast]

Welcome here Cerulean Height.

[Jim]

You are off to a weak start. Your 72 hours have come and gone. When you are directed to take an action, in this case a PT test, you are expected to comply promptly. We need to establish a PT baseline to help measure your progress. In addition, as you have obtained an option 40 we want to enroll you in our mentee program. Never, never quit!

[Cerulean Height]

Sorry Ranger Jim,
I've been busy with work lately. I've been keeping up with my own personal PT, but I haven't signed in since my initial post. I intend to be more pro-active going forward.
Yesterday I administered a first assessment, the results were:
2 mile run: 12:58
(2min) Sit-ups: 68
(2min) Push-ups: 41
Pull-ups: 6

I'm really good at running, but strength is not an area I excel at (At least not yet).

[Jim]

Sorry Ranger Jim,
I've been busy with work lately. I've been keeping up with my own personal PT, but I haven't signed in since my initial post. I intend to be more pro-active going forward.
Yesterday I administered a first assessment, the results were:
2 mile run: 12:58
(2min) Sit-ups: 68
(2min) Push-ups: 41
Pull-ups: 6

I'm really good at running, but strength is not an area I excel at (At least not yet).

OK, not a bad baseline. What is your report date? You probably have time to bring up your scores. Never, never quit!

[Cerulean Height]

Thanks Ranger Jim,
and I ship out to basic on March 3rd

[Steadfast]

PM inbound.

[Jim]

Please ensure that when you ship to BCT you post a note on the letters from school thread. Never, never quit!