Future Soldier with Option 40

[Ghost1136]

Name: Ghost1136
Education: Currently a senior at Cy-Fair Senior High School
ASVAB Score: 85
Purpose: I have been in the Future Soldier Program since 22 May 2013. I just got Option 40 added to my Infantry contract on 20 March 2014. I am shipping to Fort Benning, GA on 30 June 2014 for OSUT followed by Airborne School and then RASP. I want to be prepared for RASP so that I can pass it with flying colors. My goal is to eventually make it into Special Forces but I want to start out in Airborne Rangers.

[Jim]

Ghost1136, if you truly want to earn a place in the 75th Ranger Regiment, you came to the right site. We are proud of the fine young Rangers who have passed through ArmyRanger.com on their life journey. Please read the FAQs as well as select stickies and threads. Most questions have been addressed at least once. The search feature, located at the top right of this page is your friend. Please self-administer a PT test and post your result here within the next 72 hours. Never, never quit!

[Bronco]

Welcome. PM inbound, Ghost1136.

[Ghost1136]

APFT results
2 minute push-ups: 45
2minute sit-ups: 100
2 mile run: 14:50

[Jim]

APFT results
2 minute push-ups: 45
2minute sit-ups: 100
2 mile run: 14:50

You need to improve your run times. Also, please add pull-ups to your workout. Start to memorize the Ranger Creed and start living by it. Time is not on your side. Never, never quit!

[Ghost1136]

Do you have any workout suggestions to most improve my run times and push-ups, Ranger Jim?

[Jim]

Look in the About Army Physical Training thread, Ranger Silverback posted some very effective programs. Never, never quit!

[Ghost1136]

I apologize for not having been on in a while. I have been busy with work and AFJROTC. I was wondering if I could have a diet recommended to me. I am 17, about to be 18, six feet tall, and weigh 175 lbs. Most of my weight is muscle but I do not know the percentage. I believe that my minimum weight is 165 lbs and my maximum is 195 lbs. I know it is bad to get too close to your maximum and likewise for your minimum but I would like to build more muscle prior to leaving. Unfortunately I do not have access to a gym so I cannot perform any weight lifting. Any suggestions on a diet routine would be greatly appreciated.

[Jim]

You have just over two months before you ship. Concentrate on PT. Never, never quit!

[Ghost1136]

Understood, Ranger Jim. PT update:
Push-ups - 48 in 1 minute
Sit-ups - 80 in 1minute
1 mile - 7 minutes

[Jim]

Understood, Ranger Jim. PT update:
Push-ups - 48 in 1 minute
Sit-ups - 80 in 1minute
1 mile - 7 minutes

Add pull-ups to your work-outs and never, never quit!

[Steadfast]

Welcome & congrats on securing your Opt40 contract.

PM inbound.

[Ghost1136]

I am now in Mentoring Zone. Ranger Steadfast sent me to the Five Mentees Thread.

[Ghost1136]

My sit-ups have remained the same. My push-ups have increased to 55 in 2 minutes. Unfortunately my 2 mile has slowed to 16:05 (I am not sure why) yet my mile time is still at 7:00. My pull-ups are currently at a lousy 2 in 2 minutes.

[gRavepc]

The Rangers are not a stepping stone for SF.