Hi Rangers,
My name is John and I am 24 years old. I live on the east coast and hope to secure an Option 40 contract at MEP's in October (at the beginning of the Army's next fiscal year). I am enlisting because I feel a responsibility to serve. I love public service. Helping others is something that I thoroughly enjoy. I'd like to say that part of my decision to enlist is based on patriotism and the other part is based on my faith; I'm a Christian. I believe that God is calling me to serve my nation. I'm not sure why. But I imagine I'll find out soon enough.
I'm working out on a regular basis, though I have not completed the APFT, yet. I plan to accomplish that this week.
I hope that my avatar is appropriate. I could not find the "newt" section in accordance to the Intro FAQ post, so I used the Gerber baby. Please let me know if that is incorrect and I will make the correction immediately.
I make myself scarce with questions and will focus on absorbing all of the information available on the forum. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you, Rangers.
Introduction - Obdura
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Re: Introduction - Obdura
John, 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. Tell us more about yourself: Where are you from? 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 the next 72 hours. Never, never quit!
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Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
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Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
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Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: Introduction - Obdura
Obdura ≠ Obduro
Attention to detail.
The board is currently going through some maintenance and updating, so some objects are not available.
Attention to detail.
The board is currently going through some maintenance and updating, so some objects are not available.
C Co 3/75 88-90 (Just Cause)
124 MI(LRSD) 90-91 (Desert Storm)
Repeal the 16th, enforce the 10th.
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"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you fuck with me, I'll kill you all." Gen. James Mattis
Panem Et Circenses
My safe space
124 MI(LRSD) 90-91 (Desert Storm)
Repeal the 16th, enforce the 10th.
ΜΩΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you fuck with me, I'll kill you all." Gen. James Mattis
Panem Et Circenses
My safe space
Re: Introduction - Obdura
Ranger RangerX,RangerX wrote:Obdura ≠ Obduro
Attention to detail.
The board is currently going through some maintenance and updating, so some objects are not available.
I noticed the error immediately after posting my introduction but was unable to make an edit. No excuse for allowing the mistake to happen in the first place, though.
Re: Introduction - Obdura
Rather than just tell you what to do, what is SOP for DEPs/Hopefuls when they screw up?Obduro wrote:Ranger RangerX,RangerX wrote:Obdura ≠ Obduro
Attention to detail.
The board is currently going through some maintenance and updating, so some objects are not available.
I noticed the error immediately after posting my introduction but was unable to make an edit. No excuse for allowing the mistake to happen in the first place, though.
C Co 3/75 88-90 (Just Cause)
124 MI(LRSD) 90-91 (Desert Storm)
Repeal the 16th, enforce the 10th.
ΜΩΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you fuck with me, I'll kill you all." Gen. James Mattis
Panem Et Circenses
My safe space
124 MI(LRSD) 90-91 (Desert Storm)
Repeal the 16th, enforce the 10th.
ΜΩΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you fuck with me, I'll kill you all." Gen. James Mattis
Panem Et Circenses
My safe space
Re: Introduction - Obdura
Rangers,
PT Test Results:
Push up: 28
Sit up: 36
2 mile run: 17:32
Pull Ups: 6
My results are not typical for what I see at ArmyRanger.com. I didn't want to pad my stats, even though that option was appealing, but such a choice would go against everything I wish to become. I was running regularly a few months back, but fell out of it with the start of a new job, so I've been working my way back up for the past three weeks. No excuses, though. I need to improve. What I am doing to improve my score:
Running:
1. Hill sprints
2. Track sprints
3. Leg workouts, such as lunges and squats
4. Distance running (I typically run slower for longer periods of time in accordance to the workout program I've been using--it says to build distance first and speed can come later)
Push-ups/Sit-ups/Pull-ups
1. More push-ups every day, setting a minimum requirement to go to bed
2. Same as push-ups, minimum requirements each day
3. More pull-ups
I will make it my goal to report back each Friday with a status update and to report back every 6 weeks with an APFT.
PT Test Results:
Push up: 28
Sit up: 36
2 mile run: 17:32
Pull Ups: 6
My results are not typical for what I see at ArmyRanger.com. I didn't want to pad my stats, even though that option was appealing, but such a choice would go against everything I wish to become. I was running regularly a few months back, but fell out of it with the start of a new job, so I've been working my way back up for the past three weeks. No excuses, though. I need to improve. What I am doing to improve my score:
Running:
1. Hill sprints
2. Track sprints
3. Leg workouts, such as lunges and squats
4. Distance running (I typically run slower for longer periods of time in accordance to the workout program I've been using--it says to build distance first and speed can come later)
Push-ups/Sit-ups/Pull-ups
1. More push-ups every day, setting a minimum requirement to go to bed
2. Same as push-ups, minimum requirements each day
3. More pull-ups
I will make it my goal to report back each Friday with a status update and to report back every 6 weeks with an APFT.
Re: Introduction - Obdura
I am from Charlotte, NC, Ranger Jim.Jim wrote:John, 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. Tell us more about yourself: Where are you from? 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 the next 72 hours. Never, never quit!
