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by r753gs9
August 20th, 2011, 12:40 am
Forum: Recruitment Process
Topic: MEPS Airborne Physical vs. Army Airborne Dr.
Replies: 1
Views: 2700

MEPS Airborne Physical vs. Army Airborne Dr.

I took my physical at MEPS and required a consult because of a prior ACL knee surgery a few years ago. The consult came back good and MEPS approved me as qualified for Airborne training and I was able to obtain a 40 option. I did not require a waiver and received a PUHLES score of 111121, the 2 is b...
by r753gs9
July 31st, 2011, 7:44 am
Forum: About Army Physical Training
Topic: 5 Mile Run Improvement
Replies: 14
Views: 47376

Re: 5 Mile Run Improvement

Stew Smith, former Navy SEAL has some good running programs. The 2 mile program worked well for me.

For 3-5 mile:
http://www.stewsmithptclub.com/3milerunningplan.pdf

For 1.5-2 mile:
http://www.stewsmithptclub.com/6weekrunningplan.pdf
by r753gs9
March 26th, 2011, 6:57 pm
Forum: Recruitment Process
Topic: 11x Option 40
Replies: 6
Views: 3973

Re: 11x Option 40

Ranger Steadfast, P/u: 61 S/u: 71 Dead hang Pull/u: 15 2mi: 14:44. AFQT 91 GT 125. Not stellar PT quals, no excuses, I just started running again in January after a 6 month layoff. I will get to 300, or close to it before I ship, no excuse not to be. Thank you for your help Ranger Goon175.
by r753gs9
March 25th, 2011, 8:13 pm
Forum: Recruitment Process
Topic: 11x Option 40
Replies: 6
Views: 3973

Re: 11x Option 40

Thank you for the good advice Ranger Baseplate and Ranger KW Driver. I talked to my recruiter today, and he said that I had been terminated from the system since I wouldn't DEP in right away. He also said he would ask his commander if he could reinstate me, but that I should be prepared for him to s...
by r753gs9
March 24th, 2011, 5:48 am
Forum: Recruitment Process
Topic: 11x Option 40
Replies: 6
Views: 3973

11x Option 40

Rangers, I would greatly appreciate a little help from a current recruiter. I have fully qualified for 11x opt. 40 as of two weeks ago. My recruiter wanted me to pick a job and all they had available was 89D. I was upfront from the day I walked in that I was only looking for 11x opt. 40 and my recru...
by r753gs9
January 2nd, 2010, 10:24 am
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Intro
Replies: 4
Views: 2011

Re: Intro

I am 29 years old, I graduated from Kansas State University, and am currently employed by NASA. I intend to join the Army as an E4 with the education credit as an 11x Option 40. Being a Ranger has always been what I have really wanted. I realize I could seek a commission as an officer and that may b...
by r753gs9
January 1st, 2010, 9:48 pm
Forum: About Army Physical Training
Topic: Realistic expectations?
Replies: 1
Views: 2712

Realistic expectations?

Realistically, with PT 6 days a week, running every other day, how long does it take the average person to achieve Ranger physical condition. Just starting, running a 18:00 2-mile. I am not asking for a program as there are many posts related to that topic. I am trying to figure out what kind of sha...
by r753gs9
January 1st, 2010, 9:31 pm
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Intro
Replies: 4
Views: 2011

Intro

Aspiring future soldier, currently seeking advice and/or guidance in assuring I am prepared physically for RASP I if i am honored with an 11x Option 40 contract.

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