Introducing Smug

smug · Post by **smug** » March 10th, 2004, 1:06 pm

Cheers!

Smug is my username. I am 26, finished with college, and currently employed as an electrical estimator. I am seriously considering enlisting in the US Army with a view to becomming a Ranger.

My thanks to the administrators for the time they give to this site and to all the BTDTs that offer precious advice.

Harris · Post by **Harris** » March 10th, 2004, 1:14 pm

CHEERS right back, Please take a few moments to read the rules/faq and select an apropriate avatar (newt).

you may get some flak for being a college kid, but don't try and engage in a battle of minds, these Ranger folk are a scary breed.

EggMcMuffin · Post by **EggMcMuffin** » March 10th, 2004, 1:15 pm

Hello, smug.

rbarrows · Post by **rbarrows** » March 10th, 2004, 2:23 pm

Slantcha!

Welcome to the site

Looon · Post by **Looon** » March 10th, 2004, 2:24 pm

Welcome. Read and heed.

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » March 10th, 2004, 2:56 pm

Eggplant Von Pannell wrote:Hello, smug.

As Eggplant Von Pannell stated: Welcome Smug. Hope you find all you need here for any decisions you may be contemplating.

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » March 10th, 2004, 4:11 pm

Welcome to the site!
RLTW
EP

BadMuther · Post by **BadMuther** » March 10th, 2004, 4:29 pm

Welcome Smug!

Harris, do pushups, and wash that grin off your face!!

shit_can · Post by **shit_can** » March 11th, 2004, 7:11 am

Hello Smug, I am a fellow college puke. All that you seek can be found on this site. The Rangers are very helpfull as long as you dont bring any bullshit there way!

Shit_Can

Rock Island Ranger · Post by **Rock Island Ranger** » March 12th, 2004, 9:49 am

Welcome, SMUG....I have no idea what Harris is saying. I have found these guys to be very much in touch with their femine side, sympathetic, empathetic, and excellent cross dressers.....oh, sorry...I was thinkin abut the Marines.

Bell · Post by **Bell** » March 12th, 2004, 11:40 am

Welcome aboard smug. You planning on going in as an officer or will you be enlisting?

RLTW
Bell

smug · Post by **smug** » March 16th, 2004, 12:29 pm

Ranger Bell,

I intend to enlist so that I can obtain an Option 40 and secure a chance to pass RIP and serve in the 75th.

I have been told that it is possible to get OCS and Airborne School in one's contract, after which one would try to secure a spot in ROP. If I have my information correct, a 2LT would have to sucessfully lead a platoon in another unit before ROP. I have heard that the boys from West Point tend to dominate the selection (for billets in ROP) and that it is very competetive. I have not looked into whether it is possible to get ROP in one's contract, as I do not think my profile (College + OCS) would stand up to a West Pointer.

I assume this is a given since I am the FNG, but in case it is not, any advice is welcome.