Introduction.

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » July 31st, 2007, 4:52 pm

Congratulations! Now go an get that two-mile run time to 12 minutes.

Rico · Post by **Rico** » July 31st, 2007, 5:58 pm

Congrat's on securing your opt 40 contract. Now follow your goal through to conclussion, never quit, and good luck!!

noluckpete · Post by **noluckpete** » July 31st, 2007, 7:16 pm

Ranger Bill,

Those are my intentions exactly. While my pushups and situps are lacking I can more easily fix that in OSUT by pumping them out in the barracks during downtime. Running is not as quick or easy to improve. Running at lest once a day should help bring me back to my track days when I could run two miles in under 12 minutes and 5 miles at an eight minute mile pace. It is only a matter of how much I want it, and to me I am beyond wanting, I need this. In my mind there is no doubt that I can do this, yes I have my work cut out for me, but if it is possible I will find a way.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » August 6th, 2007, 11:41 am

Good introduction. Your time here will be brief. Save yourself some study time by learning your 3 General Orders and the alphabet. You are off to a good start. Never, never quit.

FIST TEAM LTR · Post by **FIST TEAM LTR** » August 8th, 2007, 5:50 am

Physical preparation is important; MENTAL preparation is imperative.
Prepare for the worst; you won't be disappointed.
Never give up physically. Your body will do things your mind never dreamed of.

Good Luck.

Deadpool · Post by **Deadpool** » August 8th, 2007, 10:07 am

Best of luck, kid. Stay focused on your goal.

Chiron · Post by **Chiron** » August 9th, 2007, 1:57 am

noluckpete wrote:Rangers,

I can happily report in that I have obtained an US Army Airborne Ranger contract for 11X.

Welcome.

I hope you signed an 11x Airborne Option 40 contract. Because the 11x only doesn't get far...

Although you state US Army Airborne Ranger contract does it say "option 40"?

noluckpete · Post by **noluckpete** » August 9th, 2007, 7:50 am

Ranger Chiron,

Yes, it does say "option 40" and defiantly is a ranger contract. Taking the advice from other Rangers on this site the opt 40 was the first thing I looked for. When I said 11X I was implying that I am being trained as infantry instead of combat medic or a support MOS.

noluckpete · Post by **noluckpete** » December 15th, 2007, 10:19 pm

Rangers and all others,

Just as an update, I have graduated OSUT and am on leave untill I report for airborne on January 3rd. Last PT test was 300 with 79 pushups, 107 situps, and 12:50 run.

Obviously my run and pushups need work. I feel comfortable with my rucking abilities (as much as dumb *** PFC can be), being able to finish all of OSUT marches without too much trouble even when putting an extra 10lb for our 8mile(which turned into a 10mile) ruck.

I'm excited for airborne and I'm starting to learn knots and Ranger history starting now (I already know the Ranger Creed). I'm mixed about RIP. I am nervious I am not going to make it, I am pump up for the challange of something thats so hard that I am worried about making it, and a humble like feeling for getting the chance to try out for one of the most elite units and to learn from the best of the best.

I'm going to continue to drive on even harder and not let myself down by failing, but more importantly not fail my comrades and country by failing now after having givin me this chance of a life time.

I would rather die than quit.

RTO · Post by **RTO** » December 15th, 2007, 10:59 pm

Congratulations Soldier! I'm damn proud of you for your desire to serve and how far you have come to date.

300 is an awesome accomplishment. Be proud of that!

It will make the next few legs of your journey much easier.

Mostly, it will be just your attitude that will determine if you pass or fail at this point.
This quote here concerns me a bit : "I'm mixed about RIP. I am nervious I am not going to make it."

Don't get me wrong, the fear of the unknown and anticipation are both actually healthy in my opinion. They keep you from being laxidasical and comfortable/cocky, which can get you killed. So just turn your nervousness into a positive by training harder and always giving 100% and then some into each and every day and you will make it.

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » December 16th, 2007, 7:56 am

Congratulations noluckpete on receiving your Blue Cord. You can select any avatar.

During the holiday season stay the fuck out of trouble/fights. Continue to keep your PT going & have an exceptionally good holiday Soldier.

Thank you for serving our country noluckpete.

Kilted Heathen · Post by **Kilted Heathen** » December 16th, 2007, 10:24 am

noluckpete wrote:Rangers and all others,

Just as an update, I have graduated OSUT and am on leave untill I report for airborne on January 3rd. Last PT test was 300 with 79 pushups, 107 situps, and 12:50 run.

Obviously my run and pushups need work. I feel comfortable with my rucking abilities (as much as dumb *** PFC can be), being able to finish all of OSUT marches without too much trouble even when putting an extra 10lb for our 8mile(which turned into a 10mile) ruck.

I'm excited for airborne and I'm starting to learn knots and Ranger history starting now (I already know the Ranger Creed). I'm mixed about RIP. I am nervious I am not going to make it, I am pump up for the challange of something thats so hard that I am worried about making it, and a humble like feeling for getting the chance to try out for one of the most elite units and to learn from the best of the best.

I'm going to continue to drive on even harder and not let myself down by failing, but more importantly not fail my comrades and country by failing now after having givin me this chance of a life time.

I would rather die than quit.

Up yours.

Didn't want you to go to RIP without hearing that...

Jim · Post by **Jim** » December 17th, 2007, 10:25 am

Good deal! Don't get slow and sloppy over the holidays.