introduction

drew13 · Post by **drew13** » May 4th, 2008, 12:41 pm

Hi my name's Andrew, i'm 19 and i graduated highschool in June of '07. I joined the Army in January and signed up with a 68W opt 40 contract. I graduated Basic April 4th and i'm already one month in my AIT at Ft. Sam Houston, Tx. I volunteered to join the Army because its been a goal of mine since i was about 12 and i volunteered to be an Airborne Ranger because i cant stand "slow". Im all about moving fast and with a purpose and being challenged and i think the Rangers will do just that. I chose 68W because i know how usefull a combat medic can be in the field and i want to be there to help that Ranger that needs it so that he can get back into fighting onto the Ranger objective and back into defending the freedom of his country as soon as possible.

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » May 4th, 2008, 12:50 pm

Welcome drew13.

ArmyRanger.com recognizes you as a Soldier upon completion of AIT so your intro is in the correct forum. Thank you for your on-going service to our country.

RTO · Post by **RTO** » May 4th, 2008, 1:37 pm

Welcome to the site. Life at Ft. Sam will not prepare you for your time at RIP. PT on your own to maintain and/or improve your scores.

rgrking · Post by **rgrking** » May 4th, 2008, 2:00 pm

Welcome to the site.

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » May 4th, 2008, 2:08 pm

Welcome and congratulations for enlisting. Heed the advice given you well. You will not be in "RIP" physical condition unless you take it upon yourself. Your goals must be in the nieghborhood of the following minimums: 2 miles in 12 minutes, 80 situps and 80 pushups and a dozen pullups. Good luck to you with luck meaning preparedness meeting opportunity. You have the opportunity, the preparedness part is up to you. Keep us posted on your progress.

Copperhead · Post by **Copperhead** » May 4th, 2008, 4:14 pm

Andrew,

Welcome to the site. PM inbound.

-Caleb

drew13 · Post by **drew13** » May 9th, 2008, 5:37 pm

Roger that Ranger Bill. These are what my APFT scores look like right now.

2mile-13:00
Push Ups-65
Sit Ups-65

....And i can do 8 pullups.

I get 10-15 min breaks every hour during the week when I'm in class and on those breaks i either do push ups, sit ups, or pull ups. Most of the time i try to do 50 elevated push ups and 50 sit ups every hour and when i get back to the barracks i'll knock out more before i go to bed. As for running, i run on Saturdays and on the days that i dont run for morning PT. I have an APFT test this Tuesday, I'll post with my new results next weekend.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » May 10th, 2008, 6:19 pm

Andrew, a man has only one opportunity to make a favorable initial impression. So far you seeem to be doing well enough. There are a number of Ranger Medics on the site and I'm sure one will be along to take you in hand. Welcome...

Chiron · Post by **Chiron** » May 12th, 2008, 12:00 am

Welcome. PT strong and hard but the most important thing will be to never quit. Reach down for that inner strenght and do it!

Good luck.

abn-rgr · Post by **abn-rgr** » May 20th, 2008, 9:40 am

Welcome, good luck, and never ever quit what you started!!!