Introduction

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » August 26th, 2007, 5:27 pm

Welcome aboard.
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RangerJurena · Post by **RangerJurena** » August 26th, 2007, 6:32 pm

Kilted Heathen wrote:
steezy one wrote:
Kilted Heathen wrote:97E?

I fucking hate those pricks.
Ranger Kilted Heathen,

I'm sorry that you're not fond of my MOS of choice. Would you care to elaborate on why you don't like 97E's?
Nope.

Shut the fuck up and read.

Another fine example of what not to do... or say in this case.

steezy one · Post by **steezy one** » August 27th, 2007, 11:22 am

Rangers,

Just giving a quick update on my status: I graduated from an independent study(homeschool) program, so I am apparently not eligible for an option 40 contract.

Before you ream me for being anti-social(as I saw on another homeschooler's post), I spent one and a half years in standard high school and then went on independent study so that I could graduate early from high school.

If it comes down to it, it looks like I'll be getting 15 college units and then enlisting.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » August 27th, 2007, 11:46 am

steezy one wrote:Rangers,

Just giving a quick update on my status: I graduated from an independent study(homeschool) program, so I am apparently not eligible for an option 40 contract.
Before you ream me for being anti-social(as I saw on another homeschooler's post), I spent one and a half years in standard high school and then went on independent study so that I could graduate early from high school.

If it comes down to it, it looks like I'll be getting 15 college units and then enlisting.

Correct. As a home schooled GED graduate, you will be required to complete 15 semester hours of college-level work. This requirement has been in place for several years. If you want to earn your place in the 75th Ranger Regiment, you came to the right place. Prior to proceeding further, please read all the FAQs, as well as selected stickies and threads. There is a wealth of information available to you on this site. Had you followed the advice offered by Ranger Bill and the kilted one, you would have known that you have to be a High School graduate to enlist for option 40.

steezy one · Post by **steezy one** » August 27th, 2007, 12:01 pm

Jim wrote:
Correct. As a home schooled GED graduate, you will be required to complete 15 semester hours of college-level work. This requirement has been in place for several years. If you want to earn your place in the 75th Ranger Regiment, you came to the right place. Prior to proceeding further, please read all the FAQs, as well as selected stickies and threads. There is a wealth of information available to you on this site. Had you followed the advice offered by Ranger Bill and the kilted one, you would have known that you have to be a High School graduate to enlist for option 40.

Ranger Jim,
I have read the stickies in all of the boards. I had done so before I registered, and again after I registered.

I was under the impression that because my independent study program was an extension of a traditional high school that I would be recognized as a Tier 1 graduate rather than a Tier 2.

Thank you for your time and the information provided.

Kilted Heathen · Post by **Kilted Heathen** » August 27th, 2007, 1:10 pm

We have to figure a way to dummy cord a shut the fuck up.

This fuckwit keeps dropping his...

Deadpool · Post by **Deadpool** » August 27th, 2007, 1:57 pm

Welcome to the site. Watch your step.

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » August 27th, 2007, 2:54 pm

Steezy One - Ranger Kilted Heathen is a man of few words but he means them and his bite is even worse than his bark. But once again, I will interpret Ranger Kilted Heathen's words for you... :)

What he is saying is that you have been caught in an unfortunate circumstance you could not forsee a couple of years ago. But in any case, and no matter what you do, earning those college credits will serve you well. Best of luck to you, with luck meaning being prepared and getting the opportunity. No go forth and get yourself prepared so you can earn the opportunity of getting a shot at becoming an Army Ranger.

And while you are getting those college credits, spend a good portion of your time, when you are not studying your butt off, visting the forum about physical fitness and getting yourself in shape. Doing that will also serve you well in life no matter what you do. Now go do that while you still have the chance.

Rico · Post by **Rico** » August 28th, 2007, 7:02 am

steezy one wrote:Rangers,

Just giving a quick update on my status: I graduated from an independent study(homeschool) program, so I am apparently not eligible for an option 40 contract.

Before you ream me for being anti-social(as I saw on another homeschooler's post), I spent one and a half years in standard high school and then went on independent study so that I could graduate early from high school.

If it comes down to it, it looks like I'll be getting 15 college units and then enlisting.

I had to do this as well, albeit for an entirely different reason. But nonetheless it helped me focus because I was working towards a goal. My enlistment was the product of months of effort rather than a simple trip to the recruiter's office.

Ranger Bill wrote:earning those college credits will serve you well

Make the best of the semester you spend in the classroom. Take classes that will help you in the times ahead and you'll thank yourself later, I promise.

Ranger Ron · Post by **Ranger Ron** » August 28th, 2007, 8:25 am

Welcome! If you will look and listen you can learn a lot here. Good luck.

FIST TEAM LTR · Post by **FIST TEAM LTR** » August 28th, 2007, 11:28 am

RTO wrote:
j.rico wrote:I'm a little slow, what's a 97E?

> Human Intelligence Collector (97E)

Intelligence specialists, such as the Human Intelligence Collector(HUMINT), are integral to providing Army personnel with information about enemy forces and blah, blah, blah......

www.goarmy.com

It's an oxymoron right? You might be looking for a while.

RTO · Post by **RTO** » August 28th, 2007, 11:43 am

FIST TEAM LTR wrote:
RTO wrote:
j.rico wrote:I'm a little slow, what's a 97E?

> Human Intelligence Collector (97E)

Intelligence specialists, such as the Human Intelligence Collector(HUMINT), are integral to providing Army personnel with information about enemy forces and blah, blah, blah......

www.goarmy.com
It's an oxymoron right? You might be looking for a while.

Oxymoron. That's two words that don't fit together, right? Like jumbo shrimp. Postal service. Country music....

FIST TEAM LTR · Post by **FIST TEAM LTR** » August 28th, 2007, 11:51 am

Roger That Ranger RTO. Cruel to be Kind

steezy one · Post by **steezy one** » August 30th, 2007, 7:02 pm

Rangers,

Update: I had been throwing around the idea of 13F for a while and I made a last minute decision(by myself, not pressured into it) to go for 13F over 97E.

Due to the financial situation I'm in and the fact that the college semester already started and it's too late for me to enroll, I decided that it would be a bad idea to wait for those credits. I know in the long run they would have served me well, but right now this is my only option.

I enlisted on Tuesday as a 13F with airborne. It looks like I'm just going to be busting my ass(not that I wouldn't already be) and pushing as hard as I can for a spot in RIP.

BCT starts September 28th in Fort Sill.

RangerJurena · Post by **RangerJurena** » August 30th, 2007, 7:21 pm

steezy one wrote:Rangers,

Update: I had been throwing around the idea of 13F for a while and I made a last minute decision(by myself, not pressured into it) to go for 13F over 97E.

Due to the financial situation I'm in and the fact that the college semester already started and it's too late for me to enroll, I decided that it would be a bad idea to wait for those credits. I know in the long run they would have served me well, but right now this is my only option.

I enlisted on Tuesday as a 13F with airborne. It looks like I'm just going to be busting my ass(not that I wouldn't already be) and pushing as hard as I can for a spot in RIP.

BCT starts September 28th in Fort Sill.

Well, I must say that's taking the bull by the horns. Congratulations on your endeavor to serve this great country of ours.

Without an option 40 your RIP fantasy might be a wet dream. That being said, if you get to Airborne school and some bad ass dude with tan beret is asking for volunteers, run people over to get there.