Introduction

wolfbrother · Post by **wolfbrother** » July 25th, 2007, 4:19 pm

Hello,

My name is Zach and I'm a 23 year old from the state of Ohio. My intent is to become an Army Ranger, and I'm in the process of making that desire into a reality. I have been working with the local recruiter and am scheduled to go to MEPS in early August to take the physical, ASVAB, etc.

Currently, I PT at least 6 days a week and try to ruck at least twice in that same time frame.
(2 minutes)
PU:63
SU: 70
2 mile run: 13:33

I know my scores have a long way to go, and its something I'm definitely dedicated to working on.

I don't know if its of any value or not, but in lieu of a real ASVAB score, the ASVAB pre-test I took said I scored 73.

I believe I may have some trouble securing an 11X with an option 40 because I may need a waiver for the hearing in my left ear. I can still hear with it, and it doesn't impair me at all, but I might not pass the hearing test at MEPS. I'm really hoping that I will. My second issue at the moment is that I have a home school diploma, and from what I've read on this site, if you have a home school diploma, you need to have at least 15 collage credit hours to be able to obtain an option 40. I am more than willing to get the credits if it will enable me to get the option 40. The recruiter did a sent up a tier evaluation, and said I qualified as a 1, but would officially be a 2. I'm still kind of confused about that situation.

In closing I would like to say "thank you" to all the Rangers who are on this board for sharing your knowledge and experience, and also for your service to our country. I have been reading on the site for a couple weeks now, and its definitely a lot of good information.

Thanks again,
Zach

(I would have an avatar, but the gallery is not functioning on my computer. Is this a problem for all users or is it just on my end??)

bmf175 · Post by **bmf175** » July 25th, 2007, 4:35 pm

Good intro, good luck in becoming a Ranger.

42L5V · Post by **42L5V** » July 25th, 2007, 6:27 pm

Welcome, Zach. Read FAQs, stickies and heed advice of those who have gone before you.

Good PT scores, keep shooting for max.

Charlie 51 · Post by **Charlie 51** » July 25th, 2007, 8:07 pm

Nice intro, good luck to you

Your PT is really pretty good, work on PU and a few more sit-ups. Contrary to popular belief not "everyone" in BN scored 300, far from it. Everyone was a stud for sure and I don't know many that were below 270 or 280 but only a small percentage scored 300 consistantly. Make sure you can run 5 miles faster than 40 minutes as that seemed to be tough for some guys. You must also be able to do at least 6 pull ups as Regiment requires pull-ups in its APFT. Your rucking should really help. Make sure you are using whatever ruck system you will use in basic, I am not sure if it is still the Large Alice or not. Load it with at least 45 Lbs. In BN you will carry much more but in basic 45 should suffice for starters.

Mental toughness is much more important in BN than pure physical ability. If you can get to that place of true suffering and then push into it you will have the beginging of what it takes to get there.

RTO · Post by **RTO** » July 25th, 2007, 8:15 pm

Welcome and thanks for your desire to become and serve with the best of the very best, the U.S. Army Rangers.

RANGER513 · Post by **RANGER513** » July 26th, 2007, 4:17 am

Decent intro, young man.

Two words of advice: NEVER QUIT.

Rico · Post by **Rico** » July 26th, 2007, 8:36 am

Your situation sounds similar to mine ten short years ago..

I didn't have a high school deploma, albeit for an entirely different reason, and I also had to get a shitload of waivers because of various different reasons all leading to one source of frustration for my recruiters; I was a knucklehead as a young man.

My point in telling you this is not to highlight my past mistakes, or to make light of your situation. But the truth is I had just as many setbacks as you do when I tried to enlist, and I made it. So can you. Follow through to your goal, there's always a way to make it happen. You may sometimes have to remind the recruiter of that fact.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » July 26th, 2007, 8:42 am

Well, Zach, if you truly want to earn a place in the 75th Ranger Regiment, you came to the right place. The DEPs should have contacted you already to assist you on your quest. Never, never quit.

wolfbrother · Post by **wolfbrother** » July 27th, 2007, 12:43 pm

I would like to say thank you to all the Rangers who have welcomed me into your online domain. I would also like to thank you for all the words of wisdom and advice that you have shared with me.

To Ranger Charlie 51: Thank you for the additional PT knowledge and advice. I understand what you are saying about mental toughness, and I can definitely understand the need to push yourself well beyond your limits. I will heed your advice.

To Ranger j.rico: Thank you for sharing your story. It really encouraged me to keep pressing towards my goal. If you don't mind me asking, could you elaborate on the path you took make it to the Rangers?

RangerJurena · Post by **RangerJurena** » July 27th, 2007, 1:05 pm

wolfbrother wrote:I would like to say thank you to all the Rangers who have welcomed me into your online domain. I would also like to thank you for all the words of wisdom and advice that you have shared with me.

To Ranger Charlie 51: Thank you for the additional PT knowledge and advice. I understand what you are saying about mental toughness, and I can definitely understand the need to push yourself well beyond your limits. I will heed your advice.

To Ranger j.rico: Thank you for sharing your story. It really encouraged me to keep pressing towards my goal. If you don't mind me asking, could you elaborate on the path you took make it to the Rangers?

Not sure where my boy supersenior is at, but he should come tighten up your shot group.

Bugsy · Post by **Bugsy** » July 28th, 2007, 2:50 am

wolfbrother wrote:I would like to say thank you to all the Rangers who have welcomed me into your online domain. I would also like to thank you for all the words of wisdom and advice that you have shared with me.

To Ranger Charlie 51: Thank you for the additional PT knowledge and advice. I understand what you are saying about mental toughness, and I can definitely understand the need to push yourself well beyond your limits. I will heed your advice.

To Ranger j.rico: Thank you for sharing your story. It really encouraged me to keep pressing towards my goal. If you don't mind me asking, could you elaborate on the path you took make it to the Rangers?

To Wolfbrother:

WELCOME TO ARMYRANGER.COM!!!

Use the search button often and PT your butt off. Good luck

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » July 28th, 2007, 3:50 am

Welcome and thank you for your desire to become an Army Ranger. I hope everything goes well for you at MEPS. Keep us posted.

JarHedSolja · Post by **JarHedSolja** » July 28th, 2007, 2:10 pm

Better not fuck it up for the rest of us from Ohio.