In RIP Pending

DRM · Post by **DRM** » October 3rd, 2008, 1:58 pm

Rangers,

We ran over to RIP today. I'm in RIP Pending until 27 Oct. We've been released until Monday at 2045. PT Test Tuesday morning, and then onward to usual details.

I'm extremely excited and anxious to be in RIP. When we ran past the sign for RSTB, I had the biggest grin on my face. I'm here and I couldn't be happier.

I know what I have to do. Now I just have to do it.

Driving on,
-DRM

PocketKings · Post by **PocketKings** » October 3rd, 2008, 2:22 pm

I have a feeling we'll be changing your title by the end of the year.

I'd wish you luck, but you don't need it. Just go and get it done.

Invictus · Post by **Invictus** » October 3rd, 2008, 2:24 pm

I envy you your journey young stud.

Don't do anything stupid, especially in your down time to jeopordize your shot.

Keep us updated.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » October 4th, 2008, 9:50 am

You are getting close to the objective. Don't do anything stupid. Never, never quit!

Rangerguru · Post by **Rangerguru** » October 4th, 2008, 12:48 pm

Congratulations on everything you have accomplished so far and as a very wise man said "don't do anything stupid, Never never quit!!!"

RTO · Post by **RTO** » October 4th, 2008, 12:58 pm

I hear Cole Range is lovely that time of year! :D

DRM · Post by **DRM** » October 4th, 2008, 2:08 pm

RTO wrote:I hear Cole Range is lovely that time of year! :D

*EDIT: After some thought, I've realized that a more appropriate response would have been:

Ranger RTO,

Testicular fortitude: CHECK

-DRM

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » October 4th, 2008, 4:23 pm

You're getting ready to kick it up a notch. Have fun.

I'm looking forward to your next report.

RLTW
EP

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » October 6th, 2008, 7:32 am

Don't screw this up. And remember, the RIP instructors will not kill you.

42L5V · Post by **42L5V** » October 7th, 2008, 3:15 pm

Received PM from DRM:

Joe,

Passed the PT test this morning. 50 pushups, 60 situps, and a 13:50 on the run. 6 pullups after. Now, you're probably wondering why just over 70% for almost every event? I got to experience the awesome "41, 41, 41, 41, 41, 41, 41..." and "52, 52, 52, 52, 52, 52..." for the pushups and situps. (respectively) It was just one of those mind games. The grader let me up when he saw me smiling and just wrote down those scores. Haha.

The standards for the PT test have changed to get into RIP. Now, it's 60% on the PUs/SUs and 70% on the run, followed by 4 pullups. It's cake.

I turned down 10-days of leave. First, I haven't earned enough leave yet and I don't want to go into the hole already, and I also want to stay here and work out in the gym. It's free, and there's also a pool. I also have one of the GST books from a guy who failed RIP...he gave it to me on his way out the door this morning.

We've had around 8 quit so far. Mostly soft skill, but 2 11B's have dropped the course. More room for my rucksack, I say.

I'm still having a blast. Although the details suck ass, I'm liking the PT and just being around Rangers is a motivator.

RLTW,
-DRM

PS- "Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained soldier." "AGAIN, FUCKWAD!" "Gallantly will I show..."

IDon'tCare · Post by **IDon'tCare** » October 9th, 2008, 4:33 am

Drive on DRM. You can do it.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » October 17th, 2008, 5:26 am

DRM,
SITREP, over?

42L5V · Post by **42L5V** » October 17th, 2008, 6:06 am

Ranger Jim -

He's in hold until the 27th, when the next class starts.