Introduction- Quay

[Quay]

Roger RangerJd


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[Quay]

First PT Test
Push-ups: 46
Sit-ups: 53
2 Mile Run: 14:18


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[Jim]

rangertough wrote:
Listen to your PSG...but make your own decisions.

Get to know your men like they were family...but don't coddle them. Learn their names fast, schedule a one-on-one with each man as you can. You may find skillsets you never knew you had access to and leadership potentials as well.

Admit when you're wrong in front of your people. Being wrong isn't a weakness it's part of your learning process. Your men will respect you and trust you more if you show humility and a willingness to improve and learn. Doing this will also allow your subordinate leaders to feel they can make mistakes and learn from them as well.

Write your Squad Leaders NCOER's with your PSG's input, don't let anyone tell you the SL's work for the PSG. The SL's report to you in the fight not the PSG. Write your PSG's NCOER with advice from your CO (and hopefully the 1SG will throw in his two-bits as well).

There's no such thing as "NCO Buisness" it's PLATOON Buisness and you must be aware of what's going on. Let your NCO's handle it at the lowest levels, but be aware of it.

Good luck and welcome to the hardest and most rewarding job you'll ever have.

This was written by one of our members. I think it gives a superb description of the duties of a Platoon Leader.

[Quay]

Upon much thinking and research I've decided that I will be leaving college to enlist. I've already been to MEPS and scored an 88 on the ASVAB. I will go back to MEPS the first week of January and I am hoping to secure an option 40 contract.


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[Grim666]

What MOS are you looking at??


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[Quay]

Ranger Grim666, 11b or 12b(which I believe is combat engineer)


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[Jim]

I'm curious. What caused you to make this decision?

[Quay]

Ranger Jim,
Well my parents got divorced which left me in the vacuum of having no money as they are at odds with each other. Which left me having to take out a $4,000 loan and still owe another $8,000 to the school. So I realized that the debt wasn't worth it, especially with the program I'm in locking me to Engineering fields only. So I ultimately decided to move forward with my goal of joint the Army and entering special operations.


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[Quay]

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[Jim]

Ranger Jim,
Well my parents got divorced which left me in the vacuum of having no money as they are at odds with each other. Which left me having to take out a $4,000 loan and still owe another $8,000 to the school. So I realized that the debt wasn't worth it, especially with the program I'm in locking me to Engineering fields only. So I ultimately decided to move forward with my goal of joint the Army and entering special operations.

Very reasonable solution to your challenge. Never, never quit!

[Quay]

I am excited to say that today I was able to sign an Option 40 contract with a nice 20k bonus. Any suggestions to start preparing myself are extremely appreciated!


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[Jim]

I am excited to say that today I was able to sign an Option 40 contract with a nice 20k bonus. Any suggestions to start preparing myself are extremely appreciated!

Have you taken your oath? What is your report date?

[Grim666]

What MOS is that for??


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[Quay]

Ranger Jim, yes and January 19th

Ranger Grim666, 11x


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[rangerjd]

Your ship date says you left 12 months ago, I assume that is supposed to be 2016. Remember, 'attention to detail', can get you dropped in a course and get you or someone else killed in combat. You have very little time left before you leave, focus on your push-ups, sit-ups, 2 mile run and pull-ups. Have your body in the best shape it can be in, but remember, it is your mind that will cause you to fail. Every time you work out, every time you run, in everything you do, always strive to do a little bit more. Train your mind to push the limits. There's nothing you can't do, as long as your mind doesn't get in the way. Give everything you've got, every time you give and never, ever quit! RLTW

PS: post a current APFT to include pull-ups.