Introduction - amazz29

[amazz29]

Hello Everyone,

My name is Anthony, I am from New Jersey and I'm currently in 11th grade (Junior year of high school). Becoming an Army Ranger is one of the most honorable things in the world in my opinion, and I am fully aware of how hard the path to becoming a Ranger is. It has been my goal for as long as I can remember to serve with the 75th Ranger Regiment. Easily since I was 7, my uncles (most of which were in the military) would tell stories about men who held themselves to higher standards and did things the right way, every time. Men that went through hell to earn a title and admittance into the special operations community. Not only about rangers but all of the elite units the military has to offer. They never failed to remind me of how hard it was to make it through the rigorous training and selection programs the Army had in place to weed out those unfit to serve with the best. Brotherhood is something I value above all, that's one of the main reasons Army Rangers stood out for me. I know research can only get you so far, but I have done hours upon hours of it to gain a better understanding of what I am getting myself into. After all of that research, it only makes me more driven to graduate RASP and serve our country. I don't fully understand how hard the lifestyle is, because I have never been through it. But, I certainly have an idea. So, let me talk a little bit more about myself.

I am a three year varsity starter for my schools football team, a team that competes at a national level every year and consistently places in the top 25 best football teams in the country. I say that not to brag, but to show that I do know what hard work is, and the value of it. I am hoping everything I have learned playing football throughout my life, especially the physical fitness and the work ethic, will better prepare me for RASP and whatever may come next. I will not accept failure, I never have quit on myself or any of the teams I've been on. I am 100% behind my decision to enlist under an 11x Option 40, just a matter of time before I go ahead and do so. I know the journey is an extremely tough one, but that's what makes it so attractive to me. If being a Ranger was easy, everyone would do it. But it's not, and that's why I won't quit until I make it. Even if I fail and have to come back to RASP, I'll do it however many times it takes. I've never wanted something more in my life, and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get there. Rangers, hopefully this introduction wasn't disrespectful or ignorant in any way. I've spoken to vets and done research and am confident in the knowledge I've gained from it, so I apologize if I come off as cocky or disrespectful. If I do, just let me know what PT I need to do and I'll get on it, I would never intentionally insult someone I respect as much as I do.

[gRavepc]

Welcome Anthony, you should change your avatar.

[Jim]

Welcome Anthony, If you truly want to earn a place in the 75th Ranger Regiment, you came to the right site. We at armyranger.com take a great deal of pride in the young men who pass through here on their life journey. Please tell us more about yourself and post your PT score within the next 72 hours. Most of the questions you might have can be addressed by using the search feature, located on the top right of this page. Please read the FAQs, as well as select stickies and threads. Never, never quit!

[Lefty]

I know research can only get you so far, but I have done hours upon hours of it to gain a better understanding of what I am getting myself into. After all of that research, it only makes me more driven ...........

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Welcome to the site.

Add the rules and FAQs for this site to your hours of research, then heed them.

Do exactly as you have been told by Rangers gRavepc & Jim.

[amazz29]

Sorry for not replying sooner, have had a lot on my plate lately. Excuses are like A-Holes, everyone's got one. Avatar has been changed as been told, and PT scores are as follows:

Pushups: 110
Situps: 83
Pullups: 19
2 Mile Run: 12:56

Scores are as of this morning, always room for improvement

[Jim]

You have now established your PT baseline to build on. Stay out of trouble and never, never quit!

[amazz29]

Wouldn't ever even think about it! Should I continue posting PT Scores or continue on my own?

[Jim]

Wouldn't ever even think about it! Should I continue posting PT Scores or continue on my own?

Post every two or three weeks. That will give you time to measure progress. Don't be surprised if you back-slide occasionally. Never, never quit!

[amazz29]

PT Scores as of August 26th, 2015:

Pushups: 122
Situps: 80
Pullups: 21
2 Mile Run: 12:47

[CharlieRanger1FFV]

Welcome to the site, Anthony.


RLTW!!!

[amazz29]

Pushups: 118
situps: 89
pullups: 25
2 Mile: 12:40

[Jim]

Pushups: 118
situps: 89
pullups: 25
2 Mile: 12:40

Who has been grading your PT tests? You need to ensure that your form is correct, Never, never quit!

[amazz29]

Ranger Jim, I've asked my strength and conditioning coach for football to make sure I'm doing everything up to standard and not cheating anything

[Jim]

Ranger Jim, I've asked my strength and conditioning coach for football to make sure I'm doing everything up to standard and not cheating anything

Was not suggesting you are cheating. Good form is an issue for everyone to think about, Never, never quit!