Introduction - Brendan
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Rangers, my recruiter has reserved an 11X Op. 40 contract for me as of today.
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Re: Introduction - Brendan
Great news, now make sure you're prepared and don't waste a slot. Give everything you've got, every time you give and never, ever quit! RLTWBrenms wrote:Rangers, my recruiter has reserved an 11X Op. 40 contract for me as of today.
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C Co 2/75 80-83-HCMTC 83-85
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A Co 2/75 89-90-G3 I Corps 90-91
I Corps LRSC 91-93-7th RTB RI 94-95
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Re: Introduction - Brendan
Rangers, my apologies, but please disregard my last post about the op. 40 contract. Apparently there was a miscommunication among the recruiters that I am working with, and that specific contract had a ship date of May 19th. One recruiter told me that I could enter DEP, secure a contract, and then ship out when I'm ready, but apparently that's not the case? I'm a bit confused as to how all this stuff works.
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Brendan, Don't worry about it. Right now, there is a lot of pressure on the recruiting command to fill a lot of training seats in the next couple months. This gets priority over the more traditional Delayed Entry Program (DEP), which is projected several months out. Never, never quit!Brenms wrote:
Rangers, my apologies, but please disregard my last post about the op. 40 contract. Apparently there was a miscommunication among the recruiters that I am working with, and that specific contract had a ship date of May 19th. One recruiter told me that I could enter DEP, secure a contract, and then ship out when I'm ready, but apparently that's not the case? I'm a bit confused as to how all this stuff works.
Re: Introduction - Brendan
Hello Rangers, I just wanted to give you all an update on my current situation. This past week I got an 11x Op. 40 contract with a January 3rd ship date. I'm headed to Atlanta MEPS next Tuesday so that I can lock it in. Praying that I don't have any unknown deformities that'll disqualify me.
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Please confirm when you have taken your oath. Have not seen an 11X Option 40 for a while. Never, never quit!Brenms wrote:Hello Rangers, I just wanted to give you all an update on my current situation. This past week I got an 11x Op. 40 contract with a January 3rd ship date. I'm headed to Atlanta MEPS next Tuesday so that I can lock it in. Praying that I don't have any unknown deformities that'll disqualify me.
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Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
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42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: Introduction - Brendan
Roger that, Ranger Jim.
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Ranger Jim, just curious, but are you implying that they could tell me that there are no option 40 contracts available when I get to MEPS? When I was at the recruiter the other day, I signed a temporary reservation for an 11x option 40. Does the reservation mean nothing?
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when you execute your oath, it becomes official and legal. The reason I am being so specific is that I have not seen anyone get an 11X option 40 for more than a month. RLTW!Brenms wrote:Ranger Jim, just curious, but are you implying that they could tell me that there are no option 40 contracts available when I get to MEPS? When I was at the recruiter the other day, I signed a temporary reservation for an 11x option 40. Does the reservation mean nothing?
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
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Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: Introduction - Brendan
Ranger Jim, sorry for the late reply. My MEPS date got moved to Thursday. I had to stay for two days, but I swore in today with an 11x option 40 contract. I'm now in the DEP program with a ship date of January 15th. My RASP date will probably be in June/July.
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I can't tell you how pleased I am for your getting an 11X Option 40. Never, never quit!Brenms wrote:Ranger Jim, sorry for the late reply. My MEPS date got moved to Thursday. I had to stay for two days, but I swore in today with an 11x option 40 contract. I'm now in the DEP program with a ship date of January 15th. My RASP date will probably be in June/July.
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: Introduction - Brendan
Thank you Ranger Jim, I'm excited to get things moving.
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As are we.Brenms wrote:Thank you Ranger Jim, I'm excited to get things moving.
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Re: Introduction - Brendan
Rangers, I am leaving for Alaska on Monday for the salmon season, and will not return until August 5th. I will have no internet or phone coverage while I am there. I will be working for 16+ hours a day, 7 days a week, but I will try my best to maintain my pullups, pushups, and curlups.
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Do your best to complete your task-list prior to departing; that way you can complete some of your tasks while you are working. Memorization tasks come to mind. Never, never quit!Brenms wrote:Rangers, I am leaving for Alaska on Monday for the salmon season, and will not return until August 5th. I will have no internet or phone coverage while I am there. I will be working for 16+ hours a day, 7 days a week, but I will try my best to maintain my pullups, pushups, and curlups.
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867