New Enlisty - Hopps

[Ranger Hopps]

I just enlisted into the army in october :D . I have a half a semester left in school then i will leave for boot on july 29th, at Fort Benn. then inf. and air training. Then if I qualify, RIP. Just wondering if there is any tips any Ranger could give me as to give me a leg up. Such as Learning Ranger history, map reading Etc. Anything

[Ranger Hopps]

Yea, but there is so many damn abbreviations i get lost

[Earthpig]

Just wondering if there is any tips any Ranger could give me as to give me a leg up. Such as Learning Ranger history, map reading Etc. Anything

Be physically and (most of all) mentally up for the challenge. I didn't have a clue about what to expect, but I knew I wasn't going to quit. That's the secret right there....don't quit.
I guess if you really think you need more than intestinal fortitude, memorize the Ranger Creed, be proficient at LandNav (land navigation: map reading, compass, pace counting, etc.), learn how to shoot, and be a strong swimmer. If you have a lot of time to study the Ranger Handbook, that will help, assuming you make it. Good luck, Grasshopper.
RLTW
EP

[Ranger Hopps]

QUOTEI guess if you really think you need more than intestinal fortitude, memorize the Ranger Creed, be proficient at LandNav (land navigation: map reading, compass, pace counting, etc.), learn how to shoot, and be a strong swimmer. If you have a lot of time to study the Ranger Handbook, that will help, assuming you make it.END QUOTE


If I were to say all I needed was intestinal fortitude, I would be arrogant. I just ordered the ranger handbook, I have swam since I was 2 (parents started me out early) I shot my first gun around age five, and have been shooting shit ever since. I will be going down to my local map store here in Milwaukee this week. I know how to use a compass. Now all I need to do is take it one day and a time, and take what I get dealt and like you said NEVER QUIT!

Thank You EP :D

Hopps

[EggMcMuffin]

I cant remember now but it was a link to a military abbreviation site. It had ALL the abbreviations you could ever find.

Acronym Finder

DoD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

There you go.

[Disinfertention]

Hey Hopps... it sounds to me as if your Recruiter, or maybe you, doesn't care. Ask him how to get promated to E-2 or E-3 before you go. Many easy to learn skills that you will be taught in basic you can learn before you go, and earn yourself a promotion. Be sure to ask him about it. It doesn't take very long to do. My recruiter briefed me on all the skills I would need to know and helped me get my E-2 before I went... Gives you some extra cash too..and everyone likes money.

[Harris]

Thank You EP :D

Make sure you check the FAQ/RULES for the boards, you just committed a nono...Lucky most of them havn't had their morning brew yet.









(Ranger EarthPig to us mortals)

[Bell]

Moved to this forum so you can start over. Read the rules cherry. Last warning. Yer a legal target after the next fuckup.

RLTW
Bell

[Spartan]

Thank You EP :D

Hopps

Thanks Harris!

That's RANGER EP to you, Hopps!

[Steadfast]

One small item. The title header should read "new enlistee" not "new enlisty". There is no such word as enlisty.

Ranger Luna, your say next.

[Ranger]

Hopps - go read the Intro FAQ about avatars.

[Looon]

Several warnings hopps. I'm heading to the toilet to cast my vote.