Introduction

Rambo · Post by **Rambo** » July 8th, 2006, 8:05 pm

Hey Rangers.

My name is Joshua and I am 18 years old. I am currently in the DEP program, and have enlisted as an 11x w/ option 40, and will be shipping out for Basic in very soon.

I have always wanted to join the Army and become a Ranger, and be a part of one of the most elite forces in the US Military. Even though there are many steps ahead of me, I plan on looking into to the Green to Gold program to become an officer once I earn the Ranger tab.

I have been on a good PT program for the last couple months, and have just passed the promotional PT test, so I will be heading to Basic with an extra rank.

My Dad and I have been reading many posts and FAQâ€™s on this site for a while now and it has been a great help. I would like to thank all Rangers for the great insight you have provided.

RLTW

EvilCouch · Post by **EvilCouch** » July 8th, 2006, 8:53 pm

Why the hell would you want to leave Battalion right after getting your tab to go be an O?

Everett Ruess · Post by **Everett Ruess** » July 8th, 2006, 8:54 pm

Welcome. If you have been lurking for a while, then you know the key to success as a Ranger is to NEVER QUIT! Good luck.

Fishboy · Post by **Fishboy** » July 8th, 2006, 8:59 pm

welcome

CHCB · Post by **CHCB** » July 8th, 2006, 9:58 pm

Here's a thought, worry about knocking down the 50m targets before the 300m...focus on MAKING it into Regiment, and GETTING a Ranger tab, and fulfilling your committment. Then figure out if you still want to be an officer, and THEN start planning on options.

Little is gained by haste, but much can be lost.

Welcome and good luck.

Looon · Post by **Looon** » July 9th, 2006, 6:58 am

Welcome.

The green and gold program is a good program, but you are looking waaay too far into the future.

Focus more on the now than on the then. Keep your options open.

RLTW

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » July 9th, 2006, 7:23 am

Congratulations to you for your enlistment and also to your dad for raising a son who wants to be a Ranger. By the way, the Regiment IS the most elite infantry force in the world.

msg_dman · Post by **msg_dman** » July 9th, 2006, 1:50 pm

Welcome and good luck to you

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » July 9th, 2006, 2:21 pm

EvilCouch wrote:Why the hell would you want to leave Battalion right after getting your tab to go be an O?

Because he hasn't been there yet.

Welcome to the Site!

AbnRgr289 · Post by **AbnRgr289** » July 9th, 2006, 5:48 pm

Welcome John J.

Foozbat · Post by **Foozbat** » July 9th, 2006, 9:15 pm

PM Inbound.

Welcome.

RTO · Post by **RTO** » July 9th, 2006, 9:35 pm

Welcome to the site Rambo!

Chiron · Post by **Chiron** » July 10th, 2006, 1:26 am

Welcome.