Getting into RIP from AIT.

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rgrokelley wrote:
You don't know what goes through another man's mind when shit hits the fan. Usually the macho, body builder types are the first to go. Then the shit talking gang banger wannabes. All the folks you think are the studs, end up being worthless.

Meanwhile, little Danny Devito fuckers like me, with a little pot belly, graduate Distinguished Honor Graduate and end up in all the action hero units
Damn straight. I wasn't a PT god, but I could out hump anybody.
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Smittyleeb wrote:Thank you, Ranger K.Ingraham. I hope to be making the announcement as well.

I've heard from others that already left for airborne school that there's a year long hold to go to SOCM. Does anyone here know if there's any truth to that statement?
While there is a wait to go to SOCM, a year is a bit extreme. Too many fags use that as their quitting excuse. Even if it was a year, the juice is worth the squeezE. So if your gonna attempt RIP and SOCM.........DO PUSHUPS BITCH!
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UNATAINABLE E5 wrote:
Smittyleeb wrote:Thank you, Ranger K.Ingraham. I hope to be making the announcement as well.

I've heard from others that already left for airborne school that there's a year long hold to go to SOCM. Does anyone here know if there's any truth to that statement?
While there is a wait to go to SOCM, a year is a bit extreme. Too many fags use that as their quitting excuse. Even if it was a year, the juice is worth the squeezE. So if your gonna attempt RIP and SOCM.........DO PUSHUPS BITCH!
Yer gonna fit in just fine here... 8)
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Smittyleeb wrote:Just a quick sitrep. I ship tomorrow for airborne school with an expected grad date of 8 Aug. My buddies already there tell me its a joke. But I'm still happy to be getting away from Fort Sam.
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Smittyleeb wrote:Ranger Jim,

Friday was graduation from BAC. We had the weekend off, heading to RIP tomorrow morning.

I briefed the girl on what I think is going to happen, and told her if she starts her needy girlfriend shit up, she's gone, year and a half together or not. I'm too close to have anything stop me.

I stocked up on everything I thought I'd need. 550 cord, 90 MPH tape, medical tape, pens, notebook, flashlight, and a knife. If any other Rangers has advice for anything else I'll need, I'd appreciate it.
A 300 PT score and a 'NEVER QUIT' attitude would be handy to bring as well.... 8)
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Don't get hurt or be a heat casualty...
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Smittyleeb wrote:Being a RIP hold is... different. Suprisingly chill.

My class is supposed to start 25 Aug. There's talk of going on leave if I pass the PT test on Wednesday.

Something's fishy. It's way to lax for me.

But MAN! The Rangers have such nice shit! The chow hall (what I tasted of it) was spectacular! Their barracks are the shit.

I can't wait to get this shit rolling.
RIP hold is just that. Don't let it fool you. Use your time wisely and don't do anything foolish.



oh, and brace for impact.... :shock: :lol: 8)
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Smittyleeb wrote:Being a RIP hold is... different. Suprisingly chill.

My class is supposed to start 25 Aug. There's talk of going on leave if I pass the PT test on Wednesday.

Something's fishy. It's way to lax for me.

But MAN! The Rangers have such nice shit! The chow hall (what I tasted of it) was spectacular! Their barracks are the shit.

I can't wait to get this shit rolling.
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Smittyleeb wrote:I can't wait to get this shit rolling.
It's about to young Jedi.
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Don 't go on leave, nothing good can come from that. Your girlie friend will weaken your warrior resolve. You'll drink & possibly get into trouble. You'll get weak. You'll get weak.
Stay right there & PT your ass off - keep your mind in the game.
Save the leave time as a reward to self later on or sell it back so you can buy cool stuff. :lol:
I might mention that if you go on leave you'll become mentally & physically weak.

PS: Have I mentioned that if you go associate with civilians you'll become a weakling?
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JLTW!!! wrote:LISTEN TO K. INGRAHAM!!!!!!!!!!!
X2!
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