Lengthy introduction!

[Scout]

Hello, Rangers, everyone.

My name is Scout (Well, it's not my real name. But I have been called that as long as I can remember). I am currently 16 years old and enrolled in high school in a very, very small town. I enjoy playing baseball and running cross country to stay in shape. I came across this site while looking up physical requirements to be a ranger (I would consider myself sort of a fitness enthusiast, so the earlier I started training the better) and I thought it might be a great way I could find out more about them. Though I am still young, I am absolutely sure that an army career is what I want to pursue, especially the Rangers. I have wanted to do it for a long time. I want to do it to serve my country, mostly. I love America and I feel everyone should love their country and be willing to make sacrifices for it. Also, just the military lifestyle fascinates me. I enjoy exercising and pushing myself further, and my grandfather and many of my uncles were in the army. I love the stories they have to tell and how it matured them through their years of service. I obviously cannot say what war will be like for me and I've no false ideas of the glorification of it or anything... But it's just my number one goal in life to make a difference. I want to protect America and go on rescue missions, helping others. "The Great Raid" (detailed in the book Ghost Soldiers By Hampton Sides) is the greatest account of a Ranger rescue mission I have read. It truly inspires me to do that sort of thing for others. Colonel Henry Mucci and Captain Robert Prince are probably the biggest heroes I look up to. Them and General George S. Patton. Though I really want to pursue a military life, I still highly value education. I'm currently striving to be salutatorian at my high school. I plan on first attending the United States Military Academy at West Point for four year college. It's government paid, which is really good in my situation, if you can get accepted. Hopefully I will, and after that I'll serve the 5 years of active duty required then go on to be a career officer and hopefully a ranger. Originally I really wanted to be a combat medic, but my interest in going to USMA sort of flattened that goal away, due to the fact that there is no official pre-med program at WP. Very very few people are chosen each year to go on to med school, which I wouldn't be too interested in pursuing. I'm more looking into eventually becoming an officer.

Sorry for the long winded introduction, but I just wanted everyone to be aware that my goals aren't ones to be taken with a grain of salt. As much of a dreamer as I am, I've been working and will continue working making them a reality. Another reason I'm interested in this site, aside from finding out information and stories from actual rangers (I really admire you guys!) is politics. I love history and politics. I'm currently a supported of the republican party, though I'm more moderate than conservative or liberal (leaning much towards the right, though). I want to find out what actual experience military personnel's, especially Rangers', on some of the issues such as the war in Iraq and Afghanistan... and even the Iranian threat, and more.

Well, thanks for reading and again, sorry for the length. Hopefully I'll get some incite on what the Ranger's lives are really like.

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[Scout]

Nwrestler,

Thank you. PM received and replied.

[Looon]

My head hurts.

[Earthpig]

You have some pretty large and clearly defined goals for a 16 year old. All I knew at your age was what beer and chicks were for. I hope you maintain your interest and enthusiasm in the coming years. In any case, welcome to the site.

RLTW
EP

[Scout]

Ranger Ranger Luna,

I dropped and gave you twenty for the trouble.


Ranger EarthPig,

Thank you. I am happy to have the dreams that I do. I cannot imagine living any other way. But, I am not completely enveloped with these goals... I still have time for a social life. I suppose it's good practice at getting no sleep and still being able to function properly. :) Thanks for the welcome.

[Ranger Bill]

Welcome and thanks for your interest in Army Rangers. Whether it is right for you, time will tell. I have sent you an ROE PM. Follow it and you will find your time here productive and get all the help you need to succeed.

[Jim]

Scout, a man has only one opportunity to make a favorable initial impression. You earned a GO at this station. Good introduction (a couple grammer / spelling errors, but meets mininal standards). At this point in your life, it may seem like the choices are endless -- but the most difficult part is choosing the life path you wish to follow. Certainly apply for USMA, we have a few Cadets here -- although they are not very active. If you choose that route, and earn an Infantry commission, you are almost sure to attend the Ranger school following commissioning. On the other hand, if you decide to enlist for service in the 75th Ranger Regiment, you will find yourself in the company of some of the finest young men in America today. Either choice is a lot to aim for. The choice, however is yours. Please self-administer a PT test and post your results here. Never, never quit.

[Looon]

Ranger Ranger Luna,

I dropped and gave you twenty for the trouble.

Welcome

[abn-rgr]

Good intro. You need to capitalize Ranger every time you use it. That is all.

[Scout]

Ranger Ranger Bill,

Much thanks. PM received and replied.


Ranger Jim,

Thank you for the praise and I truly hope that I will be able to attend USMA. Earning an infantry commission is something I would definitely be up to pursuing. That route sounds excellent for m. I will continue to strive to attain it.

PT TEST--
PU- 70
SU- 83
2mi- 13:11


Ranger Ranger Luna,

Thank you.


Ranger abn-ranger,

Thanks for letting me know. I'll be sure to do that from now on.