Enlistment Problems... Need Help

[MikeZDM]

I'll post my Self PT Test sometime today or tomorrow Ranger Jim.

I've spoken with my Recruiter and he assured me there shouldn't be any issue but if there was we'd be able to fix that.

Good, now share with us the experience of going to school in Turkey.

Sure Ranger Jim,
Well 8th-10th I was in a International School, which was basically very helpful for me which i didn't realize at the time. I was taking MYP (Middle Years Program) classes, which are part of the IB Program (International_Baccalaureate) which is most likely the hardest educational program in the world and tops American AP Classes. I completed the MYP Program and left the international school due to personal issues with the Dean of Students and the Principal. Having no clue where to go my mother decided to put me into a Private Turkish School which more or less overlooked me not being turkish and took me into their school and placed me in their Foreign Language Program. In the Foreign Language program is where i learned German, Italian, and refined my Turkish. What sucked the most is that all I did was languages and no math so for my final two graduating years of High School i did no math or science whatsoever. I graduated High School with a Turkish Diploma and no education since all i knew were languages.

Besides school, Turkey was a challenging life style for me. It sucked being the only American in an entire town and basically every guy that knew me tried to fight me because I was American. I was the minority and having no one on my side made me a little resentful and quick to act with a short temper. I've tried to overcome my temper by training myself mentally and deal with things better. Turkey was hell, yet it was the right kind of hell that would mold me to be a mature adult.

Coming back to New York was an eye-opener for me seeing people that I called friends turn in to nothing but non-motivated lazy individuals. All of these trials and tribulations have made me realize that my dream of becoming a Ranger is now possible.

[Jim]

Having no clue where to go my mother decided to put me into a Private Turkish School which more or less overlooked me not being turkish and took me into their school and placed me in their Foreign Language Program. In the Foreign Language program is where i learned German, Italian, and refined my Turkish. What sucked the most is that all I did was languages and no math so for my final two graduating years of High School i did no math or science whatsoever. I graduated High School with a Turkish Diploma and no education since all i knew were languages.

Besides school, Turkey was a challenging life style for me. It sucked being the only American in an entire town and basically every guy that knew me tried to fight me because I was American. I was the minority and having no one on my side made me a little resentful and quick to act with a short temper. I've tried to overcome my temper by training myself mentally and deal with things better. Turkey was hell, yet it was the right kind of hell that would mold me to be a mature adult.

Coming back to New York was an eye-opener for me seeing people that I called friends turn in to nothing but non-motivated lazy individuals. All of these trials and tribulations have made me realize that my dream of becoming a Ranger is now possible.

OK, it looks like you have had a worthwhile experience. I was particularly interested in your final paragraph. Yeah, life in the US sucks -- until you compare it with almost anywhere else in the world. If you truly wish to earn a place in the 75th Ranger Regiment, you came to the right site. Never, never quit!!!

[MikeZDM]

Thank you Ranger Jim. If being an Army Ranger meant giving up everything I had and receiving nothing in return, I would take it without question. I want it more than anything and I'll go to whatever lengths to achieve my goal.

[MikeZDM]

I do have a question and I thought some Rangers here could help me decide.

My previous Recruiter has been frequently calling me telling me that he can get me Ranger instead of the new recruiting station (where the Ranger Station Commander is). He told me that he put my practice test score in where you would normally put your ASVAB score and he said that he was able to pull up the Option 40 for Infantry and said there were 25 Slots available currently and I would ship out January 25th.

My question is... should i stay with my previous recruiter who knows me better and who pulled this up, or stay with the new recruiter who's station commander is an Army Ranger.

[Kilted Heathen]

You're supposed to be fucking smart. Think about it.

[MikeZDM]

You're supposed to be fucking smart. Think about it.

I'm going to process and stay with the new recruiter since they are more honest with me and can do more for me.

[Kilted Heathen]

You're supposed to be fucking smart. Think about it.

I'm going to process and stay with the new recruiter since they are more honest with me and can do more for me.

Who are you talking to?

[MikeZDM]

Who are you talking to?

I was responding to you, Ranger Kilted Heathen. I've thought about it and the smart decision is to stay with my new recruiter, who's station commander is a Ranger.

[Kilted Heathen]

Why?

[MikeZDM]

I've chosen to stay with the new recruiter because he hasn't lied to me once while the other recruiter from the other station has lied to me twice. SFC Ranger told me that if he wasn't able to find an open slot he would call "the rock" at Ft. Knox and if they weren't able to find an available slot he would make calls to RIP Instructors to create a slot. This is what I've been told and I believe them.

What do you think Ranger Kilted Heathen?

[MikeZDM]

2 Mile Run: 14:28
2 Min. Push-Ups: 53
2 Min. Sit-Ups: 57

[Jim]

2 Mile Run: 14:28
2 Min. Push-Ups: 53
2 Min. Sit-Ups: 57

Mike you posted your scores twice. You were instructed to post it on this thread, but you also posted it on your introduction. In doing so, you failed to follow instructions. However my response to your scores will not change:
http://forum.armyranger.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=50347" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Kilted Heathen]

I think the measurable scope was when they told you they could secure an Opt-40 based on practice ASVAB scores.
You have evidently missed that point.

Do push ups.

[MikeZDM]

Mike you posted your scores twice. You were instructed to post it on this thread, but you also posted it on your introduction. In doing so, you failed to follow instructions. However my response to your scores will not change:
http://forum.armyranger.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=50347" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Sorry Ranger Jim, I thought I would post my PT score in my introduction so that Ranger Leroy or anyone else who might think I didn't post my PT score would be able to view them.

I think the measurable scope was when they told you they could secure an Opt-40 based on practice ASVAB scores.
You have evidently missed that point.

Do push ups.

Ranger Kilted Heathen, I asked my previous and my current Recruiter if they could check if there were any current available slots, I know they would not be able to secure an Opt. 40 because I hadn't taken the test yet. My previous Recruiter lied and said there were 25 and my current Recruiter said there were zero as of then. Sorry if I didn't add that part in.

I'd work on push-ups but last night I injured my shoulder and I'll see a doctor on Monday, but that won't stop me from reaching my goal.