Introduction-Patrick

[Patrick93]

Hi, my name is Patrick. I'm 15 y/o. I'm currently enrolled in high school, in the 10th grade. I'm in AFJROTC, and I'm determined to become a Ranger. I'm usually not that great with this whole inroduction thing, so please excuse me if it seems kind of choppy.

I initially learned of the Rangers, in the summer of '09. I've been learning as much as I can about the Army and the 75th Regiment itself since then, and I've been going to my recruiting office for PT and information. My recruiter (If it's not against PERSEC then I'll give you his name) was a Ranger and me and him (along with my friend who also wants to become a Ranger) told him about our ambitions and he listened and we go to PT every Thursday, and do what we have to do and we feel great at the end.

I'm not trying to tell you my life story, its more along the lines of what lead up to my decision. In all honesty, I had wanted to give up so bad, when we went for a 6 mile run but I thought about what my recruiter would say so I soldiered up and continued on. I havent given up, no matter what at PT. If I want to become a Ranger then I need to man up, adapt and conquer the obstacle. I've been increasing my mental and physical toughness ever since my first PT meet and It's going great. I'm POSITIVE, that I'm no where near as tough as you (Rangers) but in due time, I will be and I will join this brotherhood.

I'm sorry for the long intro but I just wanted to prove to you all, that I'm not one of those people who will try something and up and quit when it starts getting tough, and I won't waste an Option 40 contract. I've been reading around here alot and I figure most of you, will be a bit skeptical., and that is understandable. I'm always open to helpful advice and constructive critisism.

Thank you all for your time, It will be great talking to you all. Until next time...

Rangers Lead The Way!

[Steadfast]

Welcome Patrick,

The minimum age permitted on this site is 16.

I have sent you a PM (private message) -please read & respond.

Edited to add: This thread locked until Patrick93 is 16 - a few days.

[Steadfast]

Topic reopened

[Earthpig]

Happy Birthday, Patrick, and welcome to the site. It's always refreshing to see young men, such as yourself, who cultivate a strong ineterst in serving this Nation at such an early age. I think your goals are commendable, and I hope that you pursue your dreams, and make them all come true. Good luck.

RLTW
EP

[Ranger Ron]

Welcome Patrick and thank you for your desire to serve our great country. You can receive a great deal of help here if you will look, listen and pay attention to details. Good luck.

[Patrick93]

Thank you all for the warm welcome :)

Ranger Earth Pig; Thank you for the birthday wishes.

Thank you all for your service to this country. I'm going to go look around, have a good day everyone.

[Bravo57]

Welcome to the site.

[Earthpig]

Please read the ROE I sent you.

RLTW
EP

[Patrick93]

Please read the ROE I sent you.

RLTW
EP

Roger that Ranger EarthPig. I 've read it, and I'll learn it by heart soon enough so I don't make anymore mistakes like before.

Also, would it be alright If I use the phrase "Roger that"? I'm really not sure how to respond to something like that without sounding like I'm being short, or disrespectful, and I've been told that "yes sir" would piss off you and the other Rangers.

[Earthpig]

Please read the ROE I sent you.

RLTW
EP

Roger that Ranger EarthPig. I 've read it, and I'll learn it by heart soon enough so I don't make anymore mistakes like before.

Also, would it be alright If I use the phrase "Roger that"? I'm really not sure how to respond to something like that without sounding like I'm being short, or disrespectful, and I've been told that "yes sir" would piss off you and the other Rangers.

I think the way you just did it ("Roger that, Ranger EarthPig") will cause you the least amount of grief.

RLTW
EP

[Patrick93]

Please read the ROE I sent you.

RLTW
EP

Roger that Ranger EarthPig. I 've read it, and I'll learn it by heart soon enough so I don't make anymore mistakes like before.

Also, would it be alright If I use the phrase "Roger that"? I'm really not sure how to respond to something like that without sounding like I'm being short, or disrespectful, and I've been told that "yes sir" would piss off you and the other Rangers.

I think the way you just did it ("Roger that, Ranger EarthPig") will cause you the least amount of grief.

RLTW
EP

Okay, thank you Ranger EarthPig. I'm going to retire for the night, I have to get up at 0530 tomorrow.

Have a good night.

[Ranger Bill]

Welcome to the site and thanks for your interest in Army Rangers.