I am a pre-med student from california. My fiance has always been attracted to the military but for family reason has waited until now to pursue his military career. He has done a lot of soul searching recently and has concluded that becoming an Army Ranger is what he wants in life. As a loving future wife, I am more than happy to support him.
However, like most military family members I have my concerns. I do not doubt his physical abilities but I am concerned about how he will actually become a ranger. He is a college graduate and plans to go in as an officer. Since I know almost nothing about the military, I have read many different forums and sites but most have just commented on how hard it will be to get into the Rangers as an officer. I was wondering if anyone can shed some light on what it will take for him to become an ranger officer. (Is it: if you work hard enough and make the "top"at ranger school, you will get in?) We are both concerned that the Army will take control and decide where he should be. I want to make sure that we get all the info possible before he signs anything!
I recently read Married To the Military and the author mentioned having my fiance type out a POA (power of attorney) for me before he ships out. I know most soldiers have written a POA for their family members, can some one tell me what was the most important thing you decided to put in it?
Thank you all in advance for any support or help!!
-Liv
