Introduction - Calvin
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Introduction - Calvin
Hi Rangers!
I am a 17 year old senior in high school and I reside in Colorado Springs, CO. Ever since I looked into the Army and saw what a Ranger was I've always been very interested. I have watched just about any video on YouTube about Rangers and have looked up anything I could about them.(Which is how I found this website) I have been talking to a recruiter recently. I currently have scheduled some paperwork with him on the 6th. My ASVAB will be taken on the 10th. I took a practice test at my recruiter's office and scored an 86 and I'm trying to beat that. Finally, I have the option to swear in on the 11th. Although I have the option, I am not quite sure that they have any 11x option 40's available. If this is the case, I am prepared to wait for a slot to open.
Thanks!
I am a 17 year old senior in high school and I reside in Colorado Springs, CO. Ever since I looked into the Army and saw what a Ranger was I've always been very interested. I have watched just about any video on YouTube about Rangers and have looked up anything I could about them.(Which is how I found this website) I have been talking to a recruiter recently. I currently have scheduled some paperwork with him on the 6th. My ASVAB will be taken on the 10th. I took a practice test at my recruiter's office and scored an 86 and I'm trying to beat that. Finally, I have the option to swear in on the 11th. Although I have the option, I am not quite sure that they have any 11x option 40's available. If this is the case, I am prepared to wait for a slot to open.
Thanks!
"Promise only what you can deliver. Then deliver more than you promise."
Re: Introduction - Calvin
Calvin, welcome to the site. Have your recruiter look at the RECSTA date 20140922 for 11X Option 40. I know for a fact that we had some Option 40 slots on that date for high school seniors. Good Luck and if you have any recruiting questions or issues please let me know.
PerryB
PerryB
Re: Introduction - Calvin
Calvin, If you want to earn a place in the 75th Ranger Regiment, you came to the right site. We take pride in the fine young men who pass through armyranger.com in their life journey. Please begin by reading the FAQs as well as selected threads and stickies. Most questions you might have are already addressed. The search feature, located on the top right of this page is your friend. Please self-administer a PT test and post your results on this thread within 72 hours. Never, never quit!
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: Introduction - Calvin
Welcome. PM inbound, calvin7777.
11X OPT 40
SHIP DATE: 20140715
"Five Mentees Report Here" Thread Member
SHIP DATE: 20140715
"Five Mentees Report Here" Thread Member
Re: Introduction - Calvin
Thank you all for the responses.
Perry, I will be sure to ask my recruiter about an option 40 on that date.
Ranger Jim, I'll be sure to conduct that self-assessment. I'll probably end up doing it on Saturday. It's going to be a tough 2 miles though because I have just recently started running and it is negative degrees in Colorado currently.
Bronco, it seems you have deleted you PM before I could read it. I would appreciate if you re-sent it because I'm curious as to what it said.
Thanks again to all of you.
Perry, I will be sure to ask my recruiter about an option 40 on that date.
Ranger Jim, I'll be sure to conduct that self-assessment. I'll probably end up doing it on Saturday. It's going to be a tough 2 miles though because I have just recently started running and it is negative degrees in Colorado currently.
Bronco, it seems you have deleted you PM before I could read it. I would appreciate if you re-sent it because I'm curious as to what it said.
Thanks again to all of you.
"Promise only what you can deliver. Then deliver more than you promise."
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Silencium Mortium
B /1/504 82nd Abn 69 - 70
C co (Ranger) 75th (Abn) Inf, II Corps Rangers, 70 - 71 Viet Nam
12th SFG (A) 76 - 78
75th Ranger Regiment Association, Lifetime Member # 2776
B /1/504 82nd Abn 69 - 70
C co (Ranger) 75th (Abn) Inf, II Corps Rangers, 70 - 71 Viet Nam
12th SFG (A) 76 - 78
75th Ranger Regiment Association, Lifetime Member # 2776
Re: Introduction - Calvin
Young man, I admire your ambition, BUT....you better face it now. In the Ranger community, excuses do not cut it. You best steel yourself to run rain, shine, snow, wet, dry, hot, cold, whatever. You may think us severe, but along the path to the Regiment, this is the nicest anyone will be to you. Seven times seven, never ever quit.calvin7777 wrote:
It's going to be a tough 2 miles though because I have just recently started running and it is negative degrees in Colorado currently.
RLTW
Lefty
SFOC 1969
6th SFG(A) 69-70
Ranger Class 13-70
MACV Tm 21 70-71 (2nd ARVN Ranger Gp 23d
BN)
2/13 Armor 1st Cav 71-72
"Experience teaches a dear school, but fools will learn in no other, and some scarce in that"
Lefty
SFOC 1969
6th SFG(A) 69-70
Ranger Class 13-70
MACV Tm 21 70-71 (2nd ARVN Ranger Gp 23d
BN)
2/13 Armor 1st Cav 71-72
"Experience teaches a dear school, but fools will learn in no other, and some scarce in that"
Re: Introduction - Calvin
Thank you for the welcome, Ranger Charlie.
Roger that, Ranger Lefty. This 2-mile run should feel like nothing compared to what I will encounter in the future.
Also, I talked to my recruiter today and they said they wouldn't go forward with any paper work until an 11x option 40 opens up. Hopefully, that is soon.
Roger that, Ranger Lefty. This 2-mile run should feel like nothing compared to what I will encounter in the future.
Also, I talked to my recruiter today and they said they wouldn't go forward with any paper work until an 11x option 40 opens up. Hopefully, that is soon.
"Promise only what you can deliver. Then deliver more than you promise."
Re: Introduction - Calvin
OK Rangers, I've taken my mock PT test.
PUSH - 73
SU - 60
PULL - 8
Run - 14:36
I have one question. When I do situps, sometimes I will gag over and over again. Is this just because I need to strengthen my core? Also, I started the APFT Improvement program posted by Ranger Silverback yesterday.
PUSH - 73
SU - 60
PULL - 8
Run - 14:36
I have one question. When I do situps, sometimes I will gag over and over again. Is this just because I need to strengthen my core? Also, I started the APFT Improvement program posted by Ranger Silverback yesterday.
"Promise only what you can deliver. Then deliver more than you promise."
Re: Introduction - Calvin
You have now established a PT baseline that you can measure your progress. Ensure that you use the proper form in each exercise. Your program choice is a good one. BTW, there is never a "mock" PT test. Never, never quit!calvin7777 wrote:OK Rangers, I've taken my mock PT test.
PUSH - 73
SU - 60
PULL - 8
Run - 14:36
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: Introduction - Calvin
I posted a RASP VIDEO in the about RASP thread. Have you seen it? When you see it please acknowledge. Never, never quit!
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: Introduction - Calvin
I have watched the RASP video, Ranger Jim. In fact, I've even seen it before you posted it but I watched it again because I just can't get enough of anything military related, let alone Ranger related things.
"Promise only what you can deliver. Then deliver more than you promise."
Re: Introduction - Calvin
Calvin, we are not facebook! Never, never quit!calvin7777 wrote:I have watched the RASP video, Ranger Jim. In fact, I've even seen it before you posted it but I watched it again because I just can't get enough of anything military related, let alone Ranger related things.
Re: Introduction - Calvin
Roger Ranger Jim.
"Promise only what you can deliver. Then deliver more than you promise."