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Welcome Jon, your avatar is acceptable. A man has only one opportunity to make a favorable initial impression. So far, you are doing OK. If you truly want to earn a place in the 75th Ranger Regiment, you came to the right site. We at armyranger.com take a great deal of pride in the young men who pass through here on their life journey. Your PT scores leave a lot of room for improvement. Most of the questions you might have can be addressed by using the search feature, located on the top right of this page. Please read the FAQs, as well as select stickies and threads. Never, never quit!
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Welcome to the site, Jon . . .as Ranger Jim said, you need to work on your PT scores. This will help you with your future goal.


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Welcome Jon.

PM inbound.
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Welcome to ArmyRanger.com, young man. I appreciate your desire to become an Army Ranger. If you will look, listen, and pay attention to details, you can learn a great deal that will help you on your journey. Please read and heed the ROE PM I just sent you.
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Well, Jon, a week has passed. Any progress with the recruiter? Never, never quit!
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BCMMidlength wrote:Roger, Ranger Jim. I've since filled out a bunch of packets and forms I can't remember the name of. Currently no Opt. 40 contracts available so I'm just gonna have to wait it out and brush off the recruiters attempts to BS me. At any rate, it gives me more time to get into shape.
Keep your eyes on Perryb - he will post when opt40 come up & are available. Down in the Recruitment Forum.
Here's a sample of what Perryb posts. But you can always have your own recruiter look it up for you.

Subject: Option 40 Slots Update 17 June
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Jon, you may find this link helpful:

http://www.benning.army.mil/tenant/75th ... uiting.htm
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BCMMidlength wrote:Big Update:

I got my contract today. 11x Option 40. I go to MEPs this monday and my ship date is 20141112

I'm excited as hell but I'm trying my best to keep my sights on the 25m target.
Post again when you have taken your oath. Never, never quit!
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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
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