Introduction- Nic

[Nic]

Hi Rangers, my name is Nick. I came to this site looking for information on the different ways to join the Rangers. I am 17 years old and will be going to college and using the Army ROTC program to be commissioned.

I know that as a 2LT I won't be getting Rangers, but I know that if I branch infantry I can go to Rangers School. I'm not clear on the process of getting to the Ranger Regiment through ROTC though, so I'll look through other threads on here on that.

Thanks for reading,
Nick

[Jim]

Welcome, Nick. 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. Tell us more about yourself: Where do you live and where do you plan to go to school? Why do you want to be a Ranger? 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. Please self-administer a PT test and publish the results on this thread within 72 hours. Never, never quit!

[Nic]

Ranger Jim, I live in Indiana, and attend my local high school.I hope to move out to California for College, hopefully UCLA, UCSB, or University of Southern California. I decided I wanted to be in the Rangers when I decided I wanted to live my life in service of my people, and country. Reading the mission of the Rangers I realized that the Regiment aligned with many of the interests I have in the Military. Being the first to the conflict, seizing high value targets, and living fast. I want to serve all 8 years, per ROTC agreement, then come back and serve my people by protecting them from criminals that would seek to harm the community through drugs and weapons. To that end I hope after my service in the military to join the DEA.

I will make sure to post my PT results tomorrow.

[rangerjd]

Welcome Nick, You've come to the right place. I was 17 when I signed my contract to be a Ranger, between my junior and senior years in high school. I also grew up in Indiana. There are Ranger officiers on here who can answer your questions about ROTC and how to get a Ranger slot, but remember a GOOD officier never passes up the advice of a good NCO. Do pushups, do pullups, do situp and then do them again. Train yourself to run at least 3 to 5 miles at a 7 minute pace, it will help. Right after your runs, do pushups, pullups and situps, then throw in a few flutterkicks just for good measure. Good luck and never, ever, ever quit. RLTW

[Nic]

Welcome Nick, You've come to the right place. I was 17 when I signed my contract to be a Ranger, between my junior and senior years in high school. I also grew up in Indiana. There are Ranger officiers on here who can answer your questions about ROTC and how to get a Ranger slot, but remember a GOOD officier never passes up the advice of a good NCO. Do pushups, do pullups, do situp and then do them again. Train yourself to run at least 3 to 5 miles at a 7 minute pace, it will help. Right after your runs, do pushups, pullups and situps, then throw in a few flutterkicks just for good measure. Good luck and never, ever, ever quit. RLTW

Thank you Ranger rangerjd for the advice. I am not a very muscular person. I have high endurance and a strong core, but my arm strength is severely lacking. I run the mile the fastest at my school, I clocked in at 6 minutes and 21 seconds. I run 5 miles once a week on Friday, as part of my soccer practice. We've never been timed though, so I am not sure how fast it is.

I also am not bodybuilding. Should I start to lift weights to up my arm strength? I have the running and sit ups, push ups and pull ups are going to be my weak point.

[rangerjd]

The best way to increase you pushup is by doing pushups. The best way to increase your pullup is by doing pullups, etc......Remember, perfect form every time. If you're just starting out with pushups, then on Monday do 5 sets of 5 reps of pushups, rest 2 minutes between sets, that's 25 pushups total. On Wednesday do 5 sets of 6 reps, 2 minute rest between sets, that's 30 total. On Friday do 5 set of 7 reps, 2 min rest, that's 35 total. On Monday continue the progresion. If you can't make all the reps then next time stay with the same reps, and try to get them all this time, then move on. I don't know your fitness level so I started you at 5. If you can do more easily then increase the reps. Once you can do 5 sets of 20 reps break the rest down to 1 min 30 seconds. Once you can do 5 sets of 30 reps break the rest down to 1 min. When you get to that point more instructions will follow. Are you able to do free hang, with no kick pullups at this time?

[Nic]

The best way to increase you pushup is by doing pushups. The best way to increase your pullup is by doing pullups, etc......Remember, perfect form every time. If you're just starting out with pushups, then on Monday do 5 sets of 5 reps of pushups, rest 2 minutes between sets, that's 25 pushups total. On Wednesday do 5 sets of 6 reps, 2 minute rest between sets, that's 30 total. On Friday do 5 set of 7 reps, 2 min rest, that's 35 total. On Monday continue the progresion. If you can't make all the reps then next time stay with the same reps, and try to get them all this time, then move on. I don't know your fitness level so I started you at 5. If you can do more easily then increase the reps. Once you can do 5 sets of 20 reps break the rest down to 1 min 30 seconds. Once you can do 5 sets of 30 reps break the rest down to 1 min. When you get to that point more instructions will follow. Are you able to do free hang, with no kick pullups at this time?

Ranger Rangerjd, I am able to free hang. But the most I can get is 6.

[rangerjd]

6 pullups is better than none, and not the sign of a week upper body. Maybe just one that needs to be trained. I would suggest that the next thing you do is follow Jim's advice, self administer a PT test, and once we see the results, we can take it from there. Never, ever quit.

[Nic]

6 pullups is better than none, and not the sign of a week upper body. Maybe just one that needs to be trained. I would suggest that the next thing you do is follow Jim's advice, self administer a PT test, and once we see the results, we can take it from there. Never, ever quit.

Roger, Ranger rangerjd. I will administer the test to myself tomorrow and post it up.

[Nic]

Update: Here is my PT

Push Ups: 38
Sit Ups: 86
Pull Ups: 4
2 mile run: 13:06

My pushups are really bad, I know. And if I tried I could get under 13 minutes on my 2 mile run.

[Jim]

Update: Here is my PT

Push Ups: 38
Sit Ups: 86
Pull Ups: 4
2 mile run: 13:06

My pushups are really bad, I know. And if I tried I could get under 13 minutes on my 2 mile run.

OK, Nick, you have established a PT baseline to build on. Did you play any sports in school? Ensure that you follow the guidance I gave you earlier. Never, never quit!

[Nic]

Update: Here is my PT

Push Ups: 38
Sit Ups: 86
Pull Ups: 4
2 mile run: 13:06

My pushups are really bad, I know. And if I tried I could get under 13 minutes on my 2 mile run.

OK, Nick, you have established a PT baseline to build on. Did you play any sports in school? Ensure that you follow the guidance I gave you earlier. Never, never quit!

I play Soccer and I will be doing Strength and Conditioning my last two semesters.

[rangerjd]

Great job getting your PT test done so quickly. One of the most important things to learn about being a Ranger is how to follow orders and how to follow instructions. You can be the biggest, baddest dude there is, but if you can't follow orders you are worthless. You're right, your pushup and pullups both need work, but the great thing about a weakness is that now you know where to start to improve. A strength program is great, but until then start a pushup and pullup program. I love lifting weights, I use it as a stress reliever at the end of the day, but I've seen men who could bench 400 lbs and couldn't hardly do a pushup. So remember if you want to get better at pushups, do pushups, want to get better at pullups, do pullups. As a Drill Sergeant I saw trainees who couldn't do 5 pushups and in 8 weeks they could pass the PT test. You've got a whole lot more time than 8 weeks, so by the time you need too, you should be maxing it. Now knock out 10 pushups + 1 for the big Ranger in the sky, jump up, sound off with a loud and vigorous RANGER, and remember who you want to be. RLTW

[rangerjd]

If you have not read the posts by Chuck 3/75 in 'Fall out and fall in around me', then the next thing you need to do is go there and read the entire thread. Some of the best advice I've seen.

[Nic]

Roger Ranger rangerjd, thank you for the advice. I will begin training today. I will also read the posts in Fall out and Fall in around me.