Introduction

AKAMatt · Post by **AKAMatt** » June 12th, 2005, 8:18 pm

Rangers,

My name is Matt. I currently live outside of Chicago, Illinois. I graduated from The University of Alabama in 2003 with a degree in Criminal Justice. Since then I have been employed as a theft and fraud investigator for one the major retailers in the United States.

I just finished putting together my OCS packet and I am hoping to be branched infantry. My second choice is Armor.

I began preparing for BCT and OCS two months ago.
Last week I took my first full PT test. I maxed out the pushups and situps and ran a 13:34 Two mile. My goal is to my run time down to 12:30 before I ship.

I will meet with local Battalion OCS board on the 22nd of June. If accepted I would like to ship in 6 months. I will spend that time getting myself physically prepared.

I have been viewing the posts on this site for the last two months and have learned a great deal in that time.

I am very excited about joining the military. It has been on my mind for quite some time now.

I will not be posting much. I prefer to sit in the shadows and learn all that I can.

I want to thank all of you for your service and for allowing people like myself to come here and learn.

Matt

GoardHeart · Post by **GoardHeart** » June 12th, 2005, 8:21 pm

Welcome. Go grad yourself an avatar from the NEWT's section.

centermass · Post by **centermass** » June 12th, 2005, 8:23 pm

Welcome.

Someone will be along shortly with additional info to help you out.

Get to know the rules, read the FAQ's, use the search button and read, read, read.

Good luck.

289sotherhalf · Post by **289sotherhalf** » June 12th, 2005, 8:32 pm

Welcome to the site and good luck to you.

Kilted Heathen · Post by **Kilted Heathen** » June 12th, 2005, 8:39 pm

That was an intro!
Bottom line up front, measureable scope and near-range goals.
Sign your GO and move the fuck out.

Vee · Post by **Vee** » June 12th, 2005, 8:45 pm

Fuckin ay.

Welcome, Matt. Good luck in your endeavors.

RTO · Post by **RTO** » June 12th, 2005, 9:02 pm

Welcome AKA, I spent 20 years outside Chicago growing up and have family in Barrington Hills. Welcome.

Kilted Heathen · Post by **Kilted Heathen** » June 12th, 2005, 9:13 pm

nightfighter 6 wrote:
Kilted Heathen wrote:That was an intro!
Bottom line up front, measureable scope and near-range goals.
Sign your GO and move the fuck out.
Welcome. That is one helluva compliment you have up in the thread. Drive on and do great things!
RLTW

I got plenty minuses in my pocket.

fireranger · Post by **fireranger** » June 12th, 2005, 9:29 pm

Welcome to the site and good luck in your endeavors.

Bell · Post by **Bell** » June 12th, 2005, 9:30 pm

Welcome to the site. Thanks for the introduction.

RLTW
Bell

gpatmac · Post by **gpatmac** » June 12th, 2005, 9:32 pm

Welcome.