Son in RIP

AFspouse-Armymom · Post by **AFspouse-Armymom** » August 17th, 2006, 1:05 pm

Hi, my name is Jane and I am the proud parent of a soldier in RIP. He is into his third week and thought he was through with the worst, and then He failed a written exam. I think he called it a medical test. The instructors are allowing him to retake it, which is a relief-but I think He's a little freaked out that this could be a show stopper. My son is definately bright enough-but has aquired a bit of a exam phobia. Any thing you seasoned Rangers could offer in the way of advice that I could relay to him would be greatly appreciated. I'm feeling a little helpless and know how much he wants this. Thanks

42L5V · Post by **42L5V** » August 17th, 2006, 1:16 pm

Ma'am -

Tell him to never, ever quit.

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Looon · Post by **Looon** » August 17th, 2006, 1:30 pm

Welcome and I hope your son has fun in PIP!

RangerJurena · Post by **RangerJurena** » August 17th, 2006, 2:12 pm

"through the worst"? Hardly..

Hopefully, he gets over his examphobia cuz should he graduate, he might come down with a case of "multiplecombattour,harderthannails,notimeforyourwhinig,soelevateyourfeet, becauseIsaidso" phobia.

I'm sure your proud of your son and we thank him for his service but the standards are the standards. Hopefully, he can overcome his fears and complete the mission.

If not, the Regiment is not for everyone and each and every unit needs good folks.

Welcome by the way.

Everett Ruess · Post by **Everett Ruess** » August 17th, 2006, 4:49 pm

Welcome

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » August 17th, 2006, 6:08 pm

WELCOME

reluctant civilian · August 17th, 2006, 6:29 pm

Welcome to the site Ma'am.

AbnRgr289 · Post by **AbnRgr289** » August 17th, 2006, 6:44 pm

Welcome.

Tell him to beat his face and not screw up again, he'll know what your talking about.

Baseplate · Post by **Baseplate** » August 17th, 2006, 6:57 pm

Here is some advice: Tell him to study

Paladin · Post by **Paladin** » August 17th, 2006, 7:09 pm

Welcome to the site.
Tell your son to never, ever, ever, quit. Rangers do not quit and if he wants to be one of the elite he will find a way to overcome his phobia.
Thanks for your sacrifice and your dedication!

RTO · Post by **RTO** » August 17th, 2006, 9:32 pm

Welcome Ma'am.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » August 18th, 2006, 6:19 am

Welcome. I'm sure you are proud of your son. However, please allow me to point out that he is the one undergoing training. His success or failure are his and his alone. He is responsible for his actions and thank GRITS we have young men like him. RIP is only the beginning -- it just gets him in the door. Hopefully you raised a strong, independent son, because the hard part still lays ahead.

Rhino1/75 · Post by **Rhino1/75** » August 18th, 2006, 9:39 am

I have no advice for your son, however I have plenty advice for you;

CUT THE UMBILICAL CORD HONEY!!!

Life is hard, RIP is hard, Rangers Kill..

Ranger Ron · Post by **Ranger Ron** » August 21st, 2006, 8:12 am

Welcome Ma'am. We appreciate your son's service.