Age Requirements Question

JamesQ · Post by **JamesQ** » April 26th, 2004, 12:39 am

Just to let you know, I searched for this information, but didn't find anything definative. Could someone tell me what, if any, recruitment age restrictions are placed on becoming a Ranger? I saw the general Army enlistment age range was 17 - 34, but does this also encompass a Ranger contract?

Thanks for your time.

James.

hit_it · Post by **hit_it** » April 26th, 2004, 3:44 pm

There are currently no special age considerations for OP40 seekers.

However, there is an age cap for those seeking 18X.

JamesQ · Post by **JamesQ** » April 27th, 2004, 9:42 am

Thank you for the info, SFC hit_it. Much appreciated and good to know.

S&I · Post by **S&I** » May 2nd, 2004, 4:37 am

JamesQ, just to confirm what SFC Hit_it said, I just graduated from Infantry OSUT Friday, Apr 23 and just finished ground week in Airborne School.

I was 33 when I enlisted in the Army and turned 34 back in July. At about the 8th week in Basic one of our Drill SGT's approached us asking for volunteers for RIP. He kinda looked at me funny (because of my age), but I was able to secure a slot for RIP.

Good luck

hit_it · Post by **hit_it** » May 2nd, 2004, 6:56 am

S&I

THANKS FOR REPLYING!

this comfirms my post earlier in the month about people redoing their contracts this month to add both ABN and RIP during training.

it does get done, guys. now we have the proof.

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » May 2nd, 2004, 2:32 pm

S&I wrote:JamesQ, just to confirm what hit_it said, I just graduated from Infantry OSUT Friday, Apr 23 and just finished ground week in Airborne School.

I was 33 when I enlisted in the Army and turned 34 back in July. At about the 8th week in Basic one of our Drill SGT's approached us asking for volunteers for RIP. He kinda looked at me funny (because of my age), but I was able to secure a slot for RIP.

Good luck

S&I, WHEN YOU SPEAK TO SFC hit_it, YOU WILL ADDRESS HIM AS SFC hit_it AT ALL TIMES.

S&I · Post by **S&I** » May 8th, 2004, 4:57 am

S&I, WHEN YOU SPEAK TO SFC hit_it, YOU WILL ADDRESS HIM AS SFC hit_it AT ALL TIMES.

Understood Ranger Steadfast.

My appologies to SFC Hit_it for not properly addressing him and to Ranger Steadfast for not replying to his post ASAP.

Knocking out 75.