Introduction

Griffon16 · Post by **Griffon16** » July 9th, 2007, 6:36 am

Obviously a new member to the board, I just had my pulse checked and subsequently pinned 1LT. Degree from Missouri Western State University, branched Infantry, graduated Ranger School class 09-06, presently serving as a PL in 1-508 PIR (formerly 3-504), 82nd.

Rangerguru · Post by **Rangerguru** » July 9th, 2007, 7:41 am

Welcome to the site Sir.

LRP1 · Post by **LRP1** » July 9th, 2007, 8:51 am

Welcome to ArmyRanger.com Sir.....

Fishboy · Post by **Fishboy** » July 9th, 2007, 8:56 am

Welcome to ArmyRanger.com Sir

Jim · Post by **Jim** » July 9th, 2007, 9:11 am

Welcome. i was in 2-508 1971 - 74. Red Devils!!!

Rico · Post by **Rico** » July 9th, 2007, 10:13 am

First off sir, I don't think you're giving yourself enough credit.

These days it's really not at all easy to branch Infantry from ROTC. The only sure fire way is either to get AG (all male applicants were branch detailed IN this year) or be top ten percent in the nation of your accession year.

So, good job, good luck, and welcome.

Oh, and LISTEN TO YOUR PLATOON SERGEANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » July 9th, 2007, 11:31 am

Welcome to the site, Sir.
RLTW
EP

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » July 9th, 2007, 1:18 pm

Welcome, LT. It is good to know that your heart is still beating.

I find it interesting that it is hard to get branched Infantry. During the Stone Age, Infantry is what everyone in the lower half of the ROTC classes got. I remember it making news when the top cadet at West Point chose Infantry as his branch in the early 1970s.

Rico · Post by **Rico** » July 9th, 2007, 2:07 pm

Ranger Bill wrote:Welcome, LT. It is good to know that your heart is still beating.

I find it interesting that it is hard to get branched Infantry. During the Stone Age, Infantry is what everyone in the lower half of the ROTC classes got. I remember it making news when the top cadet at West Point chose Infantry as his branch in the early 1970s.

Ranger Bill,

AV and IN are the two most sought after Branches every year during accessions. Roughly 4,000 cadets access each year and the only ones guaranteed their branch of choice are the top ten percent.

If you're interested, I could PM you the entire process.

Rico · Post by **Rico** » July 9th, 2007, 2:08 pm

Old Grunt wrote:Welcome, sir.

Do I need to drag out my standard advice post to new butterbars?
Even if he is a 1st louie?

And I think you should since I never tire of reading it.

Nugget · Post by **Nugget** » July 9th, 2007, 2:29 pm

Welcome, Sir.

Ndog275 · Post by **Ndog275** » July 9th, 2007, 6:30 pm

Welcome Ranger!