Introduction

FNG · Post by **FNG** » June 30th, 2008, 6:26 pm

Hi, my name is Jacob. I am 24 yrs old. I am a DEP shipping 20080814. That ship date will most likely be pushed to September, won't bore you with the details. Thanks in advance for any advice or knowledge you Rangers care to send my way.

PT Scores:
PU - 71
Su - 88
Run - 13:50
Pull-Up - 15, more if I kip.

Thanks again Rangers.

Copperhead · Post by **Copperhead** » July 1st, 2008, 6:42 am

Jacob,

Welcome to the site. PM inbound.

-Caleb

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » July 1st, 2008, 7:04 am

Welcome and congratulations for enlisting. It's not clear from your intro if you have an Option 40 Ranger contract or what your MOS will be. Let us know. You ship soon. Best of luck to you.

FNG · Post by **FNG** » July 1st, 2008, 10:00 am

Thank you Copperhead and Ranger Bill. Your welcome gestures are much appreciated.

I have one thing that worries me, asside from RIP

I recently read a post on a different website, Militaryphotos.net, in which a guy serving in the Big Army, spoke about how when he got to RIP his paperwork was F'ed up, and he was told to pack his stuff and went worldwide.

My question is this, is this possible?

If it is, what can I do to aviod it?

Thanks in advance Rangers.

- FNG

FNG · Post by **FNG** » July 1st, 2008, 10:02 am

Ranger Bill,

I am an OPT 40.

- Jacob

Jim · Post by **Jim** » July 1st, 2008, 10:07 am

Well, Jacob, a man has only one opportunity to make a favorable initial impression. Yours has a lot to be desired. Time is short, but you can pick up a lot of good information here. You have your Option 40, so you will have the opportunity to compete for a slot in the 75th Ranger Regiment. Don't squander this chance. Never, never quit!

RTO · Post by **RTO** » July 1st, 2008, 10:14 am

FNG wrote:Thank you Copperhead and Ranger Bill. Your welcome gestures are much appreciated.

I have one thing that worries me, asside from RIP

I recently read a post on a different website, Militaryphotos.net, in which a guy serving in the Big Army, spoke about how when he got to RIP his paperwork was F'ed up, and he was told to pack his stuff and went worldwide.

My question is this, is this possible?

If it is, what can I do to aviod it?

Thanks in advance Rangers.

- FNG

paperwork? :? Anything is possible, I suppose.

My guess is he actually got into RIP and quit, and this is the story he tells his girlfriend and parents and anyone else who will listen.
To him it prolly sounds better than admitting he was a failure

To you I say prepare, prepare and prepare some more, both mentally and physically. You give 100% and there is a damn good shot YOU WILL MAKE IT. Good luck to ya'

Silverback · Post by **Silverback** » July 1st, 2008, 10:14 am

FNG wrote: I recently read a post on a different website, Militaryphotos.net, in which a guy serving in the Big Army, spoke about how when he got to RIP his paperwork was F'ed up, and he was told to pack his stuff and went worldwide.

My question is this, is this possible?

If it is, what can I do to aviod it?

Thanks in advance Rangers.

- FNG

There are many stories and so far you have only heard one. There is a 98% chance that the Soldier you are referring to has misremembered the reason for his dismissal from RIP.

Ranger Ron · Post by **Ranger Ron** » July 1st, 2008, 1:31 pm

Welcome to ArmyRanger.com! If you will look, listen and pay attention to details, you can learn a lot here that can help you.

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » July 1st, 2008, 4:12 pm

Welcome to the site, and thanks for enlisting. Take anything constructive that you can find from this site, and utilize it on your path to becoming a Ranger. Good luck. Please check your PMs for ROE (Rules of Engagement).

RLTW
EP

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » July 1st, 2008, 4:46 pm

Pull-Up standard: No kipping. That's for Russel Simmons.

Sleepy Doc · Post by **Sleepy Doc** » July 1st, 2008, 6:25 pm

Among other people with me, I had "F'ed up" orders. The day I graduated BAC on the way to in process at RIP we made a stop and they fixed them right there then sent me on my merry way to get the shit smoked out of me. So, I concur with the general assessment that your friend is more than likely embellishing; ie- he's full of shit.

(The upside to having assed up orders was that my group only got smoked for about 45 minutes as opposed to 2 and a half hours. We also didn't run to RIP we rode in the back of a pickup truck from splinter village.

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Sleepy Doc · Post by **Sleepy Doc** » July 1st, 2008, 6:27 pm

The Sleepy Doc wrote:Among other people with me, I had "F'ed up" orders. The day I graduated BAC on the way to in process at RIP we made a stop and they fixed them right there then sent me on my merry way to get the shit smoked out of me. So, I concur with the general assessment that your friend is more than likely embellishing; ie- he's full of shit.

(The upside to having assed up orders was that my group only got smoked for about 45 minutes as opposed to 2 and a half hours. We also didn't run to RIP we rode in the back of a pickup truck from splinter village. )

Oh Yeah, and welcome..

FNG · Post by **FNG** » July 2nd, 2008, 8:54 am

Thank you Rangers.

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » July 2nd, 2008, 1:42 pm

Welcome here.