Introduction-Lucas(fs)

[Lstan9240]

Rangers,
Hello and thank you for welcoming me to your forum. I'm 19 turning 20 in the next month and I have the burning desire to serve in the 75th Ranger Regiment. I am worried however, because I've had a somewhat colorful past. I haven't spoken to a recruiter yet because I'm waiting for the fiscal year to start (so I know slots will be open and also I have questions). Now considering I don't want to lie especially on the security clearance forms, I need advice. My parents were both heavily involved in the use and sales of crack cocaine when I was young and they have both served multiple years in prison. When my mother was initially sentenced I was sent to live with my aunt in MD. I was pretty upset and perhaps acting out a little but my aunt decided it would be a good idea to put me on depression meds(I was 12). During this time I ran away and was arrested then put on probation briefly. I stopped taking the meds a year after being prescribed and have been okay since. Yes I have experimented with pot but have no desire to continue using. I dropped out of highschool during my senior year but have since went back and got my diploma. I was arrested once more for underage consumption at the WVU campus where I worked for my uncle in his restaurant(the incident is something I regret deeply but cannot change). Should I be careful about disclosing all of this because I do NOT want to be denied enlistment or a clearance? I'm aware that if I disclose this at MEPS I will more than likely be denied enlistment. Should I give up on my dream of being a ranger? Will the clearance forms be given to me at MEPS? Any advice from you fine men is greatly appreciated.

[Jim]

Welcome Lucas. If you truly want to earn a space in the 75th Ranger Regiment, you came to the right site. We are proud of the fine young men who pass through armyranger.com on their life journey. Most questions you might have were already answered (at least once). The search feature, located on the top right portion of this page is your friend. Within the next 72 hours please self-administer a PT test and post your results on this thread. Never, never quit!

[Bronco]

Welcome. PM inbound, Lstan9240.

[CharlieRanger1FFV]

Welcome to the site, Lucas.


RLTW!!!

[Lstan9240]

Ranger Jim,
Thank you for the welcoming. I will administer a pt test tomorrow morning and post my results. Physically I'm a very skinny guy but I have plenty of heart. I'm 5'10" and weigh 130lbs. I'm still a bit worried about how my past could affect my military career but will do whatever it takes to become a Ranger. I will post pft results first thing in the morning and I will never quit!!! Thanks,
Lucas

[Jim]

I say again use the search feature to answer your questions.

[Lstan9240]

Thanks Ranger Charlie and Ranger Jim my apologies for the stupidity. My pft results were:

Push-ups/63

Sit-ups/85

Pull-ups/12

2 mile run/13:31

I still have plenty of room for improvement and ill work on getting my scores up this month. I'm working on ruck marches as well. I will post a sitrep after I speak with a recruiter.

[Lstan9240]

Rangers,
I self-administered pt tests a few different times today and added a 5 mile run time. These are my max scores thus far:

Push-ups/71

Sit-ups/94

Pull-ups/13

5-mile run/36:48

Also after watching the news, its official. Syria is about to get the wrath of Obama.

[Jim]

You established a PT baseline to build on. Memorize the Ranger Creed and begin to live it. Never, never quit!

[Lstan9240]

Thanks Ranger Jim, ill get those scores up and try to gain some weight as well. I have the creed memorized, my grandfather is in the hospital so I'm going to wait to enlist but I won't quit!