Introduction

[J031]

Hello Rangers,

My name is Joel, and I am 17 years old. I am a junior in high school right now, but i have been meeting with my recruiter to discuss the 14 month senior program. I took the ASVAB when i was 16 and scored a 97.When the recruiter told me I couldn't enlist on an ASVAB score from when i was 16 I went to MEPS and retested--I made a 97 again. My GT was a 127 the second time.

My stepdad is active duty army national guard, he has been giving me PT tests monthly for the past six months and helping me improve my scores. As of 4/18/16 my scores were:

Push ups: 81 (I followed Ranger Silverback's push up improvement plan to increase my count.)
Sit ups: 87 (I used the same theory for sit ups that Ranger Silverback's push up plan follows.)
2 mile run: 13:05 (I ran a lot to get better at running... )

I want to be a Ranger because there is evil in the world and i believe becoming a Ranger will enable me to combat that evil. I want the brotherhood that comes with being a Ranger. I want to look back on my life and know I did something worthwhile and meaningful.

As of today the biggest obstacle in my way of becoming an army ranger is my dad (biological dad) and stepmom. Neither having ever served their country knows an option in life other than college and a "real" job. My stepdad and biological mom are very supportive of the idea. I have come to the conclusion that I will enlist either way, it would be nice to know I had my dad's support though.

I'm looking forward to being a member on the site and learning a lot more about Rangers. Thank you, Rangers for allowing me to become a part of your community. Thank you, to all who have served our great country!

[cams]

Why did you post in the wrong forum? You're not a Ranger, Veteran or Parent of a Ranger. Do push ups.

[Jim]

Why did you post in the wrong forum? You're not a Ranger, Veteran or Parent of a Ranger. Do push ups.

Topic moved. Good catch Ranger Cams.

[Jim]

Welcome Joel, If you truly want to earn a place in the 75th Ranger Regiment, you're at the right site. We at ArmyRanger.com take a great deal of pride in the young men who pass through here on their life journey. Please tell us more about yourself. Most of the questions you might have can be addressed by using the search feature, located on the top right of this page. Please read the FAQs, as well as select stickies and threads. I see you have completed a PT Test; but you need to use your time to work on improving your scores. Never, never quit!

[J031]

Why did you post in the wrong forum? You're not a Ranger, Veteran or Parent of a Ranger. Do push ups.

My mistake Ranger Cams. Thank you for pointing that out.

[J031]

Why did you post in the wrong forum? You're not a Ranger, Veteran or Parent of a Ranger. Do push ups.

Topic moved. Good catch Ranger Cams.

Thank you for correcting my mistake, Ranger Jim.

[J031]

Ranger Cams, I will be doing 420 push-ups today for my F-up.

[rangerjd]

Welcome to the site Joel. Remember, 'Attention to Detail' will cause you to do push-up here, but in the real world it could cause you or one of your buddies to die. Start memorizing the Ranger Creed and live by it. Give everything you've got, every time you give and never, ever quit! RLTW

[rangerjd]

Also, remember to add pull-ups to your APFT.

[J031]

Welcome to the site Joel. Remember, 'Attention to Detail' will cause you to do push-up here, but in the real world it could cause you or one of your buddies to die. Start memorizing the Ranger Creed and live by it. Give everything you've got, every time you give and never, ever quit! RLTW

Ranger rangerjd, that was the first thing I thought when I did that. What you said was why I got on myself so much about it. I don't know why I didn't add pull ups to my APFT- I got 13 last time I tested.

[Jim]

You have plenty of time before you enter active duty. Please begin to memorize the Ranger Creed and begin living your life by it. Never, never quit!

[J031]

You have plenty of time before you enter active duty. Please begin to memorize the Ranger Creed and begin living your life by it. Never, never quit!

Roger, Ranger Jim. I will begin memorizing the Ranger Creed when i get home, and i've already begun learning map reading, using my compass and protractor, and calling in coordinates with my step dad.

[Fuego]

Ranger Cams, I will be doing 420 push-ups today for my F-up.

Dont be a smartass. References to marijuana, even as a joke, is not professional. As a potentially future Ranger, you are required to exhibit professionalism at all times. Your uncouth jokes are not tolerated.

Do 50 4-count flutterkicks. And remember to recite and live our creed.

[J031]

Ranger Cams, I will be doing 420 push-ups today for my F-up.

Dont be a smartass. References to marijuana, even as a joke, is not professional. As a potentially future Ranger, you are required to exhibit professionalism at all times. Your uncouth jokes are not tolerated.

Do 50 4-count flutterkicks. And remember to recite and live our creed.

Ranger Fuego, that wasn't a marijuana reference. That is how many push-ups I do everyday.
I do 105 of four different types of push-ups. (Regular, diamond, wide grip, and decline)
The sets of 105 are broken into one set of 30,25,20,15, and 15.

4x105=420

I know what that number has come to represent, but it doesn't change the fact that my push-ups workout consists of 420 push-ups.

I apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

[Jim]

I know what that number has come to represent, but it doesn't change the fact that my push-ups workout consists of 420 push-ups.

I apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

420 (cannabis culture)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/420_(cannabis_culture)