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Old 01-29-2010, 05:18 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hello, all. I'm new to these boards, and I didn't know where to post this, or if it had already been posted, but since it pertains to the Army, I figured that this is as good a place any. I'm 17, and am dead-set on the Army, but have no idea as to how I would go about getting where I want. My goal is to be a Ranger, and anything past that is just a bonus. I would like to know how I should go about all this. I know that I have to take the ASVAB, go through BCT (Or OSUT[?], if I go infantry), AIT, Airborne school, and RASP, but that's all I know. I would like to know about this contract that I see being mentioned, and about recruiters (as in, do I need to go to one to enlist?). Sorry if this has been posted before, or is in the wrong section. Cheers!

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Old 01-29-2010, 10:13 PM   #2 (permalink)

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Old 01-29-2010, 11:45 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Not sure...

Hey Kyle, welcome. I'll start by inviting you to explore the forums a little, as I'm sure you'll find that many of the answers you're looking for are already here. By all means, ask away if you don't find what you're looking for and somebody will step up to the plate to help you.

I will start by answering one question up front. Yes, you will have to go through a recruiter to enlist in any branch of the military. Recruiters are very professional service members who are there to help you get the job you want as long as your are qualified and there are openings in the field you're seeking. Don't be bashful about visiting ALL of the branches, even if you're leaning Army, and about asking a ton of questions. Do your homework before meeting with them, and make sure that you're getting what YOU want, and not what sounded good in a sales pitch. It's your life and potential military service experience at stake, and only the best-informed decision will do. Good luck!


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Old 01-31-2010, 08:16 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Hey guys. Thanks for the quick replies! Thanks for the info, Chuter. At my school, occasionally, there will be a booth for the Army, run by a couple of guys in ACU's; would these guys be recruiters, or just some guys who got picked to hand out fliers?
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Re: Not sure...

Kyle usually those gentlemen will be recruiters however they could be selected guard and/or reserve troops on a volunteer detail. Asking is the best way to find out though.

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Old 02-01-2010, 03:14 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Re: Not sure...

Alrighty. I'll make my way to them, the next time they show up. Thanks, Blackjack.
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Re: Not sure...

They wouldn't be a bad place to start, but my advice would be to call the local recruiting offices and make appointments. That way you have each other's undivided attention.
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Alright. I don't take my ASVAB til next year though, so it'll be a while. :\ I'll keep that in mind, though. How long does it take to get your ASVAB results after taking it (on average)?
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They come back very fast. I wouldn't worry about that. If you really want Ranger school you can get it in your enlistment contract. You have to be dead set that you want it though. Traditionally, recruiters have tried to turn people away from having it in their contract because there are only a few slots available. They'll tell you you can get it after you're enlisted, which is true, but you may wait a long time. Don't take whatever they throw at you. If you want Airborne and Ranger school and they say they can't give it to you, tell them you'll come back when a slot opens up. Stand firm, be patient and know what you want and you should get it.


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Re: Not sure...

I'm ABSOLUTELY dead-set on being a Ranger. Thanks for the advice on holding my ground! The Ranger Contract is an "Option 40", right? Is that only for 11x, or is it possible to have that in your contract if you want to do something else, say, 68W?
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The Ranger Option; "option 40" is available with other jobs besides 11x. (You can even be a cook and get "option 40". The mos with option 40 has to be available on the system at the time you enlist and you have to qualify for it.
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Traditionally recruiters DON'T turn away people from having it in their contract. When the qualified applicant sits down in the recruiting station to select his/her job the recruiter pulls up all the available jobs on the FSR2S. (Future Soldier Remote Reservation System) Either the ranger option is there or it isn't. Most recruiters WANT to put someone in the Army so they will call "The ROC" and see if they can get a slot overfilled or loaded. IF they can get it they will get it. IF they have to turn away an applicant it was because the job wasn't available...but they don't "TRY" to turn away people....
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