Can you transfer from Army Infantry To an Army Ranger Battalion?
Some of you may be familiar with my first question:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AkGrCSCveS7JSrIDZLzCMPHsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090904191558AAebaCq
I want to be a Ranger more than anything and since that post my PT scores are now:
100 push ups in 2 Minutes
70-75 Sit Up in 2 Minutes
13:30 2 Mile Run
40.14 5 Mile Run
I have not been able to run because I injured my shins running to much to soon (30 miles a week).
I am set on becoming a Ranger no matter what course I must take. My recruiter and I just came back from MEPS – there was some confusion and we ran out of time so I didn’t get to sing my contract.
I was informed by the guidance counselor that MEPS has a policy where anyone with any type of medical waiver cant go airborne through MEPS.
I had a medical waiver for a minor issue (Missing Testicle). I am going to MEPS again tomorrow (my birthday) and both the guidance counselor and my recruiter said they will do everything they can to get me the Ranger Contract – but I may not be able to get around it and just go with 11x.
My question is if I give everything I have to during boot camp and my assignment to my infantry battalion. Stand out and go above and beyond in everything I do will I be recognized for selection to Ranger Batallion, by recommendation or request?
Alot of things have changed Rick. You’ll get your chance with rangers as an 11B. Just get your experience in the infantry and do alot of PT. If you want it bad enough you’ll get it. It might take a couple years but you will. You’re almost sure to fail going into rangers without any real field experience. Be patient as you’ve got time. The rangers aren’t going anywhere. 11B will be good for you and provide a challenge on its on for now. You have great PT stats but I must know if you are use to running for 7 8 9 miles? How about with a ruck sack on? How far can you march with full gear? You’ll also be weighed down with battle rattle. Just keep up with the good work. 11B are badass on their own. You’ll get there.
You can volunteer for airborne and ranger school at anytime once you’re on active duty.
With the bonuses and quotas they have for recruiters to put people into ranger slots, I’m kind of surprised they haven’t signed you up for all that stuff.
Don’t let the recruiter pressure you! If you remain adamant about signing up only if you have airborne and ranger on your contract, the recruiter should be able to do that for you.
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23 years army service
Alot of things have changed Rick. You’ll get your chance with rangers as an 11B. Just get your experience in the infantry and do alot of PT. If you want it bad enough you’ll get it. It might take a couple years but you will. You’re almost sure to fail going into rangers without any real field experience. Be patient as you’ve got time. The rangers aren’t going anywhere. 11B will be good for you and provide a challenge on its on for now. You have great PT stats but I must know if you are use to running for 7 8 9 miles? How about with a ruck sack on? How far can you march with full gear? You’ll also be weighed down with battle rattle. Just keep up with the good work. 11B are badass on their own. You’ll get there.
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Even if you don’t get it on your contract, you can always volunteer for the Rangers (not saying you’re in once you volunteer). The things is that they have to have slots open for those who want to volunteer. Your chances are pretty high of getting in though.
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I would suggest that you hold out and don’t sign until you get your Ranger slot. Yeah, it will be hard to go straight through right out of boot camp, but you don’t want to go after having a few years in the "Regular Army". They can get you the slot, and I would recommend you don’t sign until you get what you want. Good luck.
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