Enlistment Option. Responders with past military history only?

Question

Hey all,
I'm enlisting into the army pretty soon and i wanna go 11B option 4 (Airborne Infantry). If i sign up for this should i just sign up for Rangers as well? Thanks for responding. Happy holidays :)

Answer 1

These are questions for your recruiter regarding what is practical with respect to your application and taking the necessary steps in your intended career direction.

Ranger training is, as is any special ops training, rather intense; be careful what you wish for, you might just get it.

If you are not in peak condition, I recommend you start working out immediately; sit ups and push ups (minimum 50 fast continuous reps each), and lots of long-distance running/jogging. Work up to 5 miles daily, then, later, extend the daily 5 mile run to10 miles every other day). Hey, I'm serious; if you're not, perhaps you should think about joining a municipal police department.

Find someone who belongs to a gun club. Become comfortable handling firearms safely and work on marksmanship (hand gun: 25 feet, 50 feet, and 75 feet, and; rifle: 100 yards, 200 yards, 300 yards, and 600 yards if available-- most civilian ranges are marked off in yards).

OH! You should to take a few jump lessons from the nearest local organization--just to work out any initial phobias you may have to jumping out of airplanes.

After you have completed all the above rather easy things (all they take is energy, determination, and a little skill), you should be ready to make a good decision regarding your MOS.

Don't waste the tax payer's money, unless you are serious about a military career.

Answer 2

YES, You can apply for Ranger's School at Fort
Benning, GA. Ask your US Army Recruiter for more up to date information on the Airborne Training School and The Rangers Program. GOOD LUCK! Happy Holidays!

Answer 3

I was Airborne Infantry Viet Nam 68-69 when i went in i enlisted for for Airborne and if you do thats enough by the time you finish basic,AIT ,and Airborne jump school you'll be ready just to go to work.I was a Combat Medic 82nd Airborne Infantry.Good Luck

Answer 4

I think the answers telling you to get the 11b out of the way first, then make a decision after that. Ranger training is not to be taken lightly. It is tough, and it is more mental than physical. Make sure you are prepared.

Answer 5

see if you like 11b first do airborne if you like in benning also but, my bc is a ranger and he approves a ranger packet real fast if you wanna go so my advice would be to wait untill u get to ur unit and see what its like then go ranger after that
11b isnt all that its cracked up to be and its not for everyone

Answer 6

Only if you really have it in you. Ranger is hard to pass. But you will get extra pay. The Army does not pay very well to begin with, you might as well get as much training and pay as you can.
With Ranger training you will be able to easily get a job in your local police forces Bomb Squad, Swat Team, etc. As well as the DEA and FBI. Of course you will need a little extra training, but it will be easy to transition into.
Not only that but you will have Air Borne and Air Assault training. That means extra pay for each of them to.

Answer 7

You can go Ranger but you really should think about that. Also you can always change over to ranger later on. Good Luck!!!

Answer 8

the only provider a single determine can enlist in, is the army nationwide shelter. yet even then, you prefer a waiver from the State Adjutant regularly occurring of the state that express is enlisting

Answer 9

Study how they are treated first. Or, get out side training and join Blackwater. Better money and you get to do what you want and even some day back home.

Answer 10

Small steps padawan. get your feet wet and see what you think then apply from there when you feel good about it. There will always be openings.

Ret. USAF SNCO