Posted on Feb 26, 2020
What is it like enlisting in the Army to join the 75th Ranger Regiment while married?
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I am 23 and enlisting on an option 40 contract and I have a wife. I understand that rangers deploy a lot for shorter periods and when they aren’t deployed they’re gone a lot for training. I was just wondering how extensive the time away from hone truly is on an average just to give her an idea.
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If you make it through, and that's a big if, it will be the best job you've ever had. Every Army unit will cause stress on your spouse. There are NTC rotations, field training, Joint exercises, schools, and a dozen other things that take your time. 90% of the option 40 kids fail, so take a few moments to think of your next plan when/If you do.
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There used to be a saying that "if the army wanted you to have a wife, they'd issue you one." There is no preferential treatment for a private with a wife. If your wife is high maintenance, you're never make it. You might want to consider another option for the short term and maybe a high speed unit later. Life in the regiment is balls to walls 24/7. You will spend more time in the 75th than with your wife. On top of that it will take you at least several years before you can get quarters. However, there are some married couple that do well with all the separations. Good luck if that is your direction.
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