Seeking answers. I was wondering if anyone could assist me with my questions for joining the Army.

HN Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 18:24:44 -0400

I am currently in the Navy as a FMF Corpsman. I have made a solid decision that I want to be an Army Ranger. I had multiple questions and was hoping to talk to a recruiter or knowledgeable individual. The main question is how can obtain a path to being a Ranger, if I can at all?

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Sep 18 at 2015 8:38 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 20:38:05 -0400

What kind of physical condition are you in?
The best approach would be first to transfer to the Army and request to be trained as an 11B infantryman. and specifically request to be assigned to a ranger battalion if you are E-4 or below. They will train you and work you very hard. You will need to go through jump school to be airborne qualified.
Prior to being promoted to SGT in a ranger battalion you would need to pass ranger school. Being in a ranger battalion would give you somewhat of a home filed advantage as the ranger school cadre are selected from the ranger battalions and other ranger qualifies soldiers.

Response by COL Jon Thompson made Sep 18 at 2015 11:00 PM

COL Jon Thompson — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 23:00:38 -0400

I am pretty sure you can enlist with Ranger Regiment option but you would have to talk to a career counselor or recruiter about that. It would normally be 11B Infantry MOS but assignment to the Ranger Regiment. Since you are a Corpsman, you might want to look at 68W MOS as well. After your training, you would go to Airborne School and then report to the Regiment (all at Fort Benning). The Regiment will then put you through the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program before assigning you to one of the Battalions. Ranger School would also be in the pipeline since all NCOs and most E4s will go. However, after going through the RASP, you should not have any issues with Ranger School barring any injury.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 20 at 2015 10:09 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 10:09:35 -0400

First of all, need to know your MSO remainder (8-years completd) if you have a remainding mso, need to get a dd368 completed by a local recruiter, and then signed by the first general officer in your COC. 1- 180 dyas.

After that, complete your SF86 with a recruiter. Differnt things take in part. A us mepcom 680 to SPF your record feom your curent branch- pending meps, 2-20 days.

What are your AFQT lines scores? All above 110, your good to go. Anything less then that and were cutting it close.

What is your current physical profile, and 3's.. If yes then your not qualified.

Do you curently posess at least a Secret clearance?

Any additional questions, feel free to ask and I can help you.

Ranger options might not be avilable, if they are not, be prepaird to have the recruiter ask you to reconsider an option that is avilable at the time you chose a job.

Just because you enlisted with an OPTION 40 contract does not mean you will get assigned to a ranger bat. Its just ranger training.

Good luck.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 20 at 2015 8:05 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 20:05:54 -0400

Just curious why you don't consider BUDS/SEALs training?

Response by CSM Michael Chavaree made Sep 21 at 2015 4:29 AM

CSM Michael Chavaree — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 04:29:47 -0400

You know the difference between Ranger school and the Ranger Regiment right? Ranger school is a 61 day leadership course and return to your unit. Ranger Regiment is a Special Operations outfit. Any "Ranger contract" will be for assessment to serve in the Regiment, not the school. Obviously most folks from the Regiment go to Ranger school as ether a requirment for their duty position or because its the right thing to do.