Rangers Showing the Newbies at OSUT

[Gunz]

An interesting article maybe for some of our prospective Rangers

Leading by Example: Army Rangers strengthen ties with Infantry trainees, Ranger hopefuls

 

[Ooh-Rah]

On the surface this seems like a really good ideas. As “boots” we always saw the Recon guys as dudes on a completely different plane of existence; I have to imagine new Soldiers see Rangers in a similar light?

Seems like this might demystify the 75th a bit, offering those on the bubble that extra push to “go for it” and maybe even encourage those who never considered it.

 

[Gunz]

On the surface this seems like a really good ideas. As “boots” we always saw the Recon guys as dudes on a completely different plane of existence; I have to imagine new Soldiers see Rangers in a similar light?

Seems like this might demystify the 75th a bit, offering those on the bubble that extra push to “go for it” and maybe even encourage those who never considered it.

Very true, even in my day. Recon never openly recruited at SOI. There was never any "option 40-type" enlistment incentive for Recon. No visit from Recon recruiters or an opportunity for 03s at ITR to sign up for Recon A&S.

I like the fact that the Army gives even OSUT/AIT trainees who don't have option-40s a chance to sign up for RASP.

 

[BlackSmokeRisinG]

^A lot of guys who join with an Opt. 40 contract drop it in basic/ait when they figure out how difficult it is also. This gives more motivated and newly trained soldiers an opportunity where one didn't exist.

 

[Grunt]

I like it. If there is one thing the military is about - or should be about - it's mentorship and training up the *next generation*. I hope it's successful.

 

[Devildoc]

It's a win/win. The Regiment can aggressively recruit, and young wannabes can be mentored and taste the rainbow.

 

[Centermass]

Availability of Option 40

 

[Gunz]

Availability of Option 40

Dammit, you led the way on that one.

 

[Brill]

Availability of Option 40

Damn it, I thought it was a call for Options for men OVER 40. Age is bullshit.

 

[TimoteoDunkin]

It’s a sweet action and similiar to this, our CO currently at OSUT was with the 75th and pulls us from the Drill Sgts to conduct evening pt with him to better prepare the guys with 18X and Opt 40 contracts.

 

[amlove21]

Shit I love seeing this. Well done.

 

[chickenrappa]

Definitely cool to see, I wonder if they are going to continue this type of thing with future trainees/hopefuls.