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US Army Ranger By William Cochran
Background • I want to be a US Army Ranger. I have chosen this career because of its stability and its challenge. I feel that the rigorous training and high paced job function will provide me with the challenge and excitement I search for in life. Also, its pays well enough to support a family and supplies housing and insurance. This career choice gives my family a chance to go to college as well.
Outline • Information about my career path • Requirements and training
My career • The US Army Rangers are the elite infantry force. • Fast paced deployments with longer times off to make up for this pace. Time at home consists of training. • (“Duty With the 75th”)
Advantages/Disadvantages • Advantages: Stable, insurance for family, housing, education for my family, and challenging. • Disadvantages: Dangerous, a lot of time spent away from family. • (“Military Benefits”, “Duty With the 75th”, and “Family Life”)
Education Necessary • High School Education required as well as military training • (“Joining the Rangers”)
Salary/Benefits • Entry level pay is $1,516.20 a month • Housing • Health Insurance • Life Insurance • GI Bill • (“Military Benefits” and “Military Careers”)
Opportunity for Advancement • As with any military career you move up in rank depending on performance and time served. (“Military Careers”)
Interesting Tidbits and Facts • Abraham Lincoln was a ranger. • Ranger history predates the revolutionary war. • (“Heritage”)
Requirements • Minimum ASVAB GT score of 105 • Minimum PT score of 240 (80%) • (“Joining”)
Training Required • Basic training • Airborne • RASP • (“Training”)
Final Words • I wish to serve my country as a US Army Ranger. This can be done by going to a recruiter and signing a Ranger contract, provided you meet the requirements and there are spots open. With some luck and some extra training I believe I can one day accomplish this goal. • (“Joining the Rangers” and “Training”)
Works Cited • "FAMILY LIFE." Goarmy.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Mar. 2014. • "Force12 Media TV." Force12 Media TV. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2014. • "JOINING THE RANGERS." Goarmy.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Mar. 2014. • "Military Benefits At a Glance | Military.com." Military Benefits At a Glance Military.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Mar. 2014. • "Military Careers." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 8 Jan. 2014. Web. 20 Mar. 2014. • "TRAINING." Goarmy.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Mar. 2014. • "DUTY WITH THE 75TH." Goarmy.com. Duty With the 75th, n.d. Web. 01 Apr. 2014.