I am in the Reserve already and I said that this would be after my BOLC.  My unit is interesting since the only officer there is the Company Commander and he said when I am fully qualified, I would be a PL but be acting as the XO until the unit (if) gets someone to fit that slot.  And if I will be the XO, I know I’d have to devote a s…[Read more]

I’ll be a transportation officer.  I’ll reach out to European units and see what they say.  Thanks for that tip.  I don’t mind how far it would be to drill in Europe as long as my drill is in Europe, and that I wouldn’t have to fly back to California to make it.

I appreciate your insights.  The top 50% thought process is a good one, and I can compare myself using that method.  I chose the Reserve, for various reasons, but I think training on my own time while not at drill will benefit me greatly as I aspire towards special schools and certain branches that aren’t immediately available.  Funny you me…[Read more]

I’m at OCS now and Ranger school is a huge deal to my peers and mentors.  I can’t see myself doing it as I’ve never been amazing at PT, but then I hear experiences like yours and from guys I know and feel motivated to do it.  I’d really have to train hard to get prepared physically though.

How did you prepare mentally?  I think if I physically ge…[Read more]