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
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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
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"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.