1. US Army Ranger By William Cochran

2. 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.

3. Outline  Information about my career path  Requirements and training

4. 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 75 th ”)

5. 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 75 th ”, and “Family Life”)

6. Education Necessary  High School Education required as well as military training  (“Joining the Rangers”)

7. Salary/Benefits  Entry level pay is $1,516.20 a month  Housing  Health Insurance  Life Insurance  GI Bill  (“Military Benefits” and “Military Careers”)

8. Opportunity for Advancement  As with any military career you move up in rank depending on performance and time served. (“Military Careers”)

9. Interesting Tidbits and Facts  Abraham Lincoln was a ranger.  Ranger history predates the revolutionary war.  (“Heritage”)

10. Requirements  Minimum ASVAB GT score of 105  Minimum PT score of 240 (80%)  (“Joining”)

11. Training Required  Basic training  Airborne  RASP  (“Training”)

12. 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”)

13. 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.