Does the Army still do pinpoint assignments to Ranger Bat for newly enlisted infantrymen?

MAJ David Kline — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 07:43:06 -0400

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2016 10:09 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 10:09:58 -0400

Yes Sir they do. It's called an Option 40 enlistment Sir. It allows a guy to sign up with a pipeline trainings that leads straight to RASP 1. So a guy will enlist, go to OSUT, then Airborne School, and then Pre RASP, then RASP. This sometimes (depending on the fiscal year Sir) will allow Ranger bonuses to be paid out upon graduation and first assignment to the Regiment.

Response by SFC J Fullerton made Jul 12 at 2016 4:59 PM

SFC J Fullerton — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:59:11 -0400

True- It is Option 40. However, the applicant must qualify, and a vacancy must exist. There may have been a miscommunication or misunderstanding with the recruiter. It is possible that Option 40 is "froze" due to no vacancies/over-strength, which sometimes happens. While technically possible, it could be that option 40 is currently froze. As a former MEPS counselor, I have seen that happen often. Also have seen option 40 only be closed for 11X infantry, but open for other MOS's like supply, food service, admin, medic, etc. Also, There is no pinpoint to a Bn, only to the Regiment.