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tracy
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My son is in the Army -- I was in the Army -- my brother was in the Army (Airborne) -- my Dad was in the Army (Airborne Ranger, too!) -- my Granddad was in the Army. My Granddad made it home from WW1. My Dad made it home from Viet Nam, twice. My bother made it home from Libya. My stint was during "peace time" (cold war), and my son will make it home from Iraq.
Your boyfriend faces the same chances of dying we ALL do, even in civilian life.
Try not to stress too much. Support him as much as you can and trust him. |
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Thad Tacoma
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Your boyfiriend has been telling you talltales!
One cannot join the ARMY as an AIRBORNE RANGER right off the bat!
He has to complete Basic Training first then Infantry training, get some experience, most likely Iraq, then request for Ranger /SF Training!
Dump him! |
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Lovin my Army Man
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Screw that first response.
As long as you treat him right and he stays focused he should be fine. |
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Airborne Rangers are not the most elite or "Top" however they are high speed. Based on your dates it doesn't look like he won't be an "airborne ranger" for another year at least. First he has to make it through airborne school "cake" then he has to make it through Ranger school "not so easy" so IF he passes he might not even be at a Ranger Battalion but if he does go then his chances are the same as a regular infantry unit doing a patrol maybe less. Every unit can be ambushed. |
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Bill
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If he "just joined" then he is in basic training and not a Ranger yet. Ranger school is a very hard and horrid course to follow. It is for that reason than when someone completes Ranger school they have a much "Greater" chance of surviving in combat. You should just relax and support him. For his safety, keep the "thoughts he is going to die" to yourself. He really doesn't need that. |
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Lynn
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I don't really think focusing on him dying is really the best way to go about this whole thing. I am an army wife of eight years and the best thing is to support your loved one and focus on the postive things. I do hope things get better for you. |
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helter08
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He just joined the Army. He's not an Army Ranger... he "may" have a RIP contract, but more than likely he'll wash out.
Don't call him a Ranger because he hasn't earned that title. |
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thatguy
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well first off hes officially nothing right now! just a regular infantry guy and just cause he has airborne ranger on his contract doesnt mean hes a ranger cause he has to do the training first and there is a good chance that he wont even pass the ranger course cause its a very very intense course
so thats like me saying "im a doctor" even tho i havent done the classes yet but im enrolled in the school lol see how retarded that sounds
and as for the "is he going to die" question i should throw a sack of nickels at your face but ill be nice and say yes being a ranger has a extra level of danger to it BUT you have alot of extra training so therefore you have a greater chance of survival if the situation occurs....its kinda like saying whos gonna win in a gun battle between a guy whos practiced with video games vs a guy whos practiced with real life guns |
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Brandy W
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If he is a good soldier he should be ok....Most of the deaths that happen in Iraq are out of their hands. I don't believe Rangers have a have risk of dying. They are the elite. They go through really rigorous training and are better equipped at taking care of themselves than most.
Be proud of him for serving his country. I am sure he will do amazing!!!!
Tell him I said thank you very much for Serving!!!! |
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Q[its love][soldiers sweetheart]
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you just need to stay strong. i have no doupt i will stand by my bf. and if you really love him you will to. dont think of the odds he will die. everything hapons for a reason. <3Q
also could you, or anyone looking at this question help with mine? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArFtE1xqs8by6Wv3ayjtY5_sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20080712173941AACeNRG |
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oracle2world
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The odds of dying in an auto accident is 1 in 76 (lifetime) in the United States. Over 40,000 folks die on the highways each year.
Few soldiers see combat, and non-combat deaths and injuries outnumber combat deaths and injuries.
If he is a careful driver and a responsible drinker, he should be okay. |
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snp J
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What do you think the chances of survival would be for some dude off the street would be? Now imagine all the training and experience that will surround him ... i know i am glad i got all the high speed low drag i could get my hands and brain on before i went to a real fight. he has a better chance of survival just due to the training he will get... not to mention he will be surrounded by other complete and total bad asses. think about it.....
Who wound you rather follow around in combat?
(a) Your high school french teacher
(b)The kid working at the fast food place down the street
(c)U.S. Army Ranger |
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Sparkles
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It's not the top but all jobs have an element of danger some more dangerous than others. All soldiers have a risk of dying. Think positive. My husband was in Iraq last year and he came home safe. He was a sapper. |
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vagabond_52773
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Looking specifically at numbers...
Over 3,000,000 tours of duty have been conducted in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001.
Only about 30,000 killed AND wounded. So its less then 1%.
His job is slightly higher then other jobs because Rangers are Infantry. He will be a fighter, as compared to a mechanic who does not directly fight.
Overall, some cities in the US are more dangerous then the war.
Best of luck in training to him and tell him congradulations on his decesion. |
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The Entertainer
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i'd say for any soldier it would be 5% out of 100 of them dying.. just pray for him every night and hopefully we'll kick the repulicans out of office so we can bring our heroes home ;)
Good Luck |
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Josh B
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he will live until he is drafted into ww3 where he will die so dont worry |
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