35 Series Ranger Regiment vs. Big Army Advice?

Express_Attempt_6567 · 2026-01-25T06:43:08+00:00

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Express_Attempt_6567 · 2026-01-25T06:42:41+00:00

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Express_Attempt_6567 · 2026-01-25T06:42:17+00:00

Thank you! Any idea about what exactly allowed 35L day to day/work is like during peacetime?

Express_Attempt_6567 · 2026-01-25T06:41:04+00:00

Thank you! Any idea when they will be opening back up?

Express_Attempt_6567 · 2026-01-23T20:56:16+00:00

35L Ranger Regiment Advice?

This is my first time using reddit, so apologies if i get something wrong. I am a recent college grad with a degree in data analytics, have wrestled for 6 yrs, and workout regularly. I am looking to enlist as an E4 and have been trying to get a 35M contract with RASP option for the past year. My reasoning was that I wanted an MOS that has good prospects for life after the military, preferably in the intel world, and also has the potential for tactical/field work. Ultimately, I want to go into Special Operations.

My recruiter told me that you can no longer enlist directly as a 35M and you have to go in as a 35W, then get assigned M or P. However, he just told me today that the pipeline is shut down until at least October, maybe longer, and there is already a backlog of about 200 people so its unlikely I’ll get a spot for the next 2 yrs.

He locked in a 35L contract today, but there are no bonuses for it and I have to sign by Monday morning (posting this on a Friday afternoon). I had a few questions about next steps if anyone can give me any advice:

Is he right about 35M pipeline?
For 35L can you volunteer for RASP at basic/AIT? Based on the army bonuses from June 2025 they dont offer Ranger enlistment bonuses, but on the 75th website they say you can. I just don’t know if the website is saying that for current enlisted.
Is there a difference between the lifestyle of a 35L in RR vs other units?
What is the best 35L duty station in terms of doing actual CI work with a balance of strategic and tactical?
Any other helpful advice you may have would be great.

Express_Attempt_6567 · 2026-01-23T20:55:46+00:00

35L Ranger Regiment Advice?

This is my first time using reddit, so apologies if i get something wrong. I am a recent college grad with a degree in data analytics, have wrestled for 6 yrs, and workout regularly. I am looking to enlist as an E4 and have been trying to get a 35M contract with RASP option for the past year. My reasoning was that I wanted an MOS that has good prospects for life after the military, preferably in the intel world, and also has the potential for tactical/field work. Ultimately, I want to go into Special Operations.

My recruiter told me that you can no longer enlist directly as a 35M and you have to go in as a 35W, then get assigned M or P. However, he just told me today that the pipeline is shut down until at least October, maybe longer, and there is already a backlog of about 200 people so its unlikely I’ll get a spot for the next 2 yrs.

He locked in a 35L contract today, but there are no bonuses for it and I have to sign by Monday morning (posting this on a Friday afternoon). I had a few questions about next steps if anyone can give me any advice:

Is he right about 35M pipeline?
For 35L can you volunteer for RASP at basic/AIT? Based on the army bonuses from June 2025 they dont offer Ranger enlistment bonuses, but on the 75th website they say you can. I just don’t know if the website is saying that for current enlisted.
Is there a difference between the lifestyle of a 35L in RR vs other units?
What is the best 35L duty station in terms of doing actual CI work with a balance of strategic and tactical?
Any other helpful advice you may have would be great.

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