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Vulture,

iI makes a bunch of sense to have you join the ARNG into another unit. This way A Co. (and the others) don't have to deal with you if you figure out somewhere along the line that you don't really want to continue with the process and self-select out. Oh, and it also makes it nice and easy to tell you to not bother coming back anymore if at any point in the process it is determined that you aren't someone that anyone would really want showing back up at the unit with a tab. Makes it nice and easy all the way around.

Now, with that said, A Co (and the others) WANT to get you qualified if you are motivated and not a dumbass. THe "selection" and drills while on the training team are designed to prepare you for success at selection and frankly, to make sure that nobody is sent who doesn't have a realistic chance of making it. The "selection" proces is professionally run and not an ego trip for those running it. Also, A Co. at least, does NOT use the training team as "bitch boys". Now, don't get me wrong, there are times when you will get put to work, but your priority is to TRAIN.

Sounds like you think you got robbed by not getting that Ranger slot ...and that you would have made it.

Talk to SFC Murphy. and you will get the chance to prove it and more.

Good Luck!