Introductions III

[shadowphyte]

Hello all. My name is Dan and I'm from Indiana. I'm currently a network analyst for a company in the Indianapolis area and my goal to to enlist into the Army as an 18x.

Thank you all for your time and service.

[SOFCA163]

Hello, my name is Chad, I would like first-off to say thank you for the opportunity the Quiet Professionals have provided by this site and several forums. I have already learned a lot, and hope to to learn more in the future. I am a 26 year old USAR Soldier PMOS 38B who has always been interested in the SF. I come from a military family and have the utmost respect for "Quiet Professionals". Recently I have been going through a few career change options and was hoping to find some insight and/or guidance from individuals with real-time experience. Recruiters can most often than not, have their own agenda. I digress...I look forward to absorbing and retaining as much pertinent information as possible and will be doing plenty of reading. Thank you for your time.

Respectfully
C.H.

[Mike Marauder]

Hello, I my name is Michael or Mike hence my forum name.;) I am very interested in the SF way of life and I have recieved the answers to most of my basic questions and then some about the Quiet Professionals. I would like to thank each and everyone of you first off for your time and service to this great nation of ours. 2nd thank you for taking the time to provide us noobs with information that we would probably never have been able to find out without actually joining the SF ourselves;)

[Swamp]

Hello. my name is SSgt S...I'm a USAF TACP. I've made one deployment to the sandbox. I really look forward to learning and reading all of the valuable info on this website. Thanks for having me..

[18ALPHASIS]

I am a new member to this site and I hope I will do this justice.
The reason I have sought out this site is for information and some kind of insight in what it takes to be SF.

My brother died February 9, 2005. His name is CPT Gilbert Munoz.
He is commander of a HALO team from 7th. Group. I would appreciate any info you may have or "stories" about him that any of you might have. I miss him terribly and I just need to know as much of his world as I possibly can.

I know that this is a site for past, present and maybe future SF men. Understanding that I do not fall into any of these categories, I am still asking for your help.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! I wish you all well!

Thanks for allowing me to express myself and ask that favor of you.


Veronica
18ALPHASIS

[Delta28]

My name is Sabine, I'm not a soldier but I used to be married to one. I live now in Germany again, this little town that probably none of you have ever heard of, Osterholz Scharmbeck, northern Germany.
I have 2 kids, a boy and a girl, and my boy is really interested in the Army and Special Forces.
We got this side from a friend and if you dont mind we would like to read along and maybe ask a question every once in a while.
Thanks

[redleg99]

I'll be up front and say that I'm not SF, and I'm past the point where I could realistically go that route.
As my screen name suggests, I'm a Field Artilleryman.
I spent the majority of my career preparing to fight the Krasnovians in the “high intensity conflict” scenario preferred by the big Army for so many years.
Then Iraq came along, and that experience served as a kind of epiphany for me.
Now I consider myself a student of Counterinsurgency.
I hope to learn from the experience here.

[F425]

Greetings, All:

I joined this site quite a while ago, a few months before I actually went to SFAS; I got picked up, and between then (Jun 06) and now, I've been extremely busy with the Q Course, as you might imagine. I've recently completed Max Gain and the new Culminex, and we're headed out to the 18E compound for refit, end of course critiques, peers and the like. I thoroughly enjoyed the 18E training, and learned a ton of stuff in the process. We'll be heading out to Language Block III here in two weeks, and I'm confident I'm going to have more time to post here. I'll also be posting a bit more at my second home (airborneranger.com), where my nick is "longrange".

I have to give a shout out to Surgical Crike - drop me a PM dude, and we'll hoist a few brews. We were in Lilac Miller's Lang BL I (French) together.

Some basic info on me, just so you know:
BESD: 28 DEC 86 (yup, got my 20 year letter in Feb, still kickin' it)
Assigned : A Co, 2/20, ILARNG (Chicago SF)
Airborne / Air Assault / Drill Sergeant / CIB w Star - Desert Shield/Storm, OIF II / EIB / JOTC / Sniper / LRSLC PH I / and then some

[Surgicalcric]

Blah-blah-blah-BLAH...

...I have to give a shout out to Surgical Cric - drop me a PM dude, and we'll hoist a few brews. We were in Lilac Miller's Lang BL I (French) together.

I know who you are...

Dont plan on having much free time... Blitz is a shot in the jimmy...

PM inbound...

Crip

[Team Sergeant]

I am a new member to this site and I hope I will do this justice.
The reason I have sought out this site is for information and some kind of insight in what it takes to be SF.

My brother died February 9, 2005. His name is CPT Gilbert Munoz.
He is commander of a HALO team from 7th. Group. I would appreciate any info you may have or "stories" about him that any of you might have. I miss him terribly and I just need to know as much of his world as I possibly can.

I know that this is a site for past, present and maybe future SF men. Understanding that I do not fall into any of these categories, I am still asking for your help.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! I wish you all well!

Thanks for allowing me to express myself and ask that favor of you.

Veronica
18ALPHASIS

PM sent Veronica.
We'll answer what we can.

Team Sergeant

[The Reaper]

Veronica:

Here are the links to his farewells here.

http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5028

http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5604

Hope that helps. RIP, hermano.

TR

[SF18C]

My name is Sabine, I'm not a soldier but I used to be married to one. I live now in Germany again, this little town that probably none of you have ever heard of, Osterholz Scharmbeck, northern Germany.
I have 2 kids, a boy and a girl, and my boy is really interested in the Army and Special Forces.
We got this side from a friend and if you dont mind we would like to read along and maybe ask a question every once in a while.
Thanks

Never heard of it...heck I lived there! Left in '91 but still miss the little bar downtown...Doolies if I recall! Be sure to fill in your profile and enjoy the site.

[MSF204]

My name is Randy and i retired from the Army with 22 years. Spent ten years in SF. Also served with the 82nd, 101st and the 173rd. Spent a bunch in Vietnam and Thailand. Retired again with 20 years in JROTC. I live in Texas.

[CPTAUSRET]

My name is Randy and i retired from the Army with 22 years. Spent ten years in SF. Also served with the 82nd, 101st and the 173rd. Spent a bunch in Vietnam and Thailand. Retired again with 20 years in JROTC. I live in Texas.

Welcome aboard, Randy!

[mike-munich]

Never heard of it...heck I lived there! Left in '91 but still miss the little bar downtown...Doolies if I recall! Be sure to fill in your profile and enjoy the site.

Ha ! I heard of it too, even been there (although it's in the "wrong part" of Germany....) LOL !

Welcome Sabine (that's my wifes name too) from Bad Toelz, well, right now Colorado Springs, that is. :cool:

Mike

[Dominus_Potior]

SGT M. Welcome...good intro and profile....

This part worries me though:rolleyes:
:D

The main reason I was uninterested was because I didn't really know much about SF. And that recruiter sure did act a whole lot like a regular Army recruiter. Then his boss SFC B. spoke to me, gave me some better info, and now I'm getting divorced and going SF. (The wife wanted me to be stuck in perpetual unfulfill-ment.)

[another bat boy]

Gentlemen,
I've been hanging out for a while and finally decided to take the leap and post an intro. I was in 1/75 A co and HHC Oct 00- Oct 03. I couldn't find enough Rangers to hang out with :D so I had to come back in w/ 5/19. I just got selected class 06-07 and am looking to go back for the Q for the Sep class. Thanks for all the advice, now back to reading.

[kirberus]

Greetings,
I have been a lurker on these forums as a guest for quite a while now and decided to finally register with my upcoming entrance into the United States Army.

A little about me. My name is Ryan, I am 19 years old, and on July 12th, 2007 I will leave my hometown of Wixom, MI for Fort Leonard Wood to begin basic combat training. I have signed up as a 68W with an option 40. Eventually I may attempt to pursue a career change to that of an 18D but that is not my main focus at this point in time.

I just wanted to say thanks to all the quiet professionals who run this site and enlighten us all in your free time. This forum is a wealth of knowledge and should not be taken for granted.

I will continue to make the most out of every opportunity presented before me and hope that one day I may find myself in the company of men as professional and motivated as those I have seen on this board.

Thank you again for your time. De Oppresso Liber.

[Delta28]

I'm surprised that some of you know OHZ. It was a very small post there.
Is has gotten a lot quieter here with all the soldiers being gone. L.d.Clay is a german Kaserne now. I work in Bremerhaven and the post there is a big Container terminal now. I'm sure the ones that know OHZ also know Bremerhaven.
But there are some good memories there. ;)

[Team Sergeant]

Welcome all.

Team Sergeant

[8944]

I have been "lurking" for awhile, just attempting to learn as much about the SF community as possible. My son is an 18D, currently at Ft. Campbell with the 5th Group. This site has been really a great deal of help in understanding some of the training aspects of SF. Thanks for putting together a great site that helps us Civvies better understand the Quiet Professionals. I had the opportunity to meet several Quiet Professionals at the Blade Show in the Chris Reeve knife booth. Great people for sure and inspirational as well. Keep up the great work on this site...........I'll go back to lurking in the weeds.
Regards,
8944

[Matta mile]

Welcome all!
It is nice to have you, hope you enjoy the site.
MM

[24-7Soldier]

Hello all,

I've been a soldier in the conventional Army since July 2006 (almost a year now). I'm 25 years old, by the way. Recently, I've been increasingly more serious about possibly applying to go to SFAS in a couple years. I'm in Military Intelligence (SIGINT), which I'm only semi-proud of. Most privates here did not join the Army out of desire to be in the Army (but I did). So some of them do not take stuff like PT seriously. I want to be the best soldier I can. I want to do intel, but MI isn't enough for me. I did some serious research into Special Forces, and I loved what I read. I want to go SF not because it's the toughest job in the Army, or for any possible recognition, but because it's what I want to do. I joined the Army in the first place because I was tired I being a civilian, and personally, I find working for money alone your entire life is a complete waste. I joined to make something of myself, to do something significant. I'm not here for the money. Although most privates here would never have signed up if it weren't for the money. My roommate can't understand why anyone who isn't poor would join the military.

SFAS, the Q-course, and the SF life, should I make it that far, will be challenging for me. But I am committed. Mentally, I think I'm pretty much there. It's the physical part I need to work on. Some of my disadvantages currently are low PT score (currently 220, but I'm going to get it up to 300, that's relatively easy), fear of heights (but I'm confident I can overcome it), don't have the best balance skills, and maybe a couple other things I can't think of right now.

From what I know, it looks like the obstacle course will be the hardest part, physically at least. I'll be sure to be in near the best possible shape before I give it a try.

Well, that's me. I'm going to give SF my best.

[Gabe]

Hello everyone!

Been in the AF for a little less than 5 years. I spent the last 4 years in Germany and moved to just recently to Idaho. Currently I work in Communications, but that is all changing in the next few weeks. I was picked up for SERE Specialist and will be going to the INDOC course in July. After that I will PCS up to Fairchild AFB Washington and complete the pipeline. (Jump/Airborne). When faced with forced seperation from the AF, I started putting together plans to stay in uniform because I truly believe in what we are fighting for. One Was retraining into CCT or SERE, and if those fell through, seeing if I could get a blue to green program that could guarantee me the 11B MOS with Airborne and Ranger qualed (Don't know if you can actually get guaranteed a Ranger slot). That may still pan out, never know how this new job is gonna go!.
Physical Fitness is a lifestyle for me, do crossfit style workouts along with running, calisthenics, swim, and rucking. Gotta have the weight on the back.

Lots of great info and I look forward to learning as well as contributing.

Hoo Yah!

Gabe

[lksteve]

Hello everyone!...Hoo Yah!hello, Gabe...try to restrain yourself and fill out your profile...welcome...

i seem to recall that it is ..."hoo-ah..." but i never was in the Batts...

[Gabe]

hello, Gabe...try to restrain yourself and fill out your profile...welcome...

i seem to recall that it is ..."hoo-ah..." but i never was in the Batts...

Its how the AF does it...

rgr that on the profile..

[287MP]

Hello,

My name is Craig and I served as a Military Policeman from 1981 - 1984 on AD both in Berlin and at Ft. Bragg.

I joined the 430th MP Det(CID) from 1984-1988 at which time I moved to the USCGR as the 430th was deactivated. I remained in the USCGR as a Port Securityman until 1992.

Thanks to all for your service.

[mltilma]

Hey everyone. I just graduated from the University of Texas in December with a degree in Middle Eastern studies. I signed an
18x contract and will be leaving for OSUT on July 5th. Special Forces has been my goal since I was a kid and I am eager to have finally started the path to getting there. Thank you for all the postings and advice. The information has been incredibly helpful.

[jdoval]

Hi,
I'm 24, graduated school last year, and currently working security. I am considering a career in the military. I'm originally from France but have been in the states for 11 years, and a US citizen.
I joined to learn more about SF, training/PT advice, and the 18X program.
My main interests are fitness, small arms and marksmanship.
Thanks to all, especially the QPs, for the useful information on this site.

[Fiercely Loyal]

Hello,

I have been in the Alaska guard close to 6 years. I have been deployed with them to Kosovo, Haiti, and now Kuwait.

Originally I wanted in the military because in the spring of 2001, I read Mark Bowden’s book, Black Hawk Down. This in turn motivated me to loose 100+ pounds to be eligible to join the Army. Unfortunately 9-11 happened before I was old enough to join (being on the cusp of 17) and my mother wouldn’t sign paper work to put me in the active army.

I figured I could back door into the active army thru the guard but wasn’t aware of having to complete Basic/AIT before being able to switch. Unknowing of many other options, I trudged on and completed Basic/AIT as a 15t.

I was still aspiring to be part of 160th all the way thru my second deployment. Upon return to Alaska, I worked for the Counter Drug Support Program while on stop loss for an upcoming Iraq mission.

The first Iraq mission never happened and resulted in our Haiti mission. There I was again placed on stop loss for an upcoming Iraq mission. When I got home and was told I had been taken off the list for Iraq. The unit’s reasoning was that I had already volunteered for two deployments and I should let a new person take my spot. I worked at the hanger for a few months until the money ran out for the fiscal budget, and then moved into a civilian job doing armed security.

Our unit lost an aircraft in January of 06 and I was told to come back to Anchorage to be a replacement for one of the deceased crewmembers. I was supposedly heading out. Well orders never came thru so I moved into bar security. Worked that for a few months and then deployed with our Infantry unit to Kuwait.

This third deployment has better shown me things that I now know I love and hate about the military. Here I have decided that it’s all or nothing. I want to work with the people I can trust, that are intelligent, and will be as loyal to me as I will be to them. So that being said, I am following the advice of a Professional Soldier and enlisting under the 18x program after this deployment ends.

I hope this makes for a satisfactory introduction and that you may be pleased with future questions/input I may have.

Thanks, Brian

[The Reaper]

Welcome aboard everyone.

Brian, is English a second language for you?

TR

[Fiercely Loyal]

I have edited my first and second postings. I hope this clears up the dribble I had posted prior.

[Surgicalcric]

...I just am very bad about proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation when I'm in a hurry. Fret not I have a plan, Microsoft word.

Take care, Brian

Brian:

Slow down. There is no need to be in a "hurry" when you are posting on the web. The opinions of you, formed by others here, will be based on how you present yourself. You may want to think about that in the future. I am not saying your grammar needs to be perfect but you need to try. ;)

Also, using short cuts will only get you so far. Learn the language and use it properly.

Welcome to PS.com...

Crip sends...

[18DocDave]

My name is David, active duty 5th SFG(A) I'm an 18D and I love my job. Shame you can't stay one forever.

I stumbled across this site and it looks great. I was hoping to find something like this where I could pick the minds of other SF guys not in my immediate circle.

It is good to be here, and I look forward to the conversations we will have.

Thanks

Dave
18DocDave

[NousDefionsDoc]

Welcome Brother Dave.

PM your bona fides to an Admin.

[ekilo]

Sirs,
My name is Eric. I am a student at Texas State University. I am also joining the Army after I graduate. I am here to learn about the Special Forces and take advantage of the knowledge that is made available through this site to help me if I decide to go with a Special Forces MOS. I won't post unless I have a question that isn't answered elsewhere on this site. I'm here to listen and learn. I appreciate your efforts here and your Service.

Thank You for having me as a member, Eric

[thomps2100]

I'm a civilian that has always been interested in SF. I'll be keeping my mouth shut here and learning. Thanks for doing the "real" work out there guys. :munchin

[NousDefionsDoc]

Sirs,
My name is Eric. I am a student at Texas State University. I am also joining the Army after I graduate. I am here to learn about the Special Forces and take advantage of the knowledge that is made available through this site to help me if I decide to go with a Special Forces MOS. I won't post unless I have a question that isn't answered elsewhere on this site. I'm here to listen and learn. I appreciate your efforts here and your Service.

Thank You for having me as a member, Eric
Fill out your profile please Eric.

[prdubi]

Not sure if I did it before but here goes.

My name is Rudi, I am an IT specialist part-time and a substitute teacher in the secondary education field. I have taught elementary and high school for nearly 5 years.
Currently with the Corp of Engineers, doing IT work ( 25B).

Saw this forum from another friend and I like the different topics especially the mental ones.

I would like to someday try the SF courses or even qualify but I will need a medical waiver due to hearing loss. For now, I just deal with the IT stuff where I am and its pretty cool.

I guess the Army does takes care of it's own in a weird sort of way.

Anyways....

[clapdoc]

Greetings Gentlemen,

I am a FOG who lives in the woods in the great state of Mississippi.
Glad to find my brothers on the internet. I will do much more reading than contributing on this site.

doc

[longtab]

hey yall,

my name is brian. i have been in the alaska gaurd for 6 years on 1 oct 07. i have been deployed with them to kosovo, haiti, and now kuwait.

Brian, Brian, Brian... And so your vetting process continues. Sorry I never told you about this forum. I figured if you were serious about SF you would find your way in here. I pondered giving you the "situational awareness" speech before your first post, but I think you learned the lesson better yourself. It’s a little different than Myspace huh? :cool:

“Read & heed” and you’ll be fine… Welcome!

[Matta mile]

Welcome all!
MM

[steverino1]

Hi All,

Back in the Army and off to the Q soon.

Great site, lots of info. Look forward to participating.

[Snaquebite]

Hi All,

Back in the Army and off to the Q soon.


You say that like we know who you are. Follow your instructions.

[nighthawk45]

Hi everybody
I've been lurkin for a few weeks, and felt it was time to step into the light.
I'm not military, but am an Army BRAT, I was born at FT. Campbell in march of
1968. My father-who I have not seen since I was 4 yr's old- was a Drill sargent
back then. For as long as I can remember I've loved everthing, SPECIAL FORCES.
I just admire you guy's for the Excellent jobs you do day in dayout. Don't get me wrong I like the regular Army but , their just not SF.

Walter
"nighthawk45":)

[LP87]

Good afternoon,

My name is Louis and I am a wannabe. I am seriously considering enlisting in the Army after college with an option 40. I am here to read and learn as much as possible. I have already learned a great deal using the search button on this site as well as socnetcentral.com and armyranger.com, and will continue to use it ad nauseum.

Thank you for your service. :)


Louis

[Hoss]

I just wanted to start out that this site is amazing. It's exactly what I have been needing lately. My name is John. I graduated from UGA in August 06 with a criminal justice major and I am considering enlisting with an 18x option. These forums have helped me a lot in the past few weeks and have given me much knowledge that I do not think I could have found anywhere else. I will be making some posts in the future, asking for advice and guidance after I do a little more searching on here. Thanks again guys for taking time to talk to and help guys like me.

[RHW]

Im a old 3rd Group Supporter ('90-'91 GSC and '91-'93 in 2/3) and ARSOF Supporter in Europe ('97-'01). Still on Active Duty. Been looking for some that fell off the radar screen, hopefully some may recognize me.

Just wanted to say intoduce and say Hi

For those in the fight - Shoot FIrst, Shoot Twice and Good Luck.

RHW

[Warrior4Life]

Hey guys, I'm 22 years old. Currently live in wisconsin. Served 3 years in the army with the 1st ranger batt. Now I'm currently going to college and I'm trying out for the NG SF in october. Just here to learn some things, and talk with people who have "been there, done that"

[cobra22]

Hi everyone, been reading your forums alot for the last several months. I've been in the regular Army for ten years, been deployed to bosnia, kuwait, and in 03 to Iraq. I was Screaming Eagle Infantry squad leader for OIF 1, currently holed up as a Drill Sergeant at Ft Benning. Just completed Selection in May and should be on my way to the Q-course soon. Your site contains a plethra of valuable info. I'll probably not post much as I prefer listening and learning from guys with more experience than myself, to talking alot. thanks for all the wisdom

Cobra22 out

[Dan]

Hey guys, I'm 22 years old. Currently live in wisconsin. Served 3 years in the army with the 1st ranger batt. Now I'm currently going to college and I'm trying out for the NG SF in october. Just here to learn some things, and talk with people who have "been there, done that"

I guess you think your special and required your own intro thread. I'm merging your special thread you started with all other current introductions instead of taking other actions, only because it's Independence Day and we're about to head out to a parade.

[Johno]

Hello to all,
Happy 4th of July. Thought I would register and send my greetings. I am currently in the Q course. I hope to use this site to gain some insights from those who have gone before. Good luck to all, may God bless.

[andre]

Hello,my name is Spc. Andre. I am seving in Iraq,with the 36th A.S.M.C out of Fort Bragg,I am a 68w, with paramedic expierence from N.Y.C. I am interested in the 18D course and of course S.F. I would like to obtain any information I can about S.F before going back to Bragg in Dec.

[The Reaper]

andre:

I do not think that you need your own thread to introduce yourself. You should have follwed the link you were provided or the thread stickied at the top here entitled "Attention...BEFORE POSTING HERE!!" and introduced yourself in the same thread as everyone else.

Welcome all.

TR

[Team Sergeant]

LOL, welcome all, you too Andre.;)


Team Sergeant

[hmc]

Hello Quiet Professionals,

My name is Chase and I've just recently signed an 18x contract. I ship out 20070807 so I have been using this time to ready my body and mind. I was in the process of reading "Get Selected" and went to this site as recommended. I'm glad I did and look forward to learning as much as possible.

I have a high school diploma and have 62 college credits. I was always taught owing money was a very bad thing so I decided to enlist in the army (something I've wanted to do since high school) to get more money for college.

I look forward to any interaction I will have on this board and the journey ahead of me.

[Bill Harsey]

Welcome all.

[Jack Moroney (RIP)]

I was always taught owing money was a very bad thing so I decided to enlist in the army (something I've wanted to do since high school) to get more money for college.I.

Welcome aboard Chase and good luck with the contract. If you don't mind let me make an observation. I gather from your post that your goal is to earn more money for college, leave the military as soon as you have obtained your financial goal, and go on to other things. If that is correct, then read on, if not pay no attention to what follows. SF needs folks that are willing to make a commitment to their life style, mission, core values, and goals. As this only comes with years of experience after training your short term outlook will not serve the needs of SF and especially will not serve the needs of your future team as they need your head in the game 24/7 working towards the same vision they all share. SF does not need folks with short term goals of "doing their bit" and getting out. While that might be an admirable goal for those electing to serve in other branches of the service, it is not something that is going to contribute to the overall mission profile requirements of SF. You might want to either reorder your priorities or seek another venue to meet you financial and college goals.

[bobby efurd]

Hello, My name is Bobby Efurd. I live in Dothan,Al.. I graduated from the Q course in November of 1980. I served as a Weapons Sgt. on an A-Tream with Co. A 1/20th SFG. I was a police officer with the Dothan, Al. police dept. I was assigned to the police dept. swat team. I served there for 4 years. I left the Dept. to accept a position with the family business. I left the 20th in 1986.
during my younger years I was an advid skydiver,scuba diver and motorcycle racer. I had to change jobs so I could afford all my hobbies.
Now I run the business, ride my Harley and play with my two grandchildren.
Big change!
I will do a lot of looking and not much talking.
Thanks, Bobby

[The Reaper]

Chase:

I thought the same thing as JM when I read your intro.

There are easier ways to pay for college, and an 18X contract is a six-year commitment. Think about where you were six years ago.

As much as we talk about motivation here, if you do some searching (both on this board and within your heart), you will find that the financial benefits will not keep you a degree warmer, make you any less tired, heal the blisters on your feet and back, make your feet walk another klick, or fill your stomach when it is empty and you are out at Camp Mackall, busting your ass trying to get selected.

That sort of motivation makes you likely to quit SF selection or training and spend the rest of your six years in the Army as an infantryman. Nothing wrong with that, but I think that you are overestimating yourself, your chances of success, and your motivation for financial reasons.

Just offered for your consideration, not a personal atttack in any way.

Good luck and welcome.

TR

[The Reaper]

Again, for the third time in two days, we do not do individual introduction threads here.

If you would take the time to read the registration message and follow the link, or to read the first sentence of the sticky "Attention...BEFORE POSTING HERE!!" at the top of this forum, you would not be making this mistake.

All introductions go on this Introductions thread not too deceptively titled, "Introductions I I I- Your first post on this board goes here."

Enjoy your visit.

TR

[hmc]

Roger The Reaper and Jack Moroney, (Sorry I haven't figured out how to address you guys yet)

I plan on staying in the Army for a long time. I've wanted to enlist since high school but decided to go to college because I had already saved up money to do so (Started saving when I was 10 years old with birthday money).

I apologize, I should have included more information in my intro. I fully understand the commitment it takes to be SF and I wont just come in and jet. I am going to make this a career.

I just made sure to get the G.I. Bill in the contract so that when I do leave (possibly when I'm not on active duty) I have sufficient funds to finish a degree.

Thank you for the warm welcome.

[glebo]

Hey all, I cant remember if I posted an intro (CRS ya know!) Anyway, I'm Bob and my screen name may give away my last name, but if not, oh well. Been reading some good stuff on here, alot of good info, current and historical. I am up in DOT -D now as the training developer for the 18E's, yes I do ACTUALLY work! I was in A/3/5 from 82-87(JR Commo) , Commo Committee from 88-91, (Commo Instructor), B/2/3 91-96 (TM SGT) and then moved to 5th in C/1/5, 96-99 (TM SGT) until I retired at campbell. Decided to come back to bragg, its kinda like rome, all roads seem to lead us here. Anytway, good to meet you all.

[Snaquebite]

Well Well...What's up Bob?
Long time since B/2/3.....

George

[NousDefions794]

Bob & George,

Looks like a little B/2/3 reunion here. Hopefully we can down a few at Charlie Mike's when I get back.

Take care

[Onuma]

Greetings gentlemen. I am a Sergeant in the US Army, stationed in Fort Belvoir, VA currently. I'm looking into taking the SF route some time within the next year or two; I need to get my mental and physical readiness up a notch before I do it.

Hopefully I'll take a tip from the QPs and be as quiet as possible, while absorbing your valuable knowledge like a sponge. I've already taken in more info on the SF community than I have ever learned in one place. Less posting, more reading is what I intend to do here.

Thank you for operating this site, and thank you for doing what you do (or have done, in the case of retired/ex/fallen brothers).

-Robert

[JCasp]

Jeff here,

Did 3 years, all of them as 11B with the 1-325th AIR at Bragg, finishing up in June '06. However, after a year of civilian life and working miserable jobs just to pay the bills, I am strongly considering reenlistment.

Either way, while I spend my days doing PT to get back to the shape I was in, or better, I will enjoy just perusing this forum and occassionally conversing with likeminded people. I am more of a reader and listener than a speaker so don't expect the post count to rise too quickly.

-Jeff

[LongShot]

Hello to all. This is my first post, but I have been snooping around for a few months. I served in the Army as an 11BC2V20 from ’86 – ’92. Now living the “woulda, coulda, shoulda…” life, and missing the military.

[Razor]

1/4 and 2/4, huh? So, how much do you love Hohenfels? ;)

[LongShot]

Like any new and developing OCONUS post, it was difficult at first, but I learned a lot, worked with some good people, and actually wound up enjoying myself.

[NeQ]

Hello Quiet Professionals and members
My name is Dan, I am a college student with a goal of enlisting under the 18x option after graduation. I am here to study, learn, and absorb as much as I can until then. Thank you for the opportunity to be a guest here and congratulations on an excellent site.

[Tomahawk202]

Hello all,
Wanted to say I like the site, and thanks for allowing me to join. Been down range with 20th a time or two and just recently returned from a tour with the 115th Infantry. Got hurt this time, and they are pushing me out the door. (read: MEB/PEB) But good lord was it fun! To all the shooters and looters, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your team, however brief. (hoists a glass of single malt, and a nice Cohiba) May God keep you all safe in his arms.......
Tomahawk sends.....

[Cline]

My Introduction:

I'll be attending the Virginia Military Institute this fall. My major will be in history, and my ROTC will be Marine. I'm looking forward to the challenge I'm about to face in my Ratline year, because physically I'll be prepared. But I believe being mentally strong is just, if not more, as important. That's where this site has come into play for me, because the character of the "quite professional" is slightly amazing. (lol) Thanks for having me, I hope to learn a lot.

Cline

[danielboone]

Hi everybody. I am a former college football player and will earn my degree this fall. I am very interested in the SF way of life, and this site has been a tremendous source of information. I would like to thank all of the administrators and the QP's that contribute to this useful site.

[The Reaper]

Welcome aboard all.

Don't forget to fill in your profile, if you have not done so already.

TR

[Debo]

Rep 63 from TX. Shipping 20070905. Now back into the corner for me.

Thanks,
Debo

[Surgicalcric]

Rep 63 from TX. Shipping 20070905. Now back into the corner for me.

Thanks,
Debo

Well its about time...

Now go do PT.

Crip...

[Team Sergeant]

Welcome all.

Debo, go do PT and when you're done, do some more.

Team Sergeant

[abu thor]

Name is shaun. Was an 11b with 1-36 out of Freidberg, Germany. Graduated the Q Oct. 2006. Currently 18E on 075. Is that enough get me certified as being legit? I dont want to give out to much info on an open board. In phase three we called our two main cadre BLAZE and RAZZOR, two highly motivated SCUBA types from one of the bragg groups. Lemme know if this is enough to vet me, or if the Zulu needs more.

[Kyobanim]

Abu, welcome. PM your info to one of the Admins and they will take care of you.

[7624U]

Name is shaun. Was an 11b with 1-36 out of Freidberg, Germany. Graduated the Q Oct. 2006. Currently 18E on 075. Is that enough get me certified as being legit? I dont want to give out to much info on an open board. In phase three we called our two main cadre BLAZE and RAZZOR, two highly motivated SCUBA types from one of the bragg groups. Lemme know if this is enough to vet me, or if the Zulu needs more.


Tell me the guys names on 075 and the Op's Sgt's name and your name in a PM and I will Vet you I was in Aco on 072 for 4 years and know almost everyone in 3rd BN.

[hcook]

Greetings, all.

My name is Hans, and I found your site via a link on a gun-related site.

Being that reading, learning, and posting when appropriate are the orders for the day, that's what I intend to do.

I appreciate your hospitality and the opportunity to hang out in your living room.

V/R,
Hans

[blackkn]

Last time I was on here was back in 06.Came here to update and attempt to acquire some intel.

Graduated BCT in Aug. 93 & jan. 07
Graduated AIT in Mar.'07

Trying to find info on 20th GRP.

Currently w/Ky. Nat. Guard

[DanteCarberelo]

Hello. I have been browsing for some time, and doing research on my own.

My name is Corey.
I am currently studying for my ASVAB and doing a lot of PT.

I intend to sign up 18x and ship out in the next couple of months. Just introducing myself.

Thanks for all the info here on the site, it is quite helpful.

[Wolverine]

Hello,

My name is Kyle. I have been following the site for quite some time reading/learning, but it was just recently that I have become an actual member of the site. I have signed up as a Rep63 candidate; I believe I am one of two people that have been able to get the Rep63 option in Texas. I will be leaving for OSUT on August 28th 2007.

[avjaeger]

Hello all,

Excellent site. Registered a while back, but haven't been to the site again until lately.

Graduated the SFQC in Apr 88 as an 18E & stayed in 1st SFG(A) until present day, with the exception of language school and a SWC tour.

Please pm if you need more information to vet me.

[soldierteacher]

My name is Benny Lee, long time 7thSFGer.....spent mega time in Latin America with many of you....currently retired but pulling duty at NGCSU as the Operations Coordinator for the Military Dept. and I also teach at the college.....as soon as I figure my way thru this techno-msg-machine and site I hopefully will be communicating with ALCON....Thanx to TR for getting me in and started....

Take Care and Be Safe, :)
"war has been demonized like the serpent."

[KG4NNK]

I've been a member of this site since 2004. I went through SFQC with Class #06-82. I am Commo - 31V3S converted to 18E when the new MOS career path went into effect.

I served in the 5th - some of that time at Mott Lake. 3/7 from Nov. 86 - Nov 88. SWC instructor for 4 years - E. Company. 1 Bn. 7th for awhile then ROTC.

I am also a SF List member and have been for a few years.

[jwmbruce]

I'm James Bruce a SF Vietnam veteran. I was a 11F, SSG and served with the 6th and 5th SFGA. A member of the SFA since 1977 and the SF list 1997. Having read and enjoyed some of the posts I see I'm one of the oldies here. :boohoo

[Team Sergeant]

Welcome all.

(I'm also a former member of the SF list.;) Gene knows who I am.....;) )

[Ranger]

I registered quite a while ago and have enjoyed reading and gaining knowledge. Spent 4 years in A/3/75 91-95. Went thru a Scout Swimmer MTT in 93' and was greatly impressed with the instructor, who was also the NCOIC for Combat Diver at the time. Thanks for allowing me to straphang in your AO.

[E98T]

Hi all! Ret Army in 2005-11H/M/B currently working as a DoD contractor for Ops Grp at the NTC. Love Soldiers and Marines and family, off-roading in the desert, and AR's particularly the gas piston ones. Thanks for letting me be a part of the team. Hooah!!:lifter

[ernesto]

Hi everyone, my name is ernesto. I came across this forum during an online search on TCCC.
Im a MD (anesthetist) with some interest in military medicine.
Thanks for allowing me to participate

ernesto

[Matta mile]

Welcome All (and welcome back)!
MM

[B5268]

Gentlemen;
Name is Tom.
Will be lurking until I get oriented.
Thanks

[Frog]

Don't know how many SEALs you have here, but add 1 more to the number.
I'm here to keep up on the latest news concerning my green brothers.

Frog, Class 122

[The Reaper]

Welcome aboard D.

Great to hear from you again.

We are not yet at full capacity with SEALs, another one is always welcome.

TR

[mike-munich]

Welcome Frog. It´s nice to see a SEAL on the forum. :cool:

[Team Sergeant]

Welcome Frog, there's always room for one more SEAL.

[CPTAUSRET]

Don't know how many SEALs you have here, but add 1 more to the number.
I'm here to keep up on the latest news concerning my green brothers.

Frog, Class 122


D:

Glad you found your way over here.

Welcome aboard.

Terry

[NousDefionsDoc]

Welcome aboard Sapo.

[Sec2Nun]

"My name is Jon, and I'm currently pursuing a Rep 63 contract. I wanted to take the time to Thank you all for all of the great information on this site." i hope to one day be apart of this family.

[TheGreatDillion]

Hello All,
My name is Dylan and I've got a few semesters of university behind me but I've been snooping around and putting the search button through its paces for a few months and as of today I'm an 18x shipping 20070809. Thanks for all the awesome info, tips and encouragement you've all made available but now it's back to PT here.

[hso]

Gentlemen,

I've been reading here for a several months and was remiss in introducing myself.

I'm one of the moderators at TheHighRoad and was made aware of your site there. I concentrate on the Non-Firearms Weapons subforum.

I have never served in any branch of the U.S. military, but I have been a student of military history and of nontraditional units for nearly 40 years. I have been honored to have several friends and acquaintances who have served in these types of units from the old OSS to Navy UDT and SEALs , Marine Force Recon, Army Special Forces, and Air Force Pararescue.

Thank you for this site and your service.

Mike Crenshaw

[SgtUSMC8541]

Well, Ive been a member since 04..... since then, what 20 posts???? so I figure I'd jump in a re-introduce myself. Know a few of you from SOCNET and Shadowspear.

14 years USMCR.
1 tour in Iraq in 03.
2nd MarDiv Scout Sniper School Grad
SERE Level C
and a few other PME and shorter sniper schools.

Just looking forward to the intel on what is going on and the thoughts of those who too have BTDT.

[Savoy6]

Introduction:

I was recently introduced to Professional Solders by several of my mentors. My background is 3d SFG(A) on 385 and ODB 310, HHC SWCS, USASFC(A) staff, and currently JRTC.

Many thanks to MB for the help and assistance in getting me set up. I appreciate it. Also, thanks to CC for your support and guidance.

De Oppresso Liber

[Pete]

Welcome all.

And a warm welcome to Savoy6. Sir, JRTC assignments to come to an end - someday:D .

Pete

[The Reaper]

Introduction:

I was recently introduced to Professional Solders by several of my mentors. My background is 3d SFG(A) on 385 and ODB 310, HHC SWCS, USASFC(A) staff, and currently JRTC.

Many thanks to MB for the help and assistance in getting me set up. I appreciate it. Also, thanks to CC for your support and guidance.

De Oppresso Liber

Finally!

Welcome aboard, R.

TR

[akj1601]

Hello... I am from Dallas, TX and recently graduated the Q-Course. I have used the Professional Soldiers forum as a research tool for preparing for the pipeline. I joined the Army in October 2005 with an 18X contract. I am excited about finally getting to Group and am ready to start drinking from the fire hose because I realize that the real training is about to begin. Professional Soldiers, thanks for all the great info and advice.

[Sneaky Pete]

Hi everyone. I am Mark from Kentucky. I have the deepest respect for the job you and others in our armed forces do. I have come here to read and learn. I will seldom if ever post. I am thankful to be your guest.

I have several family members in the Army all but one have been to Iraq recently. The one who remains deployed there mentioned that he would get the opportunity go to a Q course after his return to the States.

I have enjoyed reading the posts of others and have learned a great deal.

Thanks.

[Leonidas155]

Hi everyone,
My name is Andrew, I am 22, and I am entering my senior year of college at Saint Cloud State University in Saint Cloud, MN. I will graduate in the Spring of 2008 with a BA in International Relations. I was an amatuer boxer, but now I have focused solely on PT, as I am hoping to sign an 18X or REP63 contract soon. Thank you for this site and all your wonderful advice, it is invaluable.

[sefryak]

I found the site doing some research for my team, there's a lot of good information in here. Let me know who i have to PM to be vetted if that's required.

[Kyobanim]

I found the site doing some research for my team, there's a lot of good information in here. Let me know who i have to PM to be vetted if that's required.

I don't even want to know where that name came from . . .

Just PM one of the admins, (name is in green), and they can take care of you.

Welcome

[Elite]

Good day gentlemen , a friend from the u.k here thank you for letting me join your site. :munchin

[mtnsldr]

NG Infantry Officer currently deployed as an ANP Mentor in Afghanistan. I did one tour in Iraq from 2004-2005. Interested in looking at C/1/20 in MAARNG sometime after I get home.

[camp upshur]

Gentlemen, thank you for allowing me to join your forums. I am performing historical research on the Flint Kaserne and may be asking some of you 10th SFG(A) vets some questions in the future. Hopefully I may be of some assistance as well.

R/S
Camp Upshur

[Beef]

Greetings, My team mates called me "Beef" (as opposed to the more formal "Mr. Jerky"). I served in the Corps, 1974-1978 in infantry Bns. and 2d Recon Bn. I served in C/2/20th SFGA (18B, 18C, 18D or 11B4S, 12B4S, 91B4S) from 1978-1986. Reverted to Jarhead status when I joined 3d Force Recon Co., USMCR in Mobile, Al. 1986-1988. Got commissioned as a 2LT, Army Nurse Corps in 1988 in a CSH, Ms. ARNG, they put me thru Anesthesia School and I retired in 1998. SFA# D-3400-Life (CHAP.79) and FRA#2100. Semper Fi, Beef

[Red Fox]

Hi, my name is Jen, I am a student pilot in California.

I have actually come to your community here for some insight. I have been seeing a guy for a bit who will be trying out for Special Forces.

Due to our relationship being somewhat serious we have spent time discussing what his decision will mean.
His comment was
"Well, you need to look into what it’s like being the woman of a Special Forces Soldier"

Therefore I found out about this site and here I am.

After reading the introductory posts, I will spend quite a lot of time just reading thru stuff here.

I understand that I pretty much have zero to offer, but it is a real privilege to be able to just sit in the same community as 'Been there done that’s' (as my guy says) and just get a feel for what the Special Forces community is like.

As my guy describes what Special Forces soldiers do and have done, it never really occurred to me that there where men in the military that do this kind of stuff. I think it’s amazing that there are still men out there that will dedicate their lives for the cause of "De Oppresso Liber".

In appreciation for your site and your insight

Regards,

Red Fox

[RiotMaker]

Hello board. My name is Paul. 23 years old. 24 next week actually. Just did 13 months in Suwon, ROK. Now at Ft. Bliss, TX.

Been in the Army for almost 2 years. My MOS is 14J.

I just dropped my SF packet 3 days ago. If all goes according to plan, I will be going to SFAS in Oct.

[deano100]

Hello all,

My name is Dean (call me Dino/Deano as that is what I am known as to my friends). I am looking for a new direction in life and SF appears to have what I want. I have always been an admirer of SF but for various personal reasons chose not to go down this path earlier. Fortunately I am very fit -- most of the strength and endurance requirements I have already met and currently meet (not bad at age 41). I am basically looking for ways to get into the SF selection process in the least amount of time. Advice from any SF soldier would be greatly appreciated.

I am a college grad with nearly 3 4-year degrees (Biology, Spanish, and PoliSci). I lack a token amount of classes to complete all 3. Also, I have mainly been self-employed during my life except for the last 3 years. I hope this information gives a framework for you to help answer any questions that I have on the forum.

Dino

[The Reaper]

Welcome aboard all.

Dino, you need to fill out your profile.

Frankly, SF team life is a young man's game and you will not have enough years remaining under a ruck by the time you are trained and earn the experience to be a good, contributing team member. We don't really need 43 year-old buck sergeants with no experience.

This has been flogged to death by others like you here. The Search button should direct you to all of those discussions.

IMHO, you have waited too long to act, but thank you for considering serving your country.

To those who are serving or have served, thank you, too.

TR

[blue02hd]

I am basically looking for ways to get into the SF selection process in the least amount of time.

Um Deeno,

I would suggest filling out a profile. I would not suggest quitting your day job.

This is a young mans sport. I hope you understand that. This site, however, will help you research what you may need to know. Cutting shortcuts will be on you.

[Matthias]

Hello Sirs and respectable board users,

My Name is Matt, and I am 20 years old. I have been interested in the military since I was a kid, and for the last 6 years have been looking into Special Forces. I have been attending college in the time after high school in order to satisfy my parents concerns of rushing off into the military (as well as enjoy civilian life a little bit longer). I am currently interning at our local State's Attorney's office, and awaiting my paperwork to be processed by MEPS so that I can sign the 18x contract. It is my intention to sign within the next few days.

At the risk of brown-nosing, I would like to thank the Quiet Professionals for offering this board. It is a valuable source of information both for myself and others. Thank you again.

Respectfully,
Matt

[Roguish Lawyer]

I found the site doing some research for my team, there's a lot of good information in here. Let me know who i have to PM to be vetted if that's required.

Nice user name. No further details are required. LOL

[Team Sergeant]

Nice user name. No further details are required. LOL

I figured he was SF just by the screenname.;)

Welcome aboard AB. Nice screen name BTW.

Team Sergeant

[Misenus]

My name is Pat. I'm 21 and have one year left in my undergrad degree at Tufts University. I'm considering 18X after graduation; training has begun. :lifter

I've been browsing the boards here for a while and have gotten a lot of useful information. Thanks for running this site.

-Pat

[dakotah]

Greetings! My name is Dakotah(SSG). I just finished CLT and am awaiting the next SUT class. Prior to coming here I was in Ft. Campbell, KY for four years. I'm 11b with a training MOS 18D. I'm looking forward to the intense training and continued training that SF has to offer, as well as offering everything that I can to fellow students and one day a team.

[jag36]

SERGEANT, IM GOMEZ 19D FORT STEWART SOON TO BE 18C PROUD OF WHAT IM DOING AND WANT TO DO MORE TO FURTHER MY CAREER AS A SPECIAL FORCES SOLDIER

[7624U]

GOOD NOW SIGN THIS RED CARD FOR FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS..

[The Reaper]

Welcome all.

Thanks for your service.

Gomez, stop shouting. Is your caps lock button stuck?

TR

[Sr Drill Sgt]

Name: Charles K.
Location: Austin, TX
Rank: SFC
Position: Sr. Drill Sergeant (duh!)
Unit: 1/355th, 95th Div (USAR)
Mil Bio:
02/91 Inducted into USA as 19D10D3 at Ft. Knox, KY
1994 - PLDC; 03/94-07/94(?) - Ft. Hunter Liggett (testing Apaches to fight with a Cavalry Squadron)
01/97 - SFAS (brrr!!!); 02/97-06/07 - Kuwait; 11/97 - BNCOC at Ft. Knox
09/00 - ETS'd from AD
07/01 - Joined USAR
01/04 - Graduated Drill Sergeant School
07/05 - ANCOC at Ft. McCoy, WI
09/07 - Slotted to attend SFAD at Cp Bullis, TX. Hoping to attend SFPC in October, SFAS in November. (FYI - they're transferring a Company from Carson to Texas in September)

Personal Bio:
Graduated HS in 1989
Married in 1994
Divorced in 2004
No children, no pets, no drama...
Attending college, working on Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice.

Hope that's enough info :munchin

SFC K

[Kyobanim]

No children, no pets, no drama...


What fun is that? :D

Welcome

[cinsity_rec]

Good Morning,

I am just a civilian. No previous military experience. The older I get the more respect I have for those who have put themselves in harms way. Here to read for the most part. Thanks.

[Navy Vet]

Greetings All

As my name states , i'm a Navy Vet , mostly gator Navy aka Marine taxi service.

Thanks to all that have served , PERIOD!

A lil about me , 44 , missouri is where i call home for now , contractor for the US Mail , before that 22 years as a OTR driver , i think i can safely say, i have been everywhere in CONUS.

Active shooter and reloader , hunter of deer and varmints.

Here to read / learn from those that have done it. mainly about the outdoors, hiking , camping and gear selection.

For the most part i wont be posting much, unless someone needs info on reloading, something i know a little about.

Thanks for the site , and again my thanks to those serving and those that have served.

Navy Vet

[PiratesLife11]

Gentlemen,

I am a double major in history and Middle East/North African studies at UCLA. It has been my intention to become an elite member of the armed services for quite some time. I know that with steadfast determination and a consummate work ethic I will accomplish this goal. I've joined professionalsoldiers.com to gather as much info as I can before officially signing up. I've read the stickies, as well as numerous posts, and have extrapolated a thorough understanding of the way things work around here. I don't anticipate having many questions that haven't already been addressed, so pardon me if I don't post much. I would just like to say that I appreciate the wealth of knowledge that this site and others like it provide to would-be soldiers. I am sure that it will prove to be invaluable.

Thank You,

—E

[Aries_Ranger]

Hello Gents,

First off my name is Woody, Active Duty E-7 (11B type). Have been AD for a few years and have served at Campbell, Vicenza, Bragg, Hawaii, and now Ft Polk as of present. Been to a few schools, been to a few places (Don't want to bore anyone with babble) I know a few members here and will use this site to learn, and maybe even pass along a lil knowledge gained from Blood, Sweat, and Hard Work.

Woody.

[Team Sergeant]

Welcome all.

SFC K, you didn't tell us what sort of truck you drive?:rolleyes:

Team Sergeant

[Pete]

Welcome all.

SFC K, you didn't tell us what sort of truck you drive?:rolleyes:

Team Sergeant

He's a Ford man for sure. I had to keep a short leash on my Chevy when I was in Texas. The Ford people thought it was a pet or something - not a real truck.

[11b2v_mike]

Bco 1/506 Camp Greaves, Korea oct98-oct99
Aco 1/5 Ft. Lewis~Sinai, Egypt nov99-jul00
HHC/Scouts 1/5 Ft. Lewis jul00-apr02

Ranger School 05-01 (leg ranger initially :o )
Airborne
Air Assault
PLDC
EMT-b
C.L.S.


been lurking here a little while... great wealth of info/experience here

[WILL B]

Hello all! I am a 91W or 68W now medic. I was first stationed at Ft. Campbell, Ky. I attended SFAS class 07-05. I started the Q Course Oct. 19. 2005. In Jan 2006 after Phase II. I had the option to leave the course due to the grave health threat my father had encountered. I got sent to the 82nd, but decided to put my re-submittal packet in while I was deployed. The packet has been approved. I hope to be back in the course sometime March 08 since our deployments in the Regular Army have been extended to 15 months.

Feb. 2004 Air Assault
Apr. 2004 EFMB
Aug. 2005 Airborne
Nov. 2006 PLDC/BNCOC (CLT)
Jan. 2006 Phase II SUT
Mar. 2007 CMB

I have found this site very informative. Keep up the good work.

[Csaba]

Greetings Gents!

I'm C. Kupai from Hungary. I'm 30yrs old, and tough I've been in the military (Military Police detachment, Kecskemét AFB 96-97), currently I work as a GPS spc. I adore all US SF soldiers, and envy them why they have/had the opportunity to serve. My hobbies are: shooting, hunting, skydiving. I'm a native hungarian, so if any of you guys need some cultural or language info, just drop me a PM.

Csab

[bricklayer]

Hello Gentlemen,

My name is Shawn and I would like to thank every QP for the advantage to read your stories and the advice you men give. I am Non-Prior, interested in joining the 19thSFG out of Rhode Island. I am 30 years old, married with no children and am thinking of making SF my second career in life. I am currently speaking with a NG recruiter who is setting me up with an SF interview later this month. Any advice you could give would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to talking with you.

Thanks-

[kglover]

Well thats what I always say! I have 22 years in and am loooking forward to retiring in a couple of years. Just quet conversation with what I consider the best of all possible worlds. The home of the quiet professional. I am trying to locate a friend. Actually a former Chief of mine named Mike from the 20th group out of Alabama. If anyone knows who I ma talking about let me know.

[Needle D]

While i have been a member since i was going through the Q-Course I have not been on the site for quite a while. I have been in group long enough that i finally feel that i may have something to offer to the site.
I have been to Afghanistan twice with 3 SFG. I ran a local national clinic on both trips and have been lucky enough to see things that most doctors in the states never get to see.
Look forward to catching up with old friends and making some new ones. Thank you to all of you who keep this site up and running.

[usersatch]

Hello,

What a great forum!

I was 11B in A Co 3/75 and B Co 3/505 in the 90's.

--Neal

[Sr Drill Sgt]

He's a Ford man for sure. I had to keep a short leash on my Chevy when I was in Texas. The Ford people thought it was a pet or something - not a real truck.

Sorry for the delayed response, gents.

Yes, I drive a Ford but it's not a truck :eek: Convertible Mustang. And, before you ask, no, I'm not gay or going through a midlife crisis. :rolleyes:

On another note, I just received my copy of Chosen Soldier. It was recommended to me by my SF recruiter. Looking forward to long, sleepless nights....

[mike-munich]

Mustang

2005 Mustang GT Coupé here. Not gay or midlife crisis either. Just cool on German Autobahns without speed limit..... :D

[Needle D]

Hey mike,
My wife has that same car...

[mike-munich]

Needle, I drive a girl-car ? :eek: LOL ;)

More fun to get gas for the Stang in Fayetteville. It´s US$ 7.28 a gallon here...:mad:

[bravo22b]

I've spent several months lurking here while I consider how I can best serve my country moving forward... now that I have developed my SA to the point where hopefully I can avoid stepping on my crank, I thought it would be a good time to introduce myself. Thanks to the QP's for such an informative and well-run site.

The majority of my recent personal experience with the QP's consists of repeated lessons in why drinking with guys from 7th Grp. is not a good idea... :eek:

Nick P

[Scottkimbal]

Greetings y'all! My name is Scott O'D and I'm looking to go 18x. I'm going to take a few months to get into top shape before enlisting, which I plan on doing in December. I'm currently an elementary school teacher (K - 5, D/HH) in Naples, FL. I look forward to reading everything on your website.

[crn]

hi!

I'm not in the military but I am deeply interested in all that is involved in it. I'll mostly be reading and make the occasional post.

[Bacsimop]

Introduce yourself with your first post.

When you come into our house we'd like to know a little about you. This assists in framing a response to post from a Professional Soldiers ® member.

De Oppresso Liber

I am Jim Weldon and this is my first successfull visit to this site. I am currently a member of SFA Chapter 78 in Cypress, Ca. I spent time with the 3rg Group at Ft. Bragg a tour with 5th Gp. in"67/68" and a few years with the 12th Group at San Pedro, Ca. I am currently still employed with Boeing at Long Beach, Ca where we build the C17 Transport. I am a Project Manager in Facilities. A few years ago I signed up for the "List" but couldn't handle all the traffic so I backed off it. Welcome reply from any of you that rememberr me. AKA " Wino Weldon", " 32whiskey ", " Bacsi " etc.

[Nolie5]

Prior Service Navy (0-3), now an investment banker in Dallas. Really appreciate all the hard work that has gone into this site!

AOCS Class 17-84
USS Trenton LPD-14
US Modern Pentathlon at Ft. Sam Houston, TX

Thanks, Nolie5

[Constantine]

Greetings, all.

I'm Constantine. I'm a civilian currently living in Massachusetts. I have no military experience whatsoever, but I'm going to be signing an 18X contract soon. I'm an engineer by trade. I've been arriving at this decision (and reading this site) for the past several months. This site has, directly and indirectly been the most useful resource I've found so far. By indirectly, I mean that many of the other useful sources of information I've found grew out of leads I've read here. (E.g. PS -> GET SELECTED -> The Company They Keep, Inside Special Forces by National Geographic, etc.). Thanks, everyone, QPs and others alike.

[Calm]

Greetings, all.

I'm Constantine. I'm a civilian currently living in Massachusetts. I have no military experience whatsoever, but I'm going to be signing an 18X contract soon. I'm an engineer by trade. I've been arriving at this decision (and reading this site) for the past several months. This site has, directly and indirectly been the most useful resource I've found so far. By indirectly, I mean that many of the other useful sources of information I've found grew out of leads I've read here. (E.g. PS -> GET SELECTED -> The Company They Keep, Inside Special Forces by National Geographic, etc.). Thanks, everyone, QPs and others alike.

I am in a similar situation. My name is Robert. I am 22. I have not served in the military. I am going to be dedicating the next few months to training myself mentally and physically before I enlist 18X. I probably will not post again until I do. This site has been a great value to me. Thank you to to those who keep it running. Thank you to all Quiet Professionals.

[Matta mile]

Welcome all!
It is nice to have you on board and hope you enjoy the site.
Some have neglected to fill in their "personal profile", please do so when you get the can. Thanks!
MM

[Tyler R Kerns]

My name is Tyler R Kerns and I joined this site maybe to get soem advise form the people that have been through what i maybe getting myself into. I am about to join the Army and my job of choice was M.P. My recruiter says that it is the best thing for me but in the back of my mind there is somethings I am not to sure about. The reason I picked the Army was because all through high school I went throught Air Force J.R.O.T.C and Army J.R.O.T.C and I have known my recruiter for the past 4 years and he seems like he is looking out for my best interest. I have done alot of career test and all of them lead my to the Army. I have a hard time getting really interested in any jobs that I can get right now being an 18 year old male right out of high school. So all my life I have wanted to be a cop because I grew up in a low economy and it seemed like the cops around there did not really do what there job descriction said they should be doing "SERVE AND PROTECT" I feel like I have seen the world from the bottom of the barrel and I can help people that are in the situation that I was in and the people around me where in when I was little. Well that is just about my story if you have any advise for me that would be helpful it would be greatfully appreciated.

[Team Sergeant]

My name is Tyler R Kerns and I joined this site maybe to get soem advise form the people that have been through what i maybe getting myself into. I am about to join the Army and my job of choice was M.P. My recruiter says that it is the best thing for me but in the back of my mind there is somethings I am not to sure about. The reason I picked the Army was because all through high school I went throught Air Force J.R.O.T.C and Army J.R.O.T.C and I have known my recruiter for the past 4 years and he seems like he is looking out for my best interest. I have done alot of career test and all of them lead my to the Army. I have a hard time getting really interested in any jobs that I can get right now being an 18 year old male right out of high school. So all my life I have wanted to be a cop because I grew up in a low economy and it seemed like the cops around there did not really do what there job descriction said they should be doing "SERVE AND PROTECT" I feel like I have seen the world from the bottom of the barrel and I can help people that are in the situation that I was in and the people around me where in when I was little. Well that is just about my story if you have any advise for me that would be helpful it would be greatfully appreciated.

I also grew up and "seen the world from the bottom of the barrel".
You join the police to make a community better, you join Special Forces to make the world a better place. Your choice.

If you plan on your recruiter making your decisions for you, become a local LEO.

Team Sergeant

[Ambush Master]

My name is Tyler R Kerns .


First off, I hope that Tyler R Kerns is a "Screen Name" and not really who you are!!!

If it is your real name, your "Situational Awareness" is severely lacking!!!

You have just "outed" yourself to the whole world" !!!!!

As for the "SERVE AND PROTECT" LEO motto. Nowhere in the Constitution are we granted the "Right to Protection"!! We have the second amendment. We have to protect ourselves!!

Good luck.

Later.
Martin

[wesminsmith]

Hey everyone, my name is SPC Smith and I am currently stationed in Okinawa Japan with the 1-1 ADA. I'm here to try and find a training buddy and more info to get ready for SFAS. I would like at least have a class date in the next six months.

[Joe Dan]

Howdy all.
Rolled in yesterday - looked around, thought I'd pull up a chair.
I probably know some of you here - but I don't know the screen names or personalities yet.
I'm retired and pastoring a church among other things - who'da thought it?
Anyway - thanks for the space.

[Claemore]

I'm a medically retired MP, and ex deputy sheriff. I am a father and a husband with three great kids, and a great wife. To this day I kick my self in the butt for not following a childhood dream and not trying for SF. But anyway, y'all are my heroes!

[tjansen2]

Hello all,

I've been reading the site for a while, but I didn't want to introduce myself until I officially had my 18X worked out. I've already learned a great deal...this is a great site.

My name is Tim. I just finished graduate school and live in Annapolis, Maryland. I'm working in Baltimore in the EMT/medical field.

Thanks again for all the info,

Tim

["CAST or TAB"]

I am here to read and learn. I have come to understand that 99% of my questions will be answered by using the search button or other search engines. That said, I created an account to show my respect to all QPs and other veterans who have accounts on this site.

I have completed 2 OIF deployments with the Marines. On my first deployment I had the pleasure of working with several ODA Teams. I was very impressed by their professionalism, knowledge, and tact. I recently screened and enlisted into 19th Group and am preparing for SFAS.

[whitesnake]

I have completed 2 OIF deployments with the Marines. On my first deployment I had the pleasure of working with several ODA Teams. I was very impressed by their professionalism, knowledge, and tact. I recently screened and enlisted into 19th Group and am preparing for SFAS.

Welcome !!

[Matta mile]

Welcome all!
Its good to have you.
Cast or tab, I had the privilage of working with your fellow "hollywood Marines" during OIF II, quite an adventure!
MM

["CAST or TAB"]

Thank you aggorman.

Matta mile, It is always an adventure when you get two seperate groups of true warriors working together. And it appears I have quite an adventure ahead of me now. I look forward to it!!!

[NousDefionsDoc]

First off, I hope that Tyler R Kerns is a "Screen Name" and not really who you are!!!

If it is your real name, your "Situational Awareness" is severely lacking!!!

You have just "outed" yourself to the whole world" !!!!!

As for the "SERVE AND PROTECT" LEO motto. Nowhere in the Constitution are we granted the "Right to Protection"!! We have the second amendment. We have to protect ourselves!!

Good luck.

Later.
Martin
Brother,
You forgot to mention the apparent fact that the default font was obviously not good enough for Mr. Protect and Serve...

[NousDefionsDoc]

I am here to read and learn. I have come to understand that 99% of my questions will be answered by using the search button or other search engines. That said, I created an account to show my respect to all QPs and other veterans who have accounts on this site.

I have completed 2 OIF deployments with the Marines. On my first deployment I had the pleasure of working with several ODA Teams. I was very impressed by their professionalism, knowledge, and tact. I recently screened and enlisted into 19th Group and am preparing for SFAS.
You got two Jarhead combat tours and the best you could come up with is a user name that shows a lack of commitment? Are you going to tell me you lived through that shithole twice and you would let a cast stop you?

I once pulled DZ Medical coverage in a body cast from crotch to Adam's apple - only time I ever had a jumper hurt on one of my DZs.

Shit, I thought Marines were tough.

["CAST or TAB"]

Nous Defions,

......I like your perspective. Find me at "TAB or TAB" after this. On a site like this I should probably use something like "seeking intelligence" but thats probably in use.

I once conquered an entire city.........and watched as it was rebuilt the next week.

I guess Marines are tough AND flexible. 3 block war these days. ;)

[Kram12085]

Members of ProfessionalSoldiers.com,

Just a quick introduction, I'm going into my last quarter of college and third year with the 40th ID CAARNG. I've already learned immensely from this site and expect to continue to do so. This will likely be my last post for a while, since I've yet to have a question not already answered on this site.

Thanks for the great forum.

[Warrior-Mentor]

NDD never liked "Cast or Tab." It's from Ranger School, where a Cast gets you a ticket home...just like it will at SFAS (if you quit). In the SFQC, it gets you a long tour in Student Company.

"Do or Die." is a cliche...no real emotion behind it. Cast or Tab is just another way of moving your frame of reference.

Some of the real studs tough it out at SFAS and are in the final formation with "CAST and SELECTION."

So he's right, there's no reason to quit because of a cast, it's just a temporary set back.

Never the less, I still like the expression.

[NousDefionsDoc]

NDD never liked "Cast or Tab." It's from Ranger School, where a Cast gets you a ticket home...just like it will at SFAS (if you quit). In the SFQC, it gets you a long tour in Student Company.

"Do or Die." is a cliche...no real emotion behind it. Cast or Tab is just another way of moving your frame of reference.

Some of the real studs tough it out at SFAS and are in the final formation with "CAST and SELECTION."

So he's right, there's no reason to quit because of a cast, it's just a temporary set back.

Never the less, I still like the expression.
Hell Sir, I never liked the tab...;)

[Jack Moroney (RIP)]

Hell Sir, I never liked the tab...;)

It has its uses; like keeping you just little drier under the area where it is sewn:D

[linedoc]

Just dropping in to get started. I've been reading a bunch here, namely in the medical section. There is some awesome information and discussion going on.

I'm a medic, I just left my cozy spot in the brad @ 1/1 Cav to play soldier @ Division. Not my cup of tea but I pulled a PSD slot and am somewhat happy. I'm here mainly to get my ducks in a row, get into some good info, and maybe make myself a little better at what I do.

Down the road, I'm working on my resume so I can hopefully fill a slot @ 160th.

[Joe Dan]

Long ago... (I was in the first SFAS - right after SFOT changed the name)

I was on the last road march. Sat down to rest, and resting...

As an aside, I used to run ultra marathons and we had a saying - "beware the chair". Don't sit down to rest.

Anyway, I'm drifting downward into an abyss and here comes this triad of dudes moving with a purpose up the road. They were not rucking together per se -but they were definitely drawing psychic energy off of each other. If you've been there you know what I mean.

So I pull out a shred of motivation, fear, "Oh CRAP!" and jump up and turn that wedge into a diamond moving up the road.

I believe that saved me.

Any way, the sun comes up and we sort of break up the psychic bond and are moving at our own paces. At one point I see this kid (he seemed like it to me) that was one of the three and he is limping badly. He's from Batt and he is harder than woodpecker lips and hurting like hell.

I hang near him for awhile and try to put out some psychic encouragement - in my mind he helped me a bit hours earlier - even though he didn't try to. So I hang with him and try and get him to focus on my ruck and keep up. He does. Now I know this sounds like mumbo jumbo to some and you don't know me but I am the farthest away from new age philosophy as can be. I just don't know how else to describe this type of thing. And anyway, that's not the point of the story.

Long story short - he was standing in that final formation with me - with a cast.

Sua Sponte.

[RoninSpartan]

Airborne Spartan from Alaska just dropping in

[Trip_Wire (RIP)]

Airborne Spartan from Alaska just dropping in


It would seem that you didn't provide much info in your profile. May be you should work on that if your going to hang around.

[peepee1]

AF Intel dude, soon to be NQP for the 20th SFG... I know, I know... AF. Not for long though...

[NousDefionsDoc]

Welcome. What's up with that user name?

[Kyobanim]

He's got to go #1?

[peepee1]

Welcome. What's up with that user name?

I dont know. I think several years ago on another forum, I tried several usernames and they were all taken. I randomly came up with that just being a dumbass and it wasnt taken ("no way?!").... So I stick with it throughout all forums.
Thanks for the welcome and thanks for your time...
PP

[msherlaw]

My name is Matthew. I am a 17 year old high school graduate from VT. I have secured a 13F option 40 contract, and I ship out august 23rd (If my paperwork clears) or September 17th if for some reason my change of ship date request is denied.
Current PT

PU 71
SU 78
2 mile 14 flat

My purpose for joining your website is to gain any and all knowledge to aid me in my future training.

Thank you for your time,
Matthew

[Pete S]

Hello
I'm a former Marine Grunt and currently a college student.
I had the good fortune to work with ODA's on my first two deployments.
I'm currently thinking about coming back into the military, and I'm here to take advantage of all the knowledge that the board has to offer.

[Ret10Echo]

My name is Matthew. I am a 17 year old high school graduate from VT. I have secured a 13F option 40 contract, and I ship out august 23rd (If my paperwork clears) or September 17th if for some reason my change of ship date request is denied.
Current PT

PU 71
SU 78
2 mile 14 flat

My purpose for joining your website is to gain any and all knowledge to aid me in my future training.

Thank you for your time,
Matthew


Run more....:lifter

[gator5]

My name is Sean and I am a 1LT currently stationed at FT Lewis. A little about me: I am an Army brat. My father is a reitred 1SG, started as a 13B, then reclassed as a 92D. My mother was an Army CPT nurse and got out 8 months after she had me. I was born at FT Ord and lived at FT Belvoir, Nuremburg, and once my dad retired, we moved to his home town in western Kentucky about an hour north of FT Campbell. I had wanted to be in the Army since an early age and as I grew older and began to understand all the different aspects, I knew I wanted to be elite and at the tip of the spear, Special Forces. I picked Infantry #1, but got Field Artillery instead and have tried to make the best of it because I knew what my goal was and still is, Special Forces. I have read everything I can get my hands on, i.e. Masters of Chaos, Chosen Soldier, Get Selected...I could go on and on. I have looked for every workout possible to achieve a well rounded physical fitness level, currently using Warrior Mentor's 30 Days to Success regiment. I am currently in my window to turn in my packet, which I have working on for about 6 months now, tweaking every aspect of the resume at Bragg and now here at Lewis. Being FA is putting me in a small group right off the bat because the FA branch will only allow a certain number of FA officers attend SFAS and the last year group was only 20, so the resume is huge. The reason I joined this site was because it was recommended to me by Warrior Mentor after emailing him expressing my high opinion of his book and to also get any knowledge possible. I have used the search button many times in my short 24 hour period of looking at this site and have found a ridiculous amount a great information. I have also taken this short time to read through a lot of the threads and have found that this location is an outstanding tool for my kit bag, hell, it's a kit bag in and of itself. I feel that when time for SFAS does finally come, the only excuse I will have for not succeeding would be...no excuse, because we are all manufacturers, some manufacture good, some manufacture bad, while still others manufacture excuses. I hope this is a sufficent introduction and I want to say again thank you to Warrior Mentor for steering me here and that I am going to be a sponge from now until SFAS and after I DO SUCCEED, continue to be a student of this site and work to become a mentor.

[wodan]

Hello...Name is Rob. Went through the Q course in 83. was assigned to ODA741 2/7th SFG then in the late 80s I moved to ODA 732 in 1/7th SFG. When to the Warrant Course in 90/91 then moved over to ODA 363 2/3rd SFG. That's the high points. I am now a blacksmith and knifemaker in Knoxville, TN. "Team Sergeant" convinced me to join so you could pick on me because of my very long hair and beard. Will get a picture up soon. So, have at it!

[Snaquebite]

Welcome Wodan. I see one of the guys you went through WO school with about once a month. He's got long hair too, and a bone in his ear. Guess Who?

[wodan]

not sure...first guess migh be Gary ????

[Snaquebite]

You got it...but somebody will edit his last name...we don't do that here.

[wodan]

Sorry about the last name bit. Its been sorted. I also used to live in Raeford right by Click's Nursery. Great little pond stocked with brim.

[jatx]

Welcome wodan! Don't forget to scrub your profile, too...

[wodan]

Thanks

[RTK]

Welcome Wodan and all others!

[Falstaff]

18E, 20th SFG(A)

[The Reaper]

Welcome Wodan. I see one of the guys you went through WO school with about once a month. He's got long hair too, and a bone in his ear. Guess Who?

My former Weapons Sergeant.

He works at Robin Sage now as the "Law Enforcement Liaison", if you can believe that.:D

Welcome Wodan, and all others.

TR

[Bill Harsey]

Hello...Name is Rob. Went through the Q course in 83. was assigned to ODA741 2/7th SFG then in the late 80s I moved to ODA 732 in 1/7th SFG. When to the Warrant Course in 90/91 then moved over to ODA 363 2/3rd SFG. That's the high points. I am now a blacksmith and knifemaker in Knoxville, TN. "Team Sergeant" convinced me to join so you could pick on me because of my very long hair and beard. Will get a picture up soon. So, have at it!
Welcome aboard here and thank you for your service.

Report into the knife area here as you see fit, would love to see a pic of your forge setup.

[rtd]

Hello, my name is R.T., I am 35 yrs. old, a civilian applicant to ocs. have a bachelors from San Diego State University. Scored 285 on the army fitness test. Currently waiting to be interviewed by an ocs board. Hoping one day to try out for SF, but one step at a time. I am most likely color blind, but have been known to pass red/green discriminant tests before. Thank you for the use of this board.

R.T.

[Kyobanim]

rtd,

Your profile is empty.

Maybe you should try again.


edit- I merged his thread for him Kyo.... Saca
Thanks, I was too tired to do it last night.

[Pseudorandom]

Just stopping by to check out the site. I worked as an 05BS (ODA525) in 5th in the early eighties and then later in the early 90's I worked as an 18E (ODA 061) in 10th. I've spent a short time in 19th and 20th but nothing significant. I moved around too much as an A&P mechanic to get serious with one guard unit but I did retire with the guard. Now I set up photovoltaic systems for the National Park Service.

[CPTAUSRET]

Welcome aboard, all!

[1982fxr]

Thank you for your military service and the opportunity to be a guest here.

I'm 46, no military experience, and work as a mechanical engineer for a U.S. government contractor. Nothing HSLD, I just help make circuit boards for spacecraft and fill out a lot of paperwork.

I came to this site researching links from other boards about concealed carry and body armor. I am very impressed with the great depth of experience and wisdom on this board. Now back to lurking and reading.

[That Guy v2.0]

Currently a college student studying Economics and Arabic also a Prior Service HM8404.

I've been lurking for many years here and mainly joined to use the search function and to also ask questions about the NGSF route. Especially interested in the few guys I've seen here who were prior Navy and then made the switch to this community.

Going back to lurker mode for a while so I'll save the Q's for later. Thanks for the resource.

[gizmo5]

Gentlemen, first and foremost my fullest respect goes to all of the "Quiet Professionals" on this forum. I am in the USAF and hope to someday be accepted into your ranks as a Special Forces member. If destiny should see it fit to put me into your hands to mold and teach me, then I will forever be ready to listen to whatever it is you have to say. I look forward to reading further into each and every thread, and I will try with earnest to absorb all of the available knowledge here.

Thank you, Louis

[The Reaper]

Gentlemen, first and foremost my fullest respect goes to all of the "Quite Professionals" on this forum. I am in the USAF and hope to someday be accepted into your ranks as a Special Forces member. If destiny should see it fit to put me into your hands to mold and teach me, then I will forever be ready to listen to whatever it is you have to say. I look forward to reading further into each and every thread, and I will try with earnest to absorb all of the available knowledge here.

Thank you, Louis

Welcome all.

Louis, it is Quiet Professional, not Quite Professional.

Attention to detail.

TR

[gizmo5]

Attention to detail.

TR
Yes Sir, Thank you for the correction. It will be fixed immediately.

[Tommy.d]

Hi all,


I would like to introduce myself.
I am Tomas aka Tommy from Czech republic,Europe.
Capital city of Czech rep is Prague.
Something about my country:
Czech rep is member of NATO and Czech troops are in Iraq and A-stan.

I am uni student, after finishing uni I want to become LEO and because of that I train with my friends here in CZ who are LEOs and soldiers.
I don´t have combat experience, so I will be mainly reading the forums.

My interests:
CQB,ECQB,Israeli Combat Shooting,FISFO,KAPAP,ASP,knives,...

I don´t play airsoft and I DO respect real operators.


Thank you for forum with lot of good info

Tommy

P.S.My English can be better...

[CPTAUSRET]

Hi all,


I would like to introduce myself.
I am Tomas aka Tommy from Czech republic,Europe.
Capital city of Czech rep is Prague.
Something about my country:
Czech rep is member of NATO and Czech troops are in Iraq and A-stan.

I am uni student, after finishing uni I want to become LEO and because of that I train with my friends here in CZ who are LEOs and soldiers.
I don´t have combat experience, so I will be mainly reading the forums.

My interests:
CQB,ECQB,Israeli Combat Shooting,FISFO,KAPAP,ASP,knives,...

I don´t play airsoft and I DO respect real operators.


Thank you for forum with lot of good info

Tommy

P.S.My English can be better...



Tommy:

The term "operator", is frowned upon on this board.

Otherwise, welcome aboard.

[Tommy.d]

Thank you for welcome, sorry for using that "term" - didn´t know that,
but be sure it will not happen again...

Tommy

[CPTAUSRET]

Thank you for welcome, sorry for using that "term" - didn´t know that,
but be sure it will not happen again...

Tommy

GTG!

[HugoC]

My name is Hugo and I enlisted on Friday (20070817) under a REP-063 contract in the Texas National Guard. I am a Project Engineer for a construction company and I am making a career change to SF (IF SELECTED). It has been my dream to be an SF soldier since I was a boy living in Leominster, Mass., Where we had a neighbor that was an an SF soldier and the kindness he showed my family has stayed with me. I have read several books about SF including David Couch's latest "Chosen Soldier" and I am fully aware of what will be expected of me at SFAS, but I would still like to get little golden nuggets of wisdom from the experienced pool of SF soldiers on this site. I have read all of the SFAS threads. I have some additional questions that I would like to get answers to and maybe someone here can help. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you gentlemen.

[The Reaper]

Welcome everyone.

I sincerely doubt that there are very many GOOD questions that have not yet been answered already elsewhere here.

Recommend that you use the Search button and spend a little time reading before launching a new volley of old questions.

Good luck all.

TR

[Plutarch]

Hello all,

I'm 35 years old. I served in the U.S. Army in the early 90's as an 11BC2 ( Dragon Gunner). After leaving the military, I served as a Police Officer/Police Firearms Instructor, and in the private security field.

This website is an outstanding resource. The information I have garnered from this site ( along with GET SELECTED, which I learned of here ) has been invaluable thus far.

I am currently training towards the goal of earning a slot on a NG SF training unit.

Thank you to everyone here for your service, and for taking the time to pass along your knowledge and advice to us.

[gearoidwallace]

hello. my names Gearoid Wallace. while on the net in spain, i came across this site and thought it was very interesting, as i am about to join the army in the coming months, and my ultimate goal is to pass selection for spec ops. i am not an american, i am irish, but that makes no difference to me as i am still very much into SF. Thank you.

[Fiercely Loyal]

Hey, I would highly suggest you fill out your profile and place your intro in the correct spot before the QP's or MOD's notice.

[Ret10Echo]

Gearoid...

Before the FTFSI bomb is dropped...

follow this link...

http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11578

It will take you to the sticky.

You should have Replied to the Thread...Introductions III not started your own.

http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13758

There are certain expectations and there are no mysteries....read a lot, talk a little and the search button is your friend.

[Kyobanim]

hello. my names Gearoid Wallace. while on the net in spain, i came across this site and thought it was very interesting, as i am about to join the army in the coming months, and my ultimate goal is to pass selection for spec ops. i am not an american, i am irish, but that makes no difference to me as i am still very much into SF. Thank you.

Ret10Echo gave you some good advice.

Your post is gramatically challenged. You need to fix this. As well as filling out your profile.

[GratefulCitizen]

Thank you for the opportunity to be a guest in your forum.

As indicated in the screen name, I am a grateful citizen (no military experience).

On behalf of my family, I would like to thank you for your service and sacrifice.

We, the beneficiaries, will never fully know or understand the nature and extent of the sacrifices made.
While we cannot understand, we can offer our heartfelt appreciation.

The sheepdog may not seek the appreciation of the sheep, but from some of us who are aware, it is still offered.
It is appropriate.
The Sheperd commands it.
(Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed. -Romans 13:7)



Additionally, thank you for access to this valuable resource.

As directed, I will use the search feature to avoid redundancy in posting.

Any questions will tend towards the "human" side of things.
(i.e. general principles and techniques of achieving success, teaching said principles)


I have little to offer in return for your sacrifices and access to your community.
(I dare not say "exchange", as the exchange rate would be in imbalance)

What I do have to offer is this:

1. I will honor your sacrifices in how my children are raised.
-Specifically, they will be productive, law-abiding citizens who will honor those who ensure the opportunities provided by living in this country.

2. Prayer.
I do not claim to have any special access to the ear of the Almighty, but one more person petitioning can't be harmful.




On a final note, the subtle humor demonstrated on this site is outstanding.
Some of it is difficult to understand for someone not up to speed on all of the acronyms, but much can be inferred from the context.

Again, thank you.

[beaterar]

hello, I'm not in the military just an amateur student of weapons and tactics. This board seemed clear and to the point with much much less BS then most others I have seen. Thank you for letting me join , contribute , and learn.

28 years old, father of one son.

[JolieAmie]

Hello Gentlemen,

I am the girlfriend of a soldier in the Q course. College grad. For several months I have frequently checked this site for information and amusement (QPs are brutal but fair). I feel Echoes speaks for the blonde women on the site (although where are the red head jokes??), so I will make myself scarce after this post. J’ai compris le message de NousDefions depuis mon premier jour... I enjoy Francophones, there are so few of us.

[zeris]

Hello,

I am here to learn and research. I am a platoon leader of an artillery unit in South Korea, my first duty station. After I PCS in December I will begin assembling my SFAS application packet. I appreciate the community here; it is a huge asset to individuals such as myself. Thank you all for setting this up and making this information available.

edit: redundant sentences

[Surgicalcric]

... J’ai compris le message de NousDefions depuis mon premier jour... I enjoy Francophones, there are so few of us.

Bienvenue a Professional Soldiers Jolie Aime.

Je fais confiance que votre séjour sera tout agréable qu'il y a beaucoup à se renseigner ici sur les forces spéciales et dans ce que votre ami est entré lui-même. lol.

Il y a quelques uns de nous les orateurs français ici… bien que j'essaye de garder le mien à un minimum.

Crip

[NousDefionsDoc]

She said I'm cute didn't she Crip.

[RTK]

l'anglais au travail de programmes de traductions français impressionnant. Je ne pouvais pas l'écrire sans un.

[Crgarrett]

Hey guys,
interested in joining SF and just wanting to be here to learn more. I'm 16 now and getting into SF has been a goal of mine for a couple of years now. I've recently started training for it and can't wait till I get my shot in a couple of years.

Thanks all,
Chris

[8944]

l'anglais au travail de programmes de traductions français impressionnant. Je ne pouvais pas l'écrire sans un.
..........like those French have a different word for everything!!!!!!!!

[GratefulCitizen]

l'anglais au travail de programmes de traductions français impressionnant. Je ne pouvais pas l'écrire sans un.

Hmmm...
You couldn't write without one.

I'm still trying to figure out the first sentence.:confused:

Language languishes absent application.
(it's been 17 years)

This resource will likely yield many knowledge nuggets for the ardent autodidact.

[Ambush Master]

Hmmm...
You couldn't write without one.

I'm still trying to figure out the first sentence.:confused:

Language languishes absent application.
(it's been 17 years)

This resource will likely yield many knowledge nuggets for the ardent autodidact.

OK, The display of "Linguistic Prowess" should be kept to the "Personal Message" (PM) realm!!

Contrary to the PC Bullsh@#, this is an ENGLISH LANGUAGE SITE!!!!

Later.
Martin

[h-easy]

I'm a college student, graduating at the end of this year. I'm pretty much here to learn as much as I can, and to help cement the decision as to whether enlist with the Opt 40 or 18x contract.

thanks

[stormcastle]

Hello my name is randy, ex-army, not SOF, but might have worked with some of you at the HQ in FL. I enjoy the Info and replys. Unless I'm damn sure on a subject this will probally be my first and last post.

Thanks

[Team Sergeant]

Welcome Gents!

[Tom]

Former C 2/10 guy, 18B/Z, 86-92. I post on a few other sites and recognize some screen names here. Col Calvert took a lot of grief from me. All in good fun of course.;)

[tankersf]

Quiet Professionals,
I would like to introduce myself at this time. I have been reading threads for around the last 2 or 3 months. Just trying to make sure I don't put anything stupid down. I am currently a Drill Sergeant and leave in less then a month for class 07-08. I have high hopes for myself to be selected into your community. I do understand I have a long road ahead of me, and can't wait for all the obstacles that are going to be placed in front of me. Im a hightly motivated NCO, and love the Military. Any advice you might have for me in the upcoming 3 weeks, prior to my class, would be greatly appreciated. Again, thank you for letting me be part of this great Web site. I have already learned so much.

[Thorn]

Hello, I thought it would be rude to continue reading your posts without first introducing myself. I am a 19A currently assigned to 3rd BCT, 3ID and deployed to Iraq. I'm a Troop XO in a Cavalry Squadron and have dropped what the 3rd ID calls the "Fuck you guys, I wanna be Special" packet. I thank you all for your words of wisdom and the time you've taken to create a forum that allows us aspirees to read the discussions of experienced professionals.

[Pete]

Welcome all.

I see RTK is here also. Friends of yours.:D

[RTK]

Welcome all.

I see RTK is here also. Friends of yours.:D


Don't think I know him, though it's possible. Hell, at this point, I might have trained him.

Welcome to the forum. Read a lot and don't squat with your spurs on. Especially around here. Someone might ask you if your funny hat will flip up if they step on your spur.

BTW, the Fort Knox CG didn't find the humor in that as much as I did. :D

[lurker]

Hi guys, just to get this out of the way, I'm not currently in the army. However, I do plan in the near future to enlist in the army. I joined this site to get a feel for some of the people of the SOF community and to learn a little more about SOF. Ever since I was a little kid I wanted to be like my dad (who was an Army Ranger) so I have been obsessed for a long time about being special forces or a ranger since I admire my dad for some of the crazy stuff he has done and has been through. Just stopping by in this thread to introduce myself.

[scot055]

Hello my name is Scott, I am thinking about triing out for SF a friend of mine is a 18D and has been motivating me to go for it. He recommend me to come here and find info to all and any questions I might have. I have just came back into the military as a 11B in the Army NG, and I have 9 years in the military 8 years in the Navy and 1 year in the Army.

[Deadhead 63A1]

Hey all. Found the site yesterday while doing a google search for some of the friends and colleagues I've lost recently. My name's Bryan and I'm a team leader in C/2-1 SFG(A). It's been a rough rotation for C Co so far... Unfortunately my next couple of posts will be in the TAPS forum... :(

[BeachBum19D]

Hi everyone, I've become an offical forum troll now that the only thing holding me back from SFAS is the outcome of my physical next week. The vast amount of information on here is amazing, so many questions answered and even one's that I hadn't even dreamed of asking. Thanks again!

Cheers,

[Valtyr]

Hey,

I'm currently serving a tour in Iraq as a 19D (Cav Scout) with 10th Mtn. Div. I'm 26 years old, I was born and raised in Germany, got married and immigrated to the USA and then joined the Army. I speak fluent German and while some people argue that fact, fluent in English as well. I've been interested in SF for a while now but never made any serious efforts of going that route. I'm still trying to get more info, so here I am....

Cheers,

Valtyr

[The Reaper]

Welcome aboard all.

Valtyr, I think the word you are looking for is "fluent", not fluid.

TR

[miscmike]

Gentlemen,

I'm 37 and have spent the last decade in the mortgage business. I'm married with one six year old boy, no prior service, and if all goes well at MEPS tomorrow, I'll be enlisting in the USAR and heading out to Ft Leonard Wood next week. I'll return after AIT in January to spend three semesters finishing my degree and then I'll be looking to apply to OCS. I have an idea I'd like to then make a career in the Army, but I'm taking things one step at a time.

Earlier this month, when my industry experienced a complete meltdown, I found myself needing to look for a new career. The original plan was just to return to school, but when the Army offered to pay for it, I jumped at the chance to not only get assistance in changing my career, but to redress a past wrong, which was not serving when I was younger. So I can't say that my motives are completely altruistic, but with a family, it wouldn't have been possible to serve any other way. I hope to do at least two things in the AR: 1) give my country a good return on its investment and 2) teach my boy that talk is cheap--it's the walk that makes the difference.

So that's a little about me.

I'm most here out of curiosity, but as I've read the posts over the past couple of days, I've also found this place a source of inspiration. Thanks for creating this board and thanks for everything you do.

Sincerely,

miscmike

[NBC-Guy]

miscmike. what MOS did you sign up for? I did my OSUT at FLW... Its an amazing place that you will remember for a long time and hope to never return to.\
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SPC B.

[miscmike]

Heavy equipment operator; I believe it's 21E.

[JAYTEAM]

I'm a former 31B who is mainly here to lurk and learn.

[salerio]

Hi All,

I'm a new 18x recruit, and I ship Sept. 19. I've been reading the forums extensively for the last few weeks to better understand SF as I've just recently been introduced to it. After reading and researching I am ecstatic to have the opportunity to try to become a member of SF.

Until I make it to SFAS, I inted to continue my research. Thank you for this invaluable resource.

Regards

[Broker]

Greetings Everyone,

My name is Ryan and I am currently stationed in Germany with the US Army as a Military Policeman. I am 21yrs old and a native of Southern California. I have completed one 14-month tour in Iraq as a MK-19/240B HMMWV gunner and my brief interactions with the Special Forces have inspired me to become one of the elite. The professionalism, courage, and dedication that they exhibited while operating struck me as a calling of some sort. I currently have an SFAS class date scheduled to begin OCT07 and I anticipate one hell of an experience. I have done a lot of research on this board prior to registering, and the wealth of information provided has been most helpful in my preparation. Good day to you all and I hope to interact with some of you as life rolls on.

-B

[mike-munich]

Welcome all.

Valtyr, Gruss aus der alten Heimat !