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Team Sergeant
01-07-2009, 09:57
Type in US Army Special Forces in a google search and look at the “sponsored link” at the top of the page it says:
US Army Special Forces
The link goes to military.com
Is that legal?
It appears that military.com has taken notice of this website and wishes to compete, check out their quote,
Free Information, No Bull, No Bias
Military.com where the airsofter’s and want-to-be’s hang out.;)
The Reaper
01-07-2009, 10:10
Type in US Army Special Forces in a google search and look at the “sponsored link” at the top of the page it says:
US Army Special Forces
The link goes to military.com
Is that legal?
It appears that military.com has taken notice of this website and wishes to compete, check out their quote,
Free Information, No Bull, No Bias
Military.com where the airsofter’s and want-to-be’s hang out.;)
They are paying google for that privilege.
If you want to pay more, google will make us a sponsored link.
I find that quote laughable. The threads pertaining to SF at military.com are full or hyperbole and opinion from kids and wannabes. They have zero credibility with anyone who knows anything about SF.
I doubt that anyone can claim there is any BS here. Bias, well, we are SF and have our preferences.
TR
Soft Target
01-07-2009, 11:40
What a crock! Obviously written by an extremely knowledgable author.
Starts with:
"Your next step will be to complete Airborne training. Airborne School is a unique experience requiring special dedication and a desire to be challenged mentally and physically. This three-week course, also known as Basic Airborne Training, teaches you the techniques involved in parachuting from airplanes and landing safely. The final test includes a non-assisted jump.
Airborne school is broken down into 3 weeks. The following explains the training you must complete for each week.
Ground Week:
You start with an intensive program of instruction to build individual airborne skills. These skills prepare you to make a parachute jump and land safely. You will train on the mock door, the 34-foot tower and the lateral drift apparatus.
Tower Week:
Tower Week completes your individual skill training and builds your team effort skills. To go forward to Jump Week, you must qualify on the Swing Lander Trainer (SLT), master the mass exit procedures from the 34-foot tower, and pass all physical training requirements.
Jump Week:
During Jump Week, you must successfully complete five jumps at 1,250 feet from a C-130 or C-141 aircraft. If you successfully meet the course requirements you will be granted an additional skill identifier and will be authorized to wear the coveted "Silver Wing" on your uniform.
When did they start issuing the "Silver Wing"? What is an "non-assisted jump"?
Kenyan Dispatcher "Wings" only have one wing.
Birds need two wings to fly.
The Reaper
01-07-2009, 11:50
I believe that all C-141s are now retired, and have been for a while.
So much for currency and no bull.
TR
I believe that all C-141s are now retired, and have been for a while.
So much for currency and no bull.
TR
Yes sir, you are correct. I jumped a C-17 at Airborne school.
Who says the personalitites here aren't biased. We have a strong disliking for idiots. I'll take that one and run with it.
Military dot sham has a few tidbits of information that I find useful. If I want to find out what my base pay is going to be in 2009 I click the link for it and I get to see what it was for 2007. That is neat web design there. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. :rolleyes:
Dozer523
01-07-2009, 14:34
Non assisted? Awwwwwwww hell!:mad: I didn't know that getting thrown out was an option.:confused: Might have made that first one so much easier.:p
Kyobanim
01-07-2009, 14:51
What is an "non-assisted jump?
That would be one that doesn't require a size 12 boot making contact with the jumper.
Red Flag 1
01-07-2009, 15:06
I believe that all C-141s are now retired, and have been for a while.
So much for currency and no bull.
TR
C-141 had huge hydrologic issues. During the mid 1980's I brought in several C-141's for exercises in Mississippi. They all came in, all failed to launch . I had to bring in C-130's to get the job done. I hope the C-17's are more reliable.
It cost me two cases of beer/C-141; absolute loss. Short notice response for the C-130's cost me four cases of beer/aircraft. Time and budget dictated the C-130!
My $.02.
RF 1
NousDefionsDoc
01-07-2009, 16:31
Bias, well, we are SF and have our preferences.Right, I'm intolerant of the incompetent. And I grow more so with age.
Kyobanim
01-07-2009, 19:19
Right, I'm intolerant of the incompetent. And I grow more so with age.
Really? I hadn't noticed.
:)
Team Sergeant
01-07-2009, 20:16
Right, I'm intolerant of the incompetent. And I grow more so with age.
I think we're twins.;)
Blitzzz (RIP)
01-07-2009, 20:38
Make that triplets...Blitzzz
AngelsSix
01-07-2009, 22:23
I believe that all C-141s are now retired, and have been for a while.
So much for currency and no bull.
TR
From Wikipedia:
The aircraft remained in service for almost 40 years until the USAF withdrew the C-141 from service on 5 May 2006, replacing the aircraft with the C-17 Globemaster III.
...The aircraft remained in service for almost 40 years ..........
Yeah, but who ever requested one and had to ask if it was a stretch model or not? Remember when?
AngelsSix
01-08-2009, 06:53
Yeah, but who ever requested one and had to ask if it was a stretch model or not? Remember when?
The Stretch, LOL!!:D
Soft Target
01-08-2009, 07:55
Yeah, but who ever requested one and had to ask if it was a stretch model or not? Remember when?
My MFF class in Aug/Sep '80 was the first to use "stretches". It looked like the Holland tunnel.