View Full Version : Back from MacKall...
Surgicalcric
07-01-2005, 09:13
...and happy to have SFAS behind me.
Class started with 375 and on Wednesday morning, the Day of Days, we had 248 left, excluding officers and West Pointers which made up another 22. 181 enlisted soldiers were selected and there was no boards for those marginal on points. The JIN (Joe Information Network) rumor was the Officers from each team decided who would be selected...but I have no confimation as of yet on it.
This SFAS class was the first, so said the cadre, to do an entire week of team events in some time. I now understand why Team Week is such a vital part of the process. You really get to see who has heart and who the sand baggers are when things get tough, its 98 degrees out, you are tired, frustrated, and hungry and have another 3 miles to go before you finish the first event of the day...
I am looking forward to my next step in the process.
Thanks to all for their thoughts and prayers.
Crip
There are 3 other members here who were selected, but I will let them out themselves. Stories and humor from MacKall to follow.
jsragman
07-01-2005, 09:23
Congratulations!
The Reaper
07-01-2005, 09:41
...and happy to have SFAS behind me.
The JIN (Joe Information Network) rumor was the Officers from each team decided who would be selected...but I have no confimation as of yet on it.
Crip
Untrue, unless the Battalion Commander, the CSM, and the B Company cadre were the "Officers" you are referring to.
TR
Peregrino
07-01-2005, 09:46
Congratulations. One more hurdle down - a long race left to run. Keep your eye on the finish line. Peregrino
Roguish Lawyer
07-01-2005, 09:49
Congrats, crip!
Goggles Pizano
07-01-2005, 10:18
Congrats man! Way to go! :lifter
Well done mate, and also to to the others.
I wont start with embarrassing stories unless James fires the first shot. :)
"This SFAS class was the first, so said the cadre, to do an entire week of team events in some time. I now understand why Team Week is such a vital part of the process. You really get to see who has heart and who the sand baggers are when things get tough, its 98 degrees out, you are tired, frustrated, and hungry and have another 3 miles to go before you finish the first event of the day..."
Thats not what you were saying last week :D James is very eloquent when hes not pushing a jeep up a sandy hill :cool:
I got selected too. 18D, French.
The Reaper
07-01-2005, 10:30
What MOS, Crip?
TR
Roguish Lawyer
07-01-2005, 10:32
What MOS, Crip?
TR
Surely 18B, right? :munchin
Spartan359
07-01-2005, 10:39
Congrats to all. :lifter
jasonglh
07-01-2005, 10:51
Congrats to all of you!
Bill Harsey
07-01-2005, 11:24
Good job guys!
Make us build ya a knife.
Well done. Congratulations to you and everyone else.
Kyobanim
07-01-2005, 12:07
Congratulations to all of you!
Smokin Joe
07-01-2005, 12:37
Congradulations MEN! Well done!
congrats. He is the winner who perseveres.
This SFAS class was the first, so said the cadre, to do an entire week of team events in some time.
Quite the party, isn't it? And even after that, the fun doesn't stop (even thought your feet really, really want to).
You really get to see who has heart and who the sand baggers are...
Freudian slip?
Many congrats, Crip. Good luck once the training begins.
Gongrats to you and the others on a job well done. :lifter
Archangel
07-01-2005, 13:12
Excellent job & congratulations gentlemen.
Roycroft201
07-01-2005, 13:23
Great news! Congratulations to all of you !
Radar Rider
07-01-2005, 13:28
Outstanding, and my congratulations to the entire class!
Jack Moroney (RIP)
07-01-2005, 13:28
Well done lads. Now don't do what I have seen folks do in the past and think that because they "have been tested and selected" that there are no more "tests". This is just the beginning and the "testing /vetting/learning/growing/leading/following/teaching/mentoring/sweating/aching/healing/ cycle" never ends but increases in intensity both in the classroom environment and expodentially throughout the rest of your time with SF.
BMT (RIP)
07-01-2005, 13:33
ATTA Boy!!! That's my one for the year!!
TR was Crip the one who started the long march a YEAR ago??
BMT
Surgicalcric
07-01-2005, 15:04
What MOS, Crip?
TR
18 Delta Sir...
Surgicalcric
07-01-2005, 15:10
Freudian slip?
Actually no...but its quite fitting on both events...
Crip.
NousDefionsDoc
07-01-2005, 15:26
Well done Crip. Hurry up.
Congratulations. Well done putting your hearts and souls (and guts, blisters, hunger pangs...) into reaching the immediate goal.
AngelsSix
07-01-2005, 17:58
Congrats!! You guys worked hard and earned it. For that you can DEFINITLEY be proud!! :lifter
shadowflyer
07-01-2005, 17:59
Congrats fellow 20th GRP Brother,
I owe ya a few adult beverages when ya get down to Atlanta. Keep your eyes and heart on the goal and get that damm shoulder healed up for the Q course.
Congrats again.
JJ
20th SF GRP GSC
Congrats J...I'm so proud of you. :lifter
Well done for all who were selected. You are the future...
The Reaper
07-01-2005, 20:01
18 Delta Sir...
So much for your plan to get into another MOS. :D
Stay on your toes and focus on the next target. It ain't over for a long time.
TR
Landlubber
07-02-2005, 01:13
An update on the "cake-eaters" (aka officers): 13 + 6 cadets were selected out of the of 29 who showed up. I was proud to be selected and know it was this site that considerally aided me. Thanks to all who have made the information available. It was a good kick in the nuts, even for a hard charging squid! In fact both of us Navy kids made it.
Next problem I face, if anyone can offer some help: The Navy has agreed to release me to the Army via Intra-Service Transfer NET January 2006. Problem is I am slated for the Captain's course in September '05. How can I keep my commitment to my soon to be employer? I have a few "stars" I can call on, but don't want to go that route yet...
Again, thanks for all the help. I mentioned this site to a couple of the Cadre, hope they find their way here.
LL
Surgicalcric
07-02-2005, 07:07
So much for your plan to get into another MOS. :D
You say that as if the Delta course is not my target. lol
My thoughts were that I would attend one of the three 'short' courses, then once finished with the Q have my NG unit extend my orders keeping me here for the Delta course. It would lengthen my stay at Bragg another 3 months, but I would draw SDAP and FLPP while in the Delta course. Still waiting for a call from the Admin Sgt at my unit. MSG L says it should not be a problem...
brewmonkey
07-02-2005, 07:36
Congratulations to those who were selected.
alphamale
07-02-2005, 07:38
Congratulations on persevering and succeeding: Surgicalcric, aaronw, and Landlubber.
What are your next 6 months going to be like?
FrontSight
The Reaper
07-02-2005, 08:18
You say that as if the Delta course is not my target. lol
My thoughts were that I would attend one of the three 'short' courses, then once finished with the Q have my NG unit extend my orders keeping me here for the Delta course. It would lengthen my stay at Bragg another 3 months, but I would draw SDAP and FLPP while in the Delta course. Still waiting for a call from the Admin Sgt at my unit. MSG L says it should not be a problem...
You put your SF Warrant packet together yet?
TR
Surgicalcric
07-02-2005, 08:37
You put your SF Warrant packet together yet?
TR
No, but now that you mention it...lol
The idea was not mine, but that of SGM M in the NG Liaison's office. I had actually not given it much thought until I had another conversation with Col K (JSOMT-C) just before leaving for MacKall. He mentioned it again... I am just ready to get into training again and get it overwith and on a team.
Landlubber,
I think I know you. You did the trek with just your brown T-shirt on right?
Congrats on getting selected, sir.
Do you know if Big Mo got selected?
boat guy
07-02-2005, 11:01
Big Mo did get selected. He is good to go along with about 11 others including myself and the other cat trekking in just a Brown T. Send me a PM with your RN and team number will you. If you care, I can update you on any other O's. Congrats on selection and your MOS.
Congratulations guys.......
CommoGeek
07-08-2005, 09:12
Congrats James!
Weazle23
07-08-2005, 10:08
Crip! Congrats!
Let me buy you a beer this weekend.
CPTAUSRET
07-08-2005, 18:23
Crip:
You have come a long way from your first post on SOCNET!
Congratulations!
Terry
Surgicalcric
07-09-2005, 04:41
Thank you everyone.
Sir:
A long way indeed, but still a long way to go.
Crip
CPTAUSRET
07-09-2005, 06:28
Thank you everyone.
Sir:
A long way indeed, but still a long way to go.
Crip
Crip:
You have the right attitude!
Stay healthy, and never quit!
Terry