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HOLLiS · 09-02-2005, 20:05

Hemi, It is good to meet you. My son is a little younger than you. I am not SF, but a Marine.

NDD gave you some great advice. Be who you are, find who you are and be the best you can be. Enjoy life and all the travels it will give you. I have a very good friend who is in Q, I very much respect SF and the people who are in it.

It just gets better, I am very honored to have served and especially honored to have been able to know those who have served. They have made a great difference and demonstrated the greatness that lies inside a person. I don't think you will meet any greater Americans anywhere than those who have served. Our country is Great and will survived as long as we have people willing to do what it takes to make this country great.

I hope you find that deep inside yourself lies the greatest power a person can harness. I wish you the best. From what I know, SF will bring out the best in you, your deepest strengths and give you a very rich life.

Semper Fi,

hemi5p · 09-02-2005, 21:03

Thanks for the kind reception, it's nice to meet both of you

"You're scaring me. First of all, its ok to talk to yourself, until you start answering yourself. You sound like you're about there. Keep working on your physical conditioning - it does a body good. But don't worry too much about next year. You're almost 17, you should be studying, playing sports, enjoying your youth and trying to get laid as much as possible.

Don't worry about SF for now. The war will still be going when you're 20. And if not, we'll start another one for you.'

NDD that's music to my ears, in a very greedy way, I want to go fight, I don't really know how to describe it, I just have a real cool feeling that runs through me sometimes, like I can swear I'm supposed to do it, I look at all the kids in the school who want money money money and cars and "what job will give me the most money?" and i just think to myself, "how... I... well, I don't have the authority to judge how they live, but I sure as hell can't understand how that would bring satisfaction and meaning to a persons life..."

oh and sorry about the being weird there, I won't do that again, btw i got 20 minutes but i feel much, much better, the only thing slowing me down was a painful cramp right under the right side of my ribcage (and me not trying harder), i was being stupid my first few days and declaring myself tired as soon as my legs started hurting a bit, this time when it happened I said "legs hurt, youre tired, and youre not even 1/4 the way done with your first mile... and you want to be SF? you're joking" then i said to myself "well actually, my breathing is fine, it's not all huffy-puffy, my legs are just sore..." and i did way better

going in with a negative attitude can make things seem worse, I can't believe I didn't have that thought process 2 months ago when i was able to run 3 miles in 23 minutes, "your legs hurt, you're tired now", PFFT! I probly did that a whole lot and never knew it

interesting

holly you're, I don't know, I dont know how to respond to your post really, that sounds weird, I guess I want to say as a Marine you're far from an average joe yourself, I remember reading that the Marine Corps gets 9% of the total military funding but makes up 30% of it's firepower, "Every Marine a rifleman" is a very true statement

oh yeah and NDD your signature is amazingly true (and moving to people with a green-civvy-kid thought process), when I read it I pictured a skinny african guerilla in the congo with an AK-47 in his hands, red and white checkered bandana around his neck, and those skinny, muscly looking forearms that skinny people have when they do physically demanding things, you know, how when they move their fingers you can see their forearm tendons move and stuff, and he had frag nades in his webbing, sitting there covered in sweat hiding behind a tree ready to jump out and shoot at a group of four SF guys guarding natives as they collected firewood

Sorry if the long posts are bugging you, I'm new so I'm rambling because I talk a lot when I'm uncomfortable to break the ice

by the way, The Reaper scares me, his gray hero-ey picture of John Wayne and some of the posts I was reading before I made my account made me unsure of whether or not wannabees are allowed to post here

I guess they are though, I hope I can get my 18x so I can officially think of myself as a hopeful, not a wannabee

ah yeah, I also wanted to compliment you all on first the website, the websites color scheme is really bad-ass, and second on your movies section! those movies are amazing! I'm starved for information, I can never have enough, I saw those movies and I was like "400 megs! 400 megs = large size! large size = long length! long length = more information! goldmine!" ah yes, in case you're wondering, my preferred 18X MOS is 18B, weapons sergeant, although I can see myself as a communications sergeant as I have some basic computer skills (if they needed me there), and I'll hopefully be learning French when I get to the language teaching, seeing as I'm entering French 4 this year in highschool (of course I could pick a different language then be bi-lingual, + get-my-point-across french)

hope to see you on the forums, Hemi

**The Reaper** · 09-02-2005, 21:29

Hemi:

Slow down, relax, and take a deep breath.

You seem to be confused with your distances and times. While not good enough, 3 miles in 23 minutes is a lot better than 2 miles in 21 minutes. Attention to detail is important here and in SF.

Read more and keep the posts shorter. Wait till someone asks you before giving your life's history. You will learn more here, as in most places in life, with your mouth closed.

Remember what the Duke said: "Talk low, talk slow, and don't talk too much."

AztecSN95 · 09-04-2005, 06:57

Hey All...
I was just told about this site from another guy on AKO who is leaving with me in Oct for Benning for BCT/AIT/Airborne. I'm also in the 18X program, and really just wanted to introduce myself. Pretty much the same info I gave him:
I'm 21, and I went to school at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. Nonpractical classroom banter that has no hands on application wasn't for me, so I moved on. I've been a personal trainer for 3 1/2 years, and I'm trying to stay nice and plump before I leave for basic. Currently I'm right at 5'11", 208lbs, around 11% body fat.

Currently I'm on an endurance program with weightlifting, since I've already got the size and burst strength that I feel will be an asset. Currently my sister and I are running on average 4 days a weeks for distance, and 2 days a week for some sprint and burst strength work. I'm swimming 4 days a week, and lifting approximately 6 (it's nice to train for something this hardcore since I've stopped working. I'm worried about going broke prior to leaving though

).

Uh, so yeah. What's up guys? As I said, I'm from Texas now residing in Florida until I ship.

**The Reaper** · 09-04-2005, 08:18

Aztec, you have not filled in your profile, and you appear to be working on the wrong physical attributes.

The heavier guys do not fare as well at SFAS as the skinny guys with endurance.

If you do not follow the prep instructions with running and rucking, you will not last the first week at CMK.

Good luck, and read the stickies and intros before posting again.

TR

AztecSN95 · 09-04-2005, 12:18

Reaper, I will gladly read through all of the introduction material and take advantage of whatever info you guys can offer. I also however have a suggestion in regards to you reading - I stated that I know my size is a problem and that I'm working on endurance now. I have roughly 2 months to train strictly for that aspect. I'm completely comfortable with my burst strength - it's the muscular endurance that I've been trying to condition and work on prior to my signing. Thus, my suggestion would be to read and comprehend what I'm saying such as, "currently my sister and I are running on average 4 days a weeks for distance, and 2 days a week for some sprint and burst strength work. I'm swimming 4 days a week, and lifting approximately 6," which in itself is example enough that I'm WORKING on endurance. I'm trying to stay thick so I have room to work with. I'd rather end basic at 185-190lbs and in GOOD shape, rather than 165-170 and a scrawny piece of shit.

To each his own, though. We'll see when the time comes how long I last. I don't plan on washing out, chief.

**The Reaper** · 09-04-2005, 12:37

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Originally Posted by AztecSN95

Reaper, I will gladly read through all of the introduction material and take advantage of whatever info you guys can offer. I also however have a suggestion in regards to you reading - I stated that I know my size is a problem and that I'm working on endurance now. I have roughly 2 months to train strictly for that aspect. I'm completely comfortable with my burst strength - it's the muscular endurance that I've been trying to condition and work on prior to my signing. Thus, my suggestion would be to read and comprehend what I'm saying such as, "currently my sister and I are running on average 4 days a weeks for distance, and 2 days a week for some sprint and burst strength work. I'm swimming 4 days a week, and lifting approximately 6," which in itself is example enough that I'm WORKING on endurance. I'm trying to stay thick so I have room to work with. I'd rather end basic at 185-190lbs and in GOOD shape, rather than 165-170 and a scrawny piece of shit.

To each his own, though. We'll see when the time comes how long I last. I don't plan on washing out, chief.

Kid, I went through the SFQC before you were born and just finished four years at the SF Schoolhouse.

I have seen almost every class for the past several years. I think that my comments to you are based upon valid experience, but you are free to choose any conditioning program that you want, including none at all.

Now, you can keep your comments about what I should do to yourself, or find somewhere else to post. My reading and comprehension is probably significantly better than yours, especially given your comportment thus far here. This is our board, not yours. If you had read the posts and advice that I directed you to, you would know who is who here and how to start your tenure on this site. HINT: The way you are approaching it will result in you not posting here much longer.

I am not "Chief", BTW, and you need to check the attitude, right now. No one comes to the SF Pipeline intending to wash out. Many do, regardless of their intent. The rate is significantly higher among those who lip off, lack SA, fail to follow instructions, and do not prepare themselves properly.

Have a very SF day.

TR

AztecSN95 · 09-04-2005, 12:42

Roger that, sir.

Monsoon65 · 09-04-2005, 15:02

Ambush Master pointed out the fact I failed to read all the stickies when I registered for this board.

Anyway, I'm Jeff Flint. I work as a postal worker in Harrisburg, PA. I was on active duty with the Air Force for 10 years, then switched to the PA ANG and now flying with the 193 Special Operations Wing as an ECS (Electronic Communications Section) member.

I stumbled across this site by accident. I was given a MOLLE ruck by a friend, and trying to figure it out! It's different than the ALICE I'm use to (have a med that I've owned and used for years), that's for sure.

I'm sure that I'll enjoy my stay here.

**Team Sergeant** · 09-04-2005, 15:08

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Originally Posted by AztecSN95

rather than 165-170 and a scrawny piece of shit. I don't plan on washing out, chief.

Funny that is what I weighed going through SF training and still do.

Aztec
I'd be careful with your mouth/attitude, physical strength alone will not see you through Special Forces training.

Your size means nothing on todays battlefield, nothing.

Your learning curve is about to become very steep....

Team Sergeant

AztecSN95 · 09-04-2005, 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Team Sergeant

Funny that is what I weighed going through SF training and still do.

Aztec
I'd be careful with your mouth/attitude, physical strength alone will not see you through Special Forces training.

Your size means nothing on todays battlefield, nothing.

Your learning curve is about to become very steep....

Team Sergeant

Well, at least it looks like lots of people will know me once I get to Camp Mackall.
Thank you for the heads up. That's another thing I suppose I should work on prior to shipping, eh?

**The Reaper** · 09-04-2005, 16:58

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Originally Posted by AztecSN95

Well, at least it looks like lots of people will know me once I get to Camp Mackall.
Thank you for the heads up. That's another thing I suppose I should work on prior to shipping, eh?

Not sure that you can.

We can make people stronger, faster, better shooters, foreign language speakers, technical experts, and better educated at a lot of things, but we cannot make people smarter, more ethical, or change their personalities.

Just my observation, but you seem to step into a situation with guns blazing and be inclined to open your mouth and smart off with people that you do not know (but should prior to talking). That will also get you in a bind with your fellow students and they will remember that on their peer reports. There is always someone watching.

Not saying that you can't try to change, but those habits you are displaying here will get you non-selected and/or booted off a team. I have known several guys who had very little team time and found their rucks in the hall with a note saying to report to the B Team.

Just my .02.

TR

**Ambush Master** · 09-04-2005, 16:59

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Originally Posted by AztecSN95

Well, at least it looks like lots of people will know me once I get to Camp Mackall.

If you think that that is a good thing, you will be fun to WATCH !!! You have no idea, you'd better start learning how to focus on the 25M Target, keep your mouth shut and your head down.

Later
Martin

AztecSN95 · 09-04-2005, 17:27

here, I suppose this will work better:

<sarcasm>"insert remarks here"</sarcasm>

I was joking about people at Mackall knowing me. . .should have made that more obvious.

Look, I didn't realize that this board was so damn serious all of the time. Regardless of who you are or what your rank may be, I think everyone is capable of taking things with a grain of salt...especially on a forum on the NET. I have no stripes on my arm yet, and I haven't even been sworn in as a soldier in the Army (other than DEP), so give me a break. Christ, if everything on the internet is taken with this much bland "watch your mouth" negativity, I'm sure I'll have a field day keeping myself entertained WAY before you guys even get ahold of me. Hooray for that...

NousDefionsDoc · 09-04-2005, 17:41

ENOUGH!

We don't owe or give anybody a break. You are trying to join our home, both on the NET and in REAL LIFE. You came to us asking to be allowed the opportunity to earn your way in - we didn't come begging to you.

As in so many times in life, you are at a crossroads - you have a decision to make.

1. You can apologize to The Reaper, my Team Leader when you were two years old and learning to wipe your own ass, and do what he says, stay here and maybe learn something that will help you through the trials ahead (and maybe even save your life).

2. You can not or even smart ass off again. In which case I will ban your ass and you can take it on down the road.

I don't really give a shit either way, as personally I am convinced you are too stupid to be in SF. Some others appear to want to give you a chance. Fine, I can wait a full 30 seconds.

By the way, most of the hardest dudes I ever knew on a Team weighed that or less. The day I graduated the Q Course, I weighed 170 lbs, ate concertina like spaghetti and shit 60-penny nails - and when I got to my first Team I had to work like a dog just to keep up. Mark Demo Dude weighed about 140 with sand in his pockets and wet boots and he could ruck you into the ground - while smoking a cigarette.

It ain't the size of the dog in the fight...and no one is going to require you to curl your rucksack.

You PT however you want and take your chances. I doubt anybody here will try to help you again after that last "Thank you." But you will apologize for your attitude or you will be gone from this board.