05-10-2014, 14:24
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Originally Posted by Joker
You don't really know what you (will) want to do. Come back in five years to discuss this as you can't even get into the door to try out until then. In the mean time study hard and get good grades, don't do illegal dope, and stay clear of the law man by not breaking the law.
Good luck.
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I know I want to help others, but I understand what you mean. I have a few more years to plan ahead, so you might be right.
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05-10-2014, 14:43
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I know I want to help others, but i understand what you mean. I have a few more years to plan ahead, so you might be right.
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Ok, time for you to concentrate more on reading and less on posting.
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05-10-2014, 15:32
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Altruist. My prediction is that you will be wearing a uniform with your last name on it. Whether it's a military uniform or not is up to you.
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05-11-2014, 09:33
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Originally Posted by Altruist
I know I want to help others, but I understand what you mean. I have a few more years to plan ahead, so you might be right.
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Altruist, in our world understand we are soldiers first and do what we are told to do on behalf of U.S. policy even if we personally don't agree.
At the age of 16 you have alot of maturing to go through til adulthood which means you feel like this today but in a few years who knows what you may want to do. Take life one day at a time and do your best today and every day forward.
The infantry is a great and noble career choice, the branch is full of warriors due to the fact that the the job of infantryman exists for one purpose. A good infantryman makes a great Green Beret since they have had the tactical mindset beat into their heads 24/7
Do you really understand what Altruism is?
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05-11-2014, 10:23
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I know I want to help others, but I understand what you mean. I have a few more years to plan ahead, so you might be right.
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What is Rule 10 of this Bulletin Board?
There is a reason for it.
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05-11-2014, 13:25
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I didn't know that rule.
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11-18-2016, 03:44
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Originally Posted by WarriorDiplomat
Altruist, in our world understand we are soldiers first and do what we are told to do on behalf of U.S. policy even if we personally don't agree.
At the age of 16 you have alot of maturing to go through til adulthood which means you feel like this today but in a few years who knows what you may want to do. Take life one day at a time and do your best today and every day forward.
The infantry is a great and noble career choice, the branch is full of warriors due to the fact that the the job of infantryman exists for one purpose. A good infantryman makes a great Green Beret since they have had the tactical mindset beat into their heads 24/7
Do you really understand what Altruism is?
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Altruism to me is to help someone without expecting anything in return. The story of Superman is a good example of this, even though he's a fictional character, I always found it noble how he would save people's lives while putting himself in danger.
Update: I got 18 semester credits, so I'm a "tier-1" applicant. My enlistment papers are finished, but I took the ASVAB two years ago, so I have to retake it. My scores were fine though. I'm slacking physically, I can reach the minimums to get in, but I feel like I won't be able to keep up my strength while in basic training, so I want to exceed the minimum scores by a fair margin. I'm sure I will be ready by the time I'm out of the delayed entry program - this is so I can reach the minimum age requirement for my 18x contract - and ship out.
As for everything in my original post, my recruiter says I'm fine. Thanks to everyone who gave me advice a couple years ago, I wish you all the best.
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11-20-2016, 11:54
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Originally Posted by Altruist
Altruism to me is to help someone without expecting anything in return. The story of Superman is a good example of this, even though he's a fictional character, I always found it noble how he would save people's lives while putting himself in danger.
Update: I got 18 semester credits, so I'm a "tier-1" applicant. My enlistment papers are finished, but I took the ASVAB two years ago, so I have to retake it. My scores were fine though. I'm slacking physically, I can reach the minimums to get in, but I feel like I won't be able to keep up my strength while in basic training, so I want to exceed the minimum scores by a fair margin. I'm sure I will be ready by the time I'm out of the delayed entry program - this is so I can reach the minimum age requirement for my 18x contract - and ship out.
As for everything in my original post, my recruiter says I'm fine. Thanks to everyone who gave me advice a couple years ago, I wish you all the best.
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Good luck to you and take your time if you want to be a Green Beret, you cannot hurry maturity and that is what we need.
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11-20-2016, 13:55
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I'm slacking physically, I can reach the minimums to get in, but I feel like I won't be able to keep up my strength while in basic training, so I want to exceed the minimum scores by a fair margin. I'm sure I will be ready by the time I'm out of the delayed entry program - this is so I can reach the minimum age requirement for my 18x contract - and ship out.
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Good luck with your 18X future. Seems like you've been persistent and overcome some administrative obstacles. That's a good thing.
Now get seriously persistent with PT. Minimums for joining the Army (and making it through Basic Training) won't suffice for the 18X Selection & Assessment program. Your minimum goal is to max all PT test events for the youngest age group... on your worst day. And become a long distance running/rucking machine. Not kidding about this. If you view yourself as "slacking physically", you'd best grab that bull by the horns right now... and get in hard shape. Before you get to Basic.
No physical tests encountered in Basic Training should seriously challenge you. If they do, you're unlikely to make the cut for SF. Army Basic Training is relatively easy. The SF accessions process is not.
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11-21-2016, 02:17
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My first time seeing this old thread.
I am glad that this kid has stuck to his guns and has done what is required to enlist. He goes in (in my eyes) with a clean slate.
To Altruist. You need to constantly self evaluate. You started off life (as a teen) going in the wrong direction. I assume you saw that was happening and decided to change. The problem for you will be temptation. In the military in general your peers are going to want to party or do this or that. One slip up can destroy everything you worked for. If you make it to SF, it will be even HARDER! All of the tempatations are there AND you know you can get away with it because you work generally unsupervised. This can destroy your career and your life.
Don't think that because you went SF and made it, that you came from Krypton (your refrence, not mine). All of us here can probably count out 10 incidences of SF guys being arrested in foreign countries, destroying their marriages, doing drugs (especially us holier-than-thou 18Ds), all the way up to murder and pedaphilia. I hope you have conquered your demons and that your head is on straight now, because the devil WILL tempt you (and she generally has dark hair and brown skin).
Make sure your foundation is on solid ground going in! Know and live by a set of morals and ethics, because when you encounter the devil, you had better know what you're already going to say.
Buenas suertes
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11-21-2016, 08:57
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Wanted to add my own .02 cents. Congrats on turning yourself around and recognizing your own shortcomings. Being able to recognize those areas you need to work on...and working on them, is a good trait. Wish you success as you move forward.
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