Introductions V - Page 100

DocPadg · 04-11-2014, 18:10

I am a doc currently in POG land at FT Lee. Planning on attending selection next fiscal year when I get back in shape. I have been reading here to get the knowledge to go. I have deployed to Iraq in 2010 to 2011 and worked with I think 3rd g7th group guys. Want to continue service as special forces to be with the best trained men in the country and serve my country the best I can.

bobbysinger01 · 04-12-2014, 23:20

Hey everybody,

My name is Austin and I am looking at going National Guard SF. I have been out of the army since Jan 2012, when still on active duty I served with 1/75th RGR REGT. for 41/2 yrs and have 4 deployments under my belt. I'm on the forum to pick the brains of some qualified people and make the best decision for me and my family. I appreciate acceptance to your the community and all the future help.

Cheers Austin,
RLTW

dnsstorey · 04-13-2014, 08:21

My Name is Damon and I am an 18Z and currently stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. I began in 5th Group in 1994, as an 18B on ODA 514 and also served on ODA 525. I moved to 1st SFG in 2000, served on ODA 155 at Lewis then moved to Okinawa and served on ODA 131. Did my SWCS time in Key West, Fl. Moved back to 5th Group after Key West and did my Team Sgt. time on ODA 5435. Currently working at SOCEUR but will be moving back to 5th SFG in May. Scheduled to be the Plans SGM in 4th Btn. Initially found this site conducting research for a paper in JSOFSEA.

Chili_Wango · 04-14-2014, 15:26

Hello all,

I am an 18x "hopeful". Keeping my fingers crossed that an 18x slot is still available (I am currently waiting for my college transcripts to arrive, that is the only thing holding me back from reserving an 18x slot for MEPS).

This forum has been an amazing resource; thank you all for the time and effort you put in for us hopefuls.

Have a good one,

Chili Wango

(Long story short, Chili Wango is a type of sauce that my swim team used to sell at swim meets for fundraising. Not only was the name an oddity, but who in the world would buy chili wango sauce at a swim meet? I have used the name ever since for "gamertags", "handles", and other internet-related usernames.)

lucas · 04-14-2014, 17:51

Helo! My name is Luke. I am a 20 year old
leaving for basic in 8 months. I will be an 18x Ray.

vetjames · 04-14-2014, 22:55

Alfred James Herrera
C co 4/23 Infantry Viet Nam 1969
11B40 25ty Infantry Division..

HighRoad · 04-16-2014, 17:41

SPC Schindler currently serving in the Army Reserve with the 401st TC out of Michigan. I'm 21 years old soon to be a college graduate from Michigan State University. I'm looking to go active duty once I get my degree and enter the SF pipeline.

tiborbierbaum · 04-17-2014, 07:31

Good decision HighRoad. SF Need highly motivated, young blood. It takes dedication, not want (" I want the Green Beret") to make the cut. Always want to learn, the opportunity is endless. You will discover that behind a tall mountain is a even taller peak weighting for you. That is the engine that will drive you there. God be with you. With His help, you will make it. Just remember that: It is a journey that counts.

mogli88 · 04-20-2014, 18:34

Hi,

I am 25 years old. I grew up overseas and have since made my way to Southern California. I have been a long time lurker on this site and I appreciate all the information to be had.

It is my goal to become a Quiet Professional and am currently in the process of securing an 18x contract.

Any advice or questions are more than welcome. Thank you QP's for providing such a valuable resource in this website.

akeenanp · 04-21-2014, 09:44

Hello,

I am a 24 year old college graduate and soldier in the Ohio National Guard. I would like to thank all of those who have come before me. I am currently in the training pipeline with one of the National Guard SF Groups. I use this forum to gain knowledge, tips, and advice as I work towards my goal of attending and successfully passing SFAS.

keeper · 04-21-2014, 11:54

Hello,

28 years old former Air Force attempting to re-enlist in the Army under an 18x contract. First order of business is to take a color vision exam this week. According to the Air Force I am color blind but they only accept the PIP so I am requesting to take the FALANT and vivid red/green test. After that I'll need to convince my wife this is a good idea.

Thanks everyone involved for creating such a useful resource for all of us that are trying to figure the correct way to go about becoming a QP.

SF_BHT · 04-21-2014, 12:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by keeper

Hello,

28 years old former Air Force attempting to re-enlist in the Army under an 18x contract. First order of business is to take a color vision exam this week. According to the Air Force I am color blind but they only accept the PIP so I am requesting to take the FALANT and vivid red/green test. After that I'll need to convince my wife this is a good idea.

Thanks everyone involved for creating such a useful resource for all of us that are trying to figure the correct way to go about becoming a QP.

Welcome to the board. If you need to get her permission turn around and reenlist in the AF. You have to make this decision on your own as you will not have her with you during Selection, Training or on a team. You have to man up and say This is what I am going to do and do it or you will not have the mindset to accomplish the long road to a team. She will have to support you whatever your decision or you will never last or she will not last. An SF wife is a unique person and many have fallen by the wayside.

The Eye test is the same one for a flight physical but for the life of me I can not remember if they accept the PHP or FALANT.
Good Luck.......

JD11C · 04-21-2014, 17:21

Hello,

I am currently serving in the TXARNG as an 11C. I have been browsing this site for a long time, and recently registered. My current goal is to score a 300 on my APFT. My 50m target is to attend and pass the SFRE for one of the 19th Group units in Texas. Thank you to all of the QP's on the forum for all of the information presented here.

keeper · 04-21-2014, 19:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by SF_BHT

Welcome to the board. If you need to get her permission turn around and reenlist in the AF. You have to make this decision on your own as you will not have her with you during Selection, Training or on a team. You have to man up and say This is what I am going to do and do it or you will not have the mindset to accomplish the long road to a team. She will have to support you whatever your decision or you will never last or she will not last. An SF wife is a unique person and many have fallen by the wayside.

The Eye test is the same one for a flight physical but for the life of me I can not remember if they accept the PHP or FALANT.
Good Luck.......

Appreciate the welcome but I never said anything about permission, just that my next order of business was to get her on board. I'm not sure if you're married or not but when training and preparing for selection I would rather have her support then have an added worry of my marriage failing and losing my son. From what I gather on this board even the smallest distraction or mishap can cause failure along the way so I plan to limit the amount of distractions as much as possible.

Nothing is going to stop me from reaching my goals but if I can reach my goals with my marriage intact that would be the preferred way.

**The Reaper** · 04-21-2014, 20:29

This is the Introductions thread.

We try to keep it relatively uncluttered, for a number of reasons.

Please take personal exchanges to a new thread, or to PM.

Thank you.

TR