Why go SF?

[NousDefionsDoc]

Originally Posted by Team Sergeant

Why go SF?

I’m betting you’re reading this and preparing yourself for some deep and meaningful insight as to why I chose to “go SF”. This may alarm some (non SF’ers) but the reason I chose SF was as simple, they didn’t wear helmets in the field.
Having been in the 82nd ABN Div (infantry) for three years left me with a love hate relationship with helmets. In my opinion they’re only good for jumping as they impaired my hearing and sight, both of which I relied heavily on during missions.

Now why I stayed in SF is another story and much of the reason for this website. Special Forces is a unit and a group of men unlike any other I’ve ever seen in training or on the battlefield. It was a pleasure to have served with such honorable men.

Team Sergeant

Actually, I have heard that a lot more than once. It is also on my list, I just don't talk about it much.

[Big Chief]

NDD: They chew on me because they think I should go active.

[magician]

I freakin' HATE helmets.

In fact, I hate body armor.

I know, I know.

Old school.

Passe (how the f*** do you coax accents out of a windoze machine? Anyone?)

Obsolete.

I just feel like I cannot move with that stuff on.

And I still believe that that stuff has no place in the bush. In urban settings, fine. In vehicles, hell, yes.

In the bad bush? No way.

[NousDefionsDoc]

Originally Posted by Big Chief

NDD: They chew on me because they think I should go active.

Ah so. Well, you could always explain to them your personal reasons for choosing the NG. Since you can go active later, its actually a pretty smart choice as well IMO.

Or, you could take my approach:
Do about 30 seconds of research, print the list of KIAs, WIAs, decorations and AARs of the NG Groups in the GWOT. It is fairly extensive, so you will need several sheets - good. Now roll it up and start poking eyes out.

Caveat - I wouldn't take my approach with SF guys if you are not.

You can also point out that since they don't think much of the NG Groups, not to whine next time they don't get to rotate home because there's not going to be anybody to relieve them.

[NousDefionsDoc]

Magico,
OPen word, write your post in there, you can either change the language to Spanish and let the spell check do the work for you, or go to insert, symbol, find the appropriate letter with accent and insert it. You might be able to use Ispell in Spanish, but I haven't tried that one yet.

Signed,
Gringo who has to write some in Spanish but too cheap to buy another keyboard.

[Kyobanim]

If you want to type in spanish and use Word, all you have to do is install the language packs that came on the CD or go to microsoft.com and download them. Then use Word to write your stuff and copy and paste.

Nevermind. I think someone already said that.

[LEStudent]

Originally Posted by Viking

I grew up in BDUs. Strange childhood, but I was exposed to SF guys at an early age. I knew it's what I wanted to do when I was old enough to join the military. The way of life and comradarie cannot be compared to anything else. I served in the Infantry for ten years before going to SFAS. I even ETSd one time. My wife and I both knew it was a big mistake and one I would regret. I set my mind to it, came back in and less than a year later made it through selection. LEStudent, don't worry about the age. You can do it. Set your mind to it, tighten your bootlaces and come on. You'll enjoy it.

Thank you for your encouragement. My wife has given me the green light to talk to an SF recruiter and see what happens from there, should I choose to do so. My focus ATM is debating on whether or not I'm fit enough to try out. I have shin splints, and my damned right big toe always feels like it needs to pop. It hurts like hell when I run, even short distances. I'm not overly worried about the pain, but it would be unfair to make the teams, only to find out that I can't pull my weight because of a problem I overlooked.

<back to lurk mode>

[Surgicalcric]

Originally Posted by LEStudent

Thank you for your encouragement. My wife has given me the green light to talk to an SF recruiter and see what happens from there, should I choose to do so. My focus ATM is debating on whether or not I'm fit enough to try out. I have shin splints, and my damned right big toe always feels like it needs to pop. It hurts like hell when I run, even short distances. I'm not overly worried about the pain, but it would be unfair to make the teams, only to find out that I can't pull my weight because of a problem I overlooked.

<back to lurk mode>

LEStudent:

Pardon my candor, and please excuse me if I am wrong, but it seems as though you are looking for someone to justify your reasoning for moving forward or not with your enlistment and possible career in SF. If you want it, move forward with it. I am 32 and there is not a day that passes that I do not wake with something hurting. It is a difference in what you want and what you are willing to live with.

There is going to be no one here to hold your hand and give you words of encouragement if you begin doubting yourself. SF soldiers are men who are self motivated and reliant, they do not need to be encouraged to complete the mission.

Just my .02 and well worth what you paid for it.

Crip

[NousDefionsDoc]

I am 32 and there is not a day that passes that I do not wake with something hurting.

LOL - you've been on jump status what? A week? You don't know what pain is yet.

You better be doing one-armed chins off the fookin' door frame while you're typing this shit with your other hand.

LEStudent - Crip is right, you're whining. Now shutup and go do PT.

[LEStudent]

Originally Posted by Surgicalcric

LEStudent:

Pardon my candor, and please excuse me if I am wrong, but it seems as though you are looking for someone to justify your reasoning for moving forward or not with your enlistment and possible career in SF. If you want it, move forward with it. I am 32 and there is not a day that passes that I do not wake with something hurting. It is a difference in what you want and what you are willing to live with.

There is going to be no one here to hold your hand and give you words of encouragement if you begin doubting yourself. SF soldiers are men who are self motivated and reliant, they do not need to be encouraged to complete the mission.

Just my .02 and well worth what you paid for it.

Crip

I appreciate your candor. I understand what you're saying 100%. I'm not looking for any justification either way; I was just sort of thinking out loud, as it were.

LEStudent - Crip is right, you're whining. Now shutup and go do PT.

Roger that sir.

[Surgicalcric]

Originally Posted by NousDefionsDoc

LOL - you've been on jump status what? A week? You don't know what pain is yet.

I am actually not on 'status' anymore. From my understanding SFQC students will not be placed back onto 'status' until Phase-II (thats SUT for you NDD).

You better be doing one-armed chins off the fookin' door frame while you're typing this shit with your other hand.

You might be suprised... lol

[NousDefionsDoc]

LEStudent - you call me sir again and you'll have a new user name and title before you can post an apology.

Crip - Nothing about you surprises me anymore.

[Surgicalcric]

Originally Posted by NousDefionsDoc

LEStudent - you call me sir again and you'll have a new user name and title before you can post an apology.

oooohh...ohhh One more time LEStudent...one more time. NDD needs a new play toy. lol

Crip - Nothing about you surprises me anymore.

Is that so Sarn't? And why would that be?

Crip

[LEStudent]

Originally Posted by NousDefionsDoc

LEStudent - you call me sir again and you'll have a new user name and title before you can post an apology.

Crip - Nothing about you surprises me anymore.

Noted.

[Jo Sul]

I was once a proud NCO, then I screwed up bad enough and they busted me down to Lieutenant. Now I am a Captain and with one more bad mistake I might get knocked down to Major . . .

Q: What is an oak-leaf cluster?
A: An operation planned by a Major.