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Old 07-07-2017, 11:43   #16
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Billy, I think you made one mistake. The Army went with Sig Sauer P250 in Dark Earth. I think the Delta boys (aka CAG) will be issued the "Legion" series so he should pop for that and get started early.

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Sig P320. And he's going to have to buy all the accessories cause everybody knows the "guys behind the fence" would never limit themselves to a single configuration of anything, especially not a modular handgun.
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Old 07-07-2017, 11:50   #17
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Don't let these grouchy old bastards deter you. You are a young man with plenty to offer and most of these old guys haven't seen action since the Battle of Thermopylae.

They all mean well, they are just trying to recapture their youth - they live vicariously through guys like you and me - we've still got plenty of youth and energy, while most of these old dawgs rely on 'blue-pills' and 'vitamin-M' just to get through the day.

Dude… recruiters don’t tell you all of the story and these old geezers have been out so long that they don’t realize how much things have changed!!!
You don’t need a contract to get what you want – if you want to go to airborne school, you can do that shit from boot camp. Once you get past phase-3 of recruit training, just tell your DI’ that you need to fill out a DA-4187 to become a paratrooper – BAM – you’ll go to jump school from boot camp. (wait until you complete phase-3 or instead of filling out a 4187’ your DI will put you on KP duty for trying to jump the gun).

ALSO… don’t be a dumbass and fall for that “11 bang-bang” sales pitch. If you get hurt or something goes wrong, you are fucked – and you get nothing. Remember – you are going to talk to your Drill Instructor about going to airborne school and the SF Q-Course on your way to Delta. 11-bang-bang has SHIT for bonus money right now. You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting as a PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer (MOS 14E). Once you bank the bonus, you can drop your DA-4187 for selection; since SF is a shortage, you’ll get to keep the bonus money.

Think long range bruh’ – use that bonus money to buy a Glock and a ton of 9-mil ammo to train with. That will give you a head start for the high speed pistol shooting skills you will need when you make the move to Delta.

Lastly… you don’t have to be a Ranger or SF guy to find a job in Delta. Once you graduate from jump school, you can apply directly to Delta for whatever job you want…

Good Luck !!!
good copy on that, thanks brother. No problem with the razzing, gotta expect that when your the new guy in the crew!!

problem though...... i read some stuff on CAG (Delta force) and it said those guys like to get guys with specops experience as an operator, thats why my plan was to get on the A team for a hot minute first...... always gotta be thinking 2 steps ahead to make it work out here nowdays.

love to get a gun, but money is a little tight right now.... THANKS OBAMA lol. when that signing bonus comes in though should be able to get a nice one

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Old 07-07-2017, 12:05   #18
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The new poster child for anosognosia (Dunning-Kruger Effect)...

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As Dunning read through the article, a thought washed over him, an epiphany. If Wheeler was too stupid to be a bank robber, perhaps he was also too stupid to know that he was too stupid to be a bank robber — that is, his stupidity protected him from an awareness of his own stupidity.
That's steel on target right there...
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Old 07-07-2017, 12:22   #19
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Sig P320. And he's going to have to buy all the accessories cause everybody knows the "guys behind the fence" would never limit themselves to a single configuration of anything, especially not a modular handgun.
That's right my bad, they renamed it after all the federal agencies determined it was crap. The P320 must be the new and improved model (it comes in other colors than basic black.) And yes have to have the threaded barrel and screw on silencer. The short barrel/slide for clandestine op's and the long barrel/slide for long range over 200M threats in the desert.

Thanks for the correction.
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Old 07-07-2017, 13:18   #20
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I'm sure you already know this, but it doesn't hurt to carry a basic load of riser grease when you show up for basic, available on Amazon...
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Old 07-07-2017, 13:27   #21
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good copy on that, thanks brother. No problem with the razzing, gotta expect that when your the new guy in the crew!!......

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Stitches your next post had better be in the intro thread.

This is your second warning - and that's all you get.
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Old 07-07-2017, 14:20   #22
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I'm enjoying this one. Agree about the troll diagnosis. But he's mildly entertaining.

Like three-legged dogs fucking.
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Old 07-07-2017, 14:31   #23
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Stitches your next post had better be in the intro thread.

This is your second warning - and that's all you get.
Dare I ask??

Does he get a

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Old 07-07-2017, 14:41   #24
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Stitches,

LMAO, I saw your original post about "needing some info STAT" and started laughing as I knew you'd get hammered.

I echo all that's said.

I don't see you making it through Selection (if you make it that far) just from the small amount of what I've read from you.

Is this a fake account and you just want to troll?

You can't be serious in what you ask.

Many men better than you don't make it.
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Old 07-07-2017, 14:46   #25
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haha alright gotta roll with the punches, no worries, that's how it is for the new guy lol

I feel ya about the grammer but here's the thing........ pretty sure you guys are too busy fragging isis to worry about adverbs, Roger? Let the REMF poges worry about paperwork while us men take care of business!!

recruiter i talked to said no problem about going to the selection, just have to sign up for the 5 year 11 bangbang hitch and then tell the drill at boot camp that i need to get to airborne and selection when I'm done there. So thats all good, just trying to get my ducks lined up and plan my career out aways.

see you down range,
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SOOO much BS in these comments of his. I think he's someone that's got booted before and messing with us. The retard is strong in this one.
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Old 07-07-2017, 14:59   #26
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Stitches,
The fastest way to "jump the fence" is just drive right up to the main gate and tell them that you are there to sign up. You need to do this after you sign up for "truck mechanic" and before you go to basic. Being a "truck mechanic" is the fast track. As an 11 series it will take you ages. 18X is the same path as 11X.

If you do this, they will send you to an onsite truncated basic and AIT. Their HALO/SCUBA school is part of AIT and it can be completed in 1-month, if you are a1st time go at all stations, and you will be in the real game by 2-months doing real black ops.

You do not need to worry about gramar, but you do need to know how to text real fast, on the move, and with one hand.

Best of luck.
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Old 07-07-2017, 16:53   #27
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Wow, just wow....this (OP) guy and thread are great


I think of a category of "How not to post" comes to mind... Keep it going guys...

Ya think he's a relative of the laser armband that shot jets out of the sky guy??? :O


However as time passed, I hear he turned out to a pretty good guy though... Only hearsay to me of course...
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Old 07-07-2017, 17:39   #28
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Stitches,
The fastest way to "jump the fence" is just drive right up to the main gate and tell them that you are there to sign up. You need to do this after you sign up for "truck mechanic" and before you go to basic. Being a "truck mechanic" is the fast track. As an 11 series it will take you ages. 18X is the same path as 11X.

If you do this, they will send you to an onsite truncated basic and AIT. Their HALO/SCUBA school is part of AIT and it can be completed in 1-month, if you are a1st time go at all stations, and you will be in the real game by 2-months doing real black ops.

You do not need to worry about gramar, but you do need to know how to text real fast, on the move, and with one hand.

Best of luck.
No they prefer right now helicopter mechanics. That way you can fix them and fly them. When you are in E&E you steal a Helo and fly out to a safe zone.

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Old 07-07-2017, 19:57   #29
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Thanks guys!
6 hour flight delay today and was feeling a little crabby. This thread is therapeutic.


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First impressions are lasting impressions, and you never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Think about it.

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