10-04-2005, 07:57
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Guerrilla
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fort Bragg, NC
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ARGH!
Well, my brother from another mother just got back from Selection. He was a no-go.  I was shocked. He's a real smart cookie and a beast at PT. During that 3 day land nav test, he lost his scorecard from the first day, and didn't get any credit for those points. At his counselling, he was encouraged to return, and hopes to go back next month. Disappointing, but I'm sure he won't do wrong again. In the meantime, he'll get to check out WM's book, since I got it after he left, and finally I have a ruckin partner again!  I missed that whacky SOB. I guess the moral of the story is to dot your i's and cross your t's.
I finally got my waiver for promotion to E-4. The last thing I want to verify is that I am eligible for a secret clearance (I have some credit dings) and I'll be there too.
Cast or tab sums it up perfectly, hell maybe even casket or tab. I'm so friggin fired up to go.
S
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"You are undoubtedly familiar with men who are quiet and strong and seem to be doing nothing. They do not appear to be tense and do not appear to be in disarray. They simply appear. This is exactly the appearance for which they strive. When it is necessary to attack, they do so with complete resolve, sure of themselves, neither overbearing in attitude nor with false humility. They attack with one purpose and one purpose only, to destroy the enemy." --- Miyamoto Musashi
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10-04-2005, 09:01
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Guerrilla
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Mississippi
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i was also a 24 day no-go. It sucked, but atleast I handled it well. I was also encouraged to return ASAP, and according to my test results I'm really smart compared t oa large portion of the class. PM me who your buddy was, I'm sure I talked to him...in fact I think I know who it was.
A lot of the 24 day no-go's where pretty sore losers and acted like babies, I wouldn't want them to return. There was one guy who was non selected for the 3rd time for basically the same thing, and he wants a waiver to come back. He was a total dirtbag that nobody liked because of his attitude.
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10-04-2005, 09:47
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Guerrilla
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Dustin: PM Incoming
Yeah, common sense would tell me that if I bolo, bitchin and whinin would make matters worse, not better. Already, this guy's only focus is improving for when he goes back. Just take it, learn from it, and drive on. Like you said, if someone's basically going to fall to pieces when times are hard, I wouldn't want to go to war with them. I read WM's book, and he did mention that the knife cuts both ways. If a guy is a total stud and aces every event, but turns loud dumb and obnoxious about how badass he is, its just as bad. It comes down to maturity and professionalism.
Hope to see you at the next class 
S
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"You are undoubtedly familiar with men who are quiet and strong and seem to be doing nothing. They do not appear to be tense and do not appear to be in disarray. They simply appear. This is exactly the appearance for which they strive. When it is necessary to attack, they do so with complete resolve, sure of themselves, neither overbearing in attitude nor with false humility. They attack with one purpose and one purpose only, to destroy the enemy." --- Miyamoto Musashi
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10-14-2005, 15:56
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: NC
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Class 001-06...Report Monday Oct. 17th
Well I'm off on Sunday(16th) to start my first step in the pipeline; SFAS. Report on Monday morning and shit hits the fan on the 18th. I can't wait. I thought I'd be nervous going in, but I feel ready and confident. I appreciate all the information and stories that ppl, esp the QPs, have shared with me and the other SF Wannabes/Hopefuls. This site is definitely the essence of a true community.
I'll be around finishing my packing tonight and tomorrow so if anyway wants to drop me a line before I take off please don't hesitate to do so. I'll try and get back to you asap. I also intend on trying to maintain some bullets and observations to bring back and post once I return around the 4day Vets Weekend. Thanks again and if anyone else is attending this class drop me a line and I'll see you there!
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10-14-2005, 16:05
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Area Commander
Join Date: Feb 2005
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good luck!
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10-14-2005, 16:17
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Consigliere
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Originally Posted by Dustin03
according to my test results I'm really smart compared t oa large portion of the class.
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10-14-2005, 16:27
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Good Luck Sully
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Originally Posted by Aequitas
Well I'm off on Sunday(16th) to start my first step in the pipeline; SFAS. Report on Monday morning and shit hits the fan on the 18th. I can't wait. I thought I'd be nervous going in, but I feel ready and confident. I appreciate all the information and stories that ppl, esp the QPs, have shared with me and the other SF Wannabes/Hopefuls. This site is definitely the essence of a true community.
I'll be around finishing my packing tonight and tomorrow so if anyway wants to drop me a line before I take off please don't hesitate to do so. I'll try and get back to you asap. I also intend on trying to maintain some bullets and observations to bring back and post once I return around the 4day Vets Weekend. Thanks again and if anyone else is attending this class drop me a line and I'll see you there!
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My son starts Robin Sage this weekend. I wish you both good luck and God Speed!!
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10-14-2005, 16:30
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Originally Posted by Aequitas
Well I'm off on Sunday(16th) to start my first step in the pipeline; SFAS. Report on Monday morning and shit hits the fan on the 18th. I can't wait. I thought I'd be nervous going in, but I feel ready and confident. I appreciate all the information and stories that ppl, esp the QPs, have shared with me and the other SF Wannabes/Hopefuls. This site is definitely the essence of a true community.
I'll be around finishing my packing tonight and tomorrow so if anyway wants to drop me a line before I take off please don't hesitate to do so. I'll try and get back to you asap. I also intend on trying to maintain some bullets and observations to bring back and post once I return around the 4day Vets Weekend. Thanks again and if anyone else is attending this class drop me a line and I'll see you there!
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Good luck! Shoot me a PM, my son's stationed at Bliss.
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10-14-2005, 20:27
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Originally Posted by Aequitas
Well I'm off on Sunday(16th) to start my first step in the pipeline; SFAS. Report on Monday morning and shit hits the fan on the 18th. I can't wait. I thought I'd be nervous going in, but I feel ready and confident. I appreciate all the information and stories that ppl, esp the QPs, have shared with me and the other SF Wannabes/Hopefuls. This site is definitely the essence of a true community.
I'll be around finishing my packing tonight and tomorrow so if anyway wants to drop me a line before I take off please don't hesitate to do so. I'll try and get back to you asap. I also intend on trying to maintain some bullets and observations to bring back and post once I return around the 4day Vets Weekend. Thanks again and if anyone else is attending this class drop me a line and I'll see you there!
Cast or Tab
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Remember squigly blue lines on a map mean water and the squigly brown lines around the blue lines mean draws... avoid the draws or risk falling prey to the draw monster!
Good luck!
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10-14-2005, 21:41
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Yep!
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10-15-2005, 00:15
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Originally Posted by Dustin03
i was also a 24 day no-go. ...and according to my test results I'm really smart compared t oa large portion of the class.
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For once I’m at a loss for words…….well almost…..
Dustin, pull your head out of your ass and for gods sake change your quote: "To every man there comes.......that special moment when he is...... offered that chance to do a very special thing, unique to him.........what a tragedy if that moment finds him unprepared..............." W. Churchill.
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10-15-2005, 08:22
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Quiet Professional
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Dustin:
Were you boarded? PM me if you wish.
TR
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10-15-2005, 09:54
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Quiet Professional
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I was also encouraged to return ASAP, and according to my test results I'm really smart compared t oa large portion of the class.
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What test results were you allowed to see in Selection? Or were you comparing MEPS ASVAB scores in the hut? I can call a couple of my buddies out at Mackall to verify, but I don't believe candidates are ever given feedback on written tests. I know I never was given such information. So fill us in what these test you speak of are.
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10-15-2005, 12:01
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Originally Posted by longtab
What test results were you allowed to see in Selection? Or were you comparing MEPS ASVAB scores in the hut? I can call a couple of my buddies out at Mackall to verify, but I don't believe candidates are ever given feedback on written tests. I know I never was given such information. So fill us in what these test you speak of are.
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The student intelligence info is known to the board members and the cadre from a number of metrics.
He may have been given that info by one of the above cadre, or the Psychs during an interview.
Very few who succeed at the rest of the SFAS curriculum are ever terminated for lack of intelligence, though it is a consideration.
As noted, we are looking for students who are smart, physically fit, focused, dedicated, able to learn quickly, with sound ethics, and who can function well alone, or as members of a team.
TR
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"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." - President Theodore Roosevelt, 1910
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10-15-2005, 12:33
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Guerrilla
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Aequitas
Kick ass bro.
Cast or tab damn right.
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"You are undoubtedly familiar with men who are quiet and strong and seem to be doing nothing. They do not appear to be tense and do not appear to be in disarray. They simply appear. This is exactly the appearance for which they strive. When it is necessary to attack, they do so with complete resolve, sure of themselves, neither overbearing in attitude nor with false humility. They attack with one purpose and one purpose only, to destroy the enemy." --- Miyamoto Musashi
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