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Hello, all. I'm a PL with B/1-24 IN in Alaska. I've enjoyed the book reviews for the most part so far. I can't remember how I first came across this site but it has been interesting thus far. Thank you for creating and maintaining it.

hi, ive been lurking/searching for about a month and have seen that i should introduce myself a bit before posting elsewhere. Im a 2LT just in after graduating in Dec. Its a good while and a deployment or 2+ before my app window opens but it never hurts to read up.

Hello, all. My name is Will - I'm 27 years old and a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I completed an OCS packet and was accepted in September of 2006. However, since then I've decided that I want to serve in the enlisted side of the Army, specifically in special operations. It's a decision that I'm 100% committed to and have been working hard every day to prepare myself mentally and physically.

I've been in the process of pursuing an Option 40 contract, and in fact, I was at MEPS today to complete my Airborne physical and reno my contract. I was told there were no Option 40 contracts available, but they did offer an 18x. I told them I wanted to take some time so I can have all the facts before making a decision.

I've only recently discovered this site and began to truly understand what Special Forces do and how the 18x contract works. I was plowing ahead on the Option 40 contract without fully knowing what all the options were. It's my fault, but I plan to rectify the situation by continuing to soak up as much information as I can. In a sense, I feel grateful that the contract was not available, as I now have a couple more weeks to make an informed decision. To be honest, the more that I learn about SF & the 18x contract, the more I feel that this is the type of career that I had hoped to pursue, and I will have to give it some serious thought. My heart tells me to keep my original goal, and I may very well end up with an Option 40 anyway, but now at least I'll know I had all the facts first.

Thank you to all the BTDTs here and at armyranger.com for providing this invaluable resource.

EDIT: I learned about this site through armyranger.com

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Originally Posted by supersenior

Hello, all. My name is Will - I'm 27 years old and a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I completed an OCS packet and was accepted in September of 2006. However, since then I've decided that I want to serve in the enlisted side of the Army, specifically in special operations. It's a decision that I'm 100% committed to and have been working hard every day to prepare myself mentally and physically.

I've been in the process of pursuing an Option 40 contract, and in fact, I was at MEPS today to complete my Airborne physical and reno my contract. I was told there were no Option 40 contracts available, but they did offer an 18x. I told them I wanted to take some time to make a decision so I can have all the facts before making a decision.

I've only recently discovered this site and began to truly understand what Special Forces do and how the 18x contract works. I was plowing ahead on the Option 40 contract without fully knowing what all the options were. It's my fault, but I plan to rectify the situation by continuing to soak up as much information as I can. In a sense, I feel grateful that the contract was not available, as I now have a couple more weeks to make an informed decision. To be honest, the more that I learn about SF & the 18x contract, the more I feel that this is the type of career that I had hoped to pursue, and I will have to give it some serious thought. My heart tells me to keep my original goal, and I may very well end up with an Option 40 anyway, but now at least I'll know I had all the facts first.

Thank you to all the BTDTs here and at armyranger.com for providing this invaluable resource.

EDIT: I learned about this site through armyranger.com

Welcome aboard!

Make sure you tell the recruiter Professionalsoldiers.com "referred" you! ;)

Team Sergeant

i am a SPC serving at Ft. Hood, Tx. I go to selection in the month of June, and i am here to get information and mentoring. My current MOS is 63H, Which is a track vehicle repairer. I am to become a Special Forces soldier because i like the idea of helping people( liberate the oppressed) and also i like to work with professionals. Thanks

Leif Powell
Ft. Hood. Tx

NDD Admin edit - I fixed your error. Operators work for either the phone company or they drive bulldozers. Have a very SF Day. ;)

All:

I'm an AD SSG, stationed at Ft. Lewis. I'm a squad leader in the Stryker Brigade; 1st SFG (A) is right up the road. Been there about 5 yrs. I joined the forum to seek and share information; hopefully, I can impart some wisdom to all of you soon-to-be Soldiers, and I can obtain some insight from you old salty dawgs...

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Originally Posted by gear_junkie

Welcome gents.

gear_junkie save the imparting of knowledge for another board, most "soon to be soldiers" that come here wish to hear from the SF soldiers.;)

Team Sergeant
Former member of 1st Special Forces Group, right up the road.;)

roger that, thanks for the ego check:o

Just completing as requested. 11 year law enforcement veteran in southeast ga. 34 years old and working towards an 18x contract with Guard. Hope to interview in Jax. Enough chit chat, glad to meet you guys, my best to you in all you do and will do, I need to go train.

Wolf out.:lifter

E4 in A 3/144 infantry Texas National Guard
Really enjoying the forum. Very little bullshit, if any. And no tolerance for stupid questions. There's a real wealth of information and the perspectives are really enlightening. I really thought hard about going SF in 20th group, but personal (woman) problems got in the way, and ended up with nothing to show for it. Lesson finally learned. Now I'm going to use my "Mesopotamia Savings Plan" money to go to college as soon as I make it home from this next deployment. Still really attracted to going SF just because it feels like such a noble purpose.

Hi I'm a cav scout E5 in the guard on my second overseas tour (kosovo, now Iraq). Currently serving as a SF augmentee.
Also currently a senior at university of cincinnati, studying criminal justice. Before being deployed, supervised/ran security at a club.
Been reading around the site for a while, finally registered in case I had my own questions. Also have read get selected
Thanks

Hello,
I have been in the Army National Guard for almost 7 years and have decided to take the next step in my career. I am a NQP in the Florida Guard. My first drill is this weekend and I am looking forward to the experience.

Welcome all, enjoy the site.

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Originally Posted by TtownBeatdown

Welcome.

Please read the stickies and fill out your profile.

TR

Hello. I’ve been lurking/reading for a while now. I’m a 23 year old college student, in the ARNG, and just joined ROTC program at school. I’m majoring in International Business, with a minor in Arabic. Once I commission I am going to pursue a career in Special Forces.