Welcome all.

Team Sergeant

Introduction
 

I have been "lurking" for awhile, just attempting to learn as much about the SF community as possible. My son is an 18D, currently at Ft. Campbell with the 5th Group. This site has been really a great deal of help in understanding some of the training aspects of SF. Thanks for putting together a great site that helps us Civvies better understand the Quiet Professionals. I had the opportunity to meet several Quiet Professionals at the Blade Show in the Chris Reeve knife booth. Great people for sure and inspirational as well. Keep up the great work on this site...........I'll go back to lurking in the weeds.
Regards,
8944

Welcome all!
It is nice to have you, hope you enjoy the site.
MM

Greetings
 

Hello all,

I've been a soldier in the conventional Army since July 2006 (almost a year now). I'm 25 years old, by the way. Recently, I've been increasingly more serious about possibly applying to go to SFAS in a couple years. I'm in Military Intelligence (SIGINT), which I'm only semi-proud of. Most privates here did not join the Army out of desire to be in the Army (but I did). So some of them do not take stuff like PT seriously. I want to be the best soldier I can. I want to do intel, but MI isn't enough for me. I did some serious research into Special Forces, and I loved what I read. I want to go SF not because it's the toughest job in the Army, or for any possible recognition, but because it's what I want to do. I joined the Army in the first place because I was tired I being a civilian, and personally, I find working for money alone your entire life is a complete waste. I joined to make something of myself, to do something significant. I'm not here for the money. Although most privates here would never have signed up if it weren't for the money. My roommate can't understand why anyone who isn't poor would join the military.

SFAS, the Q-course, and the SF life, should I make it that far, will be challenging for me. But I am committed. Mentally, I think I'm pretty much there. It's the physical part I need to work on. Some of my disadvantages currently are low PT score (currently 220, but I'm going to get it up to 300, that's relatively easy), fear of heights (but I'm confident I can overcome it), don't have the best balance skills, and maybe a couple other things I can't think of right now.

From what I know, it looks like the obstacle course will be the hardest part, physically at least. I'll be sure to be in near the best possible shape before I give it a try.

Well, that's me. I'm going to give SF my best.

Hardcore Air Force, if thats saying much
 

Hello everyone!

Been in the AF for a little less than 5 years. I spent the last 4 years in Germany and moved to just recently to Idaho. Currently I work in Communications, but that is all changing in the next few weeks. I was picked up for SERE Specialist and will be going to the INDOC course in July. After that I will PCS up to Fairchild AFB Washington and complete the pipeline. (Jump/Airborne). When faced with forced seperation from the AF, I started putting together plans to stay in uniform because I truly believe in what we are fighting for. One Was retraining into CCT or SERE, and if those fell through, seeing if I could get a blue to green program that could guarantee me the 11B MOS with Airborne and Ranger qualed (Don't know if you can actually get guaranteed a Ranger slot). That may still pan out, never know how this new job is gonna go!.
Physical Fitness is a lifestyle for me, do crossfit style workouts along with running, calisthenics, swim, and rucking. Gotta have the weight on the back.

Lots of great info and I look forward to learning as well as contributing.

Hoo Yah!

Gabe

hello, Gabe...try to restrain yourself and fill out your profile...welcome...

i seem to recall that it is ..."hoo-ah..." but i never was in the Batts...

Its how the AF does it...

rgr that on the profile..

Intro
 

Hello,

My name is Craig and I served as a Military Policeman from 1981 - 1984 on AD both in Berlin and at Ft. Bragg.

I joined the 430th MP Det(CID) from 1984-1988 at which time I moved to the USCGR as the 430th was deactivated. I remained in the USCGR as a Port Securityman until 1992.

Thanks to all for your service.

Hey everyone. I just graduated from the University of Texas in December with a degree in Middle Eastern studies. I signed an
18x contract and will be leaving for OSUT on July 5th. Special Forces has been my goal since I was a kid and I am eager to have finally started the path to getting there. Thank you for all the postings and advice. The information has been incredibly helpful.

Intro
 

Hi,
I'm 24, graduated school last year, and currently working security. I am considering a career in the military. I'm originally from France but have been in the states for 11 years, and a US citizen.
I joined to learn more about SF, training/PT advice, and the 18X program.
My main interests are fitness, small arms and marksmanship.
Thanks to all, especially the QPs, for the useful information on this site.

Hello,

I have been in the Alaska guard close to 6 years. I have been deployed with them to Kosovo, Haiti, and now Kuwait.

Originally I wanted in the military because in the spring of 2001, I read Mark Bowden’s book, Black Hawk Down. This in turn motivated me to loose 100+ pounds to be eligible to join the Army. Unfortunately 9-11 happened before I was old enough to join (being on the cusp of 17) and my mother wouldn’t sign paper work to put me in the active army.

I figured I could back door into the active army thru the guard but wasn’t aware of having to complete Basic/AIT before being able to switch. Unknowing of many other options, I trudged on and completed Basic/AIT as a 15t.

I was still aspiring to be part of 160th all the way thru my second deployment. Upon return to Alaska, I worked for the Counter Drug Support Program while on stop loss for an upcoming Iraq mission.

The first Iraq mission never happened and resulted in our Haiti mission. There I was again placed on stop loss for an upcoming Iraq mission. When I got home and was told I had been taken off the list for Iraq. The unit’s reasoning was that I had already volunteered for two deployments and I should let a new person take my spot. I worked at the hanger for a few months until the money ran out for the fiscal budget, and then moved into a civilian job doing armed security.

Our unit lost an aircraft in January of 06 and I was told to come back to Anchorage to be a replacement for one of the deceased crewmembers. I was supposedly heading out. Well orders never came thru so I moved into bar security. Worked that for a few months and then deployed with our Infantry unit to Kuwait.

This third deployment has better shown me things that I now know I love and hate about the military. Here I have decided that it’s all or nothing. I want to work with the people I can trust, that are intelligent, and will be as loyal to me as I will be to them. So that being said, I am following the advice of a Professional Soldier and enlisting under the 18x program after this deployment ends.

I hope this makes for a satisfactory introduction and that you may be pleased with future questions/input I may have.

Thanks, Brian

Welcome aboard everyone.

Brian, is English a second language for you?

TR

I have edited my first and second postings. I hope this clears up the dribble I had posted prior.

Brian:

Slow down. There is no need to be in a "hurry" when you are posting on the web. The opinions of you, formed by others here, will be based on how you present yourself. You may want to think about that in the future. I am not saying your grammar needs to be perfect but you need to try. ;)

Also, using short cuts will only get you so far. Learn the language and use it properly.

Welcome to PS.com...

Crip sends...

Hello Brothers
 

My name is David, active duty 5th SFG(A) I'm an 18D and I love my job. Shame you can't stay one forever.

I stumbled across this site and it looks great. I was hoping to find something like this where I could pick the minds of other SF guys not in my immediate circle.

It is good to be here, and I look forward to the conversations we will have.

Thanks

Dave
18DocDave

Welcome Brother Dave.

PM your bona fides to an Admin.

My Introduction
 

Sirs,
My name is Eric. I am a student at Texas State University. I am also joining the Army after I graduate. I am here to learn about the Special Forces and take advantage of the knowledge that is made available through this site to help me if I decide to go with a Special Forces MOS. I won't post unless I have a question that isn't answered elsewhere on this site. I'm here to listen and learn. I appreciate your efforts here and your Service.

Thank You for having me as a member, Eric

thomps2100
 

I'm a civilian that has always been interested in SF. I'll be keeping my mouth shut here and learning. Thanks for doing the "real" work out there guys. :munchin

Fill out your profile please Eric.

introductions
 

Not sure if I did it before but here goes.

My name is Rudi, I am an IT specialist part-time and a substitute teacher in the secondary education field. I have taught elementary and high school for nearly 5 years.
Currently with the Corp of Engineers, doing IT work ( 25B).

Saw this forum from another friend and I like the different topics especially the mental ones.

I would like to someday try the SF courses or even qualify but I will need a medical waiver due to hearing loss. For now, I just deal with the IT stuff where I am and its pretty cool.

I guess the Army does takes care of it's own in a weird sort of way.

Anyways....

introduction
 

Greetings Gentlemen,

I am a FOG who lives in the woods in the great state of Mississippi.
Glad to find my brothers on the internet. I will do much more reading than contributing on this site.

doc

Brian, Brian, Brian... And so your vetting process continues. Sorry I never told you about this forum. I figured if you were serious about SF you would find your way in here. I pondered giving you the "situational awareness" speech before your first post, but I think you learned the lesson better yourself. It’s a little different than Myspace huh? :cool:

“Read & heed” and you’ll be fine… Welcome!

Welcome all!
MM

Intro
 

Hi All,

Back in the Army and off to the Q soon.

Great site, lots of info. Look forward to participating.

You say that like we know who you are. Follow your instructions.

INTRO
 

Hi everybody
I've been lurkin for a few weeks, and felt it was time to step into the light.
I'm not military, but am an Army BRAT, I was born at FT. Campbell in march of
1968. My father-who I have not seen since I was 4 yr's old- was a Drill sargent
back then. For as long as I can remember I've loved everthing, SPECIAL FORCES.
I just admire you guy's for the Excellent jobs you do day in dayout. Don't get me wrong I like the regular Army but , their just not SF.

Walter
"nighthawk45":)

Good afternoon,

My name is Louis and I am a wannabe. I am seriously considering enlisting in the Army after college with an option 40. I am here to read and learn as much as possible. I have already learned a great deal using the search button on this site as well as socnetcentral.com and armyranger.com, and will continue to use it ad nauseum.

Thank you for your service. :)


Louis

Introduction
 

I just wanted to start out that this site is amazing. It's exactly what I have been needing lately. My name is John. I graduated from UGA in August 06 with a criminal justice major and I am considering enlisting with an 18x option. These forums have helped me a lot in the past few weeks and have given me much knowledge that I do not think I could have found anywhere else. I will be making some posts in the future, asking for advice and guidance after I do a little more searching on here. Thanks again guys for taking time to talk to and help guys like me.

Greetings,
 

Im a old 3rd Group Supporter ('90-'91 GSC and '91-'93 in 2/3) and ARSOF Supporter in Europe ('97-'01). Still on Active Duty. Been looking for some that fell off the radar screen, hopefully some may recognize me.

Just wanted to say intoduce and say Hi

For those in the fight - Shoot FIrst, Shoot Twice and Good Luck.

RHW

Intro
 

Hey guys, I'm 22 years old. Currently live in wisconsin. Served 3 years in the army with the 1st ranger batt. Now I'm currently going to college and I'm trying out for the NG SF in october. Just here to learn some things, and talk with people who have "been there, done that"

INTRO
 

Hi everyone, been reading your forums alot for the last several months. I've been in the regular Army for ten years, been deployed to bosnia, kuwait, and in 03 to Iraq. I was Screaming Eagle Infantry squad leader for OIF 1, currently holed up as a Drill Sergeant at Ft Benning. Just completed Selection in May and should be on my way to the Q-course soon. Your site contains a plethra of valuable info. I'll probably not post much as I prefer listening and learning from guys with more experience than myself, to talking alot. thanks for all the wisdom

Cobra22 out

I guess you think your special and required your own intro thread. I'm merging your special thread you started with all other current introductions instead of taking other actions, only because it's Independence Day and we're about to head out to a parade.

Intro
 

Hello to all,
Happy 4th of July. Thought I would register and send my greetings. I am currently in the Q course. I hope to use this site to gain some insights from those who have gone before. Good luck to all, may God bless.

New Post
 

Hello,my name is Spc. Andre. I am seving in Iraq,with the 36th A.S.M.C out of Fort Bragg,I am a 68w, with paramedic expierence from N.Y.C. I am interested in the 18D course and of course S.F. I would like to obtain any information I can about S.F before going back to Bragg in Dec.

andre:

I do not think that you need your own thread to introduce yourself. You should have follwed the link you were provided or the thread stickied at the top here entitled "Attention...BEFORE POSTING HERE!!" and introduced yourself in the same thread as everyone else.

Welcome all.

TR

LOL, welcome all, you too Andre.;)


Team Sergeant

Hello Quiet Professionals,

My name is Chase and I've just recently signed an 18x contract. I ship out 20070807 so I have been using this time to ready my body and mind. I was in the process of reading "Get Selected" and went to this site as recommended. I'm glad I did and look forward to learning as much as possible.

I have a high school diploma and have 62 college credits. I was always taught owing money was a very bad thing so I decided to enlist in the army (something I've wanted to do since high school) to get more money for college.

I look forward to any interaction I will have on this board and the journey ahead of me.

Welcome all.

Welcome aboard Chase and good luck with the contract. If you don't mind let me make an observation. I gather from your post that your goal is to earn more money for college, leave the military as soon as you have obtained your financial goal, and go on to other things. If that is correct, then read on, if not pay no attention to what follows. SF needs folks that are willing to make a commitment to their life style, mission, core values, and goals. As this only comes with years of experience after training your short term outlook will not serve the needs of SF and especially will not serve the needs of your future team as they need your head in the game 24/7 working towards the same vision they all share. SF does not need folks with short term goals of "doing their bit" and getting out. While that might be an admirable goal for those electing to serve in other branches of the service, it is not something that is going to contribute to the overall mission profile requirements of SF. You might want to either reorder your priorities or seek another venue to meet you financial and college goals.

Hello to everyone
 

Hello, My name is Bobby Efurd. I live in Dothan,Al.. I graduated from the Q course in November of 1980. I served as a Weapons Sgt. on an A-Tream with Co. A 1/20th SFG. I was a police officer with the Dothan, Al. police dept. I was assigned to the police dept. swat team. I served there for 4 years. I left the Dept. to accept a position with the family business. I left the 20th in 1986.
during my younger years I was an advid skydiver,scuba diver and motorcycle racer. I had to change jobs so I could afford all my hobbies.
Now I run the business, ride my Harley and play with my two grandchildren.
Big change!
I will do a lot of looking and not much talking.
Thanks, Bobby