r4a,

I was in that class, well the one you started out in. The guy drowned in my class at PHIII as you stated. That class graduated ion Nov 82

Welcome aboard...

I created a Professionalsoldiers account in 2006 while deployed with a conventional unit. I used this site as a resource prior to SFAS then again during the 18D course. Been with 19th SFG since 2009 after graduation from the SFQC. Never had anything to add as I have always been soaking up lessons learned from those that came before me. Thank you to the gentlemen that provided the information that got me through it.

Introduction
 

Greetings,
Me: 64 y.o. white male, never in military, nobody special. At the risk of sounding like some sorta wanna be, I've always been interested in COIN, and SF due to what was going on growing up. I've lived a bit of an active life style as a civvie over the years. Ran into some SF & SOF types in self defense classes 40+ years ago and always enjoyed tossing and getting tossed around. I've been lurking here for awhile and decided to finally post an intro as I'd like to post a book title. Thanks for reading.

I'm Bob...
- National Guard
- Officer
- Late thirties

This forum is a truly great resource. Well done to the people who manage it. I'm sorry I don't have time to be on it very often.

Introduction
 

Gentlemen,

I was an 11B for a few years before going to SFAS. I spent 08-09 in Mosul, Iraq. Selected with SFAS class 01-13. Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease after completing CLT. I went through the MEB process for the next year while my classmates continued and graduated. I'm now medically retired and keeping up with my friends. Thank you all for the sacrifices you have made to provide the blanket of freedom that this nation lays under... no matter how unappreciative and greedy it becomes.

Introduction
 

To whom it may concern,
My name is Cullin. Born and bred of Nuevo México.
I'm well traveled and a fan of new cultural experiences.
I have just picked up a 35T active duty contract with option 4, leaving for basic training in May. I look forward to the experience and the challenge.
I am enlisting because, first and foremost, working full time and attending school with no direction was not something I was satisfied doing. I will very much prefer this path and the ability to give back to my country.
For years I have wanted to go 18x and see if I have what it takes to serve among the best America has to offer. Army SF is an unparalleled organization with a focus on so much more than DA.
I grew up during the GWOT, which vastly impacted my perspective as an American youth with the opportunity to spend a year in Europe in 2005.
The information regarding the approach of SF (force multiplying, hearts and minds, etc.) struck me immediately. Understanding your enemy is a key to successfully defeating them.
I digress. I will simply add that I very much hope to pursue a slot at SFAS in my Army career and that I appreciate all the information I have found here.
Many thanks.
PFC Coyle

Introduction
 

I'm a 28 y/o male. I joined the Army in 2006 at 17 under the split-ops program during my junior year of high school. After the 11th grade I went to basic during the summer, came back, finished 12th, then went off to AIT in the summer of 2007. I went through the 68W course then went to airborne school after ( never went to an airborne unit. I'm only a 5 jump chump). I was stationed at "The Great Place" Fort Hood. I had the pleasure of serving with the 8th EN BN/ 36th EN BDE ( specifically HHC and 59th MAC). I did one deployment in Afghanistan. I ETSd from AD Army in 2012 and went the Nasty Girl route while I attended college in Texas. I recently graduated from my undergraduate in DEC 2015 and will soon be applying to P.A. school. I hope to be starting classes by early to mid next year. I also recently fulfilled my NG contract and got out to really focus on P.A. school. When I finish P.A. school I want to go back in the guard and go to SFAS. I have a lot of time to go before SFAS even becomes my "25 meter target", so in the mean time I hope to take the most from this as much as possible. I may not be able to help too much, in regards to SF stuff but if anyone needs help with RA Stuff, NG Stuff, college, or PA school applications, feel free to PM. Looking forward to learning from anyone willing to provides knowledge unknown to me. For all prior service gals and guys, Thank you for your service.

68W prior service ARNG heading to SFRE
 

Good evening everyone. I ETS'd from the Florida Army National Guard in January and have since started the process in securing my attendance at 20th SFG's SFRE weekend in September. I have already done a lot of reading on threads about prepping/training for SFAS and I must say that this site has a wealth of knowledge that I greatly appreciate. I recently graduated paramedic school, currently finishing my AS Degree in Emergency Medicine. I attended SFRE about 5 years ago, I didn't secure a slot for SFAS due to deficiencies on my part. I've had a deployment, life experience and school in the time that has past. I've learned a lot and grown as a person. Now I'm looking forward to giving my dream another shot and I'm excited to continue improving in my training. Also, if there's anyone on here in the Central Florida area, training for SFAS or already tabbed, I'd be really happy to meet up and train and/or exchange ideas. Just message me. I'll be reading far more than I'll be posting thanks in advance for all the knowledge and best of luck to the guys who share my aspirations.

Introduction
 

Gentlemen,

I'm heading to selection towards the end of this year. I come from a family where every male member has served, as well as my older brother and father having been Special Forces. I joined the Army as a Combat Documentation and Production Specialist but found the standards lacking and not fulfilling. I look forward to joining the ranks of the Quiet Professionals and claiming my warrior heritage.

Intro
 

I've been lurking around this website and a few others for the past year reading up on as much info as possible. I just ETS'd from the Air Force Reserves in January and for the last year and a half, I have been trying to cross over to Army AD (specifically either Intel or SF). It seems that a lot of the times, recruiters hear the words "prior service" and aren't very motivated to help. Well after 1.5 years and after talking to several recruiters, I finally found one that would help me out. Yesterday I had the privilege of going back through MEPS :rolleyes: and I was able to secure an 18x slot. I've got a ship date to go to BCT in July.

This site has been an outstanding source of knowledge, whether it be on suggested PT or the mental state necessary to succeed, I have found at least one thread on it.

I look forward to taking in as much info as I can from y'all and will keep focusing on my first target at hand.

Hello there,

I am new to this site, but have been interested in the fighting men of the SOF since an early age. Recently I stopped college and joined the army, shipping out for BCT on June 6th as an 18X. I am always looking for a challenge and love to train. Before I swore in I was doing alot of weightlifting and eventually I just felt like I needed to validate my existence through something more aggressive and complete than just getting a college degree. I have been reading alot of training information on here and doing as much research as I can on SOPC and SFAS. I hope to be 110% prepared by the end of my SOPC course.

To those joining, welcome.

To those soon to attend SFAS, best of luck to you. Work hard, stay humble, and learn all you can.

Thank you for the opportunity
 

Good Evening,

I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello. Thank you for all the great information already posted. Thank you for the opportunity for the chance to be selected. I hope that the skills I have will be of use to the teams that I ultimately hope to join.

I am currently a specialist, 91B, at Fort Drum. I have been given a great opportunity to serve my country in a full time capacity. I spent the past 6 years as a reservist and enjoyed my time there learning and growing as a soldier. I was granted a conditional release, and am now here. After a briefing from the SF recruiter, I was all in. I want to continue learning and growing and will be ready to give it my all and then some when I get to SFAS and hopefully beyond if my skillset is what you're looking for.

Respectfully,

Ayebaby

Introduction
 

Hello everybody. I am 24 with no prior service. I am here because the book Get Selected recommended it. I am simply here to learn. My 18X slot is reserved and I sign my contract in a week.

Thanks in advance.

Good afternoon everyone:

I found this site while looking doing research for the latest and greatest methods used by professional soldiers to carry their medical gear, pack their aid bags, etc. I have been in the California National Guard as a 68W since December 2008. I have been the senior line medic for a mechanized infantry company and now for a dismounted cavalry troop.

In my full-time job, I am a Law Enforcement Officer in southern California. I teach TCCC within my department. History is my biggest passion besides tactical medicine.

Anyways, I am not a member of the SF community and have no intention of being one (unless you count SWAT) so my contributions will be few if any. I came to this site to learn from the experiences of this nation's finest warriors in hopes that I can apply some of your hard earned knowledge and wisdom in my service and I appreciate all the great information I have obtained thus far.