Hey, there were several times watching those movies when I wanted to pack Rambo's parachute. I am NOT a Rigger! :)

Introduction
 

Hello,
My screen name will give you some details. Served with 3/75th and ETSed month prior to 9/11. Served on ODA for OEF and OIF and South America with 20th. Been a good run so far.

My name is mkpat but most call me John. I'm currently in school working towards a bachelors. I've hit the 70 hour mark and really anxious to toss the books, but I reckon it's worth getting a degree. I joined here to gain information about the SF community. This site has been very helpful so far, thanks to all the good posters.

Colonel Trautman: You don't seem to want to accept who you are dealing with. You are dealing with a man who is an expert---with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, to ignore weather. To live off the land and eat things that would make a billy goat puke.

They rarely write them like this anymore :D

Hi. My name is Matt. I'm 24 years old. I recently graduated a college on Long Island, cum laude (with honors) with a Bachelors degree in Business Management.

I have always been interested in the military since I was a kid, particularly the various special operations forces of the U.S. military. My father is a historian, and has well over a thousand books in the house - most on military history. I suppose the apple didn't fall too far from the tree, as I've always enjoyed reading about military history as well. Recently I read Dick Couch's awesome book "Chosen Soldier." I always knew it was extremely tough and interesting training (to say the least!), but it was great to see exactly how a SF warrior is chosen and molded into the high-speed, low-drag operator that wears the tab. I also read "The Mission, the Men, and Me" by Pete Blaber, a former commander of 1st SFOD-D. It went over some training aspects, but the section on Operation Anaconda was truly eye opening. I'm currently reading "First In" by Gary Schroen, which is fantastic as well. The college professor with which I was closest to was in MACV-SOG. I really enjoyed spending time with him, talking about his time in the Army, especially his time in Vietnam. Hearing him recount similar tales to the ones I've read in books (such as 15 Months in SOG) were amazing.

I have great respect for U.S. military personnel of all services and MOS's, but I have the utmost respect for you heroes, the best of the best, the guys with the brains, brawn, and the balls. I really look up to you SF guys.

I am not sure where my career path lies, but one option I am currently leaning towards is joining the Army (Active Duty). I'm also looking into local law enforcement jobs, as well as other jobs in public service, but I'm leaning heavy towards joining up. I am still deciding whether to go for OCS or to just enlist. I've done a lot of research into both. I know you guys are all about setting 5, 10, and 25 yard goals and to just focus on those, but I'm the type of person that likes to have a clear-cut goal in mind when I do things. If I were to join, I would like to go either one of two ways: into the intelligence side, or as an 11B, then go for Airborne training, and then become a member of a special operations-capable unit such as the 75th Ranger Regiment (and possibly, if [and I know that is a HUGE if] I prove myself worthy, to SF). High goals, to be sure, but attainable goals if I have the heart and determination to persevere even under the most arduous circumstances.

Currently I'm not fit for military service as I'm overweight, but I'm on the right track to hitting my goals. I'm on a modified Atkins diet and I've already lost 70 pounds (I'm 6'5", started at a weight of 380). I've been working out (weight lifting) and doing massive amounts of cardio (jumping jacks, burpees, riding my stationary bike, jogging). When I set a goal for myself, I meet it. Reading this forum has given me many running and rucking tips, good workout information, much more insight into the world of SF, a chance to interact with you guys, as well as a great source of inspiration for my own goals.


Thank you guys so much for having such a great forum!

PS: Sorry for the long post! One of my shortfalls as a writer is that I'm somewhat long-winded. :o

Welcome all.

This is the Intro thread. Please try to stay on topic.

TR

Understood sir, my mistake.

Hello.

I am a BN Surgeon with 5th Group. Was a flight doc in Korea for a year, did my internship and residency and fellwoship, then deployed for 6 weeks with 3rd Group and then signed on with SOC-KOR for a couple of years (balloon jump anyone?) and now settling into 5th Group.

Thanks,
Doc

Introduction
 

Hello Group.

I have been lurking for a couple of months and it is time to become a legitimate member. I am currently attending SFQC (04-09) to become an 18A. I am assigned to C Co, 3rd Bn 20th SFG (A). Thanks for letting me in the forum.

Hello.

I joined this web site in March of this year. It has been a great resource for me thus far and I want to thank everyone for their wealth of knowledge. To briefly tell you about myself, I graduated in 2008 from University of California San Diego and have since been working as a mechanic and sales associate at a local bicycle shop. In February, I signed an 18X contract and will be reporting to MEPS for shipping on 20090505. I am looking forward to OSUT. Thank you once again for having me on the forum.

New here
 

Hey guys, I am new here. I have been in the army 13 yrs, sf a little over 7 yrs and been to Iraq 6 times now coming up on 7. I am in 5th group, and anything else you want to know, I will be more and happy to tell ya.

Hello everyone.

Found this page through LF.net. Been a 19k, active duty since 2001 and have deployed to Iraq twice. Currently stationed at Camp Casey. Just dropped my SF packet and am shooting for a June 09 class if there's still openings. Hoping to learn what I can here so I can square my ass away before I head out. Casey/Hovey is kind of small for long-distance ruck training, but I'm making do.

Welcome
 

welcome each and all. May you find that which you seek. Search search and read. Blitzzz

Introductions IV
 

Hello.

First, thank you for this website and all the information it provides. From reading here, I have already purchased "Get Selected" and learned lots of other valuable things in my decision making process.

I am a college grad, 29 yrs old, and have been waiting for 4 months of med waivers for an 18x contract, which looks to be secured. During the waiting game I have talked to many Navy Seals/EOD who think their program is great and now I have analysis paralysis. The decision will be made in the next week or so.

Thank you again for this amazing resource, and thank you for your service.

You are not an 18A. You are a team leader. 18A is a USA SF MOS. You need to change your profile and quit using that term to describe yourself. Just say team leader.


Sir.


BTW, your English is fine Frog.;)