into
 

thanks for sharing your time with us and serving the US. joined in april of 05 as an MP. they offered the 18x to be but newly married and having a baby wanted to get my feet wet with the army to see if I enjoyed it first. now im looking for more, GET SELECTED is a amazing book for any one that doesnt have it, a must buy to better your chances for selection, talking with SF recruiter next month, wish me luck, best wishes to future soldiers going the SF career path! god bless


death before dismount!
Leech

Welcome Brother. Make yourself at home.

Introduction
 

Hello, my name is Jose and I'm a Radiology Specialist having the time of my life here at the clinic in the Pentagon.:rolleyes: I'm a year out of the 67th CSH from Germany and now looking to attend SFAS at the end of next month.

I have some time to put in here "lurking" and getting all the intel I can to prepare so I won't go posting something that will get me scuffed and rolled. This will be it for now. Thank you for making this site available.

JP

Jose

There is some world class fishing in the Potomac River. The Shad run is just beginning and shad darts on 4 # line will catch so many you will have to quit just to rest your arm.

You might as well have a little fun before you head south to North Carolina.

Howdy! I'm Bryan, former Marine, currently attempting to transition to active army.

I'm *extremely* interested in the SOCM program and have attempted application to one of the units that rates that school (I'm not at all sure how they'd like their prospective members advertising their application or anything else related to them on the web, so I'll refrain in the interest of not wanting to be refused for being stupid). So far things are looking pretty promising on the recruiting front, the chief medic has been calling my references and so on.

Right now getting back into shape is occupying most of my time, since I've become sort of well-rounded these last few years.

If there's anything I'm leaving out, please don't hesitate to tell me & I'll fill in the blanks.

//B

Long Overdue Introduction
 

ALCON,

I was reviewing my previous posts to the Board this morning and noticed I didn't have an Introduction posted.

I've been a member since a few weeks after the forum was started in early 2004, but in keeping with Board requirements here's my Intro:

I signed up with Army ROTC as a Sophmore in college soon after 9/11. I commissioned out of Army ROTC branched Infantry in 2005. Graduated from IOBC 05-05, Ranger School 03-06 and Airborne School 13-06. I've been a Rifle Platoon Leader since MAR 2006. I'm currently on Active Duty status with our IBCT HQ as a Project Officer in the S-3 shop preparing for future mobilizations in support of GWOT.

I've had a strong interest in SOF and SF in particular since High School. After completing a deployment as a SECFOR Platoon Leader in support of OEF I plan on seeking out open billets in 19/20th SF Groups for a shot at SFAS.

I have a civilian employment background in Computer Network Engineering.

V/R,
James

When they re-classed me they told me that I would have to wait 'til after my 4 year mark to cross-train, I made the mistake of signing a 6 year contract. It would be a lot quicker to go Blue to green. Even if I were to fail again at least I would know I tried. I would just like to give it one more try.

Introduction
 

Hello,
I'm an 18x recruit doing the 18desap with some choice folks. I have been pouring over the site and appreciate the amazing resources here and thank everyone for making it possible.

Hi everyone. I'm still in High School, and have lately became interested in the Army Special Forces. I wouldn't say that at this point, that is exactly what I want to do, but I am considering it.

Thanks everyone. Great stuff on this site.

Greetings, my name is Kevin. I've been in the OK National Guard for a little over 7 years now. I was in the infantry for 6 years. I reclassed as a medic just prior to our deployment to Afghanistan. I've had some hands on experience here only serving to reconfirm how little I know and how much I have to learn. I have been interested in SF for a long time now. I am trying to decide between 2 goals, pursuing a career in SF or my civilian aspirations. Both of which would require a complete commitment to be successful, as if that isn't obvious enough. I am here to learn all that I can so that I may make the right decision.

I've been reading from this website for almost a year now. I thought it was time to post an intro.

I'm currently stationed at Ft. Bragg with the 1st POB. Married, two and a half kids.

I've really enjoyed many of the posts here and have learned a lot from all of the members but more especially from the 'regulars'. There is a lot of experience here to learn from.

I look forward to more good conversations and great info.

- Goshawk

I have been a visitor to this site for a few months, and decided to recently join. I was introduced into the Special forces world by my previous landlords son, who is a current Green Beret. I had the opportunity to talk with him just prior to his selection and about a year or so into his training. This experience humbled me quick and opened a whole new world to me. About myself, in 2001, I nailed the PAST test, but failed to pass my Class III physical to enter into the PJ/ CCT pipeline my senior year of High school. I then enlisted into the ANG when I couldnt achieve my goal with active duty due to an eye disorder and horrible eye-sight since birth. I graduate college next month with a manufacturing engineering bachelors, am married with no kids, 23 years old, and with the help of PRK laser eye surgery, will soon be able to once again chase my dream that consumes my thoughts each day. I appreciate the opportunity to post on this great site and appreciate the sacrifices made by so many on this board.

Best regards,
Cameron

Best of luck all, welcome aboard.

Cameron, unless the regs have changed, eye surgery may be a disqualifier for SF service. You might want to check for the latest from the AR.

TR

Reaper,
Thanks for the welcome. PJ/CCT/TACP are accepting the PRK surgery, but not the LASIK procedure. Guys who meet the mimimum standard for vision for acceptance, but still require glasses are getting it done on the air force and Army's dime. This is a new reg, and I am in the process of getting my approval for the procedure. If it doesnt work for me, at least I will for sure know that I am not qualified and pursue other opportunities in the military.
I will check further into the AR regs, as I have already talked with my commanders about the blue to green program as well.

Thanks again, and maybe I shed some light about the corrective eye surgery for others, as it is worth looking into.

Cameron

My misunderstanding, I thought that you were considering applying for SF, in which case AR 40-501 would be the standard.

There are at least five PRK and LASIK threads on here that deal with this in depth, as well as several on poor eyesight and/or surgeries feel free to search them out and read as many as you like.

TR