hey, i just wanted to introduce myself, im heading to selection in december, january. if anyone has any advice or suggestions i'd apprecitate it, if not i know i'll make it through anyways. thanks for your time - hw

Good day gentlemen,

My name is Spencer, I am an 11 bravo. I'm with the California Army National Guard and currently awaiting shipment to OSUT next August. I'll be in RSP until then, and I am enjoying it. Thus far it is the best decision I've ever made. I hope to attend the tryouts in January. My current unit assignment is CO B 1-184TH INF.

I look forward to getting to know those that are willing. I've been reading these forums for a year or so, and have found your information priceless. I do my PT, and what is required of me. I am currently trying to get my mile time down to 5:00, so that the 4, and 6 mile run time limits are a bit more "doable" as my current average is a 6:03. I make it a point to do my APFT twice a day.

A bit of background. I wanted to enlist since I was 12, when my uncle who went through BUD/S gave me a workout preparation packet, along with nutritional guides, etc. I love a challenge, and make an attempt to push myself daily. Thus far, the military has been everything I had hoped. Corny, I know.

Anyway, I am glad to be a member here and will make it a point to stay out of the way. I'm just here to ask questions, and learn. If anybody has any information or suggestions I am all ears, all the time. Rant off.

-Spencer

That's not an intro. And pretty cocky for the arena you signed up to. :eek:

Anywho, I'll try this. I was going to just lurk for a while but that post needed a reply.

My name is Darryl, 25 years old and a Gunner's Mate 3rd Class in the Coast Guard. Been in for almost a year now and will be on the supplemental list for GM2 next month when I have enough time in grade as a GM3. Currently stationed at Maritime Force Protection Unit - Bangor in WA. I've been interested in SF for a short while but the wife and I are at opposite ends on this discussion. (Yes, I know I need to grow a pair... lol) So while I'm in the CG I'm going to get as close as I can hoping that she'll eventually bend and I have that opportunity to join the ranks with you guys. In the meantime, I'll lurk the site and soak up as much wisdom as possible, so pending my chance, I'll come in knowledgeable. As you can see I'm positive because my wife understands why I want it but she's uncomfortable with the amount of time apart. Even though she knows I'll be gone a lot if I get the unit I want next, TACLET.

Darryl
Thanks for your following instructions and doing your intro post, but one of the QP's or Admins will take care of making comments or straighting out guest on our board.

Your into just needed to be an intro. I would recommend that you look listen and learn.

Welcome to the board.
I would make these suggestions

1. Be confident but not cocky.
2. Look, Listen and Learn.
3. Make sure you are in the best shape that you can, but being a PT Stud is no guarantee.
4. Search, read and search more so you can prepare for what you are getting into.
5. Learn what it is to be a Quiet Professional, it is not a boaster or braggart but a Professional that does his job without needing a pat on the back and public praise or recognition. If you need that this may not be the place for you.

Good Luck.....:lifter OK get back to your PT and studying.

Where's Training Group?
 

Did you go through Training Group somewhere between the 82nd and 10th Group?

Just curious, I was there '83 to 86,
Blitz

Hey guys my name is Sean, and im currently a student at the University of Missouri. I play baseball for them and hopefully everything works out so i can graduate and head off to the Marines as an officer. A close friend told me to stop by here and sign up. Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself.

Introduction
 

Hi,
Former 18D who retired in Mar 2001 after 20 ( 18.5 in SF). Did tours of Oki 84-88 FT lewis 89-91, Ft Sam 91-96 , 3d GP 96-97, back to Ft Sam 97-99, and JSOMTC 99-01.

Just seeing who's around.

Welcome Gent's!

Team Sergeant

into
 

Hi everyone. Honorablely discharged in 05 after returning from Baghdad with USAF Security Forces. Did alot of highspeed comps/ schools as far as Security Forces goes. (Nothing compared to you BTDT guys) Thought it was too easy and got out and started contracting. Making good money nowadays but theres something missing..... And thats where you guys come in. I have been wanting to go ARMY SF ever since I joined the USAF. I joined this site lookin to get some great info, which i have done. I usally spend about 6hrs a day on this site for the last 2wks or so. (Im on vacation in Japan) I am 27y/o 6'0 @ 188lbs and in great shape. I am from Northen New York and want to join the 20th group. I look forward to talking to and learning from everyone on the site. I have copied and pasted numerous threads on rucking, footcare, dos and donts into my computer folder for future reference.
Thanks for having me!

Introduction As Requested
 

Sirs,
I have completed my 72 hours of observing this site and have read the rules. As requested, I would like to introduce myself as T. Sargent in Atlanta, Georgia. Ironically, I was referred to this site by a former operator so I can see for myself what happens when you break the rules when writing books. I am a Realtor and smalltime residential homebuilder. I consider myself fortunate and honored to be invited to this online community consisting of some of America's finest. I am unable to serve due to congenital hearing loss in one ear. Therefore, I have tried my best to live by a code and standard similar to yours in addition to the Bible. I have spent a great deal of time and money during the last 7 years trying to help local veterans of the SO community in simple tasks like getting to the VA, getting their RX and usually just listening. I'll be the first to admit maybe I do it for selfish reasons. Just being around these disabled "quiet professionals" helps me deal with my quilt in not being able to answer the call and serve. Therefore, it's a trade off for both of us. Still I'm probably getting the better end of the deal.

In addition, I have had the pleasure to help several Rangers (Tab bearers not wearers) and some of the white, black and even gray SO units with finding new homes to start the next chapter in their life's to heal and make up for lost time with their families. Helping and befriending these people has been the highlight of my career.

I am extremely well read in Vietnam history in an effort to honor my Father, Uncles and Grandfather's service there. I have a special place in my heart for those of you who served there. When our Country was at its lowest back home our finest kept answering the call year after year. Often times without a thank you! I found out by my mother several years ago that my father (severed on LCM boat running up and down the Qua Viet and Perfume Rivers) in I Corp and an Uncle (1st/7th Bttn Marines also in I Corp) both had to change out of their uniforms upon arriving back in the country in oakland, CA. We civilians can never let out soldiers down again! Ever! I encourage those of you not serving for whatever reason to make an effort to do something to help the vets in your community. One day when your child asks you if you served you can say no but explain how you did your part.

Lastly, I will observe the rules of this website and with your permission possibly participate in some of the treads pertaining to Vietnam which I feel I may have something to contribute in terms of its written history. Thank you again for the opportunity to introduce myself!

T. Sargent
Atlanta, GA

My name is Kris. I am a 23yo college grad. I am currently in the Engineering/Surveying field. Sitting in front of a PC 10 hours a day is boring as hell. So I'm about to switch careers..

I will be going through BLET in January and hopefully be hired on to my local PD before then. Once I get my foot in the LE door, the paths I wish to choose are pretty much endless..

I have been lurking for a while, and wish to learn more while providing some info for others..

CXS

Introduction
 

Gentlemen,

My 7th Group name was "Kencito". I was an 18D, and the third to the last class to go through 300 F1, @ FT Sam Houston. I arrived at A/2/7 (741) in late 1994. Had a great time with those boys. Went to SFARTEC in late 1995, and arrived at C/3/7 ROP (794) in early 1996. Had the 3 greatest years of my life in "Charlie Co", the best SOB'S a guy could work with. I left the active Army in 1999, and bought a ranch in North Idaho. I have been in the AGR system with WA and now ID since 2000. I'm currently a 79Z with the IDARNG.

I can't beleive this much time has passed, I still feel like I'm a 24 year old medic delivering my first baby in Chimore, Bolivia. George, if your out there, send me an e-mail. I don't know who was more scared, you or me!

Hope to hear from some of the guys who shared the same ground as me years ago.

Ciao,

Kencito

My introduction
 

Hello Everyone,


I'm a civilian EMS professional who has worked in EMS for the last 12 years. I have a passion for medicine, and many other things. I'm also an avid supporter of all of you who are 'quiet professionals' and veterans. Thank you for all you do and have done on behalf of our country.

I've been guilty of lurking here for a short time. The reason I have been lurking is because I'm not part of the community but I do like to learn and mostly read the 18D section. I have some friends and family who are fellow warriors and quiet professionals and it is my hope to learn as much from the site and all of you as possible. I'll mostly be quiet but I have enjoyed learning and reading the clinical discourse in the medicine section. I hope with time I'll get to know all of you better.

Thanks, best wishes, stay safe,
ACE844

Introduction
 

Familia,

Many within 7th Group circles would know me as FIG, at least those long in the tooth. I have gone through the normal cycle of growth in my days, 18B, 18F and currently 18Z. I have served on 794 (90-93) 753, 755, 763 (96-04) OPS SGM for 2/7 (04-06) and SMA CLS #57.

I am currently assigned to SOCCENT at McDill AFB, Tampa FL.

I have had the distinct pleasure of serving with some of the folks posting here on the boards.

Looking forward to conversing further with some of the community/family.

Thanks

FIG

Welcome!
 

From an old Team SGt to you all. Welcome to PS. Blitz

Now that's funny! :rolleyes::D;)

Richard's $.02 :munchin

Hey. My name's Eric, enlisted in Army National Guard and leaving for OSUT in Jan. My goal is to get Airborne qualified and then see about attending Ranger school some time after. If all goes well, some time after that I plan to try out for SF. My family is mostly military. I've always looked up to them, so I'm going to do the best I can at getting those goals accomplished and making them proud. Most important, as a new guy just getting into all this, I just want to be the best soldier I possibly can be and get the very most out the whole experience.

I won't be posting a milllion posts about nothing every day. I'm just using this place for more knowledge.

Thanks,

Eric

Richard,

My "long in the tooth" comment was meant for those still active SF serving. Guess i should have clarified that a bit more. Made sense to my pea brain at the time, though in reflection it would appear teething would be a better analogy in regards to the audience here.

Hello
 

My name is Jason, I'm an active duty Soldier stationed in Grafenwoehr, Germany. I'm a SPC, my current MOS is 88N. I fly out Nov 30 to attend SFAS class 03-09.

Hello,
My name is léo, I’m trying to be a decent 18A in the french SF ;-).
At the moment I’m still in the French 18A training course. I will be in charge in January. After a military duty for two years (light armored cavalry 1998) I have been enlisted in SOF for five years. I became NCO in 2002 still in SOF with sniper and close protection team skills. I’ve been commissioned in 2005.

I went to Afghanistan once and Africa several times (Ivory coast, Djibouti, Gabon).
A master thesis has been made in 2006 by myself about the relationship between conventional forces and special forces in military operations in urbain areas in western armies from 1970 to 2006.
I’m 32 and I’m still studying in order to prepare another thesis about the career of commissioned officers in US, UK, Swedish, IDF and French SOF. If anybody is interested by the subject, feel free to pm me about this topic.
I’m glad to find your community, we are not so close in France. I hope I could bring with humility something to your assembly.
Sorry for my poor level of english
Archade

Welcome All!

Team Sergeant

Introduction
 

Gentleman,

I thought I could kill two birds with one stone in my first post. Let me start by introducing myself. My name is Rick. I'm a medic in the NJ Guard, and was deployed in 2006-2007. Second, I'd like to say that I reached my first 25m target and signed an 18xray contract today with a 20090120 ship date. Thank you for your service and all the great info on the site. CAST OR TAB!

Moving to Bragg soon
 

Hello all I am currently a SSG in Air Defense but am leaving to go to school in the next 2 weeks to be an interrogator and cant wait. I have been trying to go to Bragg my whole career. I am very interested in BJJ and MMA. I have seen the posts about your schools that are very close to bragg and really want to get involved. Here at FT. Bliss we had a judu and Jiu Jitsu team that I participated in but due to OPTEMPO I did not get to compete. I am more interested in MACP, BJJ and MMA so as to become a more prepared soldier. I have recently found your website and am looking forward to training in Bragg. Thank you for your time and I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Hi. I'm a SGT in the Army and a Combat Medic. I have not been, nor tried, nor am I interested in being SF. Nothing meant as an insult, but it just doesn't fit into my lifestyle. But I also realize who the best medics in the Army are and take every opportunity to learn from them.

I have read the sticky's and the rules. Got it..."search" is my friend...roger.

I have recently been selected for a MTT Team, so my primary focus for being here is to learn more Primary Care knowledge and get a users view on newer medical gear.

That's OK, being a Special Forces soldier doesn't fit into the lives of 99.9999% of American society.;)

Team Sergeant

4 kids and happily married. When I was younger, I wasn't mature enough to maintain the commitment to both, but at least mature enough to recognize that.

Well I thought it was time to introduce myself.

My name is AL Elks, I join the army right out of High school and went straight into Special Forces. Yep, I was an SF Baby. Those were the good old days too. We had plenty of Vietnam vets and those guys made GREAT Team Sergeants. I was a PFC on the team holding down an E7 slot. I spent my first years in 5th SFG (ODA 584) until 1987 which is when I took a 1 year hardship tour to Somali where I served on an Infantry TAFT.

After that I escaped 5th SFG (during this time frame 7th SFG was where the fun was). Anyway with a VERY strong Arabic language background I moved over to A/1/7 (ODA 712 which was the mule team at that time). I spent a few years on 712 and was fortunate enough to attend ASOT training.

The SWC monster grabbed me and they were about to pull me to one of the Phase committees. The ASOT Detachment found out I was getting ready to get pulled so they snatched me up. I spent 4 years teaching ASOT and then got nailed at the TMC when I went to get some meds for a bad back and they threw me on a P3 profile (took me off jump status).

SWC took care of me and pulled me up to 2nd Bn where I served as the S3 Operations SGT for the 2nd Bn (Special Skills Bn). I moved from the S3 position to the 1SG position which is where I retired from in 2000. Two years after retirement I went back to SWC as a contractor to teach at the ASOT detachment once again.

Well that's pretty much my background and it's nice to be here.

AL

Morning everyone, my name is Shawn, I'm 18 and out of California. Went through some long roads in the family life, graduated high school a year early to leave on a Ranger contract, made it to the final week of infantry OSUT before getting discharged for Scoliosis last June, watched my company graduate. Spent the past 5 months doing acupuncture and intensive physical therapy to correct it and build a good medical portfolio, going to MEPS in 2 weeks to get a waiver for Scoliosis and Myopia after a long road of work out of my pocket, will be obtaining a new Ranger contract and starting my journey back at day 1 of infantry OSUT in January unless I get stuck with regular 11x. My respect and appreciation goes to all of you. Keeping motivated.

Hey well my name is roger i joined the army about 2 weeks ago i qualified for the sf candidate position and i shipout jan 21 to ft benning. Ive found lots of good information on here that i know will help me to prepare for whats coming thanks.

Newest Member of 20th SFG(A)
 

All,

I have introduced myself before, but I was just given a slot in 20th group. I look forward to great training and being able to support some great soldiers.

New member from Slovakia
 

Hello, my name is Roman and I am from Slovakia. I am squad leader (OR-6) in battalion of immediate reaction.:cool:

Good morning, my name is Matthew. I'm a 2LT at my officer basic course right now. I am hoping to put in my packet as soon as I hit 1LT (p). I am assigned to 1st BCT, 82d Abn. Div. after I finish my schooling. This will most likely be my only post, I plan on just reading as much as I can and learning all I can before having the privelege of going to SFAS.

Introduction
 

Hello all,
My name is Jason currently a 68W EMT-B. In a medical unit as of now wishing I could get out. I am planing on flight medic and W1. Otherwise, im chill and hating MEDCOM. Too many medics in one place is not a good thing. Been in the military for 4 years, and have 2 MOSs. I like being a medic and would like to expand me knowledge and help who I can. Hopefully I can get out of the sickcall world after learning all that I can from it and become a line medic, instead of convoys every once in a while.

In addition, I would like to say Im sorry for posting without introducting myself. I was wrong and disrespected some of you. I will go do 20 mins of pushups. I will be more careful and raise my SA before posting. If you have anything to say please PM me. I will remain quite for awhile I know that I upset many QPs.

Jason,, and all the new guys & gals,,

You should read this thread:

18X Public Service Announcement - it deals with OPSEC..

http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/...ad.php?t=20073

Then, if this is your profile on Xanga,, you may want to get rid of it..

www.xanga.com/thefreakypimp

Google is not always your friend...

Introduction
 

Fellas, new to this site. Current Operations NCO for 3/3 SFG. Came from BCO 3rd SFG. Less than a year left than back to a team. Was referred by a friend to this site. It is a great resource. Thanks.

V/R

Buddy

"thefreakypimp"

Quiet \Qui"et\, n.

1 The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an hour or a time of quiet.

2 Freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm; stillness; tranquillity; peace; security.

Professional \pru-fesh-nal, -fe-shu-nul\ adj.

1 Of, relating to, or characteristic of a profession b: engaged in one of the learned professions c (1): characterized by or conforming to the technical or ethical standards of a profession (2): exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace

2 Participating for gain or livelihood in an activity or field of endeavor often engaged in by amateurs <a professional golfer> b: having a particular profession as a permanent career <a professional soldier> c: engaged in by persons receiving financial return <professional football>

Introduction
 

Gentlemen,

I just joined the site a couple of days ago, and am writing my introduction. I'm attending the SFAS class in December, and wish I had found this site a little sooner. Presently, I'm working in Germany as an Intelligence Analyst/Security Manager. To give you a little background, I spent five years in the Marine Corps over at 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, and got out. It wasn't long before I realized that the civilian life doesn't appeal to me, so I joined the Army with the expectation that I would try out for a Ranger unit or Special Forces. While I was in the Marines I was an Intel guy, so the Army wouldn't even think about letting me re-class into a combat arms MOS. Intel is great job though, so I've had a chance to learn the "Army Way", and train for SFAS.

I have a beautiful wife, and a dog. The wife supports my SF goals, and has stuck with me through a couple of deployments in the past. I fly for class in the very near future, but this forum has been a great tool to just keep my head in the game by reading posts by Silent Professionals. Wish me luck in the course, and hopefully my training will sustain me.

Hey guys,

Let me start off by telling you guys about myself. My father was in the AF and I grew up on military bases in Germany and all over the U.S. I'm currently a college student at a community college with a history major. I enjoy learning about anything that has to do with Military History. I found this site a while ago while doing research for a paper for school.

The reason for this introductions is in late October I was at the dentist office waiting to get my teeth cleaned when I picked up a magazine with an ad in it. It was an ad about U.S. Army SF. "Learn to use your mind as a weapon" The ad really got me thinking about my life and the direction I was heading in. At the time I weighed 385 pounds.

That same day I saw the ad I went straight to the gym. For the past month I have been working out and have changed my diet. I have also been reading every SF material I can get my hands on. The book GET SELECTED FOR SPECIAL FORCES has been my bible. I read it every night before I go to sleep. I am very interested in the "18 x-ray program".

This morning I weighed in at 350 pounds.

This is my introduction and I will use this site to the best of my ability in finding out all the information that will aid me in the future.

Daniel

Welcome all.
 

First a hardy welcome to all. To new assets, read much and post little. And to Dan, hang in there, best of luck and hope you make it. Blitz