lol. ooo, oooo, do me too! :rolleyes:

Greetings to the upper echelon from a lowly cadidiot. My name is Laomar Q.
I'm a humble college student--soon to be an 18x. Thank you for the resources and the additional peek into SF culture.

(ky or vasoline please, k thanks)

You might reread the TS's guidance about spelling and grammar.

This is not a graded block of instruction, but first impressions are lasting ones, and people in positions of authority view with disdain those who cannot spell, capitalize, or use proper punctuation.

TR

I'm sorry, I was attempting to put an image in my sig, It didn't work.
:(
As for grammer, I have never been good at that.

Roger, learn from your mistakes and you will go far.

Team Sergeant

Hello all,

My name is Chris, and I'm a Cadet (Cadouche, Cadidiot, Cadot) at the University of Illinois. A few months in to my Freshman year as a cadet, I realized that I wanted a career in the Army, and wanted as much training as I could get. So, I joined the National Guard as an 11B. I spent a little under 2 years as a PFC in my unit before I gained my contracted Cadet status, so now I wear the dot and get to work with the leadership in planning and conducting training.

My first choice of branch is Infantry, and I'm confident the accessions gods will see that I get my crossed rifles (again). Right now, I'm training with a few of my friends to do the Bataan Memorial Death March in the Heavy Military grouping. I came upon this site while looking for boot reviews. In any case, I'm grateful for the information you all provide. As far as a possible career in the Special Forces, I realize that the possibility of going to SFAS is several years away, so I'm more focused on honing my small-unit tactics and leadership skills. At the same time, I'm studying up so that if I do decide to try out, I'll be able to do so with a good skill set.

new guy
 

Hello all,


I'm a prior Air Force guy that now contracts here in Iraq. Recently a buddy of mine who is tabbed made it out this way at a nearby FOB and he's been educating me on the SF way of life. On top of what he has told me I sometimes have the privilege of helping some 5th group ODA guys in regards to air transit all throughout theater here in northern Iraq. Since working with SF for the first time ever, it has opened my eyes up to a whole other world that is very attractive to me and what I want in life.

I'm at a pivot in life in regards to whether I should finish my degree and then go SF or leave now. Probably finish my degree first just in case I don't get selected for some reason out of my control (breaking something while at SFAS).

If any of you know a ODA commander (CPT.) who's first name starts with the letter “T " here in Northern Iraq-(Q-WEST), he's a very stand up guy from what I know of him and so is the rest of the ODA. They all have been giving me a lot of insight as to what I would need to do if I really wanted to become SF.

You can't beat first hand information from team guys.

Intro.
 

Evening All,
Thought i would go ahead and post my intro. I have been lurking here for quite awhile soaking up information on the career field that i would like to pursue. I am 27 and currently work as a Manufacturing/Design Engineer just outside Greensboro, NC. I have been fascinated with the military for as long as i can remember and have decided that i just can't sit here any longer doing nothing. Don't get me wrong, i enjoy designing and building automated machinery but feel that i have a higher calling. I am taking the PE exam (Professional Engineer exam) in April of next year and once i pass that, i plan on enlisting with the 18x program. I obviously don't need the PE license for what i want to do with the military but i set that as a goal for myself back in college and i intend to meet that goal, besides, i have two engineering degrees so i might as well become certified in the fields that i received my school learnin' in. I always enjoy pushing myself to new limits and trying new things. I get bored if I'm not learning something new everyday. Like i have always heard, a day without learning something new is a wasted day.

Thank you guys for the opportunity to be a member here and learn new and fascinating things. Thanks for your service. Back to lurk mode for awhile.

rourke

sf hopeful
 

I'm currently in the MD National Guard and reading everything available on SF standards, lifestyle, etc. I'm also in the process of putting a packet together to attend OCS. I plan on eventually serving with the SF unit in Glen Arm, MD. This site has supplied really useful knowledge and I hope it will continue to do so. Merry Christmas everyone.

Hello all,

Well for starters my name is Nick and I've been perusing thise boards for a bit now. I've been on active duty for almost 3 years now, I came into the army as an 18x and quit during SOPC.

Fast foward to a couple years later and now I'm going back to SFAS in February. I'm ready for it now, I feel that I've learned a lot in the past couple years and have become a more mature and seasoned soldier.

I also just returned from a 15 month tour to Iraq with 10th Mountain. I learned a lot about being a better soldier and a better person by going there. I'm looking foward to SFAS and will continue to learn here.

Apparently, you failed to catch the movie reference I was invoking in my reply. I'll try to be less subtle and use direct speech and smaller words in the future so you can keep up.

Must be young
 

"Fill your hand you so. .. . ....."

The poster must be young.

First of all I am concerned over the enthusiasm of the response.... :eek:

This OEFM

&
I am young, but I do have a Block Buster card and an open mind. I'll tell you what I think. So far, my favorite dialogue is:

Goudy: I believe you testified that you backed away from old man Wharton?
Rooster Cogburn: Yes, sir.
Goudy: Which direction were you going?
Rooster Cogburn: Backward. I always go backward when I'm backin' away.

:):):) Great stuff.

Introduction
 

Hi all from Norway! I'm 32 years of age and work full time as a law enforcement officer (patrol division) I'm also a verified international member of NTOA in the US. Regarding military background I still do part time with a home guard unit. Military background from the Cavalry officer academy ( LRRP) and duty as patrol member/leader and team leader. Airborne qualified and currently 1LT of rank. Generally interested in tactics and training and would like to get in touch with new people here. I have not that much knowledge about US SF groups.
(Met some guys from the 10th SF group during the Nijmegen march in the Netherlands back in 2004)

Regards,
Tomasino

Hello,

My name is Scott and I am from WV. I am 31 years old with no prior service. I have been a police officer for the past 9 years. I am married with children. I have a couple of friends who are with the 19th SF unit out of Kenova, WV. I have been talking to them off and on for a while about joining. I am very interested in pursuing a position with this group. I am trying to research and educate myself by becoming a member of this great forum.