Hi, I am relatively new to this board however I have been researching the SF career field for a while now. I was a USAF Communications officer for four and am now in Afghanistan as a contractor to Army Material Command. Being over here has made me realize that I want to do more than be “in the rear, with the gear” and having a retired 18C/Z for a partner only adds fuel to the fire. I plan to continue reading and hope to gather as much info as I can about my options/eligibility for joining the Washington NG when I return home.

Thanks for all the effort that goes into maintaining a site like this.

Jace

Intro
 

I'm a brand new 18C and just got to 10th Group 3rd Bn in Dec 2007. I came in under the X-ray program with no prior service.

I've been reading the forums since I found out about this site while I was in the Charlie course. This has been and excellent resource and I look forward to learning as much as possible from everyone involved. Once I get some experience under my belt I will gladly share what I've learned with others.

Thanks to all contributing to and maintaining this site.

Andy

Intro
 

Hello all,

I have been reading for some time, using the search button to find the answers I need. This has been a great resource for me and I just wanted to thank everyone here for contributing.

As it stands now, I am a 19D in an infantry brigade headquarters company. I am slotted as a driver. I am also a college student, about 30 hours shy of my degree. For years I have been mulling this over and I have finally decided to be honest with myself, take the step towards the thing I want more than all else.

I am here because I have become disenchanted with civilian life, feeling like I am not doing all I can to change the world, to rid it of evil. My time in the military has been a disappointment since I left OSUT. When I arrived at my unit, I came to the realization that I was no longer in the army I had signed up for. From watching half of the senior NCOs failing the APFT, to getting gruff from a Cadet because he was being paid as an E-5, I no longer felt like I was a soldier in a military unit, but a soldier "playing army" with people who forgot what it meant to be a soldier.

As it stands now, on Monday I am dropping off my 368, and god willing I will be enlisting in the active army, into the 18X program.

I understand that this isn't going to be like some Rambo movie, where I gut my enemy with a machete, or take him down with homemade bow and arrow. I know there is now glamor in being a Special Forces soldier. I know its going suck. I am going to be wet, cold and hungry. I know I am going to ache and hurt, but thats fine, thats the price I am willing to pay, to save those that are oppressed, and are to weak to save themselves. This isn't something I want to do, this is something I have to do.

I'll keep you all posted on the status of my 368, my enlistment, and any training dates I get.

I'd like to thank you all for listening, to thank those that have severed, are serving or plan to take the oath.

I must go now, I have a calling I need to prepare for.

Regards,
SCOUT OUT

Hey everybody!

I am PFC Mollica. 21 Years old stationed in Fort Bliss, Texas. I've been in the Army for almost 2 years now. I am a 14J (Air Defense Artillery) assigned to 11th BGDE. Currently I am deployed with my platoon to Afghanistan on Bagram Air Base. Been here for about 11 months of 15 months and can't wait to get back. I plan on going to selection in September and have been thinking about doing this for some time now. Another motivational tool I have is the amount of Special Forces soldiers here right now and I have been taking advantage of that by talking with them about pretty much every part of Special Forces life. Also have been to the Special Forces range out here and have got first hand instruction from an 18E on marksmanship / cqb drills which have been unbelieveable. Special is somethin I have wanted for a very long time and I am glad I will finally have the chance to do it. I know i'm meant for something more than the conventional Army, something bigger, and I strongly believe Special Forces is it. Thats all I have from this end fellas. Will still train / ruck around bagram to better my odds..

PFC Mollica is out.......

My Introduction
 

My name is Ian. Right now I am deployed and plan to get the ball rolling on an SF career as soon as I can. I am not much for introductions so that is pretty much it. I just want to say that it is a honor to be accepted into this forum and thank you to all that already serve in the Special Operations community.

Gents please forgive the error of my ways. I made two posts before I made it to the introduction!!

I'm an ex-7th group guy, retired and living in SW Arkansas. Looking through the posts I see a few guys here I remember from back in the day. It's good to see folks are still alive and kicking!!!

I have been out of the net for a few yrs but started renewing old relationships a couple of yrs ago. It's been great !!!

Take Care All!!!

Gentlemen, my name is Harry I am an 18B4W00CM. I am a 1st Grouper, getting ready to head to Mackall to go play instructor for a while. I was referred to the site by Squintz.

My name is Daniel, 34 yrs from Sweden. Mostly a lurker on this forum.
I have the deepest respect for what you guys do.

Welcome Gents!


Team Sergeant

Introduction
 

I am sixteen years old, I live in Oregon, and plan on enlisting after college and becoming a Special Forces soldier. I'm here to soak up some information from the guys who know Special Forces best. Thanks for tolerating my disgustingly young presence.

-Matt

Hello,

Thank you for the opportunity to be back amongst men of honor. I am a former 1st Grouper. I spent from approximately ten years on active duty from 87-97. My unit assignments were D co. 1/504 82nd (88-91), SWC - Q Course (18B), and then 1st SFG, ODA-141 from 93-97. After leaving the service I spent five years at a police department outside of Dallas, TX. I then went to the Federal Air Marshal Service for a little over five years. I am now a law enforcement instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA.

Thanks again for the opportunity to join this group and look forward to catching up with old team mates.

Respectfully,

JDL

1st Post
 

Hello,
I am an Infantry Platoon Leader serving in Kosovo. I am very interested in SF and especially 18A MOS. I am looking forward to learning a lot from the forms here. Thanks for having me.

Introduction
 

Hi my name is Ben, intrested in 18D. Very respectful to everyone who is or has been in SF.

Humble intro
 

Hello,
I am a Communications NCO, the MOS is in the name. I was introduced to this board by a friend of mine who is considering going SF, and I am considering heading that way myself. I was assigned to a MiTT team at Apache in Adhamiyah, and worked with the ODA that was there. Great bunch of guys, professional in all aspects. I look forward to learning from you all.

Post 1
 

Per SOP:

I'm currently in Iowa, here by invite. I'm here to learn.

If you need more info, please PM or Email.

Thank you to all for the opportunity.