[Ak68w]

I read your reply a few hours ago, Sir. But instead of writing a reply right then and there, I decided to get off the computer and go really think about it awhile. I wasnt really sure why I felt the need for some reason to do some time in the Regiment before coming to the SF. After thinking about it, I've come up w/ two reasons:

1) I once read that in order to be a good unconventional soldier you must first be a GREAT conventional soldier. In that spirit, I don't want to sell myself or my future team mates short by skipping part of the process. I'm a pretty damn good soldier now, but I feel that by maximizing my conventional self, I can become an even better unconventional soldier.

2) I guess to be honest I feel like I'd be cheating by not doing hard time in a hardcore "hooah" unit. To make a comparison, if MIT called me today and offered me a slot in Physics Graduate School, I'd say no, because I haven't even completed my bachelors yet. Even though I might be able to survive, I want to arrive ready to compete, and for that it doesn't matter how good of a student I am, it's a solid foundation that's key.

Of course, I know a lot about school, but nothing about SF (at least nothing compared to you QPs). Am I wrong or off base here, Sir? If so, please let me know (I'd hate to make a decision based on false premise).

Btw, thank you for asking me that. Honestly, Id never even asked myself that. Many thanks, Sir!