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fng13 · 06-13-2009, 08:58

I would once again like to say thanks to everyone who is posting the replies trying to help me on my way.

WCH that was my thought process the whole time. That I would just have my education done which will help me keep my options open in the future.

UTAH- My motivation for wanting to be sf.
I Want to serve my country while at the same time do something that very few people ever get to do. Specifically SF because I like the autonomy that is given to the units to get the job done that is not given to conventional units. It seems to be a place where I can use my mind as well as my body to serve. I also like the idea of getting a chance to help indiginous peoples from around the world have a better life, while at the same time taking the fight to the enemy. I have always wanted to join the army and as I got older SF has totally taken over army ambition. I am a moral person with a strong sense of integrity, those seem to be core values from what i have learned from reading about SF. Also, there are less "glorious" reasons motivating me to join sf. I am from a small town where I grew up Hunting, Fishing, Camping etc. SF seems to be a place where I can really apply those experiences. I really like shooting, all types of weapons, and have been fascinated with guns since I was a kid. Plus, where else am I going to get a chance to Sky Dive, Scuba, Rock Climb, Blow things up, Various forms of Extraction, Shoot all kinds of automatic weapons, learn advanced survival and orienteering, H2H, travel, and most importantly make a difference in the world and specifically a difference for the U.S. I have always wanted to be the best in everything I do, I want to join the army so I want to join SF.

On a side note, once again, I am NOT trying to talk myself out of joining or anything of that nature. I have committed myself to doing this and I work everyday to try and meet that goal. Currently though, my runs are not good enough in my opinion that I would be able to be successful at SFAS. I am actively working on this. That is a benefit of remaining in school for an extra year and a half after i graduate next april to help me further prepare. I will not set myself up to fail. I will only go when I have optimized my chances for success. If I only get one shot I am not simply going to rush in and hope I can do it. I am going to KNOW i can do it before my feet ever touch the ground in Georgia for basic. Please let me say one more thing because I know i will get replies condemning me saying that if I wait till I am absolutly ready that I will never go. This is not the case for me, I work out enough to know my body and know my limits. I know what i need to do to give myself a good chance at being successful. That is all im saying, I am not trying to back out or anything like that so please understand this.

06-13-2009, 08:58	#13
fng13 Guerrilla Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: BFE PA Posts: 449	Thanks for the help I would once again like to say thanks to everyone who is posting the replies trying to help me on my way. WCH that was my thought process the whole time. That I would just have my education done which will help me keep my options open in the future. UTAH- My motivation for wanting to be sf. I Want to serve my country while at the same time do something that very few people ever get to do. Specifically SF because I like the autonomy that is given to the units to get the job done that is not given to conventional units. It seems to be a place where I can use my mind as well as my body to serve. I also like the idea of getting a chance to help indiginous peoples from around the world have a better life, while at the same time taking the fight to the enemy. I have always wanted to join the army and as I got older SF has totally taken over army ambition. I am a moral person with a strong sense of integrity, those seem to be core values from what i have learned from reading about SF. Also, there are less "glorious" reasons motivating me to join sf. I am from a small town where I grew up Hunting, Fishing, Camping etc. SF seems to be a place where I can really apply those experiences. I really like shooting, all types of weapons, and have been fascinated with guns since I was a kid. Plus, where else am I going to get a chance to Sky Dive, Scuba, Rock Climb, Blow things up, Various forms of Extraction, Shoot all kinds of automatic weapons, learn advanced survival and orienteering, H2H, travel, and most importantly make a difference in the world and specifically a difference for the U.S. I have always wanted to be the best in everything I do, I want to join the army so I want to join SF. On a side note, once again, I am NOT trying to talk myself out of joining or anything of that nature. I have committed myself to doing this and I work everyday to try and meet that goal. Currently though, my runs are not good enough in my opinion that I would be able to be successful at SFAS. I am actively working on this. That is a benefit of remaining in school for an extra year and a half after i graduate next april to help me further prepare. I will not set myself up to fail. I will only go when I have optimized my chances for success. If I only get one shot I am not simply going to rush in and hope I can do it. I am going to KNOW i can do it before my feet ever touch the ground in Georgia for basic. Please let me say one more thing because I know i will get replies condemning me saying that if I wait till I am absolutly ready that I will never go. This is not the case for me, I work out enough to know my body and know my limits. I know what i need to do to give myself a good chance at being successful. That is all im saying, I am not trying to back out or anything like that so please understand this.
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