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keeper36 · 06-17-2011, 09:29

I was in SAFAsia down South at Camp Chinen, '72-'74. Took part in what I think was the first, and probably the only, "Q-Course" administered away from Ft Bragg. I think 1st Bn was responsible and had numerous participants, both officer and NCO.

Spring and Summer of '73 we had night classes with occassion field exercises. One week up at White Beach and the north end of the island. Final test was a low-level C-130 night drop into Korea. We stayed on the ground for 10 days or so.

At ENDEX, we went back into isolation somewhere on K-2 Airbase. Left unattended, things got rowdy. Boys being boys, ya know. "Someone" set off a smoke grenade outside the secret barracks. AP's and base cdr were VERY upset, and we had our own personal escort to the airfield for a midnight departure.

They made the course tough. Out of 2 teams that made it as far as Korea, I was among the handful who ultimately passed the board and was awarded a 3-Prefix or S-Suffix.

As age has a way of helping the memory fade, that's the best I remember it.
Anyone else there with me???

Our handler (OIC) was CPT James McQuirk (hope spelling is right)
Anyone remember him???

06-17-2011, 09:29	#105
keeper36 Asset Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 3	Q-Course by Extension? I was in SAFAsia down South at Camp Chinen, '72-'74. Took part in what I think was the first, and probably the only, "Q-Course" administered away from Ft Bragg. I think 1st Bn was responsible and had numerous participants, both officer and NCO. Spring and Summer of '73 we had night classes with occassion field exercises. One week up at White Beach and the north end of the island. Final test was a low-level C-130 night drop into Korea. We stayed on the ground for 10 days or so. At ENDEX, we went back into isolation somewhere on K-2 Airbase. Left unattended, things got rowdy. Boys being boys, ya know. "Someone" set off a smoke grenade outside the secret barracks. AP's and base cdr were VERY upset, and we had our own personal escort to the airfield for a midnight departure. They made the course tough. Out of 2 teams that made it as far as Korea, I was among the handful who ultimately passed the board and was awarded a 3-Prefix or S-Suffix. As age has a way of helping the memory fade, that's the best I remember it. Anyone else there with me??? Our handler (OIC) was CPT James McQuirk (hope spelling is right) Anyone remember him???
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