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Originally Posted by Tubbs
I am considering going back in to be a Green Beret. I have some reservations though.
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speaking only for myself, i was a soldier, not a hat...you should not aspire to be a headgear also worn by Girl Scouts...
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Originally Posted by Tubbs
First I am not an athlete. I am in shape but I have to fight for it. It looks like most of you Special Forces guys are naturals.
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5'8", 140 pounds when i started the Q Course...actually, spent most of my A-team time at that weight...imagine a 75 pound rucksack, full LCE, a weapon with container and a main and reserve parachute attached to a 140 pound body...oh, yeah, it's great to be a
natural...you have to run what you brung in SF training and in SF service...
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Originally Posted by Tubbs
Secondly I've noticed that most of you seem to be older. I'm 22 and I've been out less than a year. Should I be looking at this right now, or should I wait and gain some more life experinece before attempting this?
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i was 23 years old when i went through SFQC...you are old enough...the question begs, are you mature enough? good luck...it's a hard road, but i found it worthwhile...