10-14-2010, 23:48
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Special forces physique
So what is the average or total physique of an Army special forces soldier 
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10-15-2010, 00:13
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If you look three threads down, there is a thread entitled Sf build. If you read thru that thread it should answer your questions.
Also introduce yourself in the proper section.
EDIT: I apologize gentlemen I just realized I posted an "answer" in a section where only QPs are allowed to answer questions. I was just trying to help a future soldier out.
~John
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10-15-2010, 05:45
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So what is the average or total physique of an Army special forces soldier |
Doesn't matter.
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10-15-2010, 06:45
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Originally Posted by Glowingskull
So what is the average or total physique of an Army special forces soldier |
William:
Congratulations.
You have simultaneously succeeded in coming up with the most ridiculous question and the least situational awareness of anyone on this forum for at least the past year.
To respond to your question, I would say at least one head, two arms, and two legs, though some are making do with less than the two original issue arms or legs.
Now go read all of the rules and stickies and introduce yourself in the proper place.
TR
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10-15-2010, 10:38
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
William:
...though some are making do with less than the two original issue arms or legs.
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Damn, but that was a good answer. Of course there's also those making do without eyesight as well...and there's a few with hearing devices.
I always thought the correct answer was "steely-eyed, barrel-chested, freedom fighters with the kung fu grip and life-like hair."
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10-15-2010, 10:55
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10-15-2010, 11:17
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OK Guys, he gets the point. Now give him a chance to change out the chemlight in his pumpkin. 
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10-15-2010, 12:51
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Originally Posted by 1stindoor
I always thought the correct answer was "steely-eyed, barrel-chested, freedom fighters with the kung fu grip and life-like hair."
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I think you left out a couple of things. I, however, shall too refrain. I'll consider revisiting this subject after I've downed a 6-pack.
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10-19-2010, 04:27
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Who is Steve Austin?
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10-19-2010, 05:05
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It changes over time......
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10-19-2010, 13:34
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Would never normally post here, but I just had to say....damn that was funny, TR!
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Real quick, before they see this... run.....'cause we are not supposed to post here...550. The sticky's say this. (Though I agree, TR's post Rocks!)
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10-19-2010, 13:37
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"There are a bunch of Steve Austin look-a-likes out there doing heroic deeds to deserving bad guys.
Who is Steve Austin?
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Good question... because there ARE at least two! 
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10-19-2010, 13:55
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Good question... because there ARE at least two! |
I meant the Steve Austin bio-mechanically re-built Six Million Dollar Man,, not on steroids..
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10-19-2010, 13:57
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I knew that JJ, but was afraid some of the younger ones didn't!
By the way, here are 7 "Special Forces physiques" - 1971 vintage...
Edit: To answer Big T's question - I am the one in the tee shirt, kneeling.
11B/C course - just after New Year's, '71. We called ourselves "The Magnificent Seven"!
(Yes, we were full of it!) But the only guy with a "big" physique was J. Gehres, with his head above and on the left side of mine.
I feared I'd be the "smallest" guy in SF training, and it wasn't so...
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Last edited by ZonieDiver; 10-19-2010 at 14:12.
Reason: answer question/correct dates - CRS
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10-19-2010, 14:07
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I knew that JJ, but was afraid some of the younger ones didn't!
By the way, here are 7 "Special Forces physiques" - 1970 vintage... |
Geez Zonie where we ever that "young looking"?...............  By the way which one is you?............. 
Big Teddy 
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