01-20-2005, 17:35
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SF Major new to site
Greetings----I'm an active duty SF Major currently attending the Army's School of Advanced Military Studies at Fort Leavenworth. Before that, I served with 1st Group as commander of ODA 182 (best job in the Army), assistant S3, and HSC commander.
I was thrilled when I found this site----finally, a professional forum for SF soldiers! I look forward to reading more and also contributing in the future. As a relatively new field grade soon to return to Group as a company commander, I would appreciate any thoughts/sage advice on commanding SF soldiers at that level----input from team sergeants/SGM's would be especially helpful.
De Oppresso Liber, brothers.
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01-20-2005, 17:40
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Welcome aboard Sir !!
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01-20-2005, 17:45
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Originally Posted by Blueboy
Greetings----I'm an active duty SF Major currently attending the Army's School of Advanced Military Studies at Fort Leavenworth. Before that, I served with 1st Group as commander of ODA 182 (best job in the Army), assistant S3, and HSC commander.
I was thrilled when I found this site----finally, a professional forum for SF soldiers! I look forward to reading more and also contributing in the future. As a relatively new field grade soon to return to Group as a company commander, I would appreciate any thoughts/sage advice on commanding SF soldiers at that level----input from team sergeants/SGM's would be especially helpful.
De Oppresso Liber, brothers.
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A Jedi Warrior!! Say howdy to Dr. Robertson in CSI for us.
Welcome, brother, even though you are one of the 1st Group heathen. How do you get a Company Command after SAMS?
Some of us here have had SF Companies before. Second best job in the Army for an officer.
Take care.
TR
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01-20-2005, 17:51
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Welcome! One of us can help you find good beer in your area, I believe.
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01-20-2005, 18:00
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Welcome aboard Sir! As a former SNCO I look forward to NDD sly-ass comments. 
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01-20-2005, 18:07
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
A Jedi Warrior!! Say howdy to Dr. Robertson in CSI for us.
Welcome, brother, even though you are one of the 1st Group heathen. How do you get a Company Command after SAMS?
Some of us here have had SF Companies before. Second best job in the Army for an officer.
Take care.
TR
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1st Group heathen? You must be from 5th Group. Well, someone has to stand watch on all the bars in Bangkok while you guys play ninja in the sandbox. Actually, I hear we're finally getting our teams into the fight now---it's about time. I'm hoping I get my chance as well once I get back to Lewis. Speaking of which, my Jedi status has bought me a year on Group staff as the GWOT planner before I get an ODB. Ah well, sometimes the bear eats you....
Cheers, JEH
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01-20-2005, 20:20
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Welcome to the site Blueboy.
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01-20-2005, 20:24
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Originally Posted by Blueboy
1st Group heathen? You must be from 5th Group. Well, someone has to stand watch on all the bars in Bangkok while you guys play ninja in the sandbox. Actually, I hear we're finally getting our teams into the fight now---it's about time. I'm hoping I get my chance as well once I get back to Lewis. Speaking of which, my Jedi status has bought me a year on Group staff as the GWOT planner before I get an ODB. Ah well, sometimes the bear eats you....
Cheers, JEH
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'Fraid not.
Be careful you don't get stuck doing your BQ job in an XO or S-3 slot.
Those are more career enhancing, but are somewhat further down the list of great jobs for 18As.
TR
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01-20-2005, 20:52
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Welcome aboard, Sir
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01-20-2005, 21:07
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Welcome Sir,
Thank you for your service.
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01-20-2005, 21:21
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1st Group heathen? You must be from 5th Group. Cheers, JEH
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Negative, try 7th Heaven !!!
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01-20-2005, 21:36
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Hey, I tried . . . 
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01-20-2005, 22:57
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Welcome aboard Sir! As a former SNCO I look forward to NDD sly-ass comments. |
What, now I got a rep or something?
Welcome aboard Sir.
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Somewhere a True Believer is training to kill you. He is training with minimal food or water, in austere conditions, training day and night. The only thing clean on him is his weapon and he made his web gear. He doesn't worry about what workout to do - his ruck weighs what it weighs, his runs end when the enemy stops chasing him. This True Believer is not concerned about 'how hard it is;' he knows either he wins or dies. He doesn't go home at 17:00, he is home.
He knows only The Cause.
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01-20-2005, 23:07
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What, now I got a rep or something?
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Fire away, NDD. We officers probably deserve it anyhow.
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01-20-2005, 23:17
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Don't let 'em josh you sir. I'm harmless. It's Guy you have to watch out for.
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Somewhere a True Believer is training to kill you. He is training with minimal food or water, in austere conditions, training day and night. The only thing clean on him is his weapon and he made his web gear. He doesn't worry about what workout to do - his ruck weighs what it weighs, his runs end when the enemy stops chasing him. This True Believer is not concerned about 'how hard it is;' he knows either he wins or dies. He doesn't go home at 17:00, he is home.
He knows only The Cause.
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