For all 18xers

kkillert0fu · 11-15-2013, 07:07

And anybody attempting a non-prior service special operations contract. The military is bigger than you, you are not now nor ever will be THE GUY.

Go to youtube or liveleak, and spend some time watching actual videos of firefights and intense combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. Ask yourself if this is truly something you can do. Look at the mens faces, put yourself there. There's one video of this soldier talking to the cameraman following him as a live combat scenario is taking place, it really puts you in the mind of what it means and what it takes to be in a combat zone. You are no better than they are, and it is an insult to these guys to feel as if you can somehow surpass what they have done and go directly into special operations. Appreciate the regular Army (and Marines). Do it first, and if you come out alright, then go further if you still want to.

**Pete** · 11-15-2013, 07:24

Killer

1st - Your post was a statement not a question.

2nd - Your profile seems to say you haven't served in the military and done what you're talking about.

3rd - There are a whole bunch of SF Enlistment Option (pre 18 series) and former 18Xs who now hold an 18 series MOS on this board. I'm one of them and you might hear from some others shortly.

kkillert0fu · 11-15-2013, 07:56

It was a thought I had which I assumed to be relevant to non prior service candidates, I thought I was offering support. Your're right, I have not served in the military. I'm trying to get as much of an understanding for myself as possible before I make the leap myself. I apologize if my original post offends anyone. And I apologize for the wrong forum. I should have thought about it and placed it in the discussion area.

**Pete** · 11-15-2013, 08:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkillert0fu

It was a thought I had which I assumed to be relevant to non prior service candidates, I thought I was offering support. Your're right, I have not served in the military. I'm trying to get as much of an understanding for myself as possible before I make the leap myself. I apologize if my original post offends anyone.

Why would you think your post offends us?

You offer advice in an SF Board section for SF Questions on a subject with which you have no experience with. It does not offend us. Maybe bemused would be a better word.

I think the best advice for you would be to read more and post less.

blue02hd · 11-15-2013, 08:37

I vote that this thread is moved to either the "Comedy Zone" or straight to "Rucksack in the Hallway". Additionally, I vote that we change "kkillertoFU" to "Fluffy". The only thing he is 'killing" in here is the valuable time I will never be able to get back after reading this thread.

Fluffy, guests like you make me want to throat punch a rescued kitten.

I award you no points, and may the ADMINS have mercy on your soul.

Snaquebite · 11-15-2013, 08:47

I read the screen name as "k... killer tofu" (with stutter) which could be interpreted in numerous "manly man" ways.