11-07-2005, 12:17
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Another piece of the puzzle is in place
Hi All,
Just heard from son. He learned his language today - Korean. This means he would be assigned to First Group at Fort Lewis, WA. Great news for us since we live outside of Seattle. Language school is at Fort Bragg will have to be satisfied with seeing him over the Christmas holidays. I would enjoy hearing from any parents with sons attached to First Group and also any thoughts from QP on First Group, Korean as a language etc. Thanks again to all who make up this board.
Michael
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11-07-2005, 12:39
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Not sure his language guarantees his Group. Was he already told his group?
I'm sure TR and others will be along shortly with the straight scoop.
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11-07-2005, 12:57
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First Group
CO Lawman,
You might be right. I only received a text message from my son which said First Group and Korean. I hope to learn more once I can speak with him directly.
Michael
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11-07-2005, 14:47
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Originally Posted by 18X Dad
Hi All,
Just heard from son. He learned his language today - Korean. This means he would be assigned to First Group at Fort Lewis, WA. Great news for us since we live outside of Seattle. Language school is at Fort Bragg will have to be satisfied with seeing him over the Christmas holidays. I would enjoy hearing from any parents with sons attached to First Group and also any thoughts from QP on First Group, Korean as a language etc. Thanks again to all who make up this board.
Michael
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komomsumida, (thank you), for the update.
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11-07-2005, 14:51
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Not familiar with the differences in the pipelines, but it sounds like he was told his language and Group. My confusion comes from my son's, where they learned their language but not their Group.
Regardless...........just happy to hear the update!
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11-07-2005, 15:05
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Korean
CO Lawman,
I think you have it correct. My son's class was in the middle of the pipeline transition and I think one of the last classes that had their language after the other components. They won't receive their Beret or Tab until they successfully complete Language school. I don't know much about the difficulty of learning Korean but I would imagine my son is sufficiently motivated to get it done no matter what it takes. Keep us posted on your son's progress.
Michael
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11-07-2005, 15:24
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First Group it is, unless something has changed in the last few years, a language will lock you into a specific Group.
TS,
Persian-Farsi and Thai can you guess the two Special Forces Groups I was assigned too? 
And BTW, in all the years of training I've received, language school was without a doubt the most mentally challenging. I'm still having PTSD issues concerning the Thai language.... 
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11-07-2005, 15:27
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Any Language Learning Tips?
TS,
Thanks for the reply. By the way, nice choice of icons. Given your experience with Language School, any tips that you might have help in the process?
Michael
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11-08-2005, 14:09
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Congratulations, 18Xdad!
Isn't it exciting/proud to hear that our kids have reached another phase in their training! That is so nice that your son gets to be close by at Ft. Lewis. Tell him good luck in Language School! Sounds like he will be eating out alot!
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11-08-2005, 15:21
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Congrats 18Xdad! It was a pretty big step when I found out I was going to language too. Even better when I just found out I got a 1/1+. The pipeline is now structured where after selection people find out their language, group, and MOS. Also, they go to SERE immediatly after Phase II or SUT so language is the last thing they do. Also, only some languages set the specific groups apart. Many people from all the groups are taking Arabic and Persian-Farsi.
Suggest getting him a Barnes and Noble gift certificate if the 18Ds didn't already raid the stash.
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11-08-2005, 15:39
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He learned his language today - Korean. This means he would be assigned to First Group at Fort Lewis, WA.
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I know how disappointed you must be and you have my deepest sympathies. But the important thing now is to be supportive. Just keep reminding him that the support groups need good people too and that everyone can't go to 7th Group, no matter how unfair that may seem. Even Roger Clemens pitched a game or two in the minors.  
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11-08-2005, 16:16
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Funny, very funny
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Your good-natured ribbing reminds me of a great college football rivalry. I don't have enough knowledge about Special Forces groups to discern if your comments are, in any way based in fact, but good competition never hurt anyone. And, if my son has to start in "the minors" with Special Forces, at least I know he's in the game. Better to look back as an old man and say that he was with the finest group of soldiers in the World than to wonder what might have been. I appreciate all you guys- no matter what group you're with.
Take care all,
18 X Dad
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11-08-2005, 19:29
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Originally Posted by 18X Dad
Your good-natured ribbing reminds me of a great college football rivalry. I don't have enough knowledge about Special Forces groups to discern if your comments are, in any way based in fact, but good competition never hurt anyone. And, if my son has to start in "the minors" with Special Forces, at least I know he's in the game. Better to look back as an old man and say that he was with the finest group of soldiers in the World than to wonder what might have been. I appreciate all you guys- no matter what group you're with.
Take care all,
18 X Dad
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It really is all in fun...those of us from 7th GP try not to make the rest of the participants live in our shadow ALL of the time. 
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11-08-2005, 22:01
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Where are the defenders of First Group?
I'm getting nervous now. My son's eventual group is being lambasted on the forum and no one has stepped forward to defend them. C'mon guys, step forward and get in a few shots..... pleeeeaaaasssse!!
18 X Dad
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11-08-2005, 22:49
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Originally Posted by 18X Dad
I'm getting nervous now. My son's eventual group is being lambasted on the forum and no one has stepped forward to defend them. C'mon guys, step forward and get in a few shots..... pleeeeaaaasssse!!
18 X Dad
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