08-29-2006, 10:08
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Join Date: Apr 2006
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Originally Posted by james13f
x_sf_med -
I'm sorry if I came across that way, it was certainly not my intention. I take my responsibilities as a soldier and a NCO very seriously.
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Obviously, NOT - per your profile:
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... On some weekends I play a buck Sgt 13F
See previous post - pull your cranial sphere out of your 4th point - consistency is the key to a good cover story - you blew it. That sound you almost heard was your captor's Berretta 9mm entering your head. G'night John-boy, you're in for the long sleep.
Another point - SF prepares those who are QPs for ANY career they choose - civilian or military. Ask the FOGs like me who are QPs what they're doing now - you might be surprised what a bunch of tactically proficient (your phrase) old soldiers have accomplished. I've got multiple college degrees, including an MBA - but I'm only tactically proficient. Bud, officers get deselected from SF because they don't measure up on their GT scores.
I repeat - read previous post - and everything you can about getting selected, and SF life - use that grey shit inside your helmet holder to make a decision. One of GEN Colin Powell's rules is, "You can't make somebody else's choices. Don't let them make yours."
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In the business of war, there is no invariable stategic advantage (shih) which can be relied upon at all times.
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Hearing, I forget. Seeing, I remember. Writing (doing), I understand. Chinese Proverb
Too many people are looking for a magic bullet. As always, shot placement is the key. ~TR
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08-29-2006, 14:27
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Dayton
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Hi Im Dilbert. I am a senior at the University of Dayton, and have recently become serious about joining the Army to pay off my student loans, and to pay for my PhD. I am very thankful for this site, and the information here.
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08-29-2006, 14:56
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Welcome!
Please observe the board discussions a bit and review the "stickies" prior to posting.
Thanks
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08-29-2006, 15:08
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Ummm, Dilbert - please do not take my post above yours as my normal demeanor, I can get a little wrapped around the handle when tightening up guests who refuse to use their brains. Welcome aboard!
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In the business of war, there is no invariable stategic advantage (shih) which can be relied upon at all times.
Sun-Tzu, "The Art of Warfare"
Hearing, I forget. Seeing, I remember. Writing (doing), I understand. Chinese Proverb
Too many people are looking for a magic bullet. As always, shot placement is the key. ~TR
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08-29-2006, 15:14
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Join Date: Jan 2004
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Originally Posted by Dilbert3204
Hi Im Dilbert. I am a senior at the University of Dayton, and have recently become serious about joining the Army to pay off my student loans, and to pay for my PhD. I am very thankful for this site, and the information here.
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Welcome.
There are clearly more lucrative and safer ways to make money these days than the Army in general and SF in particular.
I would really be surprised if Army pay could keep you moving when your body is exhausted, or keep you warm when you are sitting in the cold rain out at Camp MacKall.
Good luck regardless.
TR
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08-29-2006, 18:52
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or keep you warm when you are sitting in the cold rain out at Camp MacKall.
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He could always burn it, along with his PhD diploma thingy... 
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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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08-29-2006, 19:02
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Originally Posted by Dilbert3204
Hi Im Dilbert. I am a senior at the University of Dayton, and have recently become serious about joining the Army to pay off my student loans, and to pay for my PhD. I am very thankful for this site, and the information here.
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Welcome aboard Dilbert. Glad to see that you are not joining the Army for any of those trite reasons such as patriotism, desire to serve your country, or a commitment to something higher than self. But if you really want to just be a mercenary you might look to some of the private contracting organizations that pay a lot more than you are going to make in the Army. At any rate, if you do join the Army, I wish you well.
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08-30-2006, 06:38
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"...Glad to see that you are not joining the Army for any of those trite reasons such as patriotism, desire to serve your country, or a commitment to something higher than self. But if you really want to just be a mercenary you might look to some of the private contracting organizations that pay a lot more..."
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PS 6, this is PSMed, Target - Dilbert, Elevation 145, Deflection 0, Charge 4, SHOT, over.
Oh, the past couple of days have been a TRE, too bad the Ts have been slow and stupid - no challenge!
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In the business of war, there is no invariable stategic advantage (shih) which can be relied upon at all times.
Sun-Tzu, "The Art of Warfare"
Hearing, I forget. Seeing, I remember. Writing (doing), I understand. Chinese Proverb
Too many people are looking for a magic bullet. As always, shot placement is the key. ~TR
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08-30-2006, 08:57
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Republic of Columbus
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My name is Scott. I'm prior service 11B and 11M ( 4 yrs service, E-5). I was in the 3rd I.D. and with the 29 INF. Regt. at Benning. I love your site. Just here to lurk and learn. Thanks for allowing guests.
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08-31-2006, 00:45
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Hello All,
I have been searching around this site for a few months and have hopefully found the correct place to post an introduction. I am currently a college student looking into a military career. I enjoy everything that characterizes the upper midwest. My father is currently serving in the 3rd COSCOM at LSA Anaconda. Hopefully, I can learn as much as I can, by lurking in the shadows as I have been doing. Thank you for opportunity to join this site, it is definitley a great tool.
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08-31-2006, 06:35
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Welcome, Enjoy!
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08-31-2006, 16:09
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Join Date: May 2006
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My name is David Rede Hancock. Went through Training Group '63 (also attended Underwater Swimmer, Key West Jan of '64) and part of '64. Was assigned to 1st Group, Okinawa from 64 to 66. Had a twelve year break then joined 12th Group. Assigned to 5th for six months, Nov '92-Apr' '93, then back to the 12th which changed to the 19th in '94. Retired 18Z in '96
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08-31-2006, 16:33
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Originally Posted by opns_sergeant@m
My name is David Rede Hancock. Went through Training Group '63 (also attended Underwater Swimmer, Key West Jan of '64) and part of '64. Was assigned to 1st Group, Okinawa from 64 to 66. Had a twelve year break then joined 12th Group. Assigned to 5th for six months, Nov '92-Apr' '93, then back to the 12th which changed to the 19th in '94. Retired 18Z in '96
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Welcome aboard. I moved your post here to the Introduction thread. Please fill out your profile and read the rules and stickies. Enjoy the board and let us know if we can be of assistance.
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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.
Still want to quit?
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08-31-2006, 16:35
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Originally Posted by Pete
Lyle/Trent;
Did you go through one of the Military Dive schools or a civilian PADI course? The way you put it above kinda' makes it sound like the Combat Diver Course at Key West.
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He probably went to CDC - I remember having a stroke a while back when I heard they were sending cadets....
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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.
Still want to quit?
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08-31-2006, 17:21
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Originally Posted by NousDefionsDoc
He probably went to CDC - I remember having a stroke a while back when I heard they were sending cadets....
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Sarn't:
Student Co sent 6 18X's to CDQC in January/February and 5 came back with bubbles. Peregrino, TR, and I had a discussion about it at the GB club one afternoon and I believe I said something about it here as well...
Crip
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