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[Patriot]

Greetings and salutations to all,

I retired from the Army with twenty years in 04/01. PMOS 19D, SMOS 71L. I found this site as a member of the Small Wars Journal. A link to this board was provided and recommended to those of us who study uncoventional warfare in one aspect or another. I was never anything but a leg when I was on AD. See my profile for units of assignment. I also served in Desert Shield/Storm. Upon retiring, I used my VA to go to grad school and got an MA in Information Management. Since then, I have worked in the Defense Contracting world with Resource Consultants Inc at Camp Howze, Korea as a project manager. I came back to CONUS and hired on with the Cubic Applications Group as a historian with the Operation Iraqi Freedom Study Group (OIFSG) CAC & Fort Leavenworth, I assisted in the effort to write the book "On Point, the United States Army in Operation Iraqi Freedom." You can access many of our lessons learned work on the Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL) homepage and the Battle Command Knowledge System (BCKS) homepage. When the book was completed I hired on with CACI Inc, where I currently manage the Institutional Training Resource Model (ITRM) at DCSRM, CAC & Fort Leavenworth. I am here to learn more from the guys who have BTDT and maybe offer something useful to the board membership.

[Team Sergeant]

Originally Posted by Patriot

Greetings and salutations to all,

I retired from the Army with twenty years in 04/01. PMOS 19D, SMOS 71L. I found this site as a member of the Small Wars Journal. A link to this board was provided and recommended to those of us who study uncoventional warfare in one aspect or another. I was never anything but a leg when I was on AD. See my profile for units of assignment. I also served in Desert Shield/Storm. Upon retiring, I used my VA to go to grad school and got an MA in Information Management. Since then, I have worked in the Defense Contracting world with Resource Consultants Inc at Camp Howze, Korea as a project manager. I came back to CONUS and hired on with the Cubic Applications Group as a historian with the Operation Iraqi Freedom Study Group (OIFSG) CAC & Fort Leavenworth, I assisted in the effort to write the book "On Point, the United States Army in Operation Iraqi Freedom." You can access many of our lessons learned work on the Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL) homepage and the Battle Command Knowledge System (BCKS) homepage. When the book was completed I hired on with CACI Inc, where I currently manage the Institutional Training Resource Model (ITRM) at DCSRM, CAC & Fort Leavenworth. I am here to learn more from the guys who have BTDT and maybe offer something useful to the board membership.

Holy Mother! (What did you have for breakfast? )

Welcome aboard.

TS

[Thumper]

I am looking for any information or advice y'all can offer me in regards to joining the Special Forces. I am a college graduate from Texas A&M University. I am 2 years out and it seems as though life just isn't fulfilling at this point. I feel as though I will make a difference in someone's life by joining. I have researched the SF as well as other armed forces branches, but I am always drawn back to SF. I am not in the peak physical shape I was in while playing rugby throughout college, but can be in a relatively short period of time. What questions or comments should I approach a recruiter with? What information do you have to offer? Anything is considered extremely helpful. I have set a goal of December as my make it or break it point.

Thanks.

[Team Sergeant]

Originally Posted by Thumper

I am looking for any information or advice y'all can offer me in regards to joining the Special Forces. I am a college graduate from Texas A&M University. I am 2 years out and it seems as though life just isn't fulfilling at this point. I feel as though I will make a difference in someone's life by joining. I have researched the SF as well as other armed forces branches, but I am always drawn back to SF. I am not in the peak physical shape I was in while playing rugby throughout college, but can be in a relatively short period of time. What questions or comments should I approach a recruiter with? What information do you have to offer? Anything is considered extremely helpful. I have set a goal of December as my make it or break it point.

Thanks.

Start here;

http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/...splay.php?f=26

Read it all to include the stickies. After you read that go here;

http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/...splay.php?f=27

Make sure you use the "Display Options" and use the "from the
Beginning".

After you've read for a week you may then ask questions, but, before you ask a question you had better first use the search button, we do not like to answer the same simple questions 10,000 times.

Team Sergeant

[LEStudent]

My name's Don. I lurk here quite a bit, but don't recall posting. If I have, it's been a long time, and obviously out of turn, since I didn't introduce myself. I'm a graphics artist, working for a contractor that's in negotiations with USASOC to develop some training solutions for the SWC. I was priviledged to spend a week in 11/05 at Ft. Bragg at the SWC, and spent the week running around with one of the instructors there at the school house. It was quite a neat experience to actually spend the week with a guy whom I'd read about in the book Master of Chaos, let me tell you.

I have my law enforcement standards (which mean nothing) in the state of Florida, and am still trying to get hired on at an agency. I've found that it's much harder to get hired on at a department than it is to get into the academy. My week at Bragg inspired me to switch gears, and try out for SF. For the past six months, I've been busting my ass to get into top shape, and go and live my dream.

The site here, as well as Maj. Martin's book, have done wonders for my PT routine, my mindset, and my overall attitude.

[Intel_Airman]

Hello, my name is Cole and I've been lurking around here for a little while now. I'm 24 years old and currently in the Air Force getting ready to go green once my enlistment is up; 1 year 7 months left on a 6 year contract. I came in without a guaranteed contract and ended up in Intelligence. I love the military, but up to this point I don't feel that I have served in the capacity that I am capable of.

I'm also a senior at Hawaii Pacific University, majoring in Diplomacy and Military Studies. I'm getting ready to pursue a second bachelors in Intelligence with a concentration in Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict. My future goals are to go 18X once I join the Army. I'm not sure what I specifically want at this time, but I'm leaning towards being a Delta or Echo. My long term goal is to become a Warrant Officer once I meet the requirements.

Last year I did a tour in Balad, Iraq as Force Protection and right now I'm trying to get a 365 day deployment to round out my AF experience. I enjoy training, working on cars, pretty girls, and as of recently I'm trying to increase my knowledge of firearms. I'm looking forward to learning a lot here on the boards and I thank you guys for letting me join.

[Night Prowler]

Hello my name is Bryant. I'm sixteen years old and I hope to become a Special Forces Detachment Commander (18A). I am an offensive/ defensive lineman on the football team, I wrestle and throw discus and shot put at my school. Physical fitness is a huge part of my life and I lift weights and run at my school six days a week during the summer. My football coach really appreciates my work ethic even when he catches me practicing room clearing between exercises!

West Point is my goal upon graduation of high school. I'm on the fast track to going there and I will stay the course. With hard work and determination I will make it. I am currently trying to decide on which path to follow in order to become 18A. I think some time in the 3rd Ranger Battalion would do wonders for leadership and combat skill development and it would be a great experience Rangers Lead The way! I can't wait until the day I make my first parachute jump. HALO operations fascinate me to no end and I will make sure I am assigned to an active HALO capable ODA. I'm a regular at the Ranger Joes near Ft.Benning! I have a cousin who was in Marine Force Recon and I may start working with him on some basic skills land nav, marksmanship, etc. Anyone in my little town can tell you that I love to ruck! My marches sometimes cause a bit of a stir though!

This is a great forum and I hope to pick up some tips and learn from the wisdom of quiet professionals. Thanks.

[Kyobanim]

Future SF - Welcome

Here's some reading for you. . .

Start here;

http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/...splay.php?f=26

Read it all to include the stickies. After you read that go here;

http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/...splay.php?f=27

Make sure you use the "Display Options" and use the "from the
Beginning".

After you've read for a week you may then ask questions, but, before you ask a question you had better first use the search button, we do not like to answer the same simple questions 10,000 times.

Team Sergeant

[Night Prowler]

Thanks, but I got a 404 on both pages.

[Ambush Master]

Originally Posted by Future SF

Thanks, but I got a 404 on both pages.

Then try this:
http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/...=4198#post4198

AND THIS:

http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/...ead.php?t=3452

Then read all of the "Stickies" and do follow the instruction of :

Make sure you use the "Display Options" and use the "from the
Beginning".

Take care.
Martin

[Night Prowler]

Thanks!

[NousDefionsDoc]

When you've decided on a new user name that doesn't include any reference to what you are not within the next 24 hours, PM an admin and we will change it for you. Do it not and you leave the choice to our discretion...That would be a mistake.

[Night Prowler]

Roger, Wilco.

NDD Admin Edit: Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The eager young man formerly known as Future SF shall henceforth and forever been known as "Night Prowler"

[GaSFecho]

Hello,

It is a privilege to be here. Thank you. I entered the Army with an 18x contract 2.5 years ago and am just finishing the SFQC. I graduate this Friday and am assigned to 3rd SFG. I went through the echo course.

I am from GA, did some college and worked for a while before coming in. I am here to learn.

[Team Sergeant]

Originally Posted by GaSFecho

Hello,

It is a privilege to be here. Thank you. I entered the Army with an 18x contract 2.5 years ago and am just finishing the SFQC. I graduate this Friday and am assigned to 3rd SFG. I went through the echo course.

I am from GA, did some college and worked for a while before coming in. I am here to learn.

Welcome Brother.

Send me a PM with your data.

Team Sergeant