Introductions I I- Your first post on this board goes here. (CLOSED)

[FutureSoldier45]

Hello gentlemen, thank you for allowing me to become a member on this site. Im 21 and i live in california, im currently enrolled in junior college and I am finishing up to botain my AA in Fire Science. I am very active in fitness and staying into shape. I have an older brother who is enlisted in the army and has been for quit sometime. I myself have just joined the army on an 18x contract and I leave for basic june 8th at fort benning.
Zack

[PSM]

Gentlemen,

After several months of lurking, it’s time for a proper introduction.

I found this site while researching whether the warranty on my Silva Type 27 covered the bubble that developed in the capsule. I looked around and found this a site by and for adults who understand service, mission, honor, camaraderie, and valor. And who like to blow things up.

The mentoring of young and future soldiers is the most impressive aspect of the site, in my opinion. Those who find their way here will be well served.

As for myself, I served in the Army for 1967 until 1970. I was Infantry through Ft. Polk and Ft. Ord. I was assigned to the “infantry only” security platoon at an ordnance company on Okinawa. From there I went to the Combat Surveillance/Electronic Warfare School at Ft. Huachuca where I qualified as an Unattended Ground Sensor Operator. Then I went through the Methods of Instruction Course and back to CS/EWS as an instructor.

My only contact with the SF community was some guys from Camp Hardy (I believe) on Okinawa who came to train on some of our “toys” and a SF Capt. I went through MOI with. We later shared an office at EWS.

By the way, in the last 36 years, I’ve never met an 11B from that period who did not serve in Viet Nam. I guess I’m the only one.

Thank you and stay safe out there.

Pat

[NousDefionsDoc]

Welcome aboard PSM.

[bungi74]

Love the site... lots of good motivating stuff here...

Active Duty Army 11b1v...

Passed SFAS in December, got 18d-Arabic...

Broke hip (nothing too serious) in car accident in February, and will go to the Q once the hip heals and I can get into shape.

[187snooch]

Just recently got selected and cant wait to get to Bragg and start the Q coarse. Looks like alot of good info here. Thanks for your time.

[highflier77]

Good afternoon,

My name is Brian. I am a 28 year old airline pilot. I work in an industry where integrity, honesty, and loyality do not exist. I want to be a part of something that is more important than just one person (me). I want to spend my life a part of something I can be deeply proud of and that demands all that I am. Flying a jet around doesn't do it. I am at a point in my life I have to be honest with myself with respect to my destiny. My soul is calling for something else.

My hobbies are skydiving (USPA C-35245), shooting (I am attending FFDO training next month), backpacking, and cross-training.

I have done extensive research into SF. The questions I have pertain more to Family issues. "Get Selected" only touches the issues of Family life and family strains. My "mentor" (A current active 180Alpha) has graciously offered me his insight on it but I am looking for a few more opinions to form a better understanding to make the best, most informed decision.

Thank you for the access to this site.

[sleepyhead4]

How's it going,

I found this forum through another forum that I frequently visit. Too bad I didn't know about this site earlier...no matter.

I got selected back in November...actually got the good news on my birthday (greatest birthday present I could ask for)...and I am currently going through some required army training before starting Q course. Since I'm a native Korean speaker, I will be headed to 1st SFG in about a year and a half. I hope to help some people on this site if anyone has questions that I might be able to answer...and of course I hope to find answers to my questions here. Can't wait.

[Warrior-Mentor]

Welcome aboard. Glad to see we're getting guys who've passed SFAS in addition to the guys looking for advice on how to pass SFAS (not that there's anything wrong with that...it's just smart).

[Land Shark]

After 2 years of struggling, I've made it back in. I've joined the Colorado National Guard. I was able to prove that I didn't have asthma, but I still couldn't contract for Airborne (or SF) because of a Lasik waiver. It baffles me that forward operating soldiers like Airborne and SF are at the top of the list to get Lasik from the military, but if you had Lasik from one of the top civilian surgeons then you can't contract for Airborne.

I go back to complete AIT in June. Once I complete AIT, I hope to transfer to a REC for 19th Group. I absolutely don't like not having things in a contract, but I reached a point where I could either trust that God would continue to carry me on this path or I could take my toys and go home.

I have been soaking up information from this list for months now. This has been a wonderful asset for knowledge and motivation.

Thank you,

Land Shark

[Bill Harsey]

Originally Posted by incommin

I am a retired CSM. Retired in 1989. Next scheduled assignement would have been pushing papers in DC and didn't want to go there. Spent time in the 7th SFG, 5th SFG (B-50...RT Nail), and 10th at Devens. Served elsewhere as an instructor, Drill Sergeant, 1SGT, and CSM in Engeneer Bn's.

Currently a criminalist (CSI guy) for a large department in South Georgia.

Written two books and have two more going to a publisher....

Kids grown....wife good looking and happy....

CSM,
Welcome aboard.
Bill

[BIG W]

Hello. Great site! I just happend to see it mentioned on AR-15.com. Now a little about me. I am an 18B at 5th group. Just completed CDQC. It took a while to get here due to our busy scedule. I am sure glad its over. Take it easy and I will be in touch.

[gunnerjohn]

Welcome aboard all
Gunner

[shortbrownguy]

Great site!!! I'm 31 years old, and stationed in Ft Bragg, NC. I was an 11b assigned to 1/505 PIR, and have deployed in support of OIF and OEF. I am now in the "Q" course training as an 18e.

[l.knott]

...And the Lt jokes begin. But just so everyone knows, I passed the LandNav course down here with no problem at all, so hopefully I can head off all the 'Can't spell lost without LT' jokes.
Anyhow, I'm a new Infantry LT down here at Benning for IOBC. Waiting to get my orders cut for PRC and Ranger School. I'm mainly on here looking for some answers to questions I have about the Q-Course and SF life...mainly dealing with family issues. I haven't been able to find them yet, so I figured I'd introduce myself just incase I have to ask about them.
Just to cover my own tail, I know that I have about 2yrs before I can be chosen to go to SFAS. And from there, I know it will be a long and arduous course before I get a long tab and a funny-looking, green, French hat. But I'm certainly not going to count myself out yet and am going to try to aquire all the info I can about the course. I'm frankly very humbled to be able to communicate with such qualified and proven operators, both former and current, and hope to one day stand before you, be tested, and found to be of the same calibre as yourselves.
....Hey, a guy can dream can't he?

-Larry

[x SF med]

Guys-
I didn't read the SOP and posted in a couple of other threads prior to coming here.

Bio - SFQC (originally 11b with S qual, swithched to 18 series) 1983-4 peered in RS and recycled. Went through the 2nd 18b - 18d requal group in 85-86, anybody remember Rocky? Assigned to 10SFG(A) - Gary Gordon was still there at the time - my company, not my team - he was a bubblehad and ff.
Bonafides: Instructors at Bragg/ McKall included both Gritz's (before JR got canned for pharmaceuticals) Bob Howard and Nick Rowe (prior to reassignment to DoD). My class had the guy who tried to claim his rifle was stolen, even though they left his rolex on his wrist (who wears a rolex through SFQC? the guy was not liked).

PM me if you want to know more.