Introductions III

[j@mes]

I was originally mech-infantry in Ft. Hood Tx. I was in what was, I'm pretty sure, the worst unit in the entire army. I went SF as soon as I could. I was in 10th group did some SWCS time and as of 2007 I've been in the calgaurd (5/19th). 18B/18F

[badman]

Hi I am Badman. I was 10th SFG from 93-97. I am now a contractor in Iraq.

[Gavin]

Hello Gentlemen,

I'm Gavin. I joined the active AF in 2002. Signed up for PJ, was med DQ'd after a few months at INDOC. Was reclassed into supply until 2004 when I left the AF and crossed to the AFRes for 1 drill then met an 18B from 5/19th in CO who encouraged me to cross over to his unit to try out.
I've been in the ARNG since early 2005, spent time in the former 151st INF DET (LRS)(ABN) as 11B.

I am currently a student in SWTD, 5/19th SFG(A)...COARNG.

[shortrnd]

gentlemen, i'm an old vietnam vet who more or less stumbled on to your site. i liked it so here i am. i was an 05C20 attached to, MACV Adv Team 48, in nam back in 70-71. thanks for letting me be a member. it's an honor. jmh

[Pete]

Welcome all.

Put up a chair, pop the top on a cool one and relax with us around the screen.

[Damien]

Good day all and thank you for allowing me this opportunity. I have completed my profile and am posting this introduction as required. I am a TSgt (E6) Intelligence Analyst in the USAF. I don't use my real name online so I go by Damien Reign. I've been in for 10 years, most of that I have supported special operations forces in one form or another. I joined the USAF to do Pararescue but just barely failed the PAST and so I stayed with my job in Intel. I've mostly supported the "colorful" JSOC Task Forces and SOCOM elements. I've done basic survival training (FL), SERE (ME), Peacetime Governmental Detention and Hostage Survival (WA). I've also attended the BSR Executive Protection Defensive Driver course at Summit Point (WV). I recently returned from a deployment ISO CJTF Troy working the Counter-IED mission in Baghdad. I'm a volunteer EMT/Firefighter and I try to be a good husband and a soon to be father. My brother, while doing his own research on U.S. Army SF found this site and told me about it. I am a member of many random forums and I must say that in just three days of use, I have found that this is the best controlled site I have ever seen on the open net. I should have expected as much. My intent is to use your site to learn as much as I can. I am currently interested in long range precision shooting. I will post when it is appropriate and where I feel I have enough experience to add substance. Again, I appreciate the opportunity and please allow for the creative writing. I was inspired.


What comes from above cannot be spoken to another. Vulnerable thoughts kept in boxes. Looking down from on high with unwavering gaze. Not even glasses shield you from the rays that made this incredible. Whispers in a system locked down and restricted. This is another world.

Born to open spaces and horse power, knowing not of what lay just beyond. Constant struggle and strife begot devision and a new dynamic. Quicker than most, yet mired in mediocrity. Struggle remained until my calling was found. From death, life. An unquenchable desire for more. A new journey...that others may live.

Enlisted by the force that shapes mountain stone and desert sand, creating castles in the heavens. The PAST, more difficult to endure than what lay ahead. My dream shattered. What next? Pushed to be Einstein and Nostradamus in order to save Supermen from doomsday. My trek landed me in the land of the rising sun. Many times the ground shook and the sky fell glistening and frozen. A thousand yard stare at an old foe, watching bears migrate north for the winter. A handful of full moons on an icy black abyss staring at twin volcanoes from a steel beach, we shoot, we score. Adjust fire, lens shifted, focused now on the beginning of a war with no end. Lest we forget.

Again, moved to the East to an old Fort with a shadowed past. Eyes and ears open for any hint of things to come. My trigger finger in a tributary woven round the world. All stations, all stations. Seeing the world from a room with no windows. Deciphering zuj, qsl, as1, wtf, etc. I've lived in squalor, trekked through forests, swamps and mountains and was reminded that I shall never be forgotten. Wandered into Secrets, on the boulevard, next to a shark who's jaws gobble cheddar. I've fought alongside green men chasing gargoyles with gossamer wings. I've felt fiery rain, peanut butter earth, ran with buckets, scored touchdowns playing bingo and was parched by dusk.

This current land lacks much, but many souls have passed through this gateway and come through improved. A river runs through it, just don't fall in. I feast in a global harvest providing for the needs of many. Sent back to old stomping grounds. Just South of Victory was achieved and Liberty was next. To be or not to be was once the question. Stay and play or blow and go was a louder argument me thinks. When summoned, Troy became omnipresent with sexy companion alongside. What happiness comes from a job well done. Medals pinned to the living and placed with the dead. I once read of a warm feeling that no one else notices. I long to return to my home away from home.

With the utmost respect. We will never forget.

[Rapid]

Hi everybody. Some of you may remember me from a few days ago if you're a member at ShadowSpear. Basically, I'm French (*ducks*), and was recently selected for our SF (starting training soon). Well, I know some people in US SOF (which is why I'm here), and the SF guys always stood out (for the right reasons), I thought. Hoping to work with you guys sometime in the future.

[The Reaper]

Welcome all.

Thanks for your service to all of the veterans.

Bon chance, Rapid.

TR

[Red Finch]

Hello all. I am a 17 year old h.s. student currently living overseas. I will soon be finishing this stage of my education and am therefore evaluating my options for after school. I am currently looking into a career in the Army. I came across this site in my research. As I do not have access to a local recruiting station I have been gaining most of my knowledge from online sources, and hope this site and it's members can further direct me.

[mattshack]

Quiet professionals,

Ok, well firstly may I say that I am honoured to be in your company, and secondly congratulate you on a great site, witch proves to be valuable area of information for people like myself, and is an indeed proof of the utmost professionalism of witch you as a regiment pride yourselves on upholding.

Who am I? Ok, I am a British Paratrooper currently living in the UK. I joined the Parachute Regiment back in 1997 (as you can see from my profile). I had five great years in 2 Para and was lucky enough to serve with good guys in some bad places such as N Ireland, Macedonia, N Africa, and Afghanistan.

At that point I decided to go a little more specialised by joining the unit that I currently serve with. To do that I first had to pass the selection cadre that runs yearly in the Welsh mountains. This course runs over six weeks and consists of:
• A two week land navigation course culminating in a 69km march.
• One week SOP, advance force tactics.
• One week advance force range package.
• Two week final EX culminating with conduct after capture EX.

Once I completed this faze I was then placed on probation for twelve months and constantly tested whilst I practiced, practiced and practiced again to master the basics before I carried out my continuation training. Some of the highlights of this were completing my HALO/HAHO training, Demo basics, Medical advance force trauma school, and hospital attachments, Small arms and heavy weapons up to battalion level.

What the f@@k am I doing on your site? It was about this period that I came into contact (whilst deployed to the box in 2003) with an ODA. Though I had little to do with them, and new even less about them (except that they were USSF) they still left a lasting impression in my mind. I am naturally inquisitive and got talking to a few of the guys. We took the crap out of each other, had a great laugh and that was that.

It wasn’t until three years later that I next came into contact with a team. This time we shared a FOB in a different box (same enemy). This team had a massive effect on my views on soldiering. Though I still new nothing of you “quiet professionals” I liked what I saw. When the sh@t hit the fan and we had TIC or good guys down the ODA was the first to offer assistance, on too many occasions. Great Ethos!

Once I got back from that tour I set about my research of the 1st SF Regiment, again I liked what I saw. The creed, the small team emphasise, the team set up, the 18 series MOS, the ethos, the overall will to succeed and unrelenting professionalism that the Regiment displays is very appealing to me as a soldier.

Now, I am not one for big bold statements so I’m not going to sit here and tell you how I’m going to breeze through SFAS or start asking you bone questions about the housing at Bragg before I’ve even past the ASVAB, nor am I going to start asking you for some super secret way in witch I can somehow get through the Q course and to a group, then live off the reputation of others, without having to even break a sweat.

What I am going to do is work my butt off to CONTINUE THE FIGHT…

[flygirl01]

Oh Lord, I joined so long ago I can't remember when.

Both my brothers went USAF (my brother joined in the 60s; the other just enlisted). I joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary after 9-11. I have a BA in Political Science.

I live in NYC. I'm a writer; right now I'm working on a comic and a graphic novel with a friend.

That's all for now.

[chemo]

Hi all.

My name is Jairo, i'm a chemo stationed in Germany. My year group will be up soon, so i figured i get acquainted as much as possible.

Thanks

[Team Sergeant]

Welcome all!


Team Sergeant

[Tyrant]

Hello all,
I've lurked here for a few months and wanted to post a intro. I just PCS'd to Bragg from Yuma, AZ and I am waiting to start the Q-course. I have spent a few years in the 75th Ranger Regiment and now I'm looking for something new and different. I just wanted to say thank you to the admins behind the scenes who maintain this site and to the QP's who fill it full of priceless information.

[CPTAUSRET]

Originally Posted by Tenn-RGR

Hello all,
I've lurked here for a few months and wanted to post a intro. I just PCS'd to Bragg from Yuma, AZ and I am waiting to start the Q-course. I have spent a few years in the 75th Ranger Regiment and now I'm looking for something new and different. I just wanted to say thank you to the admins behind the scenes who maintain this site and to the QP's who fill it full of priceless information.

Welcome aboard, everyone!