Introductions V

[full cooler]

Originally Posted by Don

Many a great Terrorologist have graduated from there. Welcome.

Well said.

[lknox21]

Greetings all!

I'm a prior-service Marine and I'm training hard to prepare myself physically and mentally for SFAS. I've been doing a ton of reading here on PS and I would like to say thank you to all the current and former SOF personnel that are helping hopeful candidates like myself prepare for what may lie ahead. I know that until I earn the title, my job is to keep my mouth shut and listen to the advise given by those who have earned it. That being said, any and all advice or information anyone is willing to give is more than appreciated.

-Logan

[RedLegGI]

Howdy


My name is Brent and I'm a former 13D with an ASI of L7. I did 4 years with 1/25 SBCT out of Wainwright with a deployment to Iraq in 08-09. My family has military in it in about every generation and that's why I chose to volunteer.

As for this board, my buddy informed me of its existence when he registered as a QP because he knew I was in and that I collect U.S. military items dating back to at least the Civil War. I'm currently in the process of collecting a lot of multicam uniforms/patches and theater made stuff, because once we're out of there, there wont be any more.

I'm hoping to learn a lot from the board, and to not ask stupid questions. Ya'll are truly America's finest, and I'm proud to be in your presence.


Brent

[cib18ev]

Charles here. I started out 11c and 11b with assignments in mech and rgr units. Q course graduation in 01 with service in 7th SFG and other USASOC units. Read about the collective resistance to the wave of gun control and wanted to add my name to the roster.
Sine Pari

[Jiniper]

Hey all,

Jake here. I'm a military contractor/linguist here in Afghanistan. I'm trying to figure out what to do with my life when I'm done with this gig.

I’ve been blessed with a great job and great experiences for a young guy. It has put me in a place where I can now go do what I want—serve my country—without worrying about some of the sacrifices that might come along with it. I don’t know what avenue I’ll choose for my service, but I consider SF a great option and this website a great resource.

I've got loads of questions, but I’ve been reading posts on here for enough months to know that I had better not ask out on the forums for now. If my questions have been asked and I somehow missed it… the chewing follows without fail.

[faust13500]

Gents,

A great deal of knowledge here, glad to have found it.

I am an 18A, currently serving as an embedded adviser with a foreign SOF unit in Europe, previously having served with the 124th IN, 20th SFG, SOCCENT, and SOCEUR. I hope to both make deposits and withdraws in this repository of knowledge.

[UWOA (RIP)]

Originally Posted by faust13500

Gents,

A great deal of knowledge here, glad to have found it.

I am an 18A, currently serving as an embedded adviser with a foreign SOF unit in Europe, previously having served with the 124th IN, 20th SFG, SOCCENT, and SOCEUR. I hope to both make deposits and withdraws in this repository of knowledge.

And there's no interest charge on the withdrawals .... Welcome.

(Not really true. Interest on withdrawals is collected from future contributions to the data base - paying it forward. You probably overlooked that because it's an understood part of a QP's duty description. Peregrino)

[dberesford]

Hello and thank you for allowing me to be a part of this forum. I am a "middle aged" California attorney with a wife and kid in college. But in my prior life 1980' I was a medic 1/325 82nd. I spent my entire time at Bragg, no deployments :-(. What can I say, I was a "Reagan era soldier." I am privileged to be a part of this forum, because it was my dream to be an 18d. I was born to be a medic. I have been making first aid kits since I was 10 and I just turned 50. I enlisted from Florida with a friend I played HS FB with, on the "buddy program." Remember that, where they keep you together all through PP? Well, at the AFEES station in Jacksonville, we both took tests, and they told me they had one 18d slot. They offered the contract to me, not my buddy though.. Ultimately, I decided to stay with my bud and go 82d medic. Seemed like the fair thing since I talked him into joining with me in the 1st place, and hey 82nd Airborne -All The Way, and then some!! So, ultimately I never got to go after the 18d dream. But I spent 3-great years just down the street from delta and group and made plenty of medic friends in the 82nd who were ex-18d. All characters for sure. One just couldn't stay out of fights at the dragon club, and the other failed GLab. Thanks for keeping the dream alive through your posts . -Dave

[tazaygul]

Hello,
Looks like my original introduction got lost. My name is TJ and I'm a 3rd Group 18A, post team time and currently working for NSOCC-A downrange. I was a prior Artillery guy and spent all my time in the 82nd. My language is Pashto and has been useful more times than I can count.

If there's anything else, just ask. Rarely will I post but I do enjoy taking in all the information here. If anyone else is here and wants to chat over a cigar let me know!

TJ

[Big D]

Hello Gents,
My name is Rob, and I have been serving in the Army reserve as a medic (now as a 12N) for 4 years. At the beginning of my military career I was quite naive. After some time I realized that this was my career and if didn't take hold of it, it would be one joke of a career. Once I came to decision that the Army is what I loved, and that if I'm going to do this I'm going all the way. So Special Forces became my choice. Unfortunately being married and a father the decision was not just my own and had to be worked through to ease the stress off my family along with humps along the way. In that time I have missed the window for prior service to grab an 18x contract. So hear I am a year and half later posting for the first time hoping to find a solution.

On another note I'd like to thank all of you QP's past and present for your wisdom and generosity in allowing us the privilege to be apart such a forum.
Thank you.

[Mike Jones]

Greetings to all. My happiest days were serving with Special Forces. I started out in A Co. 1st Bn. 5th Gp at Bragg in 1972. Then spent a year in Thailand with USASFT on SF Tm 42 (FREEDOM RUNNER) and then SF Tm 44 (HALO) w/ CPT Mike Taylor and MSG Joel Schenckleberger and SFC Sammy Hernadez. Stayed until they deactivated us in March of '74. Best bunch of soldiers I served with in 24 years. Saw a bunch of really old timers last Summer at the 60th Anniversary here in Fayetteville. I am now a Retired LTC and presently serving as a GS type at FORSCOM HQ.

[frog130]

Frog, Jake, et al - REMINDER - this is theINTRODUCTIONS forum - if you want to chat, use the Personal Messaging function found as a pull-down tab in your Personal Profile. Richard

Jake,

If you're going to make it in SF, or any other Field, there are a few lessons you need to learn RIGHT NOW:
1). Grow another layer of skin! Don't let a few harsh words or criticism get to you. It auin't personal. If it is yoiu'll know it. Team Sgts, and most Sr NCOs as well as some good officers, don't mince words. We expect you to listen, learn and perform

2). If you have a legitimate Q - ask it. Do your home work fist but never hesitate to ask. Institutional knowledge and know how are in the head's of those their now. The only way to learn is to ask. If some blow hard gives you a ration because your Q was asked and answered 2 years ago, ask where to find and move on. Again, it isn't personal

3) Don't be afraid od failure (except with jumps, divesn explosives and incoming). The best way to learn is from experience. Experience is surviving failure and learning not to repeat it again

4) Never, ever make an excuse! Do you undersdtand that? No Excuses Period.
There are two fundamental reasons why that maxim needs to be engrained in your Psyche; a) you can get a result or an excuse. Never both as they are dytnometrically oppsed. B) Excuses piss - off every decent SF operator, NCO's and Officers.

If you think you know what a bad day looks like you don't have any idea what it's like to be on the receiving end of a truly Pissed SF NCO, especially the Team Sgt and. XO or CO

Jake, take this to heart and tyou'll do well. Just remember, whever's jumping on your ruck puts his pants on the same way you do.


One last point, if you've already mastered the Language and have a burning desire to become SF qualified you'll do well

Cork

Originally Posted by Jiniper

Hey all,

Jake here. I'm a military contractor/linguist here in Afghanistan. I'm trying to figure out what to do with my life when I'm done with this gig.

I’ve been blessed with a great job and great experiences for a young guy. It has put me in a place where I can now go do what I want—serve my country—without worrying about some of the sacrifices that might come along with it. I don’t know what avenue I’ll choose for my service, but I consider SF a great option and this website a great resource.

I've got loads of questions, but I’ve been reading posts on here for enough months to know that I had better not ask out on the forums for now. If my questions have been asked and I somehow missed it… the chewing follows without fail.

[Jiniper]

Originally Posted by frog130

Frog, Jake, et al - REMINDER - this is theINTRODUCTIONS forum - if you want to chat, use the Personal Messaging function found as a pull-down tab in your Personal Profile. Richard

Jake,

If you're going to make it in SF, or any other Field, there are a few lessons you need to learn RIGHT NOW:
1). Grow another layer of skin! Don't let a few harsh words or criticism get to you. It auin't personal. If it is yoiu'll know it. Team Sgts, and most Sr NCOs as well as some good officers, don't mince words. We expect you to listen, learn and perform

2). If you have a legitimate Q - ask it. Do your home work fist but never hesitate to ask. Institutional knowledge and know how are in the head's of those their now. The only way to learn is to ask. If some blow hard gives you a ration because your Q was asked and answered 2 years ago, ask where to find and move on. Again, it isn't personal

3) Don't be afraid od failure (except with jumps, divesn explosives and incoming). The best way to learn is from experience. Experience is surviving failure and learning not to repeat it again

4) Never, ever make an excuse! Do you undersdtand that? No Excuses Period.
There are two fundamental reasons why that maxim needs to be engrained in your Psyche; a) you can get a result or an excuse. Never both as they are dytnometrically oppsed. B) Excuses piss - off every decent SF operator, NCO's and Officers.

If you think you know what a bad day looks like you don't have any idea what it's like to be on the receiving end of a truly Pissed SF NCO, especially the Team Sgt and. XO or CO

Jake, take this to heart and tyou'll do well. Just remember, whever's jumping on your ruck puts his pants on the same way you do.


One last point, if you've already mastered the Language and have a burning desire to become SF qualified you'll do well

Cork

Roger. Thanks for the advice and encouragement. You may get a question from me via messaging.

[Grounded]

Good Morning All,

Just signed my 18X contract and took the oath yesterday. I've been browsing these forums for quite some time now and am very thankful to have a resource such as PS.com that has been unbelievably helpful in my journey up to this point. I have no doubts that it will only become more beneficial as I move along the pipeline and with that said I'd like to thank everyone who contributes to the wealth of knowledge that these forums hold.

Regards,

ZJ

[Cenetix]

I'm an 18D in 3rd Group. I joined this site a long time ago, but it fell to the wayside somewhere over the course of the past few years. The posting of the IED news article in the general forum was brought to my attention recently and suddenly I remembered I was a member of this site! I plan on frequenting these forums much more often in the future.