05-22-2005, 19:36
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Guerrilla
Join Date: May 2005
Location: The Big Country
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Hi
Hi, I am new to this forum (and forums in general) so I thought I'd take the time to introduce myself.
I am a former Marine (0311) and currently I live in MT and work as a rehab tech at a group home for addicted teens. I am considering going back in to be a Green Beret. I have some reservations though.
First I am not an athlete. I am in shape but I have to fight for it. It looks like most of you Special Forces guys are naturals.
Secondly I've noticed that most of you seem to be older. I'm 22 and I've been out less than a year. Should I be looking at this right now, or should I wait and gain some more life experinece before attempting this?
Anyways, I hope to be a positive contributor to this site and to get some info to make an informed descision. Thanks for having me onboard.
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05-22-2005, 19:43
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#992
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Castle Rock, CO
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Originally Posted by Tubbs
I am considering going back in to be a Green Beret. I have some reservations though.
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speaking only for myself, i was a soldier, not a hat...you should not aspire to be a headgear also worn by Girl Scouts...
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First I am not an athlete. I am in shape but I have to fight for it. It looks like most of you Special Forces guys are naturals.
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5'8", 140 pounds when i started the Q Course...actually, spent most of my A-team time at that weight...imagine a 75 pound rucksack, full LCE, a weapon with container and a main and reserve parachute attached to a 140 pound body...oh, yeah, it's great to be a natural...you have to run what you brung in SF training and in SF service...
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Secondly I've noticed that most of you seem to be older. I'm 22 and I've been out less than a year. Should I be looking at this right now, or should I wait and gain some more life experinece before attempting this?
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i was 23 years old when i went through SFQC...you are old enough...the question begs, are you mature enough? good luck...it's a hard road, but i found it worthwhile...
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05-22-2005, 20:05
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#993
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Guerrilla
Join Date: May 2005
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Well I am a fan of the cookies
[QUOTE=lksteve]speaking only for myself, i was a soldier, not a hat...you should not aspire to be a headgear also worn by Girl Scouts...
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Wasn't sure how you guys like to be addressed. God forbid you get around some people and say ex-marine...
Anyways, I'll always be a Marine regardless of where I serve be it military or civilian. SF, Special Forces, Green Berets, you'll have to forgive me for the lingo errors.
The girl Scouts are at the top of the cookie game though...
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05-22-2005, 20:18
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Wasn't sure how you guys like to be addressed. God forbid you get around some people and say ex-marine...
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read this...
http://teamhouse.tni.net/Info/Essay/sf.htm
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The girl Scouts are at the top of the cookie game though...
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only because we let them stay there... 
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""A man must know his destiny. if he does not recognize it, then he is lost. By this I mean, once, twice, or at the very most, three times, fate will reach out and tap a man on the shoulder. if he has the imagination, he will turn around and fate will point out to him what fork in the road he should take, if he has the guts, he will take it.""- GEN George S. Patton
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05-22-2005, 20:22
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Guerrilla
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thank you
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05-22-2005, 20:51
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Awesome essay. Time to  after reading something like that. :[]
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05-22-2005, 20:54
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Awesome essay. Time to after reading something like that. :[] |
i wish every young man entering the pipeline could listen to the late CSM talk about the emotions and the thought he put into that essay...it won the Jefferson Award for Military Journalism in 1975...Bill Edge (RIP) retired from the Army a few days after i finished SFQC...i wish i could have served under him, but i was blessed to know him as a friend before he passed...
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""A man must know his destiny. if he does not recognize it, then he is lost. By this I mean, once, twice, or at the very most, three times, fate will reach out and tap a man on the shoulder. if he has the imagination, he will turn around and fate will point out to him what fork in the road he should take, if he has the guts, he will take it.""- GEN George S. Patton
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05-23-2005, 00:43
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Auxiliary
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Very insightful essay thanks for posting that.
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05-25-2005, 04:45
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: May 2005
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Intro
I've been checking this site out awhile but never registered. I was reading the thread about Worst WETs and lo and behold there was a reply about the same wet that was my worst wet. So here I am. I really enjoy the site. Good job with the site. Currently in Iraq with the boys and have about a week or two left(depending on aircraft).
Abu Jack out
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05-25-2005, 07:50
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hello all
Hi everyone, im new here (obviously) I'm not actually in the armed forces (im 13, so they wont let me join  ) I've always really liked the SF, so when i saw there was a forum for it i jumped 10 feet in the air (not literally) Anyway i probably wont be posting a lot, I'm mostly here to suck up info...so i shouldnt be TOO annoying to you guys.
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05-25-2005, 08:13
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Welcome Abu Jack.
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05-25-2005, 08:24
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welcome super Nerd....I merged your thread. Intros belong here.
After reading your post, you are more than welcome to browse/read/learn all that you can on this site. After all, that is one of the reasons for its creation. However, I would caution you against posting much if at all. NOTE: There are not many threads on this board where a 13 yr old's perspective is relevant or needed- including asking generalized questions. Keep this in mind before hitting that submit button and you will do fine.
[/ situational awareness briefing] 
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05-25-2005, 21:17
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Guerrilla Chief
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Q-nerd. You will want to fill out your profile too. 
--Aric
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05-26-2005, 08:38
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Consigliere
Join Date: Jan 2004
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It seems that 10th Group is on the verge of outnumbering 7th on this site. 
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05-26-2005, 16:51
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Asset
Join Date: May 2005
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Intro
Hello,
I've been lurking for a couple of months, soaking up information and such. I am 29 and recently signed an 18x contract. This site has been a great place to silently get my questions answered. I won't be posting much, just wanted to introduce myself.
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