08-31-2006, 17:33
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Sarn't:
Student Co sent 6 18X's to CDQC in January/February and 5 came back with bubbles. Peregrino, TR, and I had a discussion about it at the GB club one afternoon and I believe I said something about it here as well...
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Nope - I'm pretty sure it was cadets during summer vacation or some such.
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Somewhere a True Believer is training to kill you. He is training with minimal food or water, in austere conditions, training day and night. The only thing clean on him is his weapon and he made his web gear. He doesn't worry about what workout to do - his ruck weighs what it weighs, his runs end when the enemy stops chasing him. This True Believer is not concerned about 'how hard it is;' he knows either he wins or dies. He doesn't go home at 17:00, he is home.
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08-31-2006, 17:57
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Originally Posted by NousDefionsDoc
Nope - I'm pretty sure it was cadets during summer vacation or some such.
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I played golf with a cadet from the University of Cincinnati that had just gotten back from Key West. His shirt said "Special Operations Combat Dive Course" Graduate of class x-06. This was back in June at a charitable golf outing for MS patients.
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08-31-2006, 18:04
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Originally Posted by NousDefionsDoc
Nope - I'm pretty sure it was cadets during summer vacation or some such.
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I am tracking... I was just adding that 18X's were sent as well.
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08-31-2006, 18:15
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Originally Posted by Surgicalcric
I am tracking... I was just adding that 18X's were sent as well.
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I honestly don't have nearly as much problem with sending Xers as I do cadets. I'm not sure I can articulate why... 
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Somewhere a True Believer is training to kill you. He is training with minimal food or water, in austere conditions, training day and night. The only thing clean on him is his weapon and he made his web gear. He doesn't worry about what workout to do - his ruck weighs what it weighs, his runs end when the enemy stops chasing him. This True Believer is not concerned about 'how hard it is;' he knows either he wins or dies. He doesn't go home at 17:00, he is home.
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08-31-2006, 18:25
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I honestly don't have nearly as much problem with sending Xers as I do cadets. I'm not sure I can articulate why... |
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Not trying to put words into your mouth, but I believe I can articulate what you are driving at!!
Myself, an X-Kdet and also a 1969 version of an 18Xer, K-Dets are basically on SUMMER VACATION, having a 30 day "learning experience" and adding a tab or patch to wear on their athletic attire or fatigues!!!!
I do not belittle them for this, it will surely help them as they grow, but for an 18X, the immediate need for the knowledge so as to better enable a Team, way before the K-Det even graduates, is immesureable.
Later
Martin
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08-31-2006, 18:56
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That's it. Thanks Brother.
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Somewhere a True Believer is training to kill you. He is training with minimal food or water, in austere conditions, training day and night. The only thing clean on him is his weapon and he made his web gear. He doesn't worry about what workout to do - his ruck weighs what it weighs, his runs end when the enemy stops chasing him. This True Believer is not concerned about 'how hard it is;' he knows either he wins or dies. He doesn't go home at 17:00, he is home.
He knows only The Cause.
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09-01-2006, 14:51
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Introducing myself
I retired with not quite 29years, eight of which were active. Attended Training Group from Oct of 63 through Jul of 64. While in training I was selected to attend the Underwater Swimmers School at Key West. Spent the month of Jan 64 going through that, one of the best schools I went through. Was attached to a team from the 7th for that. Graduated in Jul 64, and spent the next three months attending a French language course in D.C., from there went to 1st Group in Okinawa Got out of active duty in Apr 66. Had a twelve year break then joined the USMCR, 3rd ANGLICO, in '77. A team sergeant from the12th contacted me and I switched to the Army Reserve, Charlie Co, 3rd BN 12th SFG, as senior radio operator for 335.
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09-02-2006, 05:35
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What's up everyone. This is my first post on this site. I'll say it before you guys do "That's a case of beer." My name is Ian and I was introduced to this site by my buddy on the team. Joined the family last year and love it. Went to dive school last year and can't think of a better set of guys to roll with than some combat divers. Thanks for having me aboard.
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09-02-2006, 05:38
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Welcome aboard Dean.
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09-02-2006, 07:45
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Welcome Dean.
I remember some great times on the "rock"..... (1/1).
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09-02-2006, 13:34
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I just wanted to take a minute and say thanks to everyone for all the information this website contains. It has been a huge help in preparing for the 18-X career tract. I leave on Monday, 4 Sept, for OSUT and the long training that follows. Again, thanks to everyone.
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09-02-2006, 16:05
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Best wishes to you.
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09-02-2006, 17:19
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It is a long road. As long as you drive yourself to suceed and learn the tasks at hand, you will be fine. Don't quit. You will never forgive yourself. Good Luck and take care.
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09-02-2006, 18:58
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Leaving as well
I agree with Ben, thank you for all your insight. This forum was a great tool for any person looking for the SF lifestyle. I am going to Fort Benning with Ben (citboy) and will report back when we leave SFAS selected. (Failure is not an option).
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09-02-2006, 19:38
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I agree with Ben, thank you for all your insight. This forum was a great tool for any person looking for the SF lifestyle. I am going to Fort Benning with Ben (citboy) and will report back when we leave SFAS selected. (Failure is not an option).
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Big Talk.
Hope your deeds measure up.
With your shield or on it. Good luck.
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