Posers be Dammed!

[12B4S]

drawbreaker, anyone could get hurt at at anytime for any reason, going through training. Don't beat on yourself for that. Keep it simple, forget the endzone, take it play by play. You are shooting for your fourth try... that is admirable.. good luck!!

I will never understand why someone would try to improve there self image by pretending to someone they are not. It does not make any sense to me why someone would want to endure the shame and humiliation. Some physiatrist believe it could be related to a mental illness because like an addiction even when an individual is discovered he moves on and continues his facade somewhere else.

From my own personal accounts:

While an NQP at 3/20 SFGA, I recall an AGR MSG who was the Battalion operations NCO for years had fooled the entire battalion. This individual had earned his tap (Paper Tab), but had also decided to put on a few other enhancing awards that were not earned such as a CIB, 101st Combat Patch earned during Vietnam, Master Parachute wings and a Ranger Tab. Since he had access to the majority of the unit files he made forgeries of orders from using other unit member’s files. He was in charge of the Battalion NQP program, he used to tell us all the time how weak and worthless we were and how we did not have what it takes to make it in SF, followed by a few heroic tales such as Ranger School and Jumpmaster School Honor Grad or his Bronze Star and Purple Heart from Vietnam which were all forgeries. He was challenged, charged and dismissed from the Guard and set off firestorms of doubt that hurt the entire unit. I lost motivation, felt betrayed and decided to give active duty a try, thus putting off SF for a few years.

Another account occurred during the Pipeline at SFQC. The individual was not in my squad but the word was, he was sporting a Ranger Tab and a combat scroll from 3rd Ranger BN and claimed to have been a veteran of Somalia. The phase was SUT and I am not sure if this is phase I or II these days, but apparently, the individual felt the cadre would grade him more favorably as a former Ranger qualified Combat veteran. It would have worked if not for the fact one of the cadre was a Somalia veteran and in 3rd BAT and did not remember the individual. The end result was an NTR from the course and I think the individual got off easy.

This brings me to reason; I made this post to begin with. In the two pervious accounts I had been an observer and did not personally know the individuals. For the most part you think how stupid and move on. It affects you a different when you know the individual. Last May, before going to SF ANCOC, B Co 1/20SFGA conducted a routine drill (Mortar Training). I was happy to see that the unit had picked up a few more individuals. One individual was an E6, 18E from 2/20 SFGA, who had moved and joined our unit. We were happy to have him. After ANCOC, our company conducted SFAUC training, we had to combine some two of our ODA’s to make up a team and the individual was on our team. The guy was not quite on his game did not really know too much about the radios and no one from 2nd BN remembered him except as an NQP. But, you don’t want to doubt a brother and you give the guy the benefit of the doubt. Since, the unit could not verify his records he is given the temporary rank of E4. He still wears his tap. Shortly after SFAUC, the truth comes out that the individual was dropped from the course. I expected to hear the individual had turned in his gear and was shown the door. Instead, the unit gave him 90 days to go to selection.

I will not reveal the individuals name on the site because I don’t feel its right. However, since you never know who is on the site, I hope he reads this post and get the message. I hope for his stake he does the right thing before he shows his face as an NQP at our next drill. In my option he does not deserve the honor to go to selection as others who have worked hard to get a shot. If he should get to go, I wish him all the luck in the world at the Q-Course because he will need it when the cadre is informed about this candidate true character. In the event he makes it, He will still not have earned my respect. Because Posers rely on badges, tabs, medals that were never earned only bought. As well as frabricated tales to go with there big ego's to get respect, but the quiet professionals earns it though actions and deeds not the shiny stuff on you chest.

[SP5IC]

Lads, I've been duped by the best. Go to page 407-409 of Burkett's book, Stolen Valor. John Gallagher was a fixture around SFA Chapter XI for a decade. In the ten years I knew him he went from a humble SGT w/ a SS to a SSG with three SSs. He went from an A-Team puke (like me) to a Soggie, to a Son Tay Rader to a POW. The guy was a wheel mechanic who tried or did a stint in the SF Guard or Reserve. He was a very good listener. He was a total fake/flake. He bilked a bunch $$$ as well. I/we went from total trust of a claimant to total distrust because of the John Gallaghers. He lives east of Denver, and may be with the NEC...if it still exists. He is the worst I've known. Now, I've met a few hundred charlatians <so when do we get spell check?> at The Wall. Some of these creeps think that a Ranger tab or worse yet a SF tab, goes on the right shoulder. This gets my Irish up.

[lksteve]

Originally Posted by SP5IC

He is the worst I've known. Now, I've met a few hundred charlatians <so when do we get spell check?> at The Wall...This gets my Irish up.

sharlaton...sharlatun...charlaton...charleston...b ut according to Webster's New World Collegiate Dictionary (Fourth Edition) it is spelled C-H-A-R-L-A-T-A-N...
and let the record show, getting your Irish up is not always a great achievement...

Originally Posted by t-rex2025

I will never understand why someone would try to improve there self image by pretending to someone they are not. It does not make any sense to me why someone would want to endure the shame and humiliation. Some physiatrist believe it could be related to a mental illness because like an addiction even when an individual is discovered he moves on and continues his facade somewhere else.

From my own personal accounts:

While an NQP at 3/20 SFGA, I recall an AGR MSG who was the Battalion operations NCO for years had fooled the entire battalion. This individual had earned his tap (Paper Tab), but had also decided to put on a few other enhancing awards that were not earned such as a CIB, 101st Combat Patch earned during Vietnam, Master Parachute wings and a Ranger Tab. Since he had access to the majority of the unit files he made forgeries of orders from using other unit member’s files. He was in charge of the Battalion NQP program, he used to tell us all the time how weak and worthless we were and how we did not have what it takes to make it in SF, followed by a few heroic tales such as Ranger School and Jumpmaster School Honor Grad or his Bronze Star and Purple Heart from Vietnam which were all forgeries. He was challenged, charged and dismissed from the Guard and set off firestorms of doubt that hurt the entire unit. I lost motivation, felt betrayed and decided to give active duty a try, thus putting off SF for a few years.

Another account occurred during the Pipeline at SFQC. The individual was not in my squad but the word was, he was sporting a Ranger Tab and a combat scroll from 3rd Ranger BN and claimed to have been a veteran of Somalia. The phase was SUT and I am not sure if this is phase I or II these days, but apparently, the individual felt the cadre would grade him more favorably as a former Ranger qualified Combat veteran. It would have worked if not for the fact one of the cadre was a Somalia veteran and in 3rd BAT and did not remember the individual. The end result was an NTR from the course and I think the individual got off easy.

This brings me to reason; I made this post to begin with. In the two pervious accounts I had been an observer and did not personally know the individuals. For the most part you think how stupid and move on. It affects you a different when you know the individual. Last May, before going to SF ANCOC, B Co 1/20SFGA conducted a routine drill (Mortar Training). I was happy to see that the unit had picked up a few more individuals. One individual was an E6, 18E from 2/20 SFGA, who had moved and joined our unit. We were happy to have him. After ANCOC, our company conducted SFAUC training, we had to combine some two of our ODA’s to make up a team and the individual was on our team. The guy was not quite on his game did not really know too much about the radios and no one from 2nd BN remembered him except as an NQP. But, you don’t want to doubt a brother and you give the guy the benefit of the doubt. Since, the unit could not verify his records he is given the temporary rank of E4. He still wears his tap. Shortly after SFAUC, the truth comes out that the individual was dropped from the course. I expected to hear the individual had turned in his gear and was shown the door. Instead, the unit gave him 90 days to go to selection.

I will not reveal the individuals name on the site because I don’t feel its right. However, since you never know who is on the site, I hope he reads this post and get the message. I hope for his stake he does the right thing before he shows his face as an NQP at our next drill. In my option he does not deserve the honor to go to selection as others who have worked hard to get a shot. If he should get to go, I wish him all the luck in the world at the Q-Course because he will need it when the cadre is informed about this candidate true character. In the event he makes it, He will still not have earned my respect. Because Posers rely on badges, tabs, medals that were never earned only bought. As well as frabricated tales to go with there big ego's to get respect, but the quiet professionals earns it though actions and deeds not the shiny stuff on you chest.

Just got back from Demo Training with B/1/20 this weekend - As far as our Poser goes. It looks like we will not be seeing him anymore. No one has heard from him since he was exposed.

The Unit supply and Ops NCO are starting to get the statement of charges ready for issued equipment.

I just wonder how long it will take before the individual surfaces again? or where?

An interesting though occured to me. I wonder just how many posers are working contract Job?

I worked last year with MPRI and MVM. Most companies intending to hire require a background check and you must provide valid proof of who you are such as dd214's. Some like blackwater and Triple Canopy have assessments. But, bodies equal dollar signs to most companies and with the demand being so great some might have been allowed to slip by in order to achieve the year end bottom line!

[Dustin03]

Sorry to re-up an old thread, but I'm at an 11B mosq school, and I have a PFC wearing an SF tab, Ranger tab, and a 75th combat scroll. His claim to being a PFC is that he got in a fight with an officer. One day he's not wearing the Long Tab the next he is. Same goes with his CIB. He claims to be 11c, and 18c qual'd. got his combat scroll in Grenada, where he was with the 2/75th but wears basic wings with no mustard stain, claims he air assaulted in. I shot with him on the 240 range and he had no clue what was going on with the weapon. I also overeheard him talking to the instructors after day/night rifle quals where he shot less then 10 on the day fire.

Overall he is a pretty poor example of a soldier who would be wearing both tabs. In talking with him about various training it sounds like he has a lot of facts mixed up. He is deploying with 102nd out of Conetticut, I believe they are an engineer unit, going to a-stan under the 29th INF. IF anybody would like his name, PM me.

[The Reaper]

Originally Posted by Dustin03

Sorry to re-up an old thread, but I'm at an 11B mosq school, and I have a PFC wearing an SF tab, Ranger tab, and a 75th combat scroll. His claim to being a PFC is that he got in a fight with an officer. One day he's not wearing the Long Tab the next he is. Same goes with his CIB. He claims to be 11c, and 18c qual'd. got his combat scroll in Grenada, where he was with the 2/75th but wears basic wings with no mustard stain, claims he air assaulted in. I shot with him on the 240 range and he had no clue what was going on with the weapon. I also overeheard him talking to the instructors after day/night rifle quals where he shot less then 10 on the day fire.

Overall he is a pretty poor example of a soldier who would be wearing both tabs. In talking with him about various training it sounds like he has a lot of facts mixed up. He is deploying with 102nd out of Conetticut, I believe they are an engineer unit, going to a-stan under the 29th INF. IF anybody would like his name, PM me.

If he was in Grenada for Urgent Fury, he would have to be at least 38 years old. Ask him if he has a DD 214 for his discharges. You might also ask him where he served in SF and on what ODAs.

Why would an 11C/18C be going to war with an Engineer unit?

TR

[magician]

Originally Posted by Dustin03

...got his combat scroll in Grenada, where he was with the 2/75th but wears basic wings with no mustard stain, claims he air assaulted in.

This is false. No one "air assaulted" into Grenada, and particularly no one from 2/75.

The vast majority of 2d Batt participants jumped into Point Salines. A very few air landed. Very, very few.

Burn him down.

[Dustin03]

Sir, I will confront him with these facts ASAP. The "word" is, the unit allows him to wear it because they can't prove he hasn't earned it.

Any other questions I may ask him to stir the pot?

[Dustin03]

Originally Posted by The Reaper

Why would an 11C/18C be going to war with an Engineer unit?

TR

OR at an 11B MOSQ course......

[Warrior-Mentor]

Originally Posted by Dustin03

Sir, I will confront him with these facts ASAP. The "word" is, the unit allows him to wear it because they can't prove he hasn't earned it.

Any other questions I may ask him to stir the pot?

My take is that it's just the opposite.
You have to prove you've earned it.
The burden of proof isn't on the unit until they pursue UCMJ.

[Guy]

Originally Posted by Dustin03

Overall he is a pretty poor example of a soldier who would be wearing both tabs. In talking with him about various training it sounds like he has a lot of facts mixed up. He is deploying with 102nd out of Conetticut, I believe they are an engineer unit, going to a-stan under the 29th INF. IF anybody would like his name, PM me.

PM me his info...Conneticut is a small state...lmao

If he's in Mississippi...that's even worse! Country-folks don't mince words too much.

Stay safe.

[Team Sergeant]

Originally Posted by Dustin03

Sir, I will confront him with these facts ASAP. The "word" is, the unit allows him to wear it because they can't prove he hasn't earned it.

Any other questions I may ask him to stir the pot?

Here's the "word" from a retired Master Sergeant:

Tell him the 1SGT wants to see his DD-214 and him. Tell him to be standing tall in the 1SGT's office NLT 0600 wearing full dress greens to include all the medals he has earned. Does this sound like to tough a thing to do? The first guy in his chain of command that out ranks him needs to have a look at his DD-214. Get it done.

WTF You have a unit with no one in charge? Are you a member of the same miltary I was? Not a senior NCO in the bunch? Are you part of an airsoft unit? You guys going Brokeback down there? Get some balls and confront the man.

Team Sergeant

[Warrior-Mentor]

Originally Posted by Team Sergeant

WTF You have a unit with no one in charge? Are you a member of the same miltary I was? Not a senior NCO in the bunch? Are you part of an airsoft unit? You guys going Brokeback down there? Get some balls and confront the man.

Team Sergeant

Well said.

[Dustin03]

Roger that, I will nock that out ASAP. It's kind of hard because nobody at this school really wants to confront him, a few are from different Company's of the same Batt here with him but they really don't know on. I had a CPL who has attended Ranger school ask him various questions about the Ranger program, and he reported back to me that the man in question has no clue.

BTW he claims 7th GRP but doesnt know what his ODA was.