Introductions III

[Ret10Echo]

Originally Posted by Homestead

I'm still a cop, starting my 19th year. I am currently a patrol SGT in a small South American city located in Western Connecticut. I also teach tactics/firearms to our officers.

Mike A/K/A Homestead

Now that's funny right there.....

Welcome

[Team Sergeant]

Welcome Gents!

cbkb98, missions might seem strange at times. Keep your chin up and stay focused!

Team Sergeant

[Kyobanim]

I'm a 11B30 doing retard missions right now

I would ask for an example but I wouldn't want you to violate RETARDSEC.

Welcome all

[yeti]

Just wanted to say thank you for giving me a chance to absorb the atmosphere on a forum inhabited by men who have earned the right to wear the t-shirt. So to all of you who have BTDT, thank you.

I doubt there is much I could contribute to your knowledge base, so mostly I'll just be lurking around, enjoying the company of men whom I admire greatly, Professional Soldiers.

Thank you again.

oh yeah....
If I do go and say something stupid, just remember its because I don't know no better!

[Paste Eater]

Hello,

I'm a 21 year old 4th year college student at The Ohio State University (my poor bucks can't get it done in the finals, I know), just lurking around these forums among others obtaining all of the usefull information I can to further a life long dream. My end goal is to be a soldier in the special operations community, hopefully in the near future

I'm an avid reader of almost anything regarding history or the military. In the past year I've consumed no less than 35 (I'm sure the count is well over 35, though I don't leep a list) books on Iraq, Afghanistan, Insurgency and other books with similiar subjects. I've already plowed through Warrior-Mentor's book (thank you, well written and great advice) I love the outdoors, having grown up in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Southern Ohio, and try to get down around home as much as possible to tear up the trails on foot or bike.

My Grandfather recently underwent a valve replacement in his heart last year (June 2006) and revealed some personal stuff he'd been keeping under wraps for the past 50 years or so, mostly his military time. My profile explains a little more, and I'm curious as to if anyone has something more specific to some of the questions I have about that time. (Sorry for my lack of information in this post, feel free to Private Message me for further details if you may be able to help, thank you in advance)

-ABS

[LSHD]

I found this site from a link from OPTactical. I really don't see where I will have much to contribute on this site, but will certainly gain a lot of knowledge.
I have a deep respect for the professionalism displaed by SF soldiers. I grew up around a couple retired SF guys who were buddies with my grandfather. They had a big impact on my life in a positive way.

[Proxemo666]

Hello fellas,

I'm a 24 yr. old recently graduated student w/ degrees in CRJ/ENG (not that any of that matters). I currently work for the IT dept for the govt. The fact is I've been steered to this site by a book that my ex-gf had mistakenly purchased at the book store. While I was waiting for my ex to pick up a book, SGT. Frank Antenori, author of "Roughneck Nine-One" was having a book signing and we exchanged greetings. The cash I had on me went towards my ex's book so I was unable to pick it up that day.

A couple days later, I had asked my ex to go to the store and pick up that book but instead she picked up "Get selected for special forces". After realizing that I now must dump her . I went ahead and read the book and now I must say I am extremely interested but I still had to dump the girl. I have been sparodically checking out this site as suggested by the book. After realizing that SF soldiers are not all 6-4, 240lbs, 4% body fat and human after all, I realized this is something I see myself doing till they make me retire. The questions I had were immediately answered by the "Get Selected" book as well as this forum.

I want to say thanks to the administrators and the community for having a forum that has a wealth of information regarding the SF community.

[wannabe]

Im a prior Marine who is switching services with intentions of becoming SF. I leave on 05-07 for Georgia. I made good use of my 24 hour no post rule and read as much info as i could. I really like this site and appreciate all the senior guys taking time to answer all the questions people ask. Im looking forward to learning how the army works and i know sometime in my future ill be changing my screen name. Thanks again for making such a good site.

[Squidy]

Hi,

My name is Dan. I'm currently in the Navy but going Blue to Green in Jan. 08.
Thank you for allowing me to scope out your site and learning a thing or two.

Also, if I may.....

I would be honored if I could find some Vet's that may have served with my father. He was with the 1st SFG 66-67, then with the 5th/MACV/B-43 A-432/B-51/B-52/Phoenix in 67-68 and then in 70-72 time frame. If I'm not allowed or have asked this in the wrong post, I apologize.

[The Reaper]

Originally Posted by Squidy

Hi,

My name is Dan. I'm currently in the Navy but going Blue to Green in Jan. 08.
Thank you for allowing me to scope out your site and learning a thing or two.

Also, if I may.....

I would be honored if I could find some Vet's that may have served with my father. He was with the 1st SFG 66-67, then with the 5th/MACV/B-43 A-432/B-51/B-52/Phoenix in 67-68 and then in 70-72 time frame. If I'm not allowed or have asked this in the wrong post, I apologize.

Please read the stickies and intros before posting again.

We have already addressed the issue of looking people up on the internet, it is part of the mandatory reading before posting.

This is not myspace or a lonely hearts club, and there is no way to know who you are, or for you to know who you are asking.

Enjoy your stay, welcome.

TR

[Squidy]

I appologize Reaper, wont happen again.

Greetings!

I am a 3rd year psych major at a Maryland college, and am investigating my options with respect to the military, SF, and SOF in general. I have always been very patriotic, and I firmly believe in military service. I will be graduating next June at the age of 19, and if I succeed in bringing myself physically up to spec, will immediately join the military with the intent to become a QP.

I am planning to volunteer at my local hospital this summer, and hopefully become EMT-qualified at some point next year. I have also been studying Arabic using the Rosetta Stone software, and am hoping to acheive moderate fluency at some point before joining. I have read as much as I can about the field, and began thinking about attempting to become a QP after reading Dick Couch's recent book about the Q-Course, specifically the 18As. Before that, I had been looking primarily at USAF special tactics, specifically the CCTs. I may be misinformed about one or both of those careerfields, so I am seeking more information here and in other places. In high school, I thought seriously about becoming a SEAL, but once I hit a height of 6'6", I decided that I would have to find something to do in one of the other three branches.

As far as my personality goes, I have a good deal of self-confidence, I read constantly, I make friends easily (I identified strongly with the QP who walked across a road to introduce himself to Mr. Couch at the beginning of that book), I learn quickly and do my best to avoid making the same mistakes twice, I have no issue with being a leader and will take initiative when required to do so, I have no problems with authority--when someone else is better suited to lead I follow, I speak my mind when I am qualified to to so, and shut up and listen when required; when I set out to do something, I will push until unable to continue--most of my failures are failures of ability, not effort. I of course expect that the above is to be taken with a grain of salt--it is very difficult for people to offer honest self-assessments, and I would expect that I am no different. I ordered a copy of Get Selected, and am PT-ing as hard as is reasonable to do so, but it is not easy going, as in September I was exceptionally out of shape, and though I have improved very significantly, I am nowhere near where I want to be. I am focused primarily on making sure that I am physically and mentally up to spec at present.

I had lurked for quite a while before registering, and registered primarily to talk to QPs to make certain that I'm thinking in the right direction. I am usually very shy when it comes to the internet and prefer reading to posting, so outside of a few PMs, don't expect to hear much from me!

Edit for clarity: I am aware of the very significant difference between the 18X enlisted path and the path to SFAS followed by college graduates hoping to become 18As. I am interested in the latter much more than the former. I am also seriously considering enlisting in the Air Force to become a CCT, but am not considering going the air force officer route. I am here as a part of an effort to learn as much as possible about SF and other SOFs in the hopes that I can correctly decide which direction I'm really interested in going. I suspect that I may not go the army officer route, as I will have just turned 20, and may catch some flak for that. Pardon me for being unclear.

[Team Sergeant]

Originally Posted by Distorted

Greetings!

I am a 3rd year psych major at a Maryland college, and am investigating my options with respect to the military, SF, and SOF in general. I have always been very patriotic, and I firmly believe in military service. I will be graduating next June at the age of 19, and if I succeed in bringing myself physically up to spec, will immediately join the military with the intent to become a QP.

I am planning to volunteer at my local hospital this summer, and hopefully become EMT-qualified at some point next year. I have also been studying Arabic using the Rosetta Stone software, and am hoping to acheive moderate fluency at some point before joining. I have read as much as I can about the field, and began thinking about attempting to become a QP after reading Dick Couch's recent book about the Q-Course, specifically the 18As. Before that, I had been looking primarily at USAF special tactics, specifically the CCTs. I may be misinformed about one or both of those careerfields, so I am seeking more information here and in other places. In high school, I thought seriously about becoming a SEAL, but once I hit a height of 6'6", I decided that I would have to find something to do in one of the other three branches.

As far as my personality goes, I have a good deal of self-confidence, I read constantly, I make friends easily (I identified strongly with the QP who walked across a road to introduce himself to Mr. Couch at the beginning of that book), I learn quickly and do my best to avoid making the same mistakes twice, I have no issue with being a leader and will take initiative when required to do so, I have no problems with authority--when someone else is better suited to lead I follow, I speak my mind when I am qualified to to so, and shut up and listen when required; when I set out to do something, I will push until unable to continue--most of my failures are failures of ability, not effort. I of course expect that the above is to be taken with a grain of salt--it is very difficult for people to offer honest self-assessments, and I would expect that I am no different. I ordered a copy of Get Selected, and am PT-ing as hard as is reasonable to do so, but it is not easy going, as in September I was exceptionally out of shape, and though I have improved very significantly, I am nowhere near where I want to be. I am focused primarily on making sure that I am physically and mentally up to spec at present.

I had lurked for quite a while before registering, and registered primarily to talk to QPs to make certain that I'm thinking in the right direction. I am usually very shy when it comes to the internet and prefer reading to posting, so outside of a few PMs, don't expect to hear much from me!

Welcome aboard,

Could you possibly tell us a little more about yourself?

Team Sergeant

[Team Sergeant]

Originally Posted by Squidy

I appologize Reaper, wont happen again.

Don't worry about it, my guess is that "The Reaper" probably didn't kill anything today and he's a little grouchy.

Welcome aboard.

Team Sergeant

[The Reaper]

Originally Posted by Distorted

Greetings!

I am a 3rd year psych major at a Maryland college, and am investigating my options with respect to the military, SF, and SOF in general. I have always been very patriotic, and I firmly believe in military service. I will be graduating next June at the age of 19, and if I succeed in bringing myself physically up to spec, will immediately join the military with the intent to become a QP.

I am planning to volunteer at my local hospital this summer, and hopefully become EMT-qualified at some point next year. I have also been studying Arabic using the Rosetta Stone software, and am hoping to acheive moderate fluency at some point before joining. I have read as much as I can about the field, and began thinking about attempting to become a QP after reading Dick Couch's recent book about the Q-Course, specifically the 18As. Before that, I had been looking primarily at USAF special tactics, specifically the CCTs. I may be misinformed about one or both of those careerfields, so I am seeking more information here and in other places. In high school, I thought seriously about becoming a SEAL, but once I hit a height of 6'6", I decided that I would have to find something to do in one of the other three branches.

As far as my personality goes, I have a good deal of self-confidence, I read constantly, I make friends easily (I identified strongly with the QP who walked across a road to introduce himself to Mr. Couch at the beginning of that book), I learn quickly and do my best to avoid making the same mistakes twice, I have no issue with being a leader and will take initiative when required to do so, I have no problems with authority--when someone else is better suited to lead I follow, I speak my mind when I am qualified to to so, and shut up and listen when required; when I set out to do something, I will push until unable to continue--most of my failures are failures of ability, not effort. I of course expect that the above is to be taken with a grain of salt--it is very difficult for people to offer honest self-assessments, and I would expect that I am no different. I ordered a copy of Get Selected, and am PT-ing as hard as is reasonable to do so, but it is not easy going, as in September I was exceptionally out of shape, and though I have improved very significantly, I am nowhere near where I want to be. I am focused primarily on making sure that I am physically and mentally up to spec at present.

I had lurked for quite a while before registering, and registered primarily to talk to QPs to make certain that I'm thinking in the right direction. I am usually very shy when it comes to the internet and prefer reading to posting, so outside of a few PMs, don't expect to hear much from me!

Welcome. Thanks for the detailed intro.

If you had read the stickies and Dick's book, you would know that you do not enlist to become an 18A.

You need to decide if you want to be an officer or an enlisted man. There is plenty of seaching and reading to do here to help you make your decision.

Good luck.

TR