08-29-2005, 01:29
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Guerrilla
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: NM
Posts: 207
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Been reading and observing socnetcentral's forums and the mother site for about five months now. Was recommended reading by my sister, who is now in the USN. Both my father and grandfather served in the USN as well, and I am surprised my father has no problems with my goals regarding the Army. I've seen professionalsoldiers.com referred to numerous times over at socnet, and read good things, so with it being dedicated to the Special Forces, I thought it would be a good idea to come and read these as well.
I'm twenty three years old, and currently preparing for enlistment, SOPC, and SFAS, while working full time to take care of my remaining responsibilities so I have nothing to worry about financially and personally when the time comes. Planning on enlisting some time in Feb or March. I am currently training alone, but would be very welcome to a SOF soldier mentor in the Tempe/Phx area. I don't have much money in return for mentoring, but I would do what I can.
I appreciate every piece of information and experiences extended by you gentlemen (and ladies). Without forums like these, and Major Joe Martin and MSgt Rex Dodson's prep book, the path ahead of me could be a much rougher trek.
This may not be much coming from a young ignorant civilian, but thank you all for your services and valour for our country, and I hope to have the chance to serve along side of warriors like yourselves.
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08-29-2005, 01:43
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Area Commander
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 1,691
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Originally Posted by SF0
I am currently training alone, but would be very welcome to a SOF soldier mentor in the Tempe/Phx area. I don't have much money in return for mentoring, but I would do what I can.
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Welcome aboard.
Man I hope you are a PT stud; because the Gentlemen in the Phoenix area who may (or may not) mentor will have some pretty high standards for you. 
Good Luck SF0
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08-29-2005, 06:37
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Asset
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Pineland
Posts: 7
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Making my Introductions
Making my introductions as required.
Normally pretty quiet.
Good luck with your site.
Last edited by PACE; 08-29-2005 at 06:51.
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08-29-2005, 09:24
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 20,929
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Originally Posted by SF0
I am currently training alone, but would be very welcome to a SOF soldier mentor in the Tempe/Phx area. I don't have much money in return for mentoring, but I would do what I can.
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Welcome.
Go here and read, get the book and follow its instructions.
http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/...ead.php?t=7229
Good Luck
Team Sergeant
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08-29-2005, 10:35
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Guerrilla
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: NM
Posts: 207
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Thank you, sir. I purchased Get Selected about a month ago, and read through it. I am following it as closely as possible, time and money permitting.
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08-29-2005, 10:52
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Guerrilla
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: NM
Posts: 207
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Originally Posted by Smokin Joe
Welcome aboard.
Man I hope you are a PT stud; because the Gentlemen in the Phoenix area who may (or may not) mentor will have some pretty high standards for you.
Good Luck SF0 |
Thank you!
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08-29-2005, 14:21
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Asset
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Wilkes County NC
Posts: 20
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Greetings all, I have been reading for a few days and decided to quit being rude, register and introduce myself. The profile is filled out, but would be happy to elaborate if needed. I have already found useful information here, and I look forward to continued learning. A sincere thank you to all the Quiet Professionals for sharing and serving.
Andy Gaillard
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08-29-2005, 15:11
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Asset
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Salem,VA
Posts: 1
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Intro.
I've been looking at the military as a career change and the Army SF looks like a great challenge. Lots of great info on this site.
Thanks to the ones already serving our country!
Ben
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08-29-2005, 16:59
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Asset
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Illinois; New York; Mass.-- I go where the work is.
Posts: 3
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Newbie Signing On
Hello Y'all:
I got a hot tip to check in here before bad things started happening (thanks Sugicalcric)(also thanks fusion94-- no worries, hope you got yer coffee).
So I'm a 29 year old enlisting in SF this winter if all goes well. Have been training all summer and recently bought/read "Get Selected" and am excited to have a shot at the best job in the world.
I'm really hoping to learn alot here and get some solid answers to some questions I have. I already posted one re: my age. Please, if you have any counsel...
My thanks and respect,
Stervo
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08-29-2005, 17:51
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Asset
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: El Granada, CA
Posts: 35
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Welcome Stervo....yes I'm properly caffeinated now. Only took a few pots.
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08-29-2005, 19:27
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Asset
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: CT
Posts: 3
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Intro
Just registered - I'm looking into enlisting 18x, just searching the net for relevant information. Look forward to reading some relevant stuff.
Thanks
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08-29-2005, 19:46
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: LA
Posts: 1,653
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Welcome.
Make sure you read. Everything.
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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.
Still want to quit?
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08-30-2005, 10:11
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Asset
Join Date: May 2005
Location: The not-so-green side of the Evergreen State
Posts: 20
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This is not my first post - my apology for not following instructions. Knocking out 25 for each infraction  I will exercise better situational/operational awareness.
I heard about PS from other spec ops forums and a friend/QP from the 19th SFG. Thanks to all the QP's on this site for your help and service here and to this great country. It's an honor and privilege to be permitted / tolerated here.
I purchased "How to Get Selected" and have a couple of mentors. Back to reading (everything) and PT. Looking forward to contributing when appropriate.
- Mike
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08-30-2005, 11:17
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Asset
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: San Diego
Posts: 8
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Sorry this is late
My Name is SGT Bernard, currently with the Psyop Co in San Diego. I am out and about supporting the WOT. Going to try and transfer to 19th group when i get home. Been in for a little under 4 years with this unit, attended airborne, DLI for Chinese and some other misc courses and schools. On the civilian side I am just taking college courses.
"Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum".
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08-30-2005, 11:33
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Bladesmith to the Quiet Professionals
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Oregon, Land of the Silver Grey Sunsets
Posts: 3,886
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Welcome aboard all.
Thank you for checking in here.
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