08-11-2006, 08:40
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Guerrilla
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: OIF
Posts: 189
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Welcome claymoore,Dark Knight
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Is not this the fast that I have choosen? To loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke? Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? When thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? Isaiah 58:6,7
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08-11-2006, 09:27
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: In transit somewhere
Posts: 4,044
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Originally Posted by 12B4S
Cooler......
... Razor took it easy on you. ... I was late getting here, but was pointed this direction by a long time member on this board. ...
It would BEHOOVE you ( one of my all time, back in Basic Training, Smokey sayings ) to read the simple instructions and stickies pertaining to filling out your profile. Post Haste might be too slow. Others will follow............. I'm older, nicer, gentler, kinder. Wow! I just amazed myself with that BS. 
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Cooler- You lead a charmed life. Both Razor and 12B were much nicer to you than they have been to others who have made the same mistake. Take the hint, read every sticky, fill out your profile, and don't feed the bears (read that as: don't piss off the QPs).
Razor, 12B- is it casual Friday, or what?
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In the business of war, there is no invariable stategic advantage (shih) which can be relied upon at all times.
Sun-Tzu, "The Art of Warfare"
Hearing, I forget. Seeing, I remember. Writing (doing), I understand. Chinese Proverb
Too many people are looking for a magic bullet. As always, shot placement is the key. ~TR
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08-11-2006, 09:58
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#1473
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Asset
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: MO
Posts: 1
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lacrosse082
I'm currently a high school student just interested in the Special Forces like any other wannabe military high school student...Decided to join here to read what other people think of the Special Forces and gather information from actual soldiers.
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08-11-2006, 10:06
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: In transit somewhere
Posts: 4,044
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Warning
Lacrosse-
Welcome aboard - make sure to read all the stickies.
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In the business of war, there is no invariable stategic advantage (shih) which can be relied upon at all times.
Sun-Tzu, "The Art of Warfare"
Hearing, I forget. Seeing, I remember. Writing (doing), I understand. Chinese Proverb
Too many people are looking for a magic bullet. As always, shot placement is the key. ~TR
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08-11-2006, 12:08
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Clarksville TN
Posts: 25
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Hello folks. Was refered to you guys and am now making my first entry.
Heres a Bio:
My name is Ed. I joined the Army in 74 and went to the Q course in 77. Assigned 2/5th. Greenlight projects allowed for access to specialty schools. As a E5 I was extremely fortunate to get HALO, SCUB, Sniper, Dive Supervisor and HALO Jump Master within the first 18 monts in the unit. Spent first years on 541 on Smoke Bomb Hill right next to the HALO school office. Did same as everybody else for a few years. Iran, Egypt, Saudi etc. Worked in the OLD SCUBA locker accross from the MATA mile for a while and got the SCUBA bug. Became a civilian instructor. Was 05B became 31V crossed trained 11B/11C. Became 18E/18F Was in the first class of 180As ever in June of 84. Returned to 5th as a W2 and worked at Mott Lake for 4 years teaching SOT, ODA 555. DLI Arabic, Desert Storm, Few good MTTs, projects etc. Ran 5th Group SCUBA locker for a few years before being dragged (claw marks are still in the pavement to prove it) to Group S3 where I ran the vault and all the projects that go along with it for a few years. Went to S5 to revamp and enhance the Group Language program and retired as the Group Senior Warrant 180A as a W4 in 2000.
Couldn't find a real job so I built a training complex with 5 ranges and 1700 Acres of hunting and training area below Ft Campbell called Rattlesnake Ridge Training Center. I now live the austire and broke life of a self employed instructor-contractor/janitor/tractor driver. I am a Class III manufacture and am building a collection of full auto and suppressors for sale and training. I am a part time Deputy on the Montgomery County Sheriff Department reserves learning the Law Enforcement side of life.
I am happy to be here and am very pleased to see the controll and descipline given to postings. I will try to follow the rules and welcome on the spot corrections when I don't. My posting may be infrequent as travel and training takes much of my time. I look forward to talking with you all.... Ed OUt.
Dit Dah...Dit Dah Dit
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08-11-2006, 20:01
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Asset
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1
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Good Day,
A good friend recomended that I visit this site, and I must say, I am impressed.
I am currently a 2nd year cadet in the AFROTC, and am majoring in Political Science. I am planning on a minor in Arabic as well.
Thanks for having me aboard
Cory A.
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08-11-2006, 23:13
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Colorado
Posts: 754
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Originally Posted by x_sf_med
Razor, 12B- is it casual Friday, or what?
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No x_.... More like "fall apart Friday." Besides I had just spent four hours moving from a second floor apartment to the U-Haul, then off loading it in storage. It was on the cooler side though. About 103. I didn't drink any water, Didn't want to waste time. Wanted it over with. Stuff was cramping up. had to type short. 
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08-11-2006, 23:41
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Asset
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Boise Idaho
Posts: 4
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Hello all QP's and friends,
I just joined this site last night, and wanted you to know who I am; I am an E6 on AD right now in Iraq serving as an operational security member and compound medic for other AD soldiers and DoD personnel. I am currently in the process of linking up with an SF retention NCO to reenlist for SF. That is a small amount about me in a nutshell, and I’m glad to be here and reading the wealth of knowledge on this site. I have found allot to be of good help to me, thank you.
Steven
So right after I posted my introduction, I saw Reapers thread about not putting it on that page, and to post it on this one. I know the QP's are going to give me hell about my lack of SA, so I figured I could at least post one on the correct page in an attempt to show I did realize my mistake and not get banned from the site.
Steve
DCAT Medic - It's fixed now. Please read the stickies before posting again. Then follow the guidelines. The rules help preserve a quality experience for everyone. First impressions are important. Peregrino
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08-12-2006, 05:20
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Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 3,045
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Welcome to all
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"Are you listening or just waiting to talk?"
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
"Fate rarely calls upon us at a moment of our choosing."
Optimus Prime
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08-12-2006, 09:05
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Asset
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: OCONUS, but otherwise the midwest
Posts: 3
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Jeckyl checking in.
Friend introduced this site to me and thought I would enjoy the company here. Served 8.5 years in the Army as an Infantryman, but got out to pursue similiar work in the semi-civilian sector.
Forgive my profile for being somewhat barren, I am very leary of posting my BIO/history online...and I am sure some of you folks can appreciate/understand this...nothing special anyhow.
Currently deployed OCONUS, but looking forward to gleaning any information that I can from here.....BIG eyes, BIG ears...small mouth, however I'll contribute when I have some relevant and intelligable information to share.
-Jeckyl
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"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming-- WOW! What a ride!"
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08-12-2006, 14:13
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: LA
Posts: 1,653
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Originally Posted by Dunbar
Hello everyone,
I joined the reserves in 98 as a 88m, wanted to do more, so I reclassed to 31b(95b), got deployed march 03 to Iraq worked for a year as a team leader running convoy escorts, was injured, sent back to the states, went through a divorce, currently waiting to get off med hold after next operation, 8 yr contract over on 27aug, I Couldn't be happier with my life right now. I know I'm a lifer when it comes to the army. I already finished school with a BFA, and have worked in the IT business for years. So now I'm just trying to figure out where I'm headed. I know I want to stay in the AR or NG, I don't believe in you can only do one thing in life. So as part of my research I read "Get Selected" which brought me to this site. I'm using this time I have left on med hold to prepare physically and mentally for SFAS, and for whatever comes my way in life. I'm going to re-enlist over to the FL-NG into the 20th SFG, I will do my best to become a 18E and go on from there with no regrets. Ether way I'm staying in for life. I'm looking forward to getting as much "from the horses mouth" info I can get. I appreciate the chance to be a part of this community and thanks for having me as a guest.
Cheers
Dunbar
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We know you from SOCNET? Were you injured or wounded?
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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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08-12-2006, 14:45
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Asset
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Fort Stewart, GA
Posts: 1
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FNG
Good afternoon everyone,
I'll be quick. I leave for SFAS on OCT 15th... if anyone has any helpful advice, I
sure could use it. Being stationed at Ft. Stewart, I don't have access to an
active duty mentor and I feel like I'm bangin' my head against a wall with some
of the training that I've been doing.
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08-12-2006, 17:24
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 4,523
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mlalvarez,
You might be surprised at the staggering number (the majority, actually) of SF soldiers that entered into training without even the thought of a mentor. You need to be self-starting and able to motivate yourself to be successful, not dependent on others for your mental and/or physical strength.
With that said, please read through all applicable posts here (the search feature is helpful in this), and consider purchasing the book "Get Selected" through the Special Operations Warrior Foundation http://www.specialops.org/. It has much of the information for which you seem to be searching.
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08-13-2006, 06:02
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Asset
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Michigan
Posts: 4
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Signing In
Hello everyone.
I'm a moderator from snipercentral.com
I'm here to learn all that I can.
Any advice, criticisms, comments, suggestions for me or SC are appreciated.
I appreciate the opportunity.
-snowy
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Last edited by snowy; 08-13-2006 at 06:08.
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08-13-2006, 15:34
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Asset
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Fort Benning (for a little while)
Posts: 6
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OD CPT introduction
Not too much worth writing in my introduction. I'm just another ordnance officer on my way to SF via some time in the 82d. I didn't choose ordnance but loved the 82d. I'm slated to go to 1st SFG which is ironic as I spent 16 years of my life on McChord AFB and even went to college in Washington (WSU in case it matters).
I look foward to learning from the extremely diverse knowledge and opinions out there.
Joshua
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