10-06-2009, 19:57
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Looking for a mentor in the Los Angeles area!
Hi,
I'm currently a 23 year old student, who has been training for the 18x program for about the last three years of me life. My recruiter has been absolutley no help, with anything or having any knowledge towards the program or what I'm trying to do. When I spoke to him, I had more information about what the prgroam was about, than he did, besides a couple of panphlets he gave me. Most my knowledge comes from the internet and books that I have read.
I have tried calling the army recruiting command, and sending e-mails out to to many places, to find someone who knows first hand or has extensive information about the program and training. Up to this point I have done everything on my own and I'm getting ready to continue it this way.
I just wish it were possible to find someone around here who can at least meet with me in person or talk to me through e-mails or chat, that can help me with a little with what I am doing.
If there is anyone in the Los Angeles area, please contact me... you dont know how much it would mean to me. Maybe even be able to go for a ruck or a run sometime. I have no army experience whatsoever, so a mentor would be such an incredible thing for me and help me so much. I have been preparing myself with knowledge from books, this forum, the internet. I know that out there somewhere there is someone near me who can help me a little and I really ask for your help!
I have no other way to do this, so this is like my last hope, I have even called North Carolina recruiting command for help with something likes, and had no luck so please if your out there... let me know!
(If money is something it would take, then let me know.)
Thank you so much for you time.
God Bless
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10-06-2009, 20:10
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Another non-reader. 
Tryouts for California NG SF
http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/...505#post287505
PM 18C4V.
Richard
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10-06-2009, 20:52
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I suggest you come to our tryouts for several reasons.
1. You'll get a snap shot of what's expected of you phsycially.
2. You'll meet a lot of guys who you can network for work out partners
3. You maybe can swing a deal with the NCOIC of the training det to hang out and get some good training before you ship out.
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10-06-2009, 20:57
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Your best mentor is the one you see in the mirror every morning.
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10-06-2009, 20:58
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Originally Posted by JoshL
If there is anyone in the Los Angeles area, please contact me... you dont know how much it would mean to me. Maybe even be able to go for a ruck or a run sometime. I have no army experience whatsoever, so a mentor would be such an incredible thing for me and help me so much.
I have no other way to do this, so this is like my last hope, I have even called North Carolina recruiting command for help with something likes, and had no luck so please if your out there... let me know!
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I can think of only one guy in the LA area who might be able to help. If you're getting no response from the Army, try the Marines, they are always looking for a few good men, age 23, perfect.
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10-06-2009, 20:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JoshL
Hi,
I'm currently a 23 year old student, who has been training for the 18x program for about the last three years of me life. My recruiter has been absolutley no help, with anything or having any knowledge towards the program or what I'm trying to do. When I spoke to him, I had more information about what the prgroam was about, than he did, besides a couple of panphlets he gave me. Most my knowledge comes from the internet and books that I have read.
I have tried calling the army recruiting command, and sending e-mails out to to many places, to find someone who knows first hand or has extensive information about the program and training. Up to this point I have done everything on my own and I'm getting ready to continue it this way.
I just wish it were possible to find someone around here who can at least meet with me in person or talk to me through e-mails or chat, that can help me with a little with what I am doing.
If there is anyone in the Los Angeles area, please contact me... you dont know how much it would mean to me. Maybe even be able to go for a ruck or a run sometime. I have no army experience whatsoever, so a mentor would be such an incredible thing for me and help me so much. I have been preparing myself with knowledge from books, this forum, the internet. I know that out there somewhere there is someone near me who can help me a little and I really ask for your help!
I have no other way to do this, so this is like my last hope, I have even called North Carolina recruiting command for help with something likes, and had no luck so please if your out there... let me know!
(If money is something it would take, then let me know.)
Thank you so much for you time.
God Bless
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You're a 23yr old student?
Why don't you google SF Units??? I know of at least one that's close by to you. Another link would be Special Operations Recruiting Battalion (SORB).
Not sure what you're studying as a student, but attention to detail may be good to add to your studies. Your spelling of the english language could use some practice. Yes, it's a little thing..
We may help, but we won't do the homework for you.
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10-06-2009, 21:00
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Originally Posted by 18C4V
I suggest you come to our tryouts for several reasons.
1. You'll get a snap shot of what's expected of you phsycially.
2. You'll meet a lot of guys who you can network for work out partners
3. You maybe can swing a deal with the NCOIC of the training det to hang out and get some good training before you ship out.
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Nah, Just buy the SGM a case of German beer.... you're golden and don't need to show up for the try-outs... 
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10-06-2009, 23:05
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Hey all,
Thank you for your responses. I apologize for my spelling and grammar. I have seen the tryout for the NG SF and it is something I considered but I guess I did not really clarify my situation.
I have not chosen a major because I have just been completing my general education courses. I have done this because, I am going to enlist as an 18x very soon. Colllege is not really something I want to do at this point in my life, my goal is to give everything I can at this program and try my best to make it through the pipline, knowing the odds completley against me. Im not enlisted in the army or any branch of service yet, so I dont think I would be able to attend the tryouts. At the same time im not sure how it works either because my recruiter has not explained anything to me.
I have been rucking and running through the hills and valleys of the area, using the tips that "Get Selected" has giving me. Im sorry if in some way I have sounded stupid or unaware of the "search" function, but I use it as much as possible.
I was really just looking for someone to help me out a bit before I sign the contract and head down the pipleline. I have been using google to find anyone or type of community near me that I can talk to someone who might be able to help. After reading your responses, I dont think that it is going to happen. I will just continue my training and get ready to enlist as planned. Thanks for the PM's of those of you who reccomened people. The PM i got about bieng able to ruck 26 miles throughout the mountains solo, or I will have no chance, I would just like to say that, I cant to do 26 with the 70 lbs in my alick pack but I'm getting close to 20.
Again, thank you for your responses and if anyone in the Los Angeles area (West Hollywood/Beverly Hills/Venice Beach/Culver City) might catch this post... please throw me a PM as I will be enlisting soon.
Thanks again! ( sorry for the poor grammar)
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10-06-2009, 23:47
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Did you read?
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I suggest you come to our tryouts for several reasons.
1. You'll get a snap shot of what's expected of you phsycially.
2. You'll meet a lot of guys who you can network for work out partners
3. You maybe can swing a deal with the NCOIC of the training det to hang out and get some good training before you ship out.
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10-07-2009, 04:40
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Guy - exactly! College!!!
Richard's $.02 
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10-07-2009, 04:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 18C4V
I suggest you come to our tryouts for several reasons.
1. You'll get a snap shot of what's expected of you phsycially.
2. You'll meet a lot of guys who you can network for work out partners
3. You maybe can swing a deal with the NCOIC of the training det to hang out and get some good training before you ship out.
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X3..........Thats One Hell of an Opportunity that I Would Not Pass Up. Or you can continue to stumble around on your own.
When most of us came in, we didn't have the advantage of the Internet to answer questions let alone come out to train.
Choices....................You asked for the mentor, You'd be a fool to turn this away.
But, what do I know?.......I never went to College.
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10-07-2009, 05:11
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Originally Posted by JoshL
The PM i got about bieng able to ruck 26 miles throughout the mountains solo, or I will have no chance, I would just like to say that, I cant to do 26 with the 70 lbs in my alick pack but I'm getting close to 20. Thanks again! ( sorry for the poor grammar)
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I really had no intention of posting on this thread. I guess I'm still riding the "runner's high" from the quality time I spent with Novice Snowflake  (Now THAT was fun!). But this is a safety issue.
Josh, dear lad (grammatically, spelling and conventions challenged sweet lad) I recommend, advise, urge you sincerely, not to attempt a 26 mile rucksack march with a 70 pound ruck through the local Angles Mountains. Since all you are managing is 20 pounds now, if you attempt this, you will die. Your body will never be found as it will be fought over by the mountain lions and cannibals; and your bones used for satanic rituals, then made into necklaces sold by odd people along Venice Beach. (Trust me, I have a gift for predicting some people's futures. I just have that feeling about you.  )
Note to PM-ers. We don't really want everyone to get what they deserve. 
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10-07-2009, 05:32
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Originally Posted by JoshL-from intro thread
Hey all,
My name is Josh, and I read these forums alot....
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Josh:
18C4V's offer to you is the best you are going to find, anywhere. You should take him up on it.
I also suggest you do more reading here before posting again. There are quite a few threads here discussing mentoring, rucking (weights and distances), running, foot care, work-outs, etc...
Crip
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10-07-2009, 20:34
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Originally Posted by JoshL
Im not enlisted in the army or any branch of service yet, so I dont think I would be able to attend the tryouts. At the same time im not sure how it works either because my recruiter has not explained anything to me.
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Originally Posted by 18C4V
A/5/19th is having their tryouts at two separate locations on 21 Nov 09. One location will be in the Bay Area and the other in Southern California. This is only open to male servicemen or male civilians.
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good grief....
The tryouts is at your backyard. What I would give to be in your place...
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10-07-2009, 22:58
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good grief....
The tryouts is at your backyard. What I would give to be in your place...
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You are lucky, I concur! I would definitely be there if anything just to be the towel boy and talk to some people in green.
Back to my lane in the corner with my books.
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