Introduction
 

Howdy!
I am 23 yrs old, finished my B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M May 2014 and am currently working on my Masters in International Affairs at the same university (expected graduation May 2016). I have interest in going into special operations once I graduate. In the presence of the quantity of information already on here I expect to be more a fly on the wall than anything else: I appreciate the knowledge you QPs have put out here for us.

Hello, I am currently in a masters program for security studies in DC. Upon graduation I want to enlist through the 18x program and join SF to serve my God, my country, and those who need help. Thank you all for your service and sacrifice.

Introduction.
 

I served for 5.5 years in the 82d as an infantryman. Was medically retired last year :boohoo and recovering with the long term goal of returning one way or another.

I have been a lurker for quite some time, I'd like to start participating.

See you around.

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I am a 29 year old civilian pursuing an 18x contract. I've been working with a recruiter since the beginning of the month and have everything complete to sign a contract, however I'm in a holding pattern at this point until more training slots are available. I turn 30 in June so hopefully they open up some slots soon. I intend to join regardless of if I obtain a coveted 18x contract slot, as I feel it's my duty and calling. I've been lurking on the site for the past couple of years and have learned much. My thanks to all who spend their personal time to contribute. I hope to have an opportunity to be assessed to join your ranks.

Intro for Chaszs
 

First of all, I want to thank everyone here for their service and for putting this site together.
Now for my introduction. I am 17 and I graduate from highschool this spring. I am hoping to take 2 years of college, then see if I can enlist with an 18X contract if they still exist in 2 and 1/2 years. I have already had most of my questions answered by existing threads, but still have a few left.
Thanks again, Chaszs

I am a 21 year old Air Force reservist living in MD. Currently working on obtaining an 18X contract. I am actually pretty excited to say that I am scheduled to take the DLAB this week. I have been reading as much as possible on this forum. Thanks for the plethora of information that is shared here.

Hey Gents,

I graduated the Q-Course (18B) about a year ago and I am currently with 9513. On the civilian side, I'm a Fire Captain and still maintain my Paramedic license.

DOL

Introduction
 

I am a regular guy seeking information about SF. Specifically, I am looking for data regarding the pipeline, selection, and SOPC - The 50 meter target.

V/R,

Tepid3

Hello everyone,

I am currently a second year pharmacy school student at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, OK. I have always wanted to become a Special Forces soldier and have recently been considering an 18X contract after school. I came across this website while researching Special Forces and thought it would be a great source of information about the community. If everything goes as planned, I will be lucky enough to earn the opportunity to compete to be selected.

Thanks to everyone who has served and those who made this site possible!

Intro
 

Hey dudes,

I am 25 and a MA candidate for Global Security Studies at Johns Hopkins. This seems to be the only solid source of intel on the 18X/REP63 program, so I'm excited to get started.

I became interested in the 18X program over 6 years ago and have since read most of the important literature. I'm currently working out some kinks with whether active or guard would be best for my situation but either way I hope to ship by Jan-2016.

I'm in the D.C. area and love to ruck, train, and camp. PM me if anyone is interested.

Cheers,

J

Hi all,

I've been around here for awhile as an observer, but I have recently made the first step to obtain an 18x contract. I received a 98 on my ASVAB this morning and will be taking my physical on the 4th. My PFT score is a 271, which I am looking to improve.

A little about me. I have always had an interest in the military and history for as long as I can remember, which has definitely influenced my decision to follow this path. I grew up in the Hudson Valley on the other side of the hills from USMA. I'm an Eagle Scout, and recent college graduate with a BS in Business and Economics. I am currently working within the marketing field.

I don't expect to post much but just to take in as much info as I can.

Hello,

Im a 23 year old National Guardsman living in Wyoming. I've been taking in tons of information off of this website for the past couple years. Finally making my first post and becoming part of the forum. Look forward to learning and growing more and more each and every day.

Have a great day all.

Introduction
 

Greetings, gentlemen, and thank you for your participation.

My name is Rittenhouse, from the Buckeye State. Call me what you will. After completing a few BA degrees at University I spent a few years drifting around the East and West coasts, looking for adventure and creative methods of income. That was all fine for awhile. Though where I could never seem to find myself was in the middle of that one extremely unique situation, in which the person working next to you would undoubtedly give anything in order to see you succeed, and vice versa. I'm looking for a brotherhood.

I am currently in the process of joining the US Army. I'm off the street, so to say, a recruit, a greenhorn, but from what I can see from out here looking in it seems that this move is the right one for me, and I plan on sticking around for awhile to be sure. I've narrowed my curiosities down to a handful of jobs that are available in the ranks, for now, and I came to this specific website in order to research and ask a few specific questions regarding the 18 series that are yet to have been answered me. I look forward to learning a few things from you, and I would be grateful for any one of you who is willing to read and respond with some wise advice.

Thank you again for your time and service.

Rittenhouse

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Gentlemen,

I would have sworn that I introduced myself when I first became a member, but I can't seem to find it now...

My name is Terry and I am a 45 year-old sergeant in the Michigan Army National Guard. I have deployed to Iraq with a LRS-C and to Afghanistan with leg infantry as a company senior medic. My valuable parting gift from Afghanistan was a shoulder surgery, which delayed my plans to go to a selection for a NG SF unit. My shoulder is back to 100% and I am training.

As a civilian I work as a paramedic in a level 1 trauma center's ED and go to school, learning languages and chemistry.

I have read many threads over the years and value your experience and advice.

My intro...
 

Hello to everyone.

Been lurking on this great site for a long time. Working my way toward a shot at SFAS, SFQC, and a life in SF. I'm a former Navy radioman, been out a while, entered Army NG last year in WA as 88M but did an inter-state transfer back to my home state of Colorado and reclassed as 11C. Determined to find out what I'm made of and make a difference in this world.

Huge appreciation for all the QPs on here for sharing their knowledge, wisdom, and attitude!