Years ago while attending Shot Show I had a former marine that was LAPD SWAT tell me: "We can do anything Special Forces can do." I just wanted to ask him if he put on his Big Boy Pants all by himself that day or did someone help him?

Another, wiser, Special Forces soldier on here looked at me and said: "Leave it." And that was that.

Welcome aboard.

Hi chaps. I have been popping in to have a read of your forum for a few years now and need to ask a question in another section, but it is polite to introduce myself first.

Former British Army, 11 years and 4 years as a police officer - one of the British ones with a silly pointy hat. I don't do that anymore due to family commitments, but all my friends seem to either be military, or police.

I read the SWAT comment above and having been exposed to both groups I still snigger when I hear some [fat] police officers sharing the wealth of the operational experience.

Hello, I'm 23 and a welder from Ohio dealing with mainly aluminum air brake reservoirs. I took time off work to backpack the Appalachian Trail, which reinvigorated my dream to join the military.

I wanted to enlist at the age of 18, pursuing Airborne and possibly Rangers, after experiencing the army. At the time my recruiter assured me I would be ineligible considering I'm partially red / green colorblind. I was dissapointed and simply stopped researching and moved on.

I've always been fascinated with other cultures and languages. I'm now pursuing to enlist as an 18x. I've had LASIK and also my two extensor tendons to my index finger reconnected. Otherwise no major injuries. I am going to do my best to overcome the obstacles for an opportunity in the military.

Thanks for the forum and everyone's service. This site has been a wealth of information and great opportunity to read first hand opinions and perspectives.

NOTIME89 Re-Intro
 

Reintroducing myself under this current thread.

Age: 26
Schools: Ranger, Airborne, ARC, BOLC, 'a' Selection (currently serving)
A few deployments
My PSG's didnt beat me up....too much.

Purpose: determine if I can resign commission and eventually attend SFAS.

I'm extremely motivated to do this. Have thought about it for too long and am going to pursue this.

I have completed my initial enlistment contract, completed my responsibilities for my current unit, and have no legal, financial, or family issues preventing me from pursuing dream.

Will be seeking information on ADHD/Adderall usage (lots of medical documents to read through).

To capture my current mindset: grateful, lucky, excited, and determined. My reasons for making the switch are both personal and easily understood by those who have served.

I have been incredibly blessed and fortunate to have been mentored, led, trained, and developed over the past years. I am still young and have a ton to learn.

Willing to answer questions that posters might have about the 4-5 years prior to attending SFAS as an O.

Why not go as an officer?

Oh, that's just a big can of worms.... I can PM however I already know it's a question that has been and will be asked to me a lot.

I have fully considered it.

I loved my time as an O. But the two paths have their perks and I can't say I truly want to continue as an Officer. I love the aspects of teaching, coaching, learning, and working with a small team.

The topic has been covered pretty extensively (O vs. E), and I hope I'm not being dismissive of a very valid question and I appreciate you taking the time to ask. It's a huge jump and a lot of people are assuming I am running from something rather than to something as it appears to be a demotion.

Again, thank you for asking.

Intro
 

Good Afternoon,

First and foremost, I would like to thank you for your service and for the many sacrifices you and your families have made in protecting our country. Recent graduate of Loyola University here in Chicago and plan on enlisting as a rep-63 in the national Guard. I own a business with my family so my entrepreneurial endeavors are also one of my passions. The days keep rolling by and the desire to enlist just keeps getting greater so I'll be pulling the trigger any minute now. I haven't yet because its been worthwhile to keep on learning first by the great men on this site. I came across this site and can't thank the SF community enough for being so accessible and willing to help. I have registered so I could utilize the search function and will continue to learn.

Respectfully,
Santi

Intro
 

Well first off I would like to thank the men who have set this site up, and for those that provide invaluable information to us and thank you for picking up the sword for our country. My name is Spencer I am 17 and an upcoming senior I am also a Junior ROTC Cadet. I strive to become and fulfill my life long dream to become a green beret and to serve my country, I plan on attending college at the University of North Georgia where I will study for 4 years after that I will enlist. There's nothing in this world I would rather do, I don't see myself doing anything else in this world. I will continue to read and learn more before I but until then thank you gentlemen.

Respectfully,
Spence

Welcome all.

Best of luck, Spence. Never give up on your dreams.

TR

Intro
 

Hello All,

I have been on this forum reading everything since 2013. I didn't make an account until sometime last year and just now am adding my introduction.
I was a student-athlete for a few years in college, but after a few years of thought decided that college wasn't for me at this current time. So, I will be speaking with recruiters this summer.

My father was also a QP in the early 80's serving in 5th group while they were still garrisoned at Bragg. Along with my father I have met several other former and current QP's which has truly sparked my passion into not just SF but serving in the military.

JDK

Welcome aboard. Like myself, I'm sure there's quite a few of us that served in the "Legion" in the early 80's.

Introduction
 

Hello all,

I'm a 23 year old college student. It has always been my dream to serve as a Green Beret. I plan to enlist in approximately 2 and a half years.

I'm here to learn as much as I can from all the knowledge and experience available in this community. I hope to someday have the honor of serving among such amazing individuals.

Thank you all for your service to this nation, I truly admire the courage and heroism that men within this community possess.

Introduction, malganis97
 

I come from a military family. I've wanted to join since I was very young. When I was 17 I got into some trouble. So now I am currently waiting on a criminal waiver to get processed at the USAREC level. I am only 19 so I am not old enough to get an 18x contract yet. I plan on joining as infantry with hopefully airborne school in it. From there I plan to apply to go to SFAS as soon as I can.

Aspiring Green Beret
 

Hello, I am an active duty Staff Sergeant serving in the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.

I'm currently supporting a ROK SF unit as an Intelligence Sergeant (linguistic). I'm not "SF qualified" but serving with SF Soldiers inspired me heavily (these being South Korean SF) and now I dream of donning the Green Beret one day. (ROK Army SF is modelled after U.S. Army SF and the organisation is very similar.) I will discharge from active service in my country this November and I plan to move to the U.S. soon after to pursue a full career in the U.S. ARSOF. It will not likely to start out as an easy road since I am a foreigner w/o residence in the States so I'll have to first take care of visa, etc. But I'll push through.

I really look forward to learning from this community. I know this will be a huge help to me.

Thank you.

Intro
 

Good Afternoon,

I am 25 years old and I have a college degree in applied science (pre-health). The military, specifically special forces, was always something I wanted to do, so I finally joined last year with the intention of pursuing a shot at the delta course. I have been browsing this site for a while and figured I should finally post my introduction. Thanks to all who run and maintain this site.