I am a college student graduating this December with a degree in Middle Eastern and North African Studies with a minor in Arabic and a minor in Spanish. I secured an 18x contract last week and have a ship date of February 4th.

Much respect
 

I've been in the Army now for 13 years and had the privilege to serve with and for some great guys in 5th and 10th groups when I deployed in '03 to Iraq. I learned a lot and they definitely made the deployment bearable. I have a great deal of respect for everyone in that community. I currently work full time in the Natl Guard and still love the Army. Thanks for all you guys do and for what you've done that we don't hear about.
-D.

Introduction
 

Hello, my name is JB and I am new to this forum. I am a former 5th Group CBRN specialist who is headed back to USASOC after a tour of duty with a conventional chemical unit. My next PCS will be to 7th Group at Eglin AFB, and I have registered here with the intent to learn what I can about life in 7th Group, including any information on the new state-of-the-art facilities at the 7th SFG(A) cantonment area. I would also be happy to provide the other members with information concerning my area of expertise, should the opportunity arise. I am looking forward to being a part of what I am sure is an outstanding professional community.


v/r

SGT JB, 74D

Introduction
 

Hello. I'm 35 years old now and signed up for an 18X contract back in 02. It was a life changing experience. I voluntarily dropped out after three consecutive attempts in SOPC. Guess they would say I was built cheap. I worked in an office, traveled around the Balkans and studied overseas afterwards. I'm not doing much worth mentioning these days. I met some truly amazing people there and have a great respect for these men.

Introduction
 

Gentleman,

I am an 11B currently deployed in trashganistan. I stumbled upon this site after reading NosDefians quote in a few places on the internet, and traced it back to here (with the help of "Jinx" from GW).

I will be attending Sniper and Ranger post redeployment, and I am ultimately interested in getting selected. I appreciate any and all information that this forum provides.

V/R,
Apto

Intro
 

Hey guys,
My name is Andy Chase I am a Navy FMF Corpsman serving with V38 out of Camp Lejeuen NC. I have been in the Navy going on 7 years, 5.5 of those years with the Marine Corps. Through out my short time in the Navy/Marines, I have had a lot of amazing opportunities, some of the best, were times I got to work and train with some great 18D's. Professionaly speaking there is no one better than a Delta. After hanging out with these guys it sealed the deal. I want the job, and I want the SF brotherhood. Theres a special bond between a Marine and his Corpsman, but it was an entirely different level hanging out with these guys. So, my goal is to finish up this last few years with the Navy, and then go out for SF. Its time to something better with my life than get yelled at because "Doc's hair is too long!"
I look forward to soaking up all the knowledge you gents have to offer.

Cheers

Introduction
 

Good Morning All,

I'm a 24 year old college grad. I just signed my 18X contract four days ago. I am looking forward to absorbing as much info as i can from this site, as well as the opportunity to prove that I have what it takes to be a Special Forces Soldier. Thanks to all who run this site. It has been an invaluble source of information.

Hello everyone.
I'm 26 years old and in the process of enlisting for an 18x contract. I have an uncle who was in SF for almost 30 years. I never spoke to him about it until I decided to enlist. Between what he's told me and reading through all of the posts here I know I'll be in for a demanding time in SFAS, to say the least. To say I have respect for the Quiet Professionals here would be a vast understatement. I am training myself as a full time job until I ship out and teaching myself map reading plus other valuable skills to be as prepared as possible. I should be down at MEPS in the next few weeks to receive a departure date for OSUT. Until then I'll continue to read, train, and prepare. To me, failure is not an option and I will keep my 25 meter targets in focus. Thank you for this great forum.

I have been reading the board for sometime - I appreciate the effort.

Steve
SFQC 8-80 start/ finish Mar 81
B-3-5 ODA581

Former 11B
 

From Oregon. I'm a prior 11B did a one 3 year contract for the Old Guard.

I have been out almost a year and lived in Mexico for the first part of the year but now working a desk is killing me slowly inside and will certainly go crazy if I do it life long.

My plan is to go back in under an 18x contract before the end of the year. Currently I am working on getting my run and ruck up to par again as I will not have the OSUT warm up and will be going straight to Airborne School then right into SOPC and what not once I go back in.

Thank you QP's for all of the valuable information and great humor on this forum.

Cyberwarrior Intro
 

Been a member for awhile but never posted. I have served in the Reserve Component for 14 years (5 Navy, 9 Army National Guard). I served a year in Afghanistan and it was quite the experience. I always loved America but I came home with a renewed sense of appreciation for this great country. I use this forum to keep me motivated to pursue excellence. I also enjoy the wealth of information the Quiet Professionals have to offer. Thank you all (SF) for your service! You are definitely the "Tip of the Spear".

Recent Q-Course Grad
 

I’ve been a member of PS.com since 2009 and this site was an invaluable resource in my preparation for Selection and SFQC. I have never posted anything on the forums here simply because I used this site as a tool to read, study and learn the things I needed to be successful. Only after graduating the Q-course am I posting an introduction.

However, as a recent Q-course graduate, I understand that only now have I stepped up to the ‘starting line’. So I find myself returning to this website in an effort to continue to learn so that I can make myself a value-added member to my team.

I’ve spent two years enlisted as a 13F, six years as an 11A with one of those in Eastern Afghanistan. Right now, I’m trying to soak up every bit knowledge I can from my NCOs.

In addition, 18C4V is my 18Z and 18C/GS 0602 is my JR 18C.

Welcome aboard SPO35880 :D

Welcome, Brother! With that attitude, you will go far in SF. You are blessed with wise, experienced NCOs. Learn, absorb, work - you ARE the future of SF!

Welcome Sir...Lissen to those guys and all your NCOs.

Welcome to SF and here spo35880.

To the aspiring candidates, reread this post and follow his example; read, absorb, jump the hurdle, and keep learning. Don't quit.

Introduction
 

Hello all, and Thank you for the knowledge you have posted on this site, it has been very helpful.
I am a 25yo 18X canidate, shipping in Spring of 2013.
I have been married for 7 years, and been together as a couple for 10. I am also the proud father of a beautiful 9 month old daughter (at the time of this writing), and a 6 year employee in a medical laboratory.
I found myself looking for a drastic change in my life, so I stopped by the local Army recruiter's office to see what I could do for the country that has done me so well my whole life. As soon as I seen the "18X" contract selection, I knew it was "Go big, or Go home."

Right now, I'm doing my PT everyday, and keeping my eye on that 25m target.

That's quite enough about me, I'll zip it tight, and continue to read and absorb the very helpful and unique knowledge available.

God bless.

-John

hello
 

Hi, my name is Brad, don't let the username fool you. I am 20 years old and leave for basic training in January. I attended community college for a few years after high school because everyone told me that you have to go to college to be successful. However, I was never at peace there and knew I wanted to do something bigger with my life. So here I am, trying to pursue a way to serve the people around me and the country that I love.

I enjoy any outdoor activity from hunting to snowboarding. And I like to challenge myself physically and mentally.

I owe everything in my life to my savior Jesus Christ. Without Him, I am nothing.

INTRO
 

I have enjoyed my time serving within Special Forces for last 20 years and glad to have met many good friends along the way. But as the inevitable everything must come to an end so I have started a new chapter and my family and I are enjoying it.

"De Oppresso Liber"

Just a semi-retired guy from TX, lurking much and damned sure not carrying any 'cool by association' cards.

Introduction.
 

My name is Chris. I'm currently an EOD Team Leader stationed out of Fort Carson Colorado. I was a 11B but decided I wanted something a little more. I had suffered a knee injury which curbed me from going to SFAS, so I decided to give EOD a shot. EOD has turned out not to be what I expected it to be. After working with SF on this deployment, it has definitely reaffirm desire to become a QP. Now that I have a 11B and EOD background, I feel that I have a little more to bring to the table. I've poked around in a lot of the threads and I'm amazed at the wealth of information and knowledge provided by present and former QPs.

My name is Jason and I'm hear to gather information from the experienced. My only plans are to observe so I don't mistakenly disrupt the flow of this forum.

Thank you for allowing me to be a guest.

Hello everyone, my name is Charles Clark, son of MSG. CW. CLARK last assignment 1st group out of Okinawa. ODA 122 I believe.
I am currently living in San Francisco, Ca. Using this site to study and learn about the great things our military has done and is doing.

Hope you all are well, and enjoy this great Veterans Day!'

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Intro
 

Hello Everyone,
I'll start out with giving ya'll the cliff notes on myself. I've been an 11B for the past five years in the guard. While it has been an eye opening experience in many ways, I feel it is either time to try something more challenging or get out.
After meeting one of the current instructors of the Q course at a social event and having a long discourse on the subject, I realized that the type of challenges and autonomy of the Green Berets could be a good fit for my personality and values.
My near term goal(aka 25m) is trying out with the 20th Group in NC upon getting off of my current deployment. I believe the tryouts will be important not just for validating my readiness for Selection but also for me to get a chance to meet members of that unit and ascertain whether we make a good fit for each other. I see SF as a marriage, the people on both sides of the aisle need to be content with the other for it to work.
After perusing through the forum, I have been very impressed with both how it is run along with the many valid questions asked by the guests, this is much different than most forums on the subject of SF.
Great job to everyone who has helped put this forum together and allow for a place for the guests to interact with people who can help them on their journey.
-ElGuapo05

Welcome. Thanks for posting the pictures. It is always good to see the history of the Regiment.

Intro
 

Hello, I am a semi-retired male who never entered the service. I have many friends and family who have served. A high school buddy is on the Wall. I was somewhere in the middle of Volunteered and drafted, having been married with child at a young age. I always said if you cut my wrist I would bleed red, white and blue. Years ago I made it my passion to understand the Vietnam Conflict. There was so much info on Korea and WWII but not as much on Vietnam. My reading brought me to SF and specifically to MACV-SOG and then to LURP'S. I have been watching this site for a month or so and never felt that I deserved to respond to anyone, as i felt honored to be among you all. I just wanted to introduce myself and thank you all, especially today, for your service and dedication.

Welcome, but if you did alot of research, you should know it's LRRP's (Long Range Recon Patrols)'s..

Stay out of the snow...

I stand corrected. I do know that and will have to learn to proof read better. Thank-you.

Hello Everyone,

I'm a mid-20s male, originally from the East Coast but now living out in California. I graduated from College out here, and have worked a few jobs since then. The thought of serving my country has been in my mind since that Tuesday morning a little over 11 years ago. After going to college and giving the private sector a try for a few years and realizing the urge hasn't diminished in the slightest, it's become clearer than ever I must do it.

My goal is to earn the opportunity of an 18x contract, and right now my target is to train hard, smart, and focused so I may earn the chance to tryout for an elite force that our country is fortunate to have. I am able to meet the physical requirements for the contract now, but I refuse to sign up by just meeting the minimums and want to get to a 300 APFT score before taking up an 18x slot (this doesn't make my recruiter too happy). I've been using "Get Selected" as well as Military Athlete as my primary training guides. Additionally, I am working on resolving a couple issues so that I won't require any waivers, and am doing my best to take care of that. It would be devastating if either of those issues prevented me from trying out, but I understand that rules are rules and that I am no exception to them.

Most importantly, I want to thank all of the QPs on this site for your service, and for allowing me in here as a guest. It has been an absolute treasure trove of information and wisdom. I've been lurking for a few months now, reading up on old threads, and have had all of my questions answered and then some. This site has helped me tremendously in my quest for an 18x contract.

I've blabbed enough. Back to PT.
LostCoast

Introduction
 

Hello everyone,

I am a prior service male in my mid-20's currently in the process of signing an 18x contract. I spent 3 years with the Army as an 11B where I served with Tiger Force Recon with the 101st (06-09). I deployed OIF 6 to Northern Iraq and had the pleasure of working with a variety of special operations forces to include two Special Forces groups. After completion of my first contract, I left to complete my bachelor's degree in Security Management from AMU (10-12). The military, as well as special operations as a whole, has been something I've had a serious life interest in since I was young like many others. I look forward to continued observation and research of these forums. Thank you for the opportunity to utilize such a wealth of information and for your service. Back to my ruck.

Best Regards,
FoxTrooth

Hello everyone,

I am a male in my late 20's living in Northern Virginia.

I purchased Get Selected recently and have been reading it daily, taking in all the information I can from there as well as the forums here when I'm not preparing myself physically.

My current goal is to earn the right to call myself (and be recognized as) as Special Forces Soldier.

Thank you very much for allowing me to register, learn and participate with this website

Introduction
 

I'm just an average former Joe, with the same bad knees the Army has given to many of us. I fill my time with hunting, golf, and family.

I'm just a cop for a larger department. Graduated with a bachelors in criminology a while back, been working as a cop ever since. The main thing that drew me here were the fieldcraft and similar threads, I'm always up for learning survival things. I came here via Lightfighter and SOCNET.

Hello, everyone.

I'm a 1LT headed into Civil Affairs (formerly branched Engineer). I passed CAAS in September, and just received my orders for the ARSOF CCC at Bragg. I've browsed the forum previously to read and learn. Now that my career is headed into the Army SOF environment (albeit not SF itself), I decided to register so I can search rather than browse, ask questions, and potentially contribute to the forum where I can.

Hello,
I've signed my 18X contract and now I'm just looking to learn as much as I can before I go to basic training in January.

Intro
 

Good Morning,

I have been lurking around the site long enough soaking up as much knowledge as possible so here is my intro. I am currently stationed in Bragg assigned to 3RD GRP as a Career Counselor keeping our boys in boots. Self-proclaimed gear and knife nut. See you around fellas.

Welcome all
 

Welcome all you new guys.

Be sure to read and search a lot before starting any new threads.

L.E. since 1989. L.E. experience in Arizona, Colorado and Ohio.
Current: AZPOST Certified Peace Officer, Patrol Deputy/Investigator, AZPOST General Instructor, AZPOST Firearms-Rifle Instructor. M16/AR15 Armorer & Glock Armorer/Instructor's Workshop, HGN Certified, INTOX8000 QAS.

Just signed an 18x contract. I look forward to the challenges ahead and the opportunity to better myself in the process. Thanks to all the QPs who frequent this site and mentor all the guys like myself. The advice is invaluable.

Introduction
 

Hello,

My name is Stephen. I found this site because I was doing research on the Special Forces community. My father was in 5th Group in Viet Nam. I wanted to get to know more about his experiences along those of the people he served with, and those that came before and after him. I understand that the best way to do so is to ask him, but his one rule about his time in Viet Nam is everyone only gets one question and answer session. I, unfortunately, wasted that when I was much younger and didn't know the right questions to ask.

I have nothing but respect for my father and anyone who has ever worn the beret. I have very recently thought about going into Regular Army. I am in the Reserves right now; currently in a Drill Sergeant unit (not a Drill Sergeant, but on the way). Most of you have probably guessed that having a father old enough to be in Nam means that I'm old enough to be outside of the 18x guidelines. The recruiter has told me that it is waiverable if I push hard enough. That, however, is not what has given me pause in making the decision.

When I was younger, and physically fit enough to even try, I was not mature enough. I know that now. I even knew that then. Now, when I am much more mature, I have to get myself much more physically fit. I have a good base, I just need to build upon that. I will not shame myself, my father, or any of the highly respected people on this board or in the field by trying something I know I am not ready for. I have found this website invaluable in my quest to find better training plans and tips. In fact, one of the reasons I registered was to be able to use the much talked about search button.

Now that I have posted my introduction, I look forward to reading the insane amount of posts and insight on this board