Introduction
 

Hi Everyone,

I'm currently a civilian looking into a REP-63 contract with the NG. Serving in the military has always been an interest of mine and this option would provide the best balance for my stage of life (married, no kids, wife has a job she loves in GA). I look forward to becoming more acquainted with you all and a big thank you to those who have served or are serving.

Some items in progress,
- Contacted a recruiter with 20th group.
- Read Get Selected for Special Forces and will be working through the training recommendations. Reading Chosen Soldier, I love the perspective given. Reading Slow Burn and can't put it down. Stu Mittleman has some great advice for endurance training.
- Picking up some boots this month and will begin ruck marching.
- I used to do Orienteering in ROTC, so I've started picking that back up.
- Continue working on my APFT scores.



Matt.

Remember the old recurring Saturday Night Live skit "It's Pat"?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwT1kp0C3Ss

I know, I know...its the intro thread. Just too good an opportunity to miss.

Introduction
 

I'm Paul. I'm just an angsty little 17 year old High School squirt who has his distant goals set pretty high in the Army. As soon as I came upon this site I was completely overwhelmed. The knowledge, patience, intelligence, the camaraderie, the great mentors, the incredible people and the INFINITE wealth of knowledge that resides in this domain. It kept me hooked for weeks and I'm honored to be able to finally register.

At one point in time I wanted to work for Rockstar Games or Bethesda Softworks. I wanted to help make AAA video games that everyone wanted to drop 60 bucks on. I perused and am currently halfway through a 2-year degree in Graphic design. Afterwards I was to transfer and get a bachelor's in computer sciences.

But one day I realized, I could make these video games... these senseless wastes of time, for the rest of my life. Or I could travel the world and be a part of history. I was in contact with a recruiter the same day.

I'm a severe gun nut and have spent much time on the internet on world.guns, fueling my obsession. Also in the past weeks I've developed a hefty interest with what you Quiet Professionals do, and what you do to get there.

I've got pretty much nil to contribute here for many years to come and will leave all discussion to the guys who deserve it. Until then - the Quiet Professionals, the moderators, god (and The Reaper) willing - I want to absorb as much information as humanly possible. I want nothing more than to be a part of this amazing family and hopefully become a Quiet Professional myself.

Hi guys, my name is Chris. Been trolling this site for a few years now. I figured I'd fill out this stuff now that I have a question. I spent 6 years in Germany and now Im back in Colorado.

Karl
 

Hello everyone, my name is Karl. I am currently a support soldier with 2/19th SFG (A) out of West Virginia. I just finished SOCM, and am moving on to the rest of the course. Thanks for all the great info on this site, and for providing a forum in which to learn from those already in the community.
v/r,
Karl

Intro Post
 

Hello everyone, im looking forward to im gathering as much info as possible about SF and what it takes to become part of the elite group of soldiers.

Jake.

Intro
 

Hello all. I am a former PSYOP Tactical Team Leader with two Afghan deployments looking for as much information as possible that could prepare me for my attempt at going SF once I transition back to active duty.

Introduction and vetting request
 

Gent's a warriors,
18ZW9 MSG. 1980-1985 C/1/5th Grp ODA 531/535. Roger Routh, Ron Merle, Dave Holt, Jeff Sims, Mike Bishop, Leroy Ledfors, Mike "Buzzsaw Degroff, Jake Jakovenko and many others can verify my time there. Also Mike Rosario Eric Wardlow cna a well.
1985-1990 SFUWO instructer then retired. Dave Boltz, Fred Bremer, leandro Sanfelize, Joe Callahan, Brian Bewley, Johnn Dandeneau, Jeff Burns, John Reynolds, Kenny Cannon, and Raymond Phoo Sears will veirfy this time there.

Need vetting or verification ASAP. Buzzz i on this as we PM'd here and don fb SF Brothers.

Thanks

Edited by Richard.

I completed the Q-Course in 9-84, as an 18E. I proceeded to 7th signal for a short time, before being picked for Cabin Beach (Reactivation of 1st/1st) on Torii Station, Okinawa. I remained on ODA-113, a Scout Swimmer team, until 1988, at which time I proceeded to SWC phase 2 committee instructor. I got out in July of 1989, as a SSG (P).
I am looking to get vetted. Eric Wardlow said he knows TS, and can speak with him to vet me if necessary.
These following individuals were either on my team, or battalion during my service:
Eric Wardlow, Ed Walker, Mark Sheppard, Charles Brantley, Michael Rosario, Terry Palmore, Steve Engish, Larry Kramer, James Miles, John Wade, David Kolar, Clint Eseray (CO), Dean Reid (Tm Sgt), Galen Musselman (Tm Sgt), Wayne Karvonen, Timothy McFarland, Richard Rosencrans, Dennis Brinkmeier, When we arrived in oki, LTC Estep was the commanding officer.

I hope this is enough info to vet me.

Thank you for your assistance.

Regards,

Edited by Richard.

Hello gentleman and ladies,
I am a contractor/professional camper/wanderer of the woods out here in Pineland. Joined a couple of months ago primarily to utilize your search bar for learning purposes but had no idea how much I'd enjoy reading your articles, thoughts, and jokes. Thanks for all you have done and continue to do.

I am following the instructions of introducing myself for a first post.

I retired from Active Duty in 2004. I was an Armor & Mech IN guy for a while, then left AD to go to Seminary and returned back to AD 4 years later (1980) as a Chaplain. I was the 1st Group Chaplain when they were first re-activated, (in the old WWII buildings of North Fort). I felt privileged to be in Group--those were Interesting days--like when the CSM for 3rd BN shot the Team Sgts dog in front of the formation. (a bunch of us were climbing Ranier on that day)

COL. B was good to me--I was pretty inexperienced to be the Group Chaplain--shoot--I was also the only Chaplain at the time. I hadn't quite learned yet to think "outside the box". Being in Group fixed that for me--but that "thinking outside the box" would go on to make me a PITA to my Bosses when I went back to the conventional Army........

I am here, now, because I just started (last week) the Laurel Reserve Police Academy (for our Sheriff's Dept). At 61 :boohoo I'm the oldest guy in the class by about 15+ years. Our county is 1,800+ sq miles, with only a few Deputies. I don't expect to be kicking down doors anytime soon, but I may end up clearing buildings, checking alarms, etc, etc. So I will be coming back occasionally with questions about procedures, etc.

As to gear questions--when we graduate from the Academy in May, we get issued one uniform and a badge, and can used previously donated level IIIA vests--all the other gear, we buy ourselves. I figure I'll just use one of my Kimbers for a duty weapon, and I already have a Lewis Machine & Tool AR w/ Aimpoint T-1. I will be checking back in, looking for advice about tactical vests, rifle plates, lights for my AR etc.

Thanks for letting me pick your brains.........

Not another 18Z!:D
Dave Holt! There's a name from long ago. I remember him from the 5th Group 3 shop . . . Great Guy!

Hello lads. I am currently in the Guard and when my contract is up in 2 years I will reenlist for active duty SF. In the mean I'm training and going to school. My specialty will be 18D. That's it, back to the study. I'm also known as Party Pete.

Welcome all!

Jethro113 & mblack, We served with some of the same people. CSM Mike Bishop was at my retirement party. I remeber DeGroff when he was a jr E-5. SGM Galen Musselman was the battalion Ops Sergeant when I was in 1st Gp, Oki.
Again, welcome aboard.
Team Sergeant

I too know what Pokemon and Regular Show are...But I would never admit it here.

Hello out there. Was turned on to this forum by Baghdad Razor, whom I put on a UH60 somewhere in RC-East this past August. I'm here to watch and gain insight as I continue my quest to improve myself.. and do something worthwhile.

I'm 25, currently a part of 'The Rock' - 2/503, and headed (back) to Bragg very shortly. I appreciate the opportunity to watch and learn.

intro
 

Thanks To all who serve. Well I am awisewon a Honorably discharged Marine I am from a family of those who served in silence for a number of Generations. I am Retired I am also disabled that was due to exposure of a unknown poison while on a job. I to live in mostly silence and have so many years and keep my life and families life real private. I thank all those that served dearly as does my entire family. I am a no nonsense type person I have vast interest and skills. I do currently battle several serious illness and am more than lucky to still be alive a few times over there is no cure. My family and I live with the fact I am a dead man still walking.I am at off the charts high risk of sudden death. I do at times have vision problems sometimes worse than other as a result of the strokes. I try to Battle my illnesses and extend my life, provide for and enjoy my family as best I can. I have done this intro when I first became a member on these boards. I guess some members feel because I have not posted on here on a regular basis I must intro each time sorry I didn't see that in the rules but alright. I do not use the boards on a regular basis at times I might depends what I have going on or what issues are of interest. I have a strong sense of morals God and Country. Other than that not much more to be said.

Intro post
 

Hey all, I'm Agmundr. Currently on Recruiting duty in the SoCal BN, 11B getting ready to go to SFAS. Finished my physical today as well as took record APFT, sending it to the SF Recruiters at Lewis tomorrow for further guidance.

I found this site through the Get Selected! book. In case the author sees this post, thanks for providing a great wealth of knowledge. I have put three 18X contracts in, and the first one just got Selected for 18C a couple of months ago. He is one of two that used the book to prepare, hopefully the other makes it as well (which I believe he will, the guy's a beast).

Thank you to all of the experienced members who have posted on this board; I've been perusing the threads for a few weeks now and have found the knowledge base invaluable.

Intro
 

I know I have posted before but it has been a long time. Ran into a couple fellas at the SHOT that reminded me about the sight. I was a long time 3rd Group'r but have been stuck at SWCS for quite a while. Currently the CSM over at 4th Bn. Chasing students and fillin' the Regiment.

Brian

Introduction
 

Hello Gentlemen,

First,
I have been staying up to speed with the forums for about a year now and the information is outstanding . Thanks to all who have dedicated their time to make this a resource for us tracking pipeline and those in the community.


I am currently CAARNG member and Combat Engineer PL out of SOCAL. Currently assigned to A CO 79th BSTB. I have been prior enlisted with the 1/140th as a 15P(Aviation Ops Specialist) out of Los Alamitos. I am currently trying to get myself up to speed to pursue the pipeline in the Guard for the 19th SFG. My time to train up is about 2-3 maybe 4 before I am eligible . So no excuses there plenty of time to prepare. Any advice and words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. I want to be the best I can be and an asset to wherever I end up .

Hello, I'm Ron. First, thanks to all who have served/are serving. I hope to join you in the future! I'm 17 years old, with the plan of getting an 18X contract after I graduate from college while on a medical waiver.

CSM:

I met you and your BC at the CRK booth.

Welcome to the board.

TR

Reaper,
I had a good time out there. It was great to meet Chris and Bill at the booth. I got a call today about a Yarborough knife for sale at a local pawn shop. Couldn't find the owner listed but still looking to see if he is still in. If he is there will be a call to his CSM. If he isn't still in it is probably better for the Regiment that he isn't.

Morning everybody,

Names Gunter, currently a college student that's planning on enlisting with an 18x contract in the near future. Not sure if I want to finish up another year and half of college first or if I want to dive right into it.

Did Air Force ROTC for all the wrong reasons, one being that my parents didn't want me to go enlisted, and another being my parents wanted me to go Air Force because they get "treated the best". Anyways, got an E.A. slot for field training and decided to turn it down because it wasn't where my passions were. While my buddies in ROTC wanted more of a management or administrative job, I had more of a desire to get my hands and feet dirty, in a figurative and literal sense.

Pops was in special operations himself, 2nd ranger battalion, and as much as he tried deterring me from going down that route, I feel as though it's in my blood and I got the drive to do it.

Came to this website through some random google searches and found some good information on how to up my PT regimen more. Competed in powerlifting :lifter and martial arts in college, though my cardio is lacking a bit. Great website and sorry for the lengthy intro.

Hello all
 

Hello,
I am 31 years old,I emmigrated to this great country late 2011 from Ireland where I lived all my life.I served 9 years in the army in Ireland. Currently just finished OSUT in Benning as 18x which I was lucky enough to pick up in basic and I became a US citizen recently.Despite having recent experience in the military soldiering in the US is a different animal altogether so still a steep learning curve.This site has been a huge help so far.
Thanks to everyone for their hard work.

Reintroduction
 

Hello,

My first introduction was back in 05. I was turned back on to the forum by a former team member sharing the current SF 2nd Amendment efforts. Former 18E served in B 1/3.

Dave

God bless our warriors. I grew up with a deep appreciation of the United States and our history. Couldn't wait to join USMC in 1968. Serving as an infantry Pvt. in Vietnam was an eye opener. US Army ROTC Infantry commission in 1976. Again opened my eyes on a lot of things. Glutton for punishment and became a police officer in 1979, and again it was an eye opener. Disabled in 2002 for PTSD and now I don't open my eyes, I just grit my teeth and jump right in. It's the journey, not the destination.

Intro
 

Hey everybody, I'm a hopeful that's it. Any advice is appreciated.

Former 18D w/ B/1/10 and B/3/10
 

Afternoon brothers,

My name is Rob L, I was an 18D (class 04-04) with B/1/10 and B/3/10; I made a trip to Balad, Afghanistan and Africa while in Germany, went back to SOTF-C for another Iraq trip when I got to B/3/10.

My Grandfather enlisted as Infantry with 10th Mountain, got his battlefield commission in the Italian Mountains in WWII and went over to Intel, retiring as the Commandant of the ASA at Devens; I have another posting looking for info to his "honorary Green Beret" plaque I was given before going to Germany, if anyone has info it would be greatly appreciated.

I recently wrote (well, took about 4 years) and released a memoir of my time in 10th group titled "Love Me When I'm Gone" that seems to have stirred up a few folks here...that apparently weren't inspired or bothered by "The Green Berets" movie/book or "Ballad of the Green Berets!"

The book was signed off by all of the members of my ODA, the family of the brother we lost in Afghanistan, The Pentagon, SOCOM and various intel agencies. I jumped through every hoop that was set up, and am giving a portion of all profits to SOWF, USA Cares, the family of the brother we lost and others; if you have a gripe with the book, and it starts with "I didn't read it but...." I'm not going to pay much attention for all of the reasons listed above.

So that's me; love me, hate me, or somewhere in between; my brothers stand with me, all signed off on it, and I'm not really bothered by anything else. If you read it, I hope you enjoy it, it's getting great reviews from the military community.

I'm jumping off and writing fiction now, so maybe those people in the community who are up in arms won't be as opposed to those ones!

Thank you all for leading the way and for the incredible wealth of knowledge you've provided for those of us who are grateful to learn. I'm a late-bloomer, joined the NC Army National Guard last year at 30. Currently I'm a 12N over in Rockingham.

Again, thanks.
JT

Cadet
 

Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadet at Seton Hall University. Bachelor's of Science/Master's of Arts in Diplomacy and International Relations (Minor in Spanish). Looking to the attend the Combat Diver Qualification Course in Florida this summer. Will be searching for information regarding preparation and training for this Course.

ArkSeven Introduction
 

Hello,

I spent over 20 years in 5th SFG(A) serving in both 1st BN and 2nd BN, serving most of my time on the ODA's (where we all want to stay). I retired a few years ago and have enjoyed the retiree's lifestyle (about to go nuts looking for that rush)!
I retired as a MSG having told branch to get bent in trying to send me to the SGM academy in TX for a year, after 7 years as a MSG and three years of promotion declination's I figured I best retire before they kick me to the curb or send me to SWCS.

Traveler06
 

I joined the forum a couple years ago, but haven't been around much. I decided to reconnect after coming across the letter supporting the 2nd Amendment. SFQC Class 5-88 (18E), retired 18Z; done some law enforcement, and now doing security contracts overseas when I can find the work.

Introduction
 

I am an 18E from 3rd now in 19th. I am also attending Duke for my MBA. Looking forward to being able to blend the skill sets of the quiet professional with that of global business. I look forward to being on and off the site as I may post for some feedback from old timers as I am still in and able to contribute to change.

Welcome all.

ArkSeven, Traveler06, we've probably met somewhere down the road. (I was also a commo instr when T06 went through :D)

Again, welcome, and have fun...

Hello Everyone
 

I hope this introduction finds you all doing well. I heard of this site from the "Get Selected" book. My name is John and I am from NY. I am a 27 year old Army vet with 8 years of service. I got out less then a year ago and have faced some real tough times adjusting to civilian life and am longing to go back in as an 18X. Unfortunately I just found out the MOS closed for E5 and above just two days before I was going to get my physical. So as of now I'm just attending college and training for SFAS on my own until (god willing) the MOS opens up again using trainingforwarriors, MMA/BJJ, and lots of road marching. I chose the name lighthouse because it is what I'm looking for in a sense. The metaphorical guiding light on my journey to earning my place to fight by your sides. With all the resources available now I'm looking forward to getting in the fight and earning my place in the SF group and family. I welcome any advice or messages(even though I'm sure most of everything has been covered in the threads). All the best gentlemen.


John

My name is C. H. (5th GRP 2002-2006)
I was a BN S2 for 1/5 for OIF 1 , after that went to Group. I can honestly say the men of 5th GRP are the most proffessional soldiers, I have ever had an opportunity to work with in the Army, and it was truly an honor.

Hello all,
The names Tony, I’m in 5th SFG (A) currently serving abroad. A former 1/10 SFG (A) buddy of mine recommended this site while back and I'm just now getting around to setting up an account. I'm glad he did because It’s refreshing to get the ‘old timers’ take on some of the issues that people within our community hold near and dear to our hearts. Anyway, that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

Uman
 

Hi

Life member of the SFA