Hi, my name's Chris. I've been in the USAF for almost 9 years now. Recently got back from doing a deployment on the MC12 (prior to that I was on AWACS) and now have orders to Beale AFB to do the MC12 job full-time. As I'm not SF I plan to primarily lurk, but potentially join in on conversations/ask questions on occasion.

Introduction
 

Hey guys!
Just wanted to introduce myself, I'm 21 about to graduate from a small private college in Ohio. Studied accounting the past four years, and I'm not to keen on sitting behind a desk for a living. Fathers side of the family have all been in the Army so this is something I have been seriously considering. Looking forward to sponging up as much information as possible from this forum!

Hello
 

Good evening all. I am an E-6 intel analyst out of Ft. Bragg. I've been working in the SOF community since I arrived here in 2008. I'm here for several reasons:
1 - I've always wanted to be SF
2 - I like to read up on what's going on in the groups from "the guys on the ground"

Hope all are doing well, and keeping the community at its best.

Intro
 

20 year Marine, GySgt Ret. 1986-2007
Tanker, served in 1st, 2nd, 4th & 8th TKBN's in every billet from driver to Company Gunny and Tank Leader.

I've been doing endurance events to keep in shape and have come across this site several times through internet searches, and after reading several threads and post I thought I could possible be of some benefit and decided to register.

But until that time, I'll hang out and read.

Semper Fidelis,

BW

Reintroduction
 

Hey everyone,

I'm a 27 year old Soldier looking to go to the Selection Course. I've been a lurking for a little over a year now. I enjoy this site and all the great information that everyone takes the time to put up here. Currently a Commo guy, but I prefer being outside than being in a tent/ building. I like fishing, shooting and spending time with my family.

Hello
 

I'm a civilian working as a software engineer. I'm 42 years old, married with 3 kids. If this is too brief an introduction, I apologize. I'm the type that would rather remain silent and appear stupid than open my mouth and remove all doubt. Hence the brevity here.

Thank you,

Bob

Intro Me
 

Hi. I apologize; Im late to my intro. My name is what I do. I'm branched AMEDD, but have been in CA/PSYOPS my entire career. I'm hoping that doesn't change but it looks like Big Army has other plans for me. I'm not real comfortable posting about myself. I may repeat or forget stuff (intro!) cause of some silly, little TBIs. But I'm better off than most. I'm currently at Bragg.

Salutations
 

Thank you for allowing me onto your site. I am career MI. Currently 13 years in. Was originally a 98C(now 35Ns) and just recently went through JCAC and am now a 35Q. I am currently stationed at FT Meade, MD (only place for the 35Qs). I have one son and a pregnant wife, so looking forward to another child before the end of this year (God willing).

I come from a long line of military, and love the history of it. My father was an Officer under Chargin Charlie from 66-69, he then got out with his third purple heart. Surprisingly enough when he retired and moved to the land of the retired (aka FL) just round the corner from him is another Soggie! Even more amazing is they missed each other by two weeks in Country. Small world.

I am a firm believer in the Constitution, and take my Oath to it very seriously. As such I carry a copy with me wherever I go.

I don't plan on posting much/often and looking more for personal/professional development. If you ever have any MI questions I will do my best to answer them as properly as possible.

God Bless All,

Charles

Frank L
Patriot

Army Service - 1988-2004

Stateside:

1988-1992 194th S.A.B. - Ft. Knox
1993-1998 2 ACR - Ft. Polk
2000-2001 Walter Reed Army Hosp. DC (Med. Hold)
2001-2004 1 CAV DIV - Ft. Hood

Army - Tours:

1990-1991 - IRAQ - Desert Shield / Desert Storm
1992-1993 - South Korea - DMZ-Team spirit
1994-1995 - U.N. Mission in Haiti
1996-1998 - IFOR/SFOR Bosnia & Z.O.S.
1998-2000 - South Korea K16


Veteran of Foreign Wars of the United States
Post 15045, Texas
Frank T. Love # 9340882
Life Member

Veteran Affairs 70% rated

Hi folks, I was a Front Loader operator with Delta Company, 237th Combat Engineers stationed in Heilbronn, Germany from 4/65- 10/67.
I finally found this site that might just have an answer or 2 about an incident that occured on 4-24-69 in VN...... I would also like to state that even before I joined the Army in 64, I had the greatest respect for all Special Forces personel, but when my brother Walt earned the privilege and the right to wear the Green Beret, it just took that respect to a higher level.

Now, the biggest reason for joining this site is that my brother Walter Marcantel, was a 2nd and 1st LT with 5th SFG at BMT, VN, and was on that mission that Shriver went missing, 4/24/69.
I have Walt's diary that might have a couple of entries in it regarding that mission. If someone who was there at that time, contact me, please. Thanks .......... Jerry (in Tucson)

Hello! I'm a thirty year old 18c, stationed in Okinawa Japan. This is my third year there, first assignment with group. Currently deployed in support of OEF-A, looking to gain and share experience and knowledge.

Hello from NH
 

Hi all, found this forum via FaceBook re: the petition. I served in the active Army from Aug '72 until Aug '75 (ODA 322, 10th group) and then from Aug 75 to Feb '82 in the Reserves (ODA 113 11th Group). That was a long time ago. 11B by trade when I was in. Looking forward to seeing how the Force has changed over the years and possibly run into people I knew back then.

Rich Z.

Introduction
 

Gentlemen, just a few lines about myself. I am a North Carolina law enforcement officer. I stumbled across your website in a news article in Red Flag news. I appreciate what you guys have done, re doing, and will do for our country. If not for volunteers like yourselves our very freedom would vanish. Again, thank you. Looking forward to enjoying your site.

I've been in the Guard now for six years as a 11B. I currently work at a sporting goods store. I joined the Army at 19 and have had a lot of good opportunities thru the Guard.

Been deployed to Iraq once in 2010. In a few months I will be transferring active duty for the 18X pipeline. Been a long time goal of mine to be in Special Forces. Pretty much since 6th grade. I've given at minimum the next five years of my life to the active duty side of the house.

It will be a hard but enjoyable ride. Looking forward to the challenge.

Intro
 

Thank you for allowing me into the forum. I almost feel...unworthy. Also, thank you to those who serve / who have served our country - and everyone in it - in the absolute most honorable way.

I am not currently / previously been in the military. I'm a pretty average person, from the south, married, two children. My oldest son is seriously contemplating Army Special Forces. As a parent, I'd be lying if I didn't say there's a small part of me that's a little nervous about this...but a greater part of me couldn't be more proud.

I'm not certain I'd be much of a contributor here; my desire to join the group is more around learning as much as I can about Special Forces & Special Operations (and am encouraging my son to do the same), and to conduct research of a more personal sort.

Respectfully,
patriot4life

Intro
 

Army Reserve Infantry and we'll be retiring this year cuz I'm old and slow.

Served with Charlie Co 4/325th AIR 82nd Airborne, Charlie and Echo Companies of the the famed 100th Battalion 442nd Infantry Go For Broke. 2 Iraqi Freedom tours.

Been a fan of SF because of my ROTC instructors from 5th Group and my Uncle Jess who was a 1-0 in Vietnam. He retired as a CSM and when I came back from my 1st Iraq tour presented me with an SF coin that I carry to this day.

My name is Jud Cargile and I am a defense contractor for THOR Global Defense Group. I live in Metro Manila and am servicing all markets. We are ITAR compliant and registered with DOS.

I am the Asian Representative of THOR Global Defense Group, FWIW.

jcargile@knesekgroup.com

Thanks Men,

Jud Cargile

Introduction
 

Hello,
I am a support soldier currently working for an ARNG Group and an active law enforcement officer. I was fortunate enough to accompany a team during an op down range a few years ago. Kept my eyes/ears open, mouth shut. (That will likely be the case for the most part here) Not only did I believe that these guys were getting it right, but it would be a good idea to find a way to get involved and do what I could to help. Although very fit, I have no illusions of going to SFAS, because of my age. Just plan to stay here and do all I can.
Now that I am working for this community, I have been able to learn a few skills that I wouldn't in big Army. I was able to earn a spot to my agency’s SWAT team and that is in no small part because of the experience I have gotten from this community.
THANK YOU

Introduction
 

Hello all,

I'm a sgt in the 82nd and have had three combat deployments to Afghanistan in the last seven years. I spent five and a half years as an Artilleryman in the 173rd. Now I am a public affairs videographer. Not the job I thought it would be and I miss the brotherhood I had on the line and am prepping for SFAS this spring. I came on here to find out info and what is going on in the special forces community and hear what people have to say about the different MOS jobs. I have an uncle who is an 18E and has been pushing me that way, but I think I am more Charlie material. My biggest thing I cam onto this site for was to find a mentor. If anyone out there would like to be a mentor, I work hard and would find the time to learn what I need to learn. Thanks.

-Reed

Introduction
 

Hello, my name's Anthony, I'm 30 years old from Cullman ,AL. I'm a drafter/designer with an associates degree. I've been a member here for a little while now and have always enjoyed reading up on what it takes to be a Special Forces soldier. The information that can be found here is great, it's straight and to the point. I have always tried my best to apply the things I've learned here to other areas of my life.

Introduction
 

Hello All,

My name is Cory Smith i am from a small town in Mississippi, I have prior service in the Marine Corps. Served from 04-08, did one tour to Iraq in 07 with a Securtiy Company attached to CLB-4 from Okinawa. I discovered this website randomly while surfing the web. What caught my Attention was the letter that was written in regards to the Second Amendment with 1,100 SF Soldiers signitures. After reading i passed as many copies as i could out among the civilian popualtion. Hopefully it will open the eyes of the people of this Great Nation.

Intro
 

Hello all, just finished the Q. 18B.

Thanks for letting me join your site!
 

Greetings!

My name is Ben. I am a mechanical engineer from Oregon. I do not have any military experience. I did my engineering degree because I was planning on trying to become a Naval pilot (they require a technical degree), but my vision turned out to not be good enough and I was not interested in being a sailor so I ended up staying out and becoming an engineer.

I primarily joined this site because I read everything I can Spec Ops related. I know you guys have a tough job, but you get to do some of the coolest stuff I can imagine (jumping out of planes, shooting bad-ass guns and hunting enemies of our country). I am friends with a former Ranger and I press him pretty often for combat stories. I love to hear them.

The second reason I joined is because I am trying to start a company (using my engineering experience) to make gear for the military and for the special forces community. I already have a prototype of my first product. My Ranger buddy (he was a squad-designated marksman) thinks it might be good for snipers. Hopefully I can learn some of your needs and gear issues that I can work on. My name is referencing "Q" from the Bond movies. That is kind of what I hope to do eventually.

I am mostly here to learn so I probably will not post a whole lot. If I can contribute I will. If anybody has any engineering kinds of questions then feel free to PM me.

Introduction
 

Hello everybody,

I found this forum a few weeks ago and am excited to read through it. I am currently studying engineering as a freshman at Virginia Tech and hoping to major in Civil. I am interested in a career in the military immediately after college. At the moment I am putting all my effort into school, fitness, and making the most I possibly can out of my college career.

Ivan

Hello from NC
 

Hey everyone,
My name is Noah, I was born, raised, and now stationed in NC.

I did 3 years as an 11B in the 1-505 PIR 3-82, and now I am a 18C in 3rd group.

Before the army I owned a welding company called Sharpe-Weld Inc and worked up and down the east coast.

Happy to be here and look forward to sharing and gaining knowledge.
Noah

Introduction
 

I completed P1 early 69, remember SFC Worley as a class leader at Camp Mcall, stayed in SF for about 10 years before leaving the Army. Served with the 10th and 5th group. After getting out joined the reserves and served for another 6years with the 12th and 11th groups.

Long affiliation with SF. Completed Jump School with 10th SF in Bad Toelz, 1968. As an Aviator, supported CCC (FOB II) 1970 and 1971 (Yellow Lead call sign). Helped COL McKnight when he set up SF as a MACOM. Retired from the Army and from Civilian Life.

About time.. My bad
 

C/2/10

Should have done this a long time ago.
(Sorry Stras).

Introduction
 

Hi gentlemen,

I'm an active duty MI officer. I've worked with a number of ODAs downrange (OEF) and greatly respect the capability and enthusiasm you boys bring to the fight. There's a good chance I've been in the back of a Blackhawk with a few of you fine soldiers, so cheers.

I'm only here to make a quick post regarding an error about Army documents I've noticed during the (rightful) crucifixion of poseurs in the "Hall of Shame". Then back to lurking.

Take care, fellas.

Always Out Front!

-ww

Thank you for accepting me onto your site
 

Hello everyone,

My name is Parker (Shawn is my middle name). I would like to join the Special Forces because I believe it will provide me with many personal growth opportunities and because I would like to possess skills which will allow me to help defend freedom in an increasingly-oppressive world.

For now, I am simply working to improve myself until the day when I am ready to join the Special Forces.

Intro
 

Hey everyone, my name is JW, been in the army since 92, the regiment since 2000. Served in 2-10 and 1-10. I am currently the ncoic of the have ace program at hurlburt field Florida. Just wanted to join to keep up with what's going on in the community.

JW
DOL

Intro as per SOP
 

Greetings Gents,
I'm Rick Moss(O5B-4S), (A-13), and I've been away from the community since Nov. of 71. I've lost contact with old friends and just wanted to take the pulse of the new group of Sneakey Petes. If I could find out what happened to Tim Scriven(O5B-4S) of the 1'st SFG or Chuck Phillips(medic) of the 46'th SF Co. 1'st SF., that would be an added plus! "Take two salt tablets and drive on"!

Introduction
 

Hello everyone,
I am National Guard going through SF pipeline. Just got done with Selection in January and currently awaiting date for Q Course. Prior to joining Guard I spent 4 years in USMC on active duty.

Introduction
 

Greetings Gentlemen,

My name is Bo and I have served in the FA community almost 12 years now. Found the forum through my curiosity to learn from the experts who are currently serving or have served within the SF community. Looking forward to expanding my knowledge from the things that have been shared.

Hi, I'm Chris, I just wanted to introduce myself to all of the members and QP's on the forums. I'd also like to say thank you to everyone involved on this site, so much useful information on here! I'm 22, I work full time testing electronics, go to school part time(two to three classes a semester), I've always tried to keep up with my PT since my brief time in the Army in 2011. I attended BCT at Fort Sill,OK as a 68W, unfortunately I developed pneumonia in both my lungs and it was severe enough to be rushed to the hospital where I laid in my hospital bed for two weeks. While I was in the hospital I spent most of my time reading my Warrior book, writing letters and using the phone while I had access to that privilege. Upon returning to my platoon on the final day of rifle qualification day, I qualified with an un-zeroed weapon, never having any rifle training with a 27/40. Probably one of my greatest memories was my Drill Sgt. telling me afterwards that he was impressed by my results, telling me "Yesterday all of the Drill Sgt.'s qualified with un-zeroed weapons, you might be a future Drill Sgt. one day." I smiled saying " No Drill Sgt. I have enough trouble being a Pvt."

To make the rest of my story shorter I'll skip ahead to my final PT test. I failed the final PT test by roughly sixteen seconds. Then I reported to the FOB with the rest of my platoon, I then marched the 16k event knowing I would be sent home, as the CO and I had already discussed it. I finished the 16K with my platoon, they dawned their berets and we went to our bay. Everyone was screaming and celebrating I sat on my bunk and it hit me, "I'm going home," is what I was thinking and the weight of it really hit me like a freight train.

I learned a lot about myself those three and a half months, I learned that I don't like to lose and that I wont quit. I learned that you can go into BCT running two miles in 27 minutes, doing 17 push-ups and 13 sit-ups then come out doing 58 push-ups, 55 sit-ups, and running two miles in 16:52. I told this story in my introduction so that any other members on here planning to join the Armed Forces, can maybe learn from my experience that failure as discouraging as it may be, is a great learning experience, just keep moving and drive on.

I joined this site because I plan on re-enlisting in my future so I'm exploring all of my options. The 18X route seems challenging and something I'd like to try to earn. I'd like to make a career out of SF just because I feel like it would bring out the best in me and I would be able to look in the mirror and be proud of myself, and hopefully my son could look at me and say " that's my dad, he's in the Army." I want to show my son that life is hard but you can do whatever you want as long as you put in the effort and learn from everything you do. Thanks for reading, have a nice day everyone, Hooah! Also anyone looking to join the Army, I'd be more than willing to share more of my experience of BCT with you, but that is all I can help you with.

Intro
 

Howdy,
My name is Barry. I'm a refinery process operator, and I live near Tulsa, OK.

I have no military experience. I'm here to gain knowledge and learn. Hopefully, I can contribute in some way, but I will mostly just lurk.

Thank you for everything I've already learned!

Intro
 

Hello,
I am currently a mechanical engineering major at the University of Central Florida. Upon graduation I plan to enlist into the US Army with an 18X contract. I have just started to do pt with Army ROTC on campus and plan to take a few leadership courses next semester. I have been a longtime lurker of the site and greatly appreciate the time and knowledge everyone of you devote to the answering questions.
Jake

Intro
 

I am a currently enlisted 18E with 6 years experience in group, multiple combat rotations and several JCETs. I joined this forum because it is often the number one hit on google when I am searching work related information and as I often browse the pages I thought it only fair to be able to contribute where and when I can. I will always be willing to offer my advice or opinions to anyone that wants them, feel free to contact me.

De Oppresso Liber

building a team for the future.
 

good after noon admin and users. I am looking for some basic tips for building a local team of individual. A group that can work together as well as solo, i want them to blend onto there AO, taking in all they can from the people and events around them. They should be "teachers and students" able to lead a group through a task if needed or sit watch a listen.
This group would be called upon in time of disaster and unrest in the places we live. This group has already taken shape in a raw form. The core group of individuals is comprised of soldiers and retires soldiers from the national guard. We all have a higher level of tactical understanding and training, always learning and adapting new methods. An area i think we could use direction would be the psychological aspect of gaining civilians trust and getting them to want to protect them selves, So when if the social structure collapses around us and we need to rebuild, or remove the problems.

Do you have and input on what areas should be focused on or new things to consider? and where the info could be found.

SIM Team leader.