Buck-up Jake - Grow another layer of skin!
 

Frog, Jake, et al - REMINDER - this is theINTRODUCTIONS forum - if you want to chat, use the Personal Messaging function found as a pull-down tab in your Personal Profile. Richard :munchin

Jake,

If you're going to make it in SF, or any other Field, there are a few lessons you need to learn RIGHT NOW:
1). Grow another layer of skin! Don't let a few harsh words or criticism get to you. It auin't personal. If it is yoiu'll know it. Team Sgts, and most Sr NCOs as well as some good officers, don't mince words. We expect you to listen, learn and perform

2). If you have a legitimate Q - ask it. Do your home work fist but never hesitate to ask. Institutional knowledge and know how are in the head's of those their now. The only way to learn is to ask. If some blow hard gives you a ration because your Q was asked and answered 2 years ago, ask where to find and move on. Again, it isn't personal

3) Don't be afraid od failure (except with jumps, divesn explosives and incoming). The best way to learn is from experience. Experience is surviving failure and learning not to repeat it again

4) Never, ever make an excuse! Do you undersdtand that? No Excuses Period.
There are two fundamental reasons why that maxim needs to be engrained in your Psyche; a) you can get a result or an excuse. Never both as they are dytnometrically oppsed. B) Excuses piss - off every decent SF operator, NCO's and Officers.

If you think you know what a bad day looks like you don't have any idea what it's like to be on the receiving end of a truly Pissed SF NCO, especially the Team Sgt and. XO or CO

Jake, take this to heart and tyou'll do well. Just remember, whever's jumping on your ruck puts his pants on the same way you do.


One last point, if you've already mastered the Language and have a burning desire to become SF qualified you'll do well

Cork

Roger. Thanks for the advice and encouragement. You may get a question from me via messaging.

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Good Morning All,

Just signed my 18X contract and took the oath yesterday. I've been browsing these forums for quite some time now and am very thankful to have a resource such as PS.com that has been unbelievably helpful in my journey up to this point. I have no doubts that it will only become more beneficial as I move along the pipeline and with that said I'd like to thank everyone who contributes to the wealth of knowledge that these forums hold.

Regards,

ZJ

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I'm an 18D in 3rd Group. I joined this site a long time ago, but it fell to the wayside somewhere over the course of the past few years. The posting of the IED news article in the general forum was brought to my attention recently and suddenly I remembered I was a member of this site! I plan on frequenting these forums much more often in the future.

Greetings and salutations
 

Hello I'm Marco 25yrs old i've been in the military 6 yrs as a 91B. I grew interest on SF after working on small teams doing 11b job on 2 deployments. I've been thru SFAS once in 2012(fell off on week 2) and im looking to go back better prepare, more knoledgeable and definitely more mature.

What i look foward in this site is to acquire more knowledge to improve in any field that i need to better myself and one day become a QP.

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Greetings
 

I served with the Cav in Afghanistan 04-05 and met some of the most incredible people people in my life in that place. It was no coincidence that some belonged to the U.S. Special Forces.

"Be the grey man, and just listen." Some advice from an unknown Special Forces Sgt. that remains with me.

An 18D diagnosed a medical condition for me that was life threatening. It took eight hours later and an exploratory surgery for the MD's to confirm his diagnosis.

This is a fantastic springboard for communication between the SF community and the people that often know very little about what they do. I consider myself one of them, and honored to join the conversation.

Respectfully,
FrankCator

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Hello, my name is Dean. I've been a member of site for a long time really just to read. I never posted an Intro, because I was never planning on posting anything. But I am 21 now, and considering joining a branch of the military with hopes at trying for a Special Operation job. I'm still undecided on a branch at this time but have given it a lot of thought and have narrowed my options to Army or Navy. So I decided to post my introduction, and am starting to actively read a lot of post with hopes of helping my decision.

I wanted to thank the Professional Solders staff for making this site available to us prospecting hopefuls. These forums I've come across the last few years has really helped me find answers to a lot of questions. We all are making big decisions that will impact our life and loved ones, and this leads to a lot of questions. Thank you for making it easy to get those questions answered.

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Hi, I'm Bill Burt (a variation of my shooting alias). I'm a former USN submariner and current high school teacher. I heard about your forum on the SASSNET.com/forums website. SASS (Single Action Shooting Society) is a group that shoots 19th century design firearms using cowboy themed alias. As you might expect many members are current/former law enforcement and/or military.

This looks like an interesting website, I'll probably lurk and read for a while before I have anything to say.

Thanks,

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Greetings all,
If I may, Id like to begin my introduction by offering my deepest gratitude for the service of all you QP's, and for your willingness to pass on your knowledge to the rest of us.
With that being said, I have been lurking on this forum for a month or so now and recently joined in order to make use of the search function. I have gained quite a bit of insight during my brief time here and look forward to gaining much more.
As my profile suggests, I am 25 years old and a recent college graduate. I have an obsession with the outdoors, which just so happens to be where I feel most at home. I take pride in my accomplishments and strive to learn from my failures.

Again, I would like to thank you for allowing me to be a guest of your site and I will take care to respect your house.

Sincerely,
Rob

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Hello everyone!

A little bit about me: I'm currently a student with 2 semesters left at the University of MN. I play center for the football team and have been doing so for the past 4yrs. Its been the greatest experience of my life so far, i've learned so many lessons that will follow me for the rest of my life.

Ever since I was a young boy I have always been fascinated with the militaries best forces ranging from SF to SEALs. This interest has for a long time gave me a desire to enlist and try to become one of the elite operators that i have looked up to for years. Only until recently has this desire become very real to me because for most of my life football has been number 1 in my life and afforded me great opportunities that I could not pass up but now with my career winding down and college coming to an end I am forced like all college students are to find something that they are going to do for the rest of their lives. I thought about what I wanted in a career and what would make me happy, what would push me and continue to make me grow as a person, and ultimately what would quench my thirst to help make this world a better place place for all to live. I knew there were few things that would afford me all of these things I want but one career path kept consistently popping up to me and that is the path of an SF soldier.

With all that being said Im not sure what will come to me in the future, maybe I'll find that a career as a soldier, specifically an SF soldier is not for me. But for that very reason I have joined this forum, so I can learn from men who have done what interests me so much and so I can ask questions to decide without a doubt I have the desire and commitment it would take to pursue this career path.

Thank you for allowing me to join! I respect all of you on this forum that have served this country and look forward to learning from you all with an open heart, mind and ears.

Greetings
 

Former Army communications (31F). Currently I am a game warden in Fl, and I am a TACP in the MS ANG. I am slotted to go to JTAC-QC very soon. I spent a year in the SOT-D program in FL, and I have been thinking of going back after gaining JTAC cert.

-Jim

Hello to all. I am a 62 year old honorably discharged veteran. My MOS was 13B30M5 (Field Artillery Crew Chief, Nuclear). I am also a retired civilian firefighter/paramedic. My purpose in joining the forum is to learn as much as I can with reference to UW. In addition to my military and work experience, I have held a Ham Radio license (N1SCB) and I have been a long time hunter, reloader and shooter (since 1964). Thank you to all for their service and I am looking forward to the future. Again, Thank You all.

27 year veteran and current reservist at SOCOM. Federal law enforcement in my full time job.

Planning on listening to the conversation and learning.

Thanks for the invitation.

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I was drafted in 68, completed training Sept of 69 and was assigned to the 10th SFG. Discharged in 74 and missed it so much joined the reserves in 84. Served with the 5th and 12th. HALO in 86, and two short tours with both SOCOM and Instructor training group.

Hi all! I'm currently a driver/logistician for a missionary group in the bush of South Sudan, but returning to the states in a few months to enlist and hopefully sign an 18X contract. Great site, I've been lurking for a while but look forward to asking some pointed questions and learning a lot.

Good Afternoon,

I'm a 26 years of age and currently serving in the US Peace Corps (Morocco). I finish my service in late May and upon my return stateside, I will be enlisting under an 18X contract.

regards,
- a

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Greetings gents. I am currently retired after 27 year of service, mostly as an 18E with 3rd BN, 10th SF. Started my time with the team in the early 90s at Ft. Devens, MA. I currently teach search and recovery operatios as a civilian contractor. Is good to see the interest young people show on our prefession in this page.

Hello all, I'm Swerley. I'm currently a Junior in college studying Computer Science (hence why I like g33k stuff in my profile). I've been a runner my whole life and love working out. Needless to say I made some large decisions this past year, and I decided that I would like to join the special forces. It's a long story I won't gruel you with.

I plan on graduating a semester early which means that this summer I will be looking to sign the 18x contract. Actually just caught up with my recruiter a couple days ago and everything is still in check. I've been reading the forums here, getting tips, and learn more every day. Thanks for providing a great service!

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Hello,
I am currently enlisted in the Alabama National Guard and was waiting to ship to 11b OSUT basic training and head to my unit with the 167th infantry regiment in May until I tore my ACL and Meniscus. I just had surgery done this morning and start rehab monday. There is a six month waiting period till I can be cleared to ship again. Till then I plan to use this time to rehab hard and use the site to gain knowledge from all the Quiet Professionals on the site.

Thanks,
CC

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Hello all, I'm a 34 year old from Baltimore, Maryland. I had a briefing for the National Guard in October of last year. Currently, I'm in the process of getting loose ends tied up and affairs in order. I've learned a lot from the information shared on this forum, thanks to the Quiet Professionals for taking the time to pass it along.

I'm Jeff, I joined QP back in 2008, but never posted an intro. I've been in Special Forces/Army for over 28 years now.

My name's Will, I'm an 18 year old Australian student, finishing school in June, after that, I plan to enlist as a rifleman (grunt) and if all goes well, I may one day hope to join the ranks of the SASR. I currently train towards this goal for about two hours almost every day.

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We'll all I just wanted to give my intro this morning. First off my name is Eric. I worked as a support guy while on active duty with 3rd for 3 deployments. Joined SF in the Guard, deployed again and then went to the Q. Finished that up and went to dive school and I am just finishing up a deployment with the dive team as an 18C. So if there are any questions maybe I can help out.

I'm Jim.

I found this site while browsing for pro-2nd amendment editorials. I'm a product engineer at a hydraulics company. I have never served in the military, but I have friends and relatives who have served. I'm mainly here just to read, but I might post an occasional question or brief commentary - I recognize that I'm a guest.

After three years in the Reserve, I decided it was time to do something more meaningful. I just enlisted in the 1/19th, and am currently doing all I can to get into and through the pipeline.

Looks like there is a lot of good information here, and I'm thrilled to start getting up to speed.

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I'm pretty sure I introduced myself some time ago, but as I see no record of it I decided it was better to be safe than sorry, and I am introducing myself for what might be the second time.

I am an E-4 in the NC ARNG, and I am a graduate student.
I'm hoping to have the chance to attend selection soon.

Thanks to all of you for your service, and for providing such a valuable resource in this website.

Hello,
I am a 22 year old Corrections Officer from TN. I just recieved my copy of Get Selected For Special Forces and am beginning my train up. Thank you for the compilation of knowledge to help me on my journey.

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Hello,
I am an 18x candidate, completed OSUT, Airborne, SFPC and am off to selection in the April class. I joined the army in my 30's (born 1980) and am getting a later start on this journey than I would have liked, but am thrilled none the less to be pursuing a lifelong dream.

Pretty Sure i had done an intro before but cannot find it so here go's. FNG/Old guy that Served as a Military Police Officer in HM Forces UK. Have lived in the States for about 20 years. Work as a Police Officer and Medic. I am Assigned to SWAT as an Operator / Entry guy.

Hello from South Dakota!
 

Hello guys, Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I live in South Dakota and have a ranch in Wyoming. 150,000 acres to shoot on and I love every minute I am there. Been shooting alot and obviously reloading alot, as there are not much .223 to be had around here, cheap anyway. I salute and honor each and every one of you and you are all welcome to come out to my ranch hunting or just shoot.

Hello, long time guest new member. I'm 27, Currently on a Hotshot Crew (Fire) with the USFS in California. I've been researching SF for awhile, looking for a new challenge. As a Hotshot I'm gone traveling the west at various large campaign wildfires all summer long but the good thing is we have a pretty serious PT program on and off the road, We ruck almost everywhere, and the only thing to do on the road is read. I've found a wealth of information here on the boards and with whatever recommended reading I can find, Including; Get Selected, Chosen Soldier, The Only Thing Worth Dying For, Roughneck Nine-One and currently starting "Masters of Chaos". My goals for the summer are to find a good recruiter and possibly an SF mentor. I'm hoping to start the pipeline between Dec 2013/Jan 2014. I won't be doing much posting so thanks in advance for providing the information on this forum. It truly is great.

-FiveCharlie

Woodman and Limey....Good SA Welcome

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Hello,

My name is Denis, I am a college grad in my mid 20's, exploring SF options. Here for information. I look forward to getting to know the community.

Introduccion
 

Good Day All!!

I have not been in this site for a while, so I decided to re-introduce myself.
Did the whole Officer thing, MI branch, been gone on training and TDYs.

I was introduced to this site when I was in a GRP in FL. As a reservist now, I want to go to SFAS instead of my MI CCC. Hopefully I can figure out how to do that, network, and more on this site. Have seen alot of knowledgeable guys on here, good stuff.

Memories leading an NQP team doing a "snake" run, made me tuck my balls in a bit as I got called out, ha!:
"Who said hooah!? who said hooah?!!, no one says hooah here!!, only people who say hooah are people that lack motiviation! you dont need hooah for motiviation, it comes from within you! now shut the F#$ Up and move it!"
-NQP Cadre:lifter

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My name is Matt. I am currently Active Duty Army EOD serving in Afghanistan.I've been in the Army for 6 years. My prior MOS was communications in 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division.

I came here looking for information about Special Forces as I am going to attend SFAS after this deployment. I've been given a lot of the normal mystique and myth surrounding Special Forces, but I just want to make the most informed decision possible. Also, I figured this would be a community to offer a slice of "Humble Pie" and a reality check if needed.

I'm a U.S. Marine infantryman with 14 years of service. I've spent most of that time in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

I am 17 years old with aspirations to become a SF soldier. I would like to be an 18 Bravo, but I would certainly be happy with another other MOS. I love my country, my firearms, and my motorcycles.

Thank yall for having me, and thanks for your service.

Hello everyone.
Did 4 years in the reserves, and have been lurking this forum for a little over 2. Was fortunate enough to get a release and will be shipping out as an 18x in the coming weeks. I look forward to the opportunity to serve with you fine soldiers.

Hello All
 

Hello,
My name is Chris and I am a SSG and have been active for 8 years as a 31B. I am currently in Sutttgart. I have always wanted to get into a SOF unit because my MOS is not satisfying my needs. Im here to learn as much as I can before selection later this year.