Introduction
 

Greetings,

I'd like to start by thanking all the QP's and other members of our armed forces on this forum for your service, and for sharing your knowledge and experiences with us here.

My name is Ned, and I'm a 28 year old financial professional living in San Francisco. I'm in the process of getting a REP-63 contract, and believe that the information shared here will allow me to be well prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.

Introduction
 

Good afternoon,

My name is Taylor and i am an Intelligence Specialist in the U.S. Navy. I'm from Colorado and i'm extremely interested in a lateral transfer into the Army to become a Green Beret. I'm currently stationed at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek/Fort Story. I love my job, but i am tired of sitting at a desk providing information to warfighters doing the job i dream of doing every day. I joined the Professional Soldiers forum to gain knowlege on the process, and the job.

All information is greatly appreciated.

Very Respectfully,
Salty_

Introducation
 

Hello all, my name is Bryce and I am actively pursuing my dream of going SF through the means of getting an 18x contract. I am not prior service, and am tired of just sitting around wasting my life away when I can have a shot at what I really want to do. I've used this forum for about a year now and just decided to join the other day. I probably will not post very much, if at all, because all of my questions so far have been previously answered. Thank you all!

Hello,
Been lurking for awhile, thought that I posted an intro when I finished the Q-course so better late than never.
I was in !st AD for about 2 years, went to 82nd for about 7 as a FO and graduated the Q-course in Nov 2010. I have been in C 2/7 on 7231 ever since as the SR 18B.

Future Soldier
 

Good day Gentlemen,
I am a future soldier, enlisted 91fox with opt 40, and can't wait for the challenge.
I have been on the site for awhile but now I feel official since taking the oath several weeks back. I have a couple months until I ship and currently preparing the best I can to show up at the top of the chart.
Any vetting appreciated.

No Regrets
 

Good Afternoon Quiet Professionals, SF Candidates, Assets, and anyone else fortunate enough to have stumbled upon this site through whatever means,

My name is Idris and I've been lurking for the better part of the summer and it'll probably be a few more months of reading before I post again since I'd rather not become one of The Reaper's examples. Here's my story, apologize in advance if it's a bit longer than the norm:

I started out as a child with a borderline unhealthy obsession with guns, ammunition, and all things tactical. I also realized I had an innate desire to teach and spread knowledge to younger children before I actually had any to pass down. My only real desire at that age was to go to military school and later join the army. My uncle, who was like the father I was missing during those years, served in the 80s and I remember staying up late just looking at his yearbook night after night, always going straight to the weapons section. Unfortunately enough for me my mother didn't remotely share my fascination and absolutely refused to see it in a positive light: understandable given her urban upbringing. "Guns are bad," she always said, I had to trick my great-grandmother into buying me my first super soaker when I was 9. A friend of my mother's later bought me an air rifle which I didn't shoot (with her permission, anyway) for almost 3 years.

By middle school all I watched were movies about war and army life. I finally convinced my mom to let me join a local Boy Scout troop because I knew it could be my only opportunity to go camping and shooting with some regularity. I was two weeks away from being an Eagle Scout before aging out (12 Ps). I can honestly say, almost 6 years later, I miss carrying heavy loads over rough terrain for long periods of time. I miss being loaded down with essential equipment. I miss getting caught in the rain.

In high school I joined my school's NJROTC unit, however, I left after my sophomore year since I no longer thought I would actually join the military. That, and the majority of the other cadets fit the "negative" stereotypes to a T and I didn't really want to associate with them anymore. By my first semester out I missed damn near everything about it. The uniform, the opportunity to miss school for special activities, but above all else I missed being a part of an organization full of individuals dedicated to their task no matter what anyone else had to say about it.

In college I opted out of ROTC and have thought about it, literally every single day, for the past 5 years. I've been sullenly pursuing a career in finance and banking and I'm finally ready to admit I really don't like working with numbers very much.

What I DO like is helping people grow by giving them the tools to help themselves and being surrounded by people who take their jobs and lives extremely seriously and simply do not know the meaning of the word "quit" and instead demand excellence, at all times, from themselves and their comrades. I also like feeling important. It's been years since I've felt the sense of importance that only comes from knowing your life isn't one that can be lived by just anyone and I have no one to blame for that but myself.

Now, at 23, I am finally realizing that this is my calling, to separate myself from the average man, to obliterate the physical and mental limitations I have set for myself in the past, and to tackle face-to-face the numerous human rights violations occurring in our world, knowing my story may never be told. I'd much rather rather read about the exploits of the men my team and I trained to conquer their oppressors than my own. In fact I prefer it that way. I don't want to be labeled as a hero only to be held to impossibly high standards of perfection by the general public. I just want to die knowing that I have held nothing back and lived a noble life. I want my future wife and children to know that their husband and father gave his all and then some in the name of freedom, not from behind the comfort of a desk or on the streets raising money, but actually went to hell to help put out the fires, came home, regrouped, and did it again.

Again, I apologize for the length of this intro. Outside of this forum, only 2 people know of my plans to enlist next summer. Neither knows, nor would truly comprehend, the depth of my decision. I had to get this off my chest.

No regrets.

Introduction
 

Hello,
Thank you for creating this website and my prayers go out to ALL those who serve this country’s military. My name is Alban. I am an 18 year old college student and I plan on completing my major (don’t know which one yet) with a minor in Arabic. I 'm looking forward to learning as much as I can during my time here on this site so that it may benefit me in my endeavors.

Introduction
 

Hello all,
I am a 23 year old with a bachelor's of science degree. Haven't really used it all. I have been researching options for joining the Army for a few months and have been lurking here just as long. I am interested in perusing an 18x contract or joining with an option 40 under some other MOS. I would just like to thank you all for the valuable information.

Thanks
-Martlets

Currently attending the DLI(35P hopeful) about to wrap up with my course in Arabic. I am an aspiring SOT A team member as one our cadre members here was and he highly suggests it. I enjoy PT as long as its hard, deep or dumb discussions, and I am an avid gamer and musician.

I am ex 82nd, and have been training for SFAS for two years. I am re enlisting in the National Guard in a month, then applying for an SFAS date.

Questions I have:

1. What are some of the best workouts, strength training and cardio that is reccomended for getting through SFAS?

2. I have an awesome SF recruiter, but I know he is a busy man so I dont want to burden him with questions. So I'm thrilled to have found this site.

Good luck on your quest-

Thanks
 

Same to you.

Welcome all.

This is the Introductions thread and forum, not the questions thread.

Use the Search button you must, young Jedi. Read and learn. Start with "A Message to Garcia."

TR

Howdy
 

Hello everybody, I'm Ian. I'm 20 years old. I've been on active duty for three years, joined at 17 right out of high school. I'm a 35P(PV) right now. I'm learning and bettering myself at the moment in hopes of getting Selected. The majority of my time here will be spend reading and learning with some questions along the way. If anyone would like to know any more about me or has questions for me, please feel free to send me a message.

Happy to be learning from you guys, thanks.

New to Professional Soldiers
 

Hello everyone, My name is Charles and I am an 18B in 10th SFG (A). I want to say thank you all for the service you have given this country and are continuing to give each day. I have ten years service in the Army as an Infantryman and 2 yrs in SF. Everyday I learn something new from the men around me and try to apply the lessons learned to the future. I believe that the best way to learn is not repeat the past but learn from it.

Currently I live in Colorado with my wife and my dog rascal (border collie and mutt). I am currently studying Health Science in a Bachelors program and hope to finish within the next five years.

I want to apologize up front as I am new to forum posting. Also, criticism is welcome, if I'm in the wrong let me know. Again, Thank you all for your service and have a good'un.

Charles

Hello
 

Hello my name is Rico, I'm 28 and from the great state of Texas. I grew up loving this country and the military and always dreamed of working alongside the best warriors in this country and making a contribution.

When I graduated high school I decided to attend college first so that I could have a better shot at making it in the military. Long story short is I did well in school, got a degree, a great job, met a girl, bought a house, and now 10 years later I'm feeling that I've put it on the back burner for too long and it is time to pursue my passion.

I have interests in pursuing an 18X/Rep63 contract and going NGSF. I will be using info from these forums and the TXARNG website as well as other forms of literature and advice in order to best prepare.

Thank you for your time and your service.

Intro
 

Hello All,

First off, Thank you to all the QP's for their service, and for posting advice and personal trials as it has been very helpful already. I am constantly learning new things that help better myself.

My name is Matt, I am a 19 year old Infantryman in the WI NG currently serving overseas. 3 months after I return to the states I plan on attending a SFRE for A/2/20th SFG.

I have been reading this forum for a while now. I appreciate all the time and effort that is put into this site. It is amazing the amount of knowledge that is available here.

Thank you again.

Good afternoon, my name is Pat. I am a former "support guy", 31C/25C, 10th SFG (A), GSC SIGDET 2000 -2006. I have lurked here for a while now and thought it was time to make an intro. For the past 6 plus years I have had the privilege to continue to support the soldiers of Ft. Carson by maintaining their TROJAN and PROPHET systems. Sometimes I have difficulty articulating myself so, I will more than likely continue lurking. Thank you for allowing me in "your team room".

My name is Michael, and I have recently joined the U.S. Army as a Special Forces recruit. I have spent the majority of my summer researching Special Forces, and thinking about my future and whether or not I see myself being a part of such an elite brotherhood. I have come to the conclusion that I cannot settle for anything less from myself than the excellence and professionalism that is lived by you gentlemen every day. I am not saying that I have what it takes to be in Special Forces, as that is a tremendous honor I have not yet earned. I just want to make it clear that I take my decision to pursue a career in SF very seriously, and I am dedicating every waking moment to achieving this goal. Thank you all for accepting me as a guest in your house.

Hello All,

I have been viewing professional soldiers for quite some time now and joined somewhat recently. I am very grateful for this site as it answered all the questions I had. I am also happy to say I have enlisted with an 18x contract and ship out on November 5th, 2013. If there is anyone else shipping out around that time feel free to PM me.

Introduction V
 

I am a U S Army Captain (Retired). I was an "S" Staff Sergeant from 1968 thru 1974. I had two (2) RVN tours, one with B-36 Mobile Strike Force. The second with SOACCN.

SFA M-986
SOA 929-GL

Introduction
 

I was a former Greenside Corpsman and while going to school after my time in service was done I linked up with a company teaching LTT. This is where I had an awesome experience being mentored by QPs and learning what SF is really all about. The more I talked with these guys and researched SF I realized this is where I belong and what I want to do. For the last two years I've been trying to get into the Ohio Guard to link up with 19th Group to have a shot at SFAS, but through poor decision making on my part in 2008 I require a waiver. For now I will continue to march on with my pt/rucking until I finally get a waiver or I become to old to join.

Love "Message for Garcia" if only I had been given that reading assignment years ago.

Cheers,
JP

Afternoon all! It's high time I quit lurking and introduce myself. I'm Nathan, Northern CA native transplanted to high desert country, NV. No military affiliation, I enjoy traversing mountains, reading books, current events and long walks on the beach!

Glad to be here, Prost!

Hello I have been a big fan of the SF since I met a couple of guys in Georgia. I was airborne stationed in Alaska. I now have 5 girls and am always busy. I am looking forward to learning a lot and having some good discussions.

Howdy, name is Paul, I've been in the Army for about 15 years now. Live up in the Last Frontier and belong to a LRS unit up here. MOS 11B, 25C, 25U. Senior rated Jumpmaster, that's about it.

not too much to say about myself really. Spend a lot of time in the woods hunting and camping. In the winter here you can find me playing or reffing Ice Hockey.

I shoot a lot; I like to compete in IDPA matches and shoot in order to omprove my skills. I reload my ammo because of how much I like to shoot.

Introduction V
 

Greetings,

My name is Blake, and I just got done with a double major in Nursing and Kinesiology from Texas A&M University. I've been thinking for some time now that once I got out into the civilian workforce, if I still felt unsatisfied and like I was wasting my potential, then I would strive my hardest for the Army SF. Well..here I am, 3 months into a cush, well paying job in a great emergency department, and that desire for something greater is still there. I will be talking to a recruiter this week and telling him that I'm good to go asap.

Respectfully,

Blake
Texas A&M Class '2013

Hello,
I am a Public Affairs NCO at Bragg, getting ready for SFAS. My PT test is Thursday, so hope it goes well as it is the first step. I reclassed from truck driver to this (not my choice) and once I saw how it was, I knew it wasn't for me. I have always wanted to be a part of the elite. Hope all goes well in SFAS.

Welcome all
 

Welcome all.

Enjoy your stay.

If you have a question search first - a few times in different ways - then ask.

Hello my name is Eric. I appreciate being a guest on your site. Thank you for all your service. SF is my life long goal and I am working extremely hard to achieve it.

Hello all,

Graduated a few years ago from the Delta course. Currently with 20th GRP out of Maryland. Now that I've been around for at least 5 minutes, I figured I could participate in this forum after lurking around here for years...

Good Afternoon,

My name is Jordan, have been a fan of the site for about 4 months now. Have learned a BUNCH, and would like to thank everyone for there posts. I am 23 and leave in about a month for Basic under a 18X contract. I am Prior-Service Air Force, was in the Pipeline for TACP (1C431), but failed out due to lack of preparation. Have been out of the Air Force for almost a year, and have since then refocused and have been training non-stop since the day I got out. Ready for the next chapter in my life to start.

Introduction
 

Hello my name is Ryan and I am an E-6 Stationed in Fort Bragg currently with CA. I have a selection date of 25 Oct 2013. I have set my goals for SF because I want to be a part of a Elite team. I want to be the quiet professional. I am 26 years old and currently a 25C (radio operator). my eyes were opened to this world when I was stationed with C co. 1/10 in stuttgart germany.

10th Grouper
 

My name is Brandon. Been in group since 2009 first stationed in the Stu, "Nous Defions" now Colorado "Nous Defions". As you all may see I am a horrible dirty lurker. I'm not big on forums but have been on this one for sometime and have found the answer to quite a few of my questions. Guess I already broke the number one rule on forums, I had no intro posted and posted elsewhere first. Like I said I'm not the best on forums. Anyways, thus far I have enjoyed this site.

Thanks

Awesome screen name. Crabs? ;)

Introduction
 

I am a recent graduate from the University of Oregon. Have been “PT”ing for months now, and am looking to join up with the 19th SFG out of Buckley, Washington.

Hello

I'm a civilian currently trapped in corporate america. I have a lot of interest in the SF training and lifestyle. I enjoy detailing cars and I box amateur. I've recently thought about trying for 18x, just haven't planned out the details. In the meantime, I enjoy learning about the training.

I was once told to "become a man that you would look up to"; that is the end. I am just working on figuring out the means.

Hi people, Dutch-Canadian here presently living and working in Toronto.

No military background myself (except for my uncle). I was invited by a Special Forces guy to this forum.


Cheers :)

Intro
 

Hello everyone, I am from 3 SFG(A). I have been in the Regiment since Aug 2004. I Spent all my time in 1st BN on a dive team and a few years at the OPS DET as a SFAUC Instructor and Dive SUP. I recently returned to a team and I am back to work. I have spent the last 18 months researching SOF Specific Exposures such as chronic lead exposure and mefloquine toxicity. I wrote a paper on all my findings and I will be publishing it soon. I am the second soldier to be officially diagnosed with lead toxicity and I am still undergoing evaluation for possible mefloquine toxicity. I will be happy to answer any questions and give anyone all the information I used in my work. DOL!

Edited by Richard

Introduction
 

My name is Erick. I've been looking around this forum for a while and it's a wealth of knowledge. I'm from FL and i'm an 18X waiting to ship.

Hello everyone, I am a Future Soldier - MOS: 18X - shipping to Ft. Benning, GA on the 18th of November (2013) - I am happy to know I have a resource as efficient as this forum, and am proud to be a member of this group. I would love to further introduce myself but I have APFT in 30min so for now, that is all. Thank you all for having me as a member here.