Introduction
 

I'm 30 years old and have been in the National Guard for 2 1/2 years. I just recently passed selection (Class 10-12) and will be starting Q as an 18D in the late spring or early summer.

I have a great deal of respect and admiration for the men on this site and the SF community at large. This site has been extremely helpful to me and it is my goal to give back to the community in any way that I can.

Intro
 

All interested,

Former Active Duty Navy Intelligence Analyst and current B/2/20th hopeful.

I am in the process of enlisting with the Maryland Army National Guard and trying to get into the local LRS unit so I can mature as an 11B and have more training opportunities before screening for B/2/20th. I don't plan on attending SFRE until I've spent some time within whichever unit I end up getting attached; I want to make sure I am fully prepared and have a little experience under my belt, even if that means volunteering for a deployment.

I've come to admire the SF mission, the Creed, and the Prayer. Helping people in need and defending the defenseless. Taking action when needed.

Being able to balance a family life with your SF duties is what caught my attention to the ARNG. As long as things pan out, I can achieve both my goals: finishing my Undergrad and becoming a Quiet Professional.

I thank all of the current Quiet Professionals and SOF personnel for defending our freedoms and sacrificing everything. I hope one day I too can join the ranks.

Respectfully,
TDC

Hello,

My name is Eugene and I am 20 years old and was recently awarded an 18x contract at an SFRE event in AL. It is a great privilege to have access to this wealth of information directly from Quiet Professionals and I will do my best to receive as much of it as I can while leaving a minimal footprint before I depart for training.

Thank you all for taking your precious time to assist assets like myself and most of all, thank you for your largely unrecognized service to our country and the difference you make in the world.

It is an honor.

20, current NG and a 35 series.
Aspiring to either try for 19th or head over to Active and try out in no more than one and a half years. I like to set up the 50, 100, all the way out to the 300M when I'm planning, so I'm here to learn what I can, prepare myself completely, and eventually work my way to an 18F slot.

Introduction
 

Hello QP's. I'd like to start off by saying thank you for creating this incredible site, filled with invaluable information and first-hand experience.

I'm 23 years old and in May 2012 I graduated from college with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Psychology. I live in Pennsylvania and have been interested in serving my country since my childhood, particularly through Special Forces. In September I enlisted in the Army with an 18x MOS contract as an E-4. I leave for OSUT at Fort Benning, GA on March 11, eager to start my journey through the pipeline.

While I realize no civilian can truly know what to expect from the SF pipeline without actually completing it, I believe that I can gain the best 'possible' understanding by utilizing the countless tools this site has to offer. I look forward to learning from the experiences of the QP's on here. Thank you for your dedication and service to our country, and I hope to one day earn the privilege to serve along side you.

Re-intro
 

Gentlemen, this is a re-introduction for me as I have been offline from this site for over a year. I'm a former O-3 turned E-5 in the Texas National Guard. My SFAD packet has been submitted and I'm awaiting the Green Light to begin my journey through the pipeline. I am also an LEO in the North Texas area. I'm here to learn from those that have gone before me.

Slim
 

Stras,
Thanks for the welcome. I tried sending you a private message, however, it said your box is full. When you get a chance can you send me a private message in reference to a place to donate funds for Slim's family.

Thanks

JNox

Introduction
 

Gentleman,

I Enlisted 06Sep1978 as an E-3 (College/ROTC) under the Spartan program with MOS 91B.
Graduated on 02NOV1980; I remember being in awe of the guest speaker - LTC Nick Rowe.
First assigned B/1/7 SFG(A) - ODA 724. While there I finished my BS and received my commission in the SC.
After going to Korea in 122Signal, 2ID, I eventually found my way back to group, as a PL in Signal Company, 3BN, 10th SFG(A).
After AD I was assigned as CEO, 1BN,11th SFG(A).
Now active in the VFW & SFA (D-8450-L) in central FL.
I'm interested in catching up with old friends & making new ones among our brotherhood.
m&c

Kp25 intro
 

I'm a 28 year old washed up college football player . I lettered in football and competed in indoor track at a big school that used to be in the BigXII.

I completed my degree in criminal justice and planned on enlisting after graduation. I had trouble at meps because of a couple of knee surgeries I went through after graduation and football was over for me. I w offered 11x but not Airborne because I had a medical waiver.

I'm here to explore any other options I may have to get a shot at getting to selection.

Thank you gentleman for your service


Kp25

600-800m
 

My name is John. I enlisted an E-1 in march of 2009 as an engineer in the Reserves. This wasn't what I was looking for in the Army. After NTC in 2010 I started the process of getting a conditional release. I spoke with an active duty recruiter who informed me of a lack of slots for prior service to re-class 11B. I then spoke with a National Guard family friend. He hooked me up with another recruiter who eventually got me an 11B slot in the guard where I MOSQd. After round two of NTC we mobilized for deployment. Now I'm here in Afghanistan basically being an armored taxi service for POGs who take valuable down time from us to congratulate each other on performing their daily tasks which they equate to achieving superior firepower, while giving each other coins and awarding themselves with ARCOMs like they're sugar packets in a box next to their coffee machine.

My immature dissatisfaction aside, this is not a world I belong in. There is no pride or honor in anything I can hope to achieve here. ASAP I'm running as far and fast away from this hiccup in my carreer in the National Guard to pursue a life as an 18B.

Anyone who reads this and has the time to shoot me a message with some guidance and a little mentoring, it would be well recieved.

Hey guys,
Firstly thanks for the opportunity to join the website. I'm a 39 year old Australian living in New Zealand. I have no prior military service and certainly respect those that serve. I do like to read and found this site to have a plethora of information to keep me busy with what goes on in the SF world which I find interesting.

My interests involve trekking and keeping fit mostly and I have already found some useful information to help with a trek in the New Guinea jungle I'll be undertaking again some time in the near future.

So once again thanks and most of all stay safe.

Hello

My name is Jeff and I am in my mid-late 20’s and will start a military career of some type in the near future. I’m looking between pilot or spec ops. I’m not sure but am doing research on my options now. I go before an Air Force Board in February for an opportunity to receive a pilot slot but nothing is assured. If that ends up as a no go my next option will be a spec ops contract. Not 100% sure on the branch but I have time to learn about each and make my decision.

About Me:
Like I said before I’m in my 20’s. I have an Associate’s in Engineering Studies, a Bachelor’s in Physics, and I am completing my Master’s in Engineering (just under a year left). Out of high school I spent 7 years as a Firefighter, the last 3 of which I served as a Lieutenant and for the last 4 years I have worked for the US Government, Department of Homeland Security.

Introduction
 

I am 19 years young and would consider myself a student at this point. While getting ready to start my classes for my EMT-B over a year ago I became very interested in the military and what it has to offer. I now hold my EMT-B certificate and am halfway through my EMT-I classes. I have decided I want to finish paramedic school before joining the military but while still in school I have decided to research as much as I can. If I can attain an 18x contract in a couple years that is what I would choose but it is up to where the military's needs and not mine. I would be more than happy just to serve my country. Thanks all for you service and a well regulated site here.

Sincerely
J

Introduction
 

Hi all,

First off I'd like to thank everyone on this board who is currently serving or has previously served.

I'm currently training for Army OCS, and want to be part of the Special Forces. I graduated in 2010 with a BS in Economics and have worked in investment banking and private equity. I'm currently working at a child-safety franchising company.

I don't have any burning questions that compelled me to register, so I'm just trying to absorb what I can from being around the BTDT guys here. Look forward to being a part of this site and thank you all for letting me join!

Hello Men,

I have been working as a Deckhand on a fishing boat for the last few years. This job has afforded me the opportunity to pursue my passions and I've been very lucky. The next adventure in me life is going to be while serving my country. I have always been fascinated with the mission of the Special Forces. It seems like a smart organization and i am going to do my best to help out the force. I hold an 18x-ray contract and i'm currently awaiting my ship date in early Jan.

-M