Welcome all!

TR

Background:

- LEO
- ER Nurse
- Neuro ICU Nurse
- Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Hobbies:

- Shooting
- Flyfishing
- Kayak fishing

Purpose for joining:

Growing up I remember admiring those who knew what to do in a crisis and wanted to be that kind of person. I thrived on being a police officer. It seemed that was who I am at my core. But after 4 1/2 years, God had other plans.

I continue to maintain an active interest in law enforcement, tactics, weapons, gear, mindset, etc. Especially, what works and what doesn't. While this forum is SF I believe I will find information that will be of interest.

I will be mostly absorbing info, posting very infrequently.

Intro
 

Hi,
Recent grad of the Q-course. 18A series. Currently serving with 5th SFG (A).

Future 18As and anyone for that matter feel free to PM me with questions.

Introduction
 

Hello all,

I am a graduating senior in college working on a bsba logistics degree with a Russian minor.

I have been interested in serving in the military since I was 10 years old probably and now that I am getting ready to graduate it has been really tugging at me.

My recruiter told me about 18x, which i wasnt aware of, because of my language minor so here I am researching away.

Besides that I'm just getting into shape.

Osuguy

Intro
 

Hi,

I am 20 years old and have been serving in the Illinois National Guard for the last 3 years. I have been an avid reader on this site for several years and I am FINALLY old enough to submit a packet for my states SFRA try-outs and plan on doing so within the upcoming months.

I plan on soaking up as much knowledge from the QP's themselves as I can as I continue to prepare myself.

Hello,

I am currently a Junior in college looking at obtaining an 18x contract after graduating. I greatly appreciate this site and everything it offers.

Thank you to all the QP's for all this information.

Intro
 

Greetings Quiet Professionals, Pineland Guerillas, Retiree's, and all others,

I am 21 years old. Currently MI looking to reclass to 18E because I'm tired of mediocrity in the Army. 3 years in service this june. Been involved with Fort Bliss SORB for over a year now. Attended SFAS class 04-15 in January but was a med drop on the day of the Star exam due to tendonitis. I'm headed back for my seccond attempt in class 08-15 with all the intentions of getting selected. This forum is a great source of knowledge and experience. Thank you to all who contribute and to those who serve and have served.

- Hawkeye06

intro
 

Hi,
Im an Echo, been using this site as a resource for a while, reading and learning.
trying to help build a HF database/master log book for different areas of the world,
and other useful info so you don't step on yourself when the wi fi goes out.

Name is Dustin and I'm 25. I've been a police officer for 4 years and recently just left to join the army as an Xray. This site is very helpful. I'd like to say thanks to the QP's for giving us students information and guidance.

Ruck on.

Intro
 

Started out on ODA 342 in A/2/3 when we were in the Pike Field area ('91) until '95, went to SWC and worked SFAS until '97 then back to A/2/3 (ODA 345), went over to C/2/3 when we stood up the SFAUC committee and then went to B/2/3 until I retired.

Introduction
 

Hello all,

I am currently a senior at the University of Oklahoma where I will be graduating this May with a degree in Communication and minors in Religious Studies and History.

I have been determined to pursue an 18x contract for a little over a year and have been preparing accordingly. As of right now I am in the process of working with a recruiter, I have taken the ASVAB and just have to get my paperwork together and head back for the physical screening.

I have been on this site for over a year absorbing information but only now posted my introduction. In my off time I'm often rock climbing, mountain biking, or backpacking when the time and budget allow.

Thank you to the QP's for the information and knowledge y'all have given.

QPs,

My name is Sean and I am an 18X DEP with a shipdate of 20150720. I was suggested to post an intro by a fellow 18X DEPer, as I decided to lurk the public forums instead of post after I created this account.

I am a 23 year old college senior who is graduating in May with my degree in Finance. I played five seasons of college football at my university (redshirted my freshman season) as a defensive linemen. I currently am bussing tables on the weekend and seeing to my finals this week and next week and have been really ramping up my PT regimen since my senior season ended just before Thanksgiving. I am currently 6'0" and 219 lbs, down from 265 in November, and feel I am properly motivated for the task at hand. My daily training postings can be found on ShadowSpear.com's SF mentorship group page under the username "Duke."

I'm here to learn what I can so that I may be an asset to the SF community when I hit the pipeline, and hopefully one day a Team. Thanks for having me.

-Sean

Introductions
 

Evening,

My name is Chas Phillips and I am a 4 year member of the US Army. I have been deployed to Fob Shank, Afghanistan for 9 months and am a 15W UAS Operator.
It is a privilege for me to have been recommended to this site, I have read through the many articles and feel that the wealth of knowledge will fully prepare me for the challenges to be found on my May 29th SFAS date.

Thank you and talk soon,
Hopeful

I'm just a regular guy. Been searching around the forum for a while now and finally decided to make an account. Thank you for all the QP's out there for the wealth of info on here and as well as everything you have done. I look forward the continued learning I get from this site and all of your first hand experiences and opinions. Thanks again.

Introduction
 

Salutations,

Respectfully, I would like to introduce myself to the members of the Special Forces Community and to the supporters of this select community. I want to extend a personal greeting to the members, administrators and moderators of the Professional Soldiers site, its forum and its discussion boards.

Hello. I am an American Soldier. As such, I am a professional and exude purpose. I hold myself to the highest standards of excellence and moral conduct. I am committed to the bonds of loyalty and pride and place my faith in the individual and collective strength that these connections instill. I am driven and seek to advance my professional knowledge, technical expertise and warrior competencies.

I look forward to my time on this site and am eager to learn all that this forum has to offer as I continue to improve and enhance my service skill set.

To the few who have gone before, performed and accomplished so much, thank you.

V/R

SPC Exline Starr

Hello QP Community,

My name is Dylan and I recently signed my contract as an 18X. I am a 21 year old student with 60+ credits, and I played soccer all throughout my high school and college career. After my first two years at college I realized that I wasn't having as good of a time as I should have been for a student-athlete (literally swamped in schoolwork), so I looked into other options. My grandfather and uncle were in the army, so I talked to them and made the sound decision to join. They urged me to try and be the best soldier I could, and after some research I believed that joining an SF team could maximize my potential, and I believe I can be a positive member of a team.

I ship out May 25, and I have lurked on these forums for a little bit before I eventually created an account. I am looking forward to facing the challenges ahead of me, and I can't wait for basic and selection to begin.

Thanks for reading.

Hello Everybody,

I found this site while looking for classic, old school Al Mar knife pictures. I am medically retired from the US Army and am using my post 9/11 college fund as a student. I was stationed at Fort Ord, CA at the 7th ID and at Fort Bragg with the 82nd.

I enjoy reading about Vietnam, Special Forces, MACV/SOG, LURPS, the whole stare at goats thing, COL Nick Rowe, SERE training, current events, foreign policy, and Al Mar Knives.

I've been a govt. contractor and have worked for Defense Logistics Agency, and my masters degree will be in logistics mgmt.

I look forward to contributing to this forum.

Thank you,
bob7

Introduction
 

Hi all,
I am currently a Junior Accounting major at the University of Oklahoma. After graduating I plan on enlisting in the Army, hopefully with an 18x contract. I have been a member of this forum for about a year, and have been absorbing all of the info I can. Thanks to all the QP's who keep this forum up and running.

Greetings, Quiet Professionals.

Thank you for your service to our nation.

I've been a lurker for a couple of years, however, it is time to post an introduction. I recently finished two terms as the Chair of the Nevada Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities. For the last six years I made it my mission to bring the issue of restrictive ROEs to the attention of our Senators and Congressmen as a preventable source of disabilities to our deployed service members.

Having termed out, I've decided to move my volunteer efforts to serving the members of the SF community through Wounded Warriors and the GBF. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send a PM.

Sincerely,
Dame

68W, Doing the right thing, Upholding the standard, Trying to show that Intestinal Fortitude, Eternally grateful and thankful to the professional soldiers who selflessly serve our country.

Restrictive ROEs is a product of non-combatant's ie; attorney's & politicians. This is what happens when you allow lawyers to advise battlefield "commanders". The real "commanders" are actually the lawyers.

Otherwise the ROE would be very simple, close with and kill the enemy.

Good luck with that.

Welcome aboard.

Introduction
 

Hey guys,

I am a 23 year-old college grad with a degree in Economics from a large state university. After graduating in May 2014, I spent six months teaching English and traveling around Asia, spending a majority of time in China.

I have been interested in joining the military for some time now, and believe that I would excel in a role with Special Forces. I have been in contact with recruiters for almost a year and am hoping to recieve an 18x contract.

I appreciate the insight from commentors on this site and am exicited to contribute.

- scpyles

Greetings

I'm a Infantry squad leader at 10th Mountain currently looking to expand my knowledge. Before 10MTN I was stationed at 5th RTB and 3ID. I deployed twice to Iraq first as a SAW gunner and later an team leader.

I found this site back in 2010 and have been visiting now and then, just realised I never made a proper introduction.

Introduction
 

Greetings,

I'm a some what recent Army retiree (2012). Please reference my profile for past assignments. I've been checking out this forum for a few years and I enjoy reading the posts of like minded individuals. Thanks for having me.

Introduction
 

Geetings QP and all other members. First off I would like to thank the creator of this page and all who contribute to what it has become. It has been a very insightful tool and also insperational.
I am a student of the SFQC. I am coming from the RA as an 11B, transitioning to become an 18B. I desire to join 7th group when I am Qualified to do so. Thanks For the registration.

Intro to professional soldiers
 

Hello all,

I would like to introduce myself as gnorr7. I just turned 19, and i'm currently completing my freshman year of college. I am a two sport athlete I play football (Defensive back), and I run track (400m Hurdles,400m). I have always had interest in joining the army and attempting to become a green beret, but in the last 4 months my interest has become much more serious. I began researching and reading, and have come to the conclusion that attempting to get an 18x contract would be the best fit for me. However since I am 19 I will have to wait until at least next spring before I could enlist. What it comes down to now is deciding on whether or not I want to attempt to earn my degree and try and go the officer route, or enlist when I become of age. In the mean time I will be doing more research on these forums, and anywhere I can find information. Of course all Info/recommendations are welcome. Feel free to Direct message me at anytime.

Also Thank you to all of the Quiet Professionals. For your service, and your time and efforts to this forum. Finding this and reading what you guys have to say has brought me much joy and advice.

Very Respectfully,
gnorr7

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Unless you are a past or present Special Forces soldier you do not give Special Forces "advice" on this website. And you will receive only one warning, you're just lucky its not through the left temple.

I've been perusing this board for the past couple of years, and it has been an invaluable asset in my preparations. Furthermore, I've recently obtained a REP-63 contract with the MSARNG. I believe that I will be far better prepared because of the knowledge that I've gained here, and I would like to thank all those who have contributed so much.

l have been lurking here for a while. It is a great privilege to be able to learn from the wisdom and experience on this site. Those who serve and especially the Quiet Professionals have my utmost respect. Your example of dedication and selfless service is truly an inspiration.

I too have been poking my nose around here for awhile now, (just keeping to myself and not be tempted to say something stupid). I am a 21 year old student at the original USC of south carolina. I have been obsessed with the idea of joining the military since I was a kid and have spent the good bit of the last decade researching the military and all it's branches. If there's anything I could look back on in my life with pride and distinction would be me being part of the Green Berets. Thank you all current and former members of this organization and I will do all in my power to join this group.

Polecat
 

Hello all,

I am just a grunt looking for the next level. My goal has always been to become a Green Beret, and after spending two years in an infantry unit, I am ready for the next step. I love helping others, and I want to make a real difference in the war.. I want to be part of a very tight-knit team, and inspire others to make a difference as well.

To all of the Quiet Professionals, and retired warriors on here that keep this website going, I want to say thanks for taking time out of your lives to answer our questions (no matter how dumb some may be) and helping us achieve our goals.

Wishing you all the best of everything,

Polecat

Introduction
 

Hello everyone,

My name is Saiyan and I have just recently enlisted. I will be graduating from Rutgers this upcoming Sunday and will be shipping out July 20th with an 18x contract. I have been lurking on this site for quite sometime and after I joined, the search feature has been quite the friend.

I look forward to all the challenges that await me.
Thank you for having me and thank you all for your service.

Cheers

Introduction
 

Good evening Quiet Professionals,

I am twenty-four years old and hope to enlist soon. I have enjoyed reading through the forums of this website. Thank you for the service you provide through operating this page and allowing outsiders to be a part of it.

Very respectfully,
CW13

Introduction
 

I would like to start by saying thank you for allowing me to join "QP". I have been lurking and reading for awhile.

I am a 6 year naval air crew veteran. Mostly overland reconnaissance and submarine hunting. For a sort time, on a Southern Island, I had the opportunity to work with a group of "Quiet Professionals". I have never forget this time in my life and part of me still regrets never testing myself further. I'm proud of my services but even prouder of the men that go bump in the night. Thank you for your relentless attitude and unwavering dedication to honor and duty. Also, thank you again for allowing me to steal a glimpse of this life through the dirty window.

Sincerely,
AW2

2nd Introduction
 

I first found this website before BCT, Since then I have gotten some experience in my PMOS and am trying to get to selection. I'm open to any kind of questions but I prefer to field them in a more private manner.

Like many others, I have been lurking on this forum for quite some time (~10 years) and decided it was about time to make an intro post.

I've always wanted to help people to the best of my ability, and I believe SF is the way to go for me.

I look forward to learning even more from all the past, present, and future Green Berets here.

Welcome Gent's!

Thank you
 

My name is David. I'm 25. I'm hoping to enlist with the Army in July after finding out earlier this year that my "bradycardia" no longer exists. Hoping for an 18x contract. Im doing everything I can to obtain it, but if I don't qualify then I'll be just as happy serving in another MOS.
I was "invited" here from another forum and I've been lurking the threads when I have the time to get on the Internet. Thank you for your service and thank you for allowing me to be apart of the group here. Have a blessed day.

Hello
 

Hello everybody, I made a new account because I stopped using my old email. Years ago I made a post about sleep deprivation and trying out for SF. I came to this forum in search of a mentor.

Long story short, after some thorough soul searching while I was in ROTC, I decided that SF is something I want to do in my life. I wanted to take advantage of my physical fitness, courage, creativity, people skills, and language skills. I thought it was a perfect fit for me until I got diagnosed with Bipolar I disorder and was barred from the military.

After two tries in joining the military with no avail, I became a language speaking flight attendant for a major airline. This job offers me everything I wanted in SF except for the excitement and camaraderie.

I've started to take care of my Bipolar disorder with daily mindfulness meditation, I mean what else is there to do? And by a long shot, maybe one day I'll be mentally fit enough to tryout for SF again. There is absolutely nothing like SF for me in the civilian world, and I will never stop trying, as stupid as it may be. Giving up this dream would be accepting defeat, and it just doesn't feel right. All I want is a chance to prove myself.

Maybe I won't find a mentor in this forum, maybe all I will get is some good conversation, and I'll be happy with that. I'm also here to make friends.