Introduction
 

To whom it may concern,
My name is Cullin. Born and bred of Nuevo México.
I'm well traveled and a fan of new cultural experiences.
I have just picked up a 35T active duty contract with option 4, leaving for basic training in May. I look forward to the experience and the challenge.
I am enlisting because, first and foremost, working full time and attending school with no direction was not something I was satisfied doing. I will very much prefer this path and the ability to give back to my country.
For years I have wanted to go 18x and see if I have what it takes to serve among the best America has to offer. Army SF is an unparalleled organization with a focus on so much more than DA.
I grew up during the GWOT, which vastly impacted my perspective as an American youth with the opportunity to spend a year in Europe in 2005.
The information regarding the approach of SF (force multiplying, hearts and minds, etc.) struck me immediately. Understanding your enemy is a key to successfully defeating them.
I digress. I will simply add that I very much hope to pursue a slot at SFAS in my Army career and that I appreciate all the information I have found here.
Many thanks.
PFC Coyle

Introduction
 

I'm a 28 y/o male. I joined the Army in 2006 at 17 under the split-ops program during my junior year of high school. After the 11th grade I went to basic during the summer, came back, finished 12th, then went off to AIT in the summer of 2007. I went through the 68W course then went to airborne school after ( never went to an airborne unit. I'm only a 5 jump chump). I was stationed at "The Great Place" Fort Hood. I had the pleasure of serving with the 8th EN BN/ 36th EN BDE ( specifically HHC and 59th MAC). I did one deployment in Afghanistan. I ETSd from AD Army in 2012 and went the Nasty Girl route while I attended college in Texas. I recently graduated from my undergraduate in DEC 2015 and will soon be applying to P.A. school. I hope to be starting classes by early to mid next year. I also recently fulfilled my NG contract and got out to really focus on P.A. school. When I finish P.A. school I want to go back in the guard and go to SFAS. I have a lot of time to go before SFAS even becomes my "25 meter target", so in the mean time I hope to take the most from this as much as possible. I may not be able to help too much, in regards to SF stuff but if anyone needs help with RA Stuff, NG Stuff, college, or PA school applications, feel free to PM. Looking forward to learning from anyone willing to provides knowledge unknown to me. For all prior service gals and guys, Thank you for your service.

68W prior service ARNG heading to SFRE
 

Good evening everyone. I ETS'd from the Florida Army National Guard in January and have since started the process in securing my attendance at 20th SFG's SFRE weekend in September. I have already done a lot of reading on threads about prepping/training for SFAS and I must say that this site has a wealth of knowledge that I greatly appreciate. I recently graduated paramedic school, currently finishing my AS Degree in Emergency Medicine. I attended SFRE about 5 years ago, I didn't secure a slot for SFAS due to deficiencies on my part. I've had a deployment, life experience and school in the time that has past. I've learned a lot and grown as a person. Now I'm looking forward to giving my dream another shot and I'm excited to continue improving in my training. Also, if there's anyone on here in the Central Florida area, training for SFAS or already tabbed, I'd be really happy to meet up and train and/or exchange ideas. Just message me. I'll be reading far more than I'll be posting thanks in advance for all the knowledge and best of luck to the guys who share my aspirations.

Introduction
 

Gentlemen,

I'm heading to selection towards the end of this year. I come from a family where every male member has served, as well as my older brother and father having been Special Forces. I joined the Army as a Combat Documentation and Production Specialist but found the standards lacking and not fulfilling. I look forward to joining the ranks of the Quiet Professionals and claiming my warrior heritage.

Intro
 

I've been lurking around this website and a few others for the past year reading up on as much info as possible. I just ETS'd from the Air Force Reserves in January and for the last year and a half, I have been trying to cross over to Army AD (specifically either Intel or SF). It seems that a lot of the times, recruiters hear the words "prior service" and aren't very motivated to help. Well after 1.5 years and after talking to several recruiters, I finally found one that would help me out. Yesterday I had the privilege of going back through MEPS :rolleyes: and I was able to secure an 18x slot. I've got a ship date to go to BCT in July.

This site has been an outstanding source of knowledge, whether it be on suggested PT or the mental state necessary to succeed, I have found at least one thread on it.

I look forward to taking in as much info as I can from y'all and will keep focusing on my first target at hand.

Hello there,

I am new to this site, but have been interested in the fighting men of the SOF since an early age. Recently I stopped college and joined the army, shipping out for BCT on June 6th as an 18X. I am always looking for a challenge and love to train. Before I swore in I was doing alot of weightlifting and eventually I just felt like I needed to validate my existence through something more aggressive and complete than just getting a college degree. I have been reading alot of training information on here and doing as much research as I can on SOPC and SFAS. I hope to be 110% prepared by the end of my SOPC course.

To those joining, welcome.

To those soon to attend SFAS, best of luck to you. Work hard, stay humble, and learn all you can.

Thank you for the opportunity
 

Good Evening,

I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello. Thank you for all the great information already posted. Thank you for the opportunity for the chance to be selected. I hope that the skills I have will be of use to the teams that I ultimately hope to join.

I am currently a specialist, 91B, at Fort Drum. I have been given a great opportunity to serve my country in a full time capacity. I spent the past 6 years as a reservist and enjoyed my time there learning and growing as a soldier. I was granted a conditional release, and am now here. After a briefing from the SF recruiter, I was all in. I want to continue learning and growing and will be ready to give it my all and then some when I get to SFAS and hopefully beyond if my skillset is what you're looking for.

Respectfully,

Ayebaby

Introduction
 

Hello everybody. I am 24 with no prior service. I am here because the book Get Selected recommended it. I am simply here to learn. My 18X slot is reserved and I sign my contract in a week.

Thanks in advance.

Good afternoon everyone:

I found this site while looking doing research for the latest and greatest methods used by professional soldiers to carry their medical gear, pack their aid bags, etc. I have been in the California National Guard as a 68W since December 2008. I have been the senior line medic for a mechanized infantry company and now for a dismounted cavalry troop.

In my full-time job, I am a Law Enforcement Officer in southern California. I teach TCCC within my department. History is my biggest passion besides tactical medicine.

Anyways, I am not a member of the SF community and have no intention of being one (unless you count SWAT) so my contributions will be few if any. I came to this site to learn from the experiences of this nation's finest warriors in hopes that I can apply some of your hard earned knowledge and wisdom in my service and I appreciate all the great information I have obtained thus far.

Years ago while attending Shot Show I had a former marine that was LAPD SWAT tell me: "We can do anything Special Forces can do." I just wanted to ask him if he put on his Big Boy Pants all by himself that day or did someone help him?

Another, wiser, Special Forces soldier on here looked at me and said: "Leave it." And that was that.

Welcome aboard.

Hi chaps. I have been popping in to have a read of your forum for a few years now and need to ask a question in another section, but it is polite to introduce myself first.

Former British Army, 11 years and 4 years as a police officer - one of the British ones with a silly pointy hat. I don't do that anymore due to family commitments, but all my friends seem to either be military, or police.

I read the SWAT comment above and having been exposed to both groups I still snigger when I hear some [fat] police officers sharing the wealth of the operational experience.

Hello, I'm 23 and a welder from Ohio dealing with mainly aluminum air brake reservoirs. I took time off work to backpack the Appalachian Trail, which reinvigorated my dream to join the military.

I wanted to enlist at the age of 18, pursuing Airborne and possibly Rangers, after experiencing the army. At the time my recruiter assured me I would be ineligible considering I'm partially red / green colorblind. I was dissapointed and simply stopped researching and moved on.

I've always been fascinated with other cultures and languages. I'm now pursuing to enlist as an 18x. I've had LASIK and also my two extensor tendons to my index finger reconnected. Otherwise no major injuries. I am going to do my best to overcome the obstacles for an opportunity in the military.

Thanks for the forum and everyone's service. This site has been a wealth of information and great opportunity to read first hand opinions and perspectives.

NOTIME89 Re-Intro
 

Reintroducing myself under this current thread.

Age: 26
Schools: Ranger, Airborne, ARC, BOLC, 'a' Selection (currently serving)
A few deployments
My PSG's didnt beat me up....too much.

Purpose: determine if I can resign commission and eventually attend SFAS.

I'm extremely motivated to do this. Have thought about it for too long and am going to pursue this.

I have completed my initial enlistment contract, completed my responsibilities for my current unit, and have no legal, financial, or family issues preventing me from pursuing dream.

Will be seeking information on ADHD/Adderall usage (lots of medical documents to read through).

To capture my current mindset: grateful, lucky, excited, and determined. My reasons for making the switch are both personal and easily understood by those who have served.

I have been incredibly blessed and fortunate to have been mentored, led, trained, and developed over the past years. I am still young and have a ton to learn.

Willing to answer questions that posters might have about the 4-5 years prior to attending SFAS as an O.

Why not go as an officer?

Oh, that's just a big can of worms.... I can PM however I already know it's a question that has been and will be asked to me a lot.

I have fully considered it.

I loved my time as an O. But the two paths have their perks and I can't say I truly want to continue as an Officer. I love the aspects of teaching, coaching, learning, and working with a small team.

The topic has been covered pretty extensively (O vs. E), and I hope I'm not being dismissive of a very valid question and I appreciate you taking the time to ask. It's a huge jump and a lot of people are assuming I am running from something rather than to something as it appears to be a demotion.

Again, thank you for asking.

Intro
 

Good Afternoon,

First and foremost, I would like to thank you for your service and for the many sacrifices you and your families have made in protecting our country. Recent graduate of Loyola University here in Chicago and plan on enlisting as a rep-63 in the national Guard. I own a business with my family so my entrepreneurial endeavors are also one of my passions. The days keep rolling by and the desire to enlist just keeps getting greater so I'll be pulling the trigger any minute now. I haven't yet because its been worthwhile to keep on learning first by the great men on this site. I came across this site and can't thank the SF community enough for being so accessible and willing to help. I have registered so I could utilize the search function and will continue to learn.

Respectfully,
Santi

Intro
 

Well first off I would like to thank the men who have set this site up, and for those that provide invaluable information to us and thank you for picking up the sword for our country. My name is Spencer I am 17 and an upcoming senior I am also a Junior ROTC Cadet. I strive to become and fulfill my life long dream to become a green beret and to serve my country, I plan on attending college at the University of North Georgia where I will study for 4 years after that I will enlist. There's nothing in this world I would rather do, I don't see myself doing anything else in this world. I will continue to read and learn more before I but until then thank you gentlemen.

Respectfully,
Spence

Welcome all.

Best of luck, Spence. Never give up on your dreams.

TR

Intro
 

Hello All,

I have been on this forum reading everything since 2013. I didn't make an account until sometime last year and just now am adding my introduction.
I was a student-athlete for a few years in college, but after a few years of thought decided that college wasn't for me at this current time. So, I will be speaking with recruiters this summer.

My father was also a QP in the early 80's serving in 5th group while they were still garrisoned at Bragg. Along with my father I have met several other former and current QP's which has truly sparked my passion into not just SF but serving in the military.

JDK

Welcome aboard. Like myself, I'm sure there's quite a few of us that served in the "Legion" in the early 80's.

Introduction
 

Hello all,

I'm a 23 year old college student. It has always been my dream to serve as a Green Beret. I plan to enlist in approximately 2 and a half years.

I'm here to learn as much as I can from all the knowledge and experience available in this community. I hope to someday have the honor of serving among such amazing individuals.

Thank you all for your service to this nation, I truly admire the courage and heroism that men within this community possess.

Introduction, malganis97
 

I come from a military family. I've wanted to join since I was very young. When I was 17 I got into some trouble. So now I am currently waiting on a criminal waiver to get processed at the USAREC level. I am only 19 so I am not old enough to get an 18x contract yet. I plan on joining as infantry with hopefully airborne school in it. From there I plan to apply to go to SFAS as soon as I can.

Aspiring Green Beret
 

Hello, I am an active duty Staff Sergeant serving in the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.

I'm currently supporting a ROK SF unit as an Intelligence Sergeant (linguistic). I'm not "SF qualified" but serving with SF Soldiers inspired me heavily (these being South Korean SF) and now I dream of donning the Green Beret one day. (ROK Army SF is modelled after U.S. Army SF and the organisation is very similar.) I will discharge from active service in my country this November and I plan to move to the U.S. soon after to pursue a full career in the U.S. ARSOF. It will not likely to start out as an easy road since I am a foreigner w/o residence in the States so I'll have to first take care of visa, etc. But I'll push through.

I really look forward to learning from this community. I know this will be a huge help to me.

Thank you.

Intro
 

Good Afternoon,

I am 25 years old and I have a college degree in applied science (pre-health). The military, specifically special forces, was always something I wanted to do, so I finally joined last year with the intention of pursuing a shot at the delta course. I have been browsing this site for a while and figured I should finally post my introduction. Thanks to all who run and maintain this site.

Hello,

I've been consistently lurking here for about 5 years now so I think its about time I introduced myself. I'm a 25 year old with a Mechanical Engineering degree. I grew up building old cars and motorcycles in Northern Cailfornia and have continued that. I do a lot of distance running, hiking, swimming, and have been shooting and hunting since I was 5 or 6. I've done a lot of backpacking, orienteering, rock climbing, surfing, and I'm a pretty fair xc/tele skier. I'm also a reasonably experienced metal fabricator (GMAW GTAW SMAW oxy fuel, lathe/mill, anything really), mostly for myself but have spent some years for work too. Recently I've started adding crossfit style workouts into my routine as well. I've read the "Get Selected" book a dozen times or more, as well as reading lots of other good resources and watching every fuzzy SF youtube video I can find. I can get by in Spanish and I practice about 5 days a week.

I like creative problem solving and I like helping people too, and I think enlisting through the 18x program would be a good place for me. It's something I want badly.

If you need anything more from me, I'll be lurking around

Thanks for your time,

Intro
 

Good Morning Everyone,

My name is Scott, I'm Active Duty Navy currently stationed in Norfolk, VA. I'm originally from Southern California and I love to swim and surf. I will be attending the upcoming SFRE with B/1/20 SFG (A).

Any wannabe's like me in the Tidewater area of Virginia feel free to contact me if you need someone to train with (especially if you have experience with Land Nav). Additionally, if anyone in the area is having trouble with swimming/water confidence, I'd be happy to assist or point you in the right direction as I have a good amount of experience in the water as a qualified Navy Rescue Swimmer (Surface) and a life-long beach bum. (Moderators please let me know if this is not appropriate.)

As always, a BIG thank you to all the SF guys for passing on info and lessons to us wannabe's, I'm sure I speak for everyone here in saying that we really appreciate it.

-Scott

Introduction
 

Greetings to all,
I am a SSG in the TXARNG. My interest is the 19th Group at Bullis. I just wanted to post my intro so I may interact with all of the very knowledgeable Professionals on this site....and not have the Reaper come after me :(

Hello Everyone. I want to start by saying thank you to the moderators and also, the quiet professionals for their shared wisdom and service to our country. I am here to be educated and to expand on research I have conducted. I am confident that I am at a maturity level necessary to begin training and adapting to the SF lifestyle. Currently, I work as a counselor for homeless youth. Also, I am a student in the last semester of my undergraduate degree. I also possess a certificate for completing a course as an emergency medical technician. I am an avid rock climber with summer plans to climb half dome accompanied by three climbing friends that I absolutely trust. Along with those plans I am in the process of creating my plan of action for adapting to the SF lifestyle. My first request on this forum is to be steered in the direction of where I may post my plan of action (I am assuming the correct forum would be SFAS). My hope is to have my objectives critiqued and expanded upon. Again, thank you to the members of this community for your support of aspiring SF soldiers.

Welcome aboard, all.

Bandolier, your plan should be the same one that everyone else is told to follow.

Best of luck.

TR

Introduction
 

Greetings,
Name is Freqhpmstr or Jason
Currently attached to 20th SFG (A)GSB in the 6 at HHD. Fun fact before shipping out to BCT, did RSP in the AL NG with the 20th bham cadre..needless to say, we were fit to fight when arriving at our reception BN's.

Been in Signal most of my career. I have a rudimentry knowledge of US&R supporting CONUS mission under FEMA/DHS from my old unit. but Ive been mostly support.
5 slot came open at 20th and I jumped.

Homebrewer by hobby, patriot by choice. American by GOD.

Looking fwd to jump school and learning more about the QP.

THANKS

Good Evening,

I'm from Los Angeles, CA. I grew up in a very socially introvert family, I was really into mini wargaming, sci fi, all that stuff growing up. At around age 17 was when I seriously looked into enlisting, I dropped weight and got into good shape, but little did I know I was academically behind. My family urged me to stick around and get a better grasp of the world (I took their advice, I won't lie.. it did help me) and now I'm here at 22, worked odd jobs, gained weight, going to classes I don't feel I learn from despite passing, and meeting people who I don't relate to at all. I'm planning on talking to a recruiter by October 1st when my weight drops down. A lot of advice given here to everyone by QPs helps me a lot in my life.

Thank you,
-Belial

Hello everyone!
Thank you all for the work you have done and continue to do.
Much respect for the efforts of the QPs, ACs, and guerillas.
This forum is a great resource and it is fortunate that it's open to non-QPs.
First encounter with Special Forces was as a banquet waiter at the Pinehurst Resort, working a dinner/speech function for gentlemen that had triangles printed on their beer glasses. They left an impression.
Favorite thread so far is SF/Redneck engineering.
Here to lurk and learn, am interested in hard work with good people in bad places with no credit.

Howdy, I guess.
 

I joined this board more than a few years ago but never introduced myself or posted. Based on the profile names on here I know many of you because I see code names that I recognize from my time in C/3/7 when it was still on Ft Davis in the early '90s. Or maybe that's just a coincidence...

Anyway, I spent from 1985-2001 in 7th Gp and from 2001-2004 in USASOC on the staff and then retired in Oct 2004. Way back in the day when they still existed, I spent from 1980 to 1985 in he 11th SFG reserves. For the last 12 years I've done both the contracting thing and the GS thing (currently still doing the GS thing). Where I work now I'm surrounded by a bunch of civilian engineer types who couldn't spell Army or Special Forces (figuratively anyway) if their lives depended on it. It's a totally different culture and one I've always struggled to adapt to. As we get older it's amazing how much I miss the people and culture that were the influences that shaped who I turned out to be. So, I thought I'd login and say hey. Maybe participate a bit.

Hello,

I am currently AD USCG preparing for the SFAD/SFRE within the next year.

This site has provided great insight and appreciate all the guidance from the QPs.

-R

Greetings,

I'm an international student from China who is trying to join the military in the US.

I grow up reading stories about America and Special Operations(The Quiet Professional; Lone Survivor; Rogue Warrior; First In; The Mission, The Men, and Me; etc.)

I finally worked my way to a college here a year ago and had the greatest year in my life here in the States. I love this country when I was a kid, now that I'm here, I loved it even more and decided that I want to serve in the military because it is in service to the nation I love, and is a career track I always wanted to pursue.

I was lucky enough to find out a program called MAVNI which allows those who possess the language/cultural background the military needs and are able to pass a SSBI to enlist, and I'm going to enlist under that program next year if it is still there. I don't know how far I'll go, but I'm here, and I guess I'll find out.

Brief Intro.
 

Hello friends. My name is Chuck.

I am a former Green Beret Sgt. from 1970-1973. I resided off base in Fayetteville most of the time while in the service and worked in a Weapons Pool issuing and fixing weapons used by trainees .

I am retired from John Deere and found I had time to reminisce about the days in the military and found this sight, among a couple others, that interested me.

Maybe I will run into some old friends on this sight, although unlikely. Sooo, if you know anyone who worked in that particular pool at the time, let me know. Have a nice day.

Introduction
 

Hi, my name is Phil and I am currently a team leader for a SFOD-A at 5th SFG.

Hello everybody, My name is Jessie, I'm a prior service E-5 in the Tennessee Army National Guard. I've been coming to this website for a few days now and searching the threads. I am currently considering signing an 18X contract and trying out for SF. I'm here to learn as much as I can from the QP's.

Thanks

Introduction
 

I am 19 years old and an ROTC Cadet. I am highly interested in SF and I am excited to learn from all of the resources available. Hooah!