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Greetings,

I am a 27 year old Assistant GM/COO at an independent telecommunications service provider in rural Iowa. I have a deep desire to serve this country, and I am extremely interested in contributing to the SF mission. At this point, my primary focus is on researching all that I can before reaching out to a unit in the 19th or 20th Group.

Thank you to all of the QPs and other personnel who have sacrificed for the good of this nation and humanity as a whole. You are true inspirations and the standard by which good Americans should strive to live. Thanks, also, to all who give their time and talents to operate this site. It has been extremely helpful to me, and I appreciate the opportunity to learn about your world.

Best regards,

I4031

BJC now in the DFW area - moved from Colorado

Hi Everyone,

I just moved to Fort Worth and am in temporary housing. I am looking to buy a home once my house in Colorado sells.

Looking for any advice regarding the area.

Former 11B. Currently, I'm finishing up college and getting in shape. The plan is to get an 18X contract next year.

25m: Max APFT by end of 2016.

I know that's an incredibly long time, but I'm trying to build and legitimate base on which to build from. That way I can start a more intense routine to prepare for SFAS circa mid-2017.

Much respect to everyone on this site.

Howdy,

My name is Andrew, and I'm currently in the 18D pipeline at USAJFKSWCS. I will be reading a lot and posting very little, if at all.

"I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do."

-Edward Everett Hale

Hello--

I'm a recent college grad, working in security consulting, and just signed an 18x contract a few weeks ago. Here to keep my mouth shut and ears open.

I worked for a few summers as a whitewater/backpacking/rock climbing guide in college, got my EMT-Basic in 2011, and recently did a summer as a county ranger at a very busy reservoir/wilderness area. Those experiences, along with bosses and coworkers at my current job, are what led me to Professional Soldiers, and the recruiter's office.

Hello everyone,

My name is Brad and I proudly serve my country. Years and years ago I began a search to document the service history of my Uncle's best friend. When googling for more information, this site came up. Anyways, there's not much more I can say about me in an open forum other than I will try to contribute here as best and whenever I can.

Regards

I've posted here under a couple of emails as much as 5 or so years ago. That didn't last long. Put my foot in my mouth and was soundly rebuked. It's a good thing to be told when you're wrong.

It's been a long time, so it seems appropriate to reintroduce myself. I frequently read conversations in the forums to get some thoughts and perspectives on current events.

As a youngling I was awed by the Green Berets. I did not know any but I read and heard about them. They stood for honor, strength, courage, duty. There was something special about them, some element of their character or spirit. I aspired to that. I think it was the idea of 'the strong and good' that had such impact. Most people I knew were either bad and strong, or good and weak.

I am 26 years old. Taught myself to read before kindergarten by pointing at the words and reciting from memory in my Dr. Seuss books that mom would read to me. Was exposed to some persuasions of Christianity at an early age that some might say were a few feet off the deep end, and became completely fanatical. Later on lost my faith in my teens. Found it again recently. It's good.

I was never a normal kid by any means. A lot of things probably didn't help much, like when I was one of probably less than ten white kids in a south Dallas middle school. I was already a lonely and sensitive child, and the other kids messed with me pretty hard until I learned to act as insane and as freakishly as was humanly possible to get them to steer clear of me.

When we moved to New York state, and I wound up in a rather affluent and urbane school, with much softer peers. It wasn't difficult to start aggressively preaching gospel, damning other kids to hellfire as fornicators, picking arguments with teachers over evolution and global warming, disrupting history class with diatribes memorized out of Buchanan era political books such as 'The Menace of Multiculturalism.'. Might have been truth in some of it, but the intent there was only to be against everyone.

I was essentially never out of trouble and during a brief anarchist phase in 10th grade, I went around the school before the teachers arrived and inserted an open staple into every keyhole so that when the key was inserted, it bent to the pin, and the door would not unlock. That was the end of my already dismal public school career and I started working to pay for a schools-worth of doorknobs which needed to be replaced.

Inexcusable on my part. I was pretty against anything about the 'system' or the government or authority in any way. Not that I have love for the federal government now, or think that federally controlled public school is a great idea that has had great success. But the smart thing to do would have been to shut up and get through with it as long as I was there, and start planning affordable private school franchises.

I've pretty much always been working since then, went from dishwasher to doing commission sales of hermit crabs, heating pads, wind chime decorations, cell phone accessories, and fake bling jewelry for turkish people. Left it for a supermarket job close to home, and got on in the bakery under a very good manager, worked as a baker for between 5 and 6 years.

At this point I felt trapped and was beginning to despair, so, I said to hell with it all, might as well strike on out and see what would come of it. gave my boss a couple months notice. Sold my stuff, saved my money, studied things i'd need to know, got into shape. I took a backpack with a sleeping bag and a couple small tarps, some nalgene canteens, etc, and started walking across the country. Slept beside the highway in brush, or on game land. Had a lot of great experiences and learned a lot, especially from meeting people.

I walked south first since spring had barely begun to break and I lived in New York. walked through Pennsylvania, took a right at Maryland. Walked through West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois. The side of my family from where I was born, (Dallas, Texas), and that I had not spoken to for almost 20 years found me on the internet and were travelling through the area so I met with them for a little bit before continuing on through Missouri, and into Kansas. I was walking into Wichita when some gypsies asked me if I wanted a job, said they did travelling work. I had to get a job at some point and it sounded like an adventure. Went right to work.

I spent the next year or so driving a circuit around Kansas, Oklahoma, Minnesota, and Arkansas, painting and repairing barns, and climbing way high up on huge grain setups on big farms. They sure aren't afraid of heights. In case you're wondering, my boss was a decent fellow and didn't rip anyone off and I wouldn't have worked for him if he did. We did good work and didn't take the payment until the farmer was happy. A few of those gypsies you would want to keep an eye on. They're alright folk, love america, keep to their clan and do what their fathers did.

I got tired of living in motels, driving all over but going nowhere, and came to live north of Dallas on my grandparents property. I took a job at a local dean foods ice cream factory, and went from manual labor in the freezer warehouse, to supervising and inspecting staged orders, comparing files for accuracy, and keeping an eye on trucks that were going to cross the border. I've been offered a union carpentry apprenticeship, or might go in with a friend of the family to help him with a charity he's setting up.

I'm pretty well set up and have taken some time off to reflect. Take stock of what I've learned, and how I've grown, and consolidate my thoughts and philosophy, take account of what I have done and what I have not done and what I ought to do now.

I may never have the capacity for gratitude and humility sufficient to answer the blessings I have received despite how wrong I've been. I can look back and see that even when I was a great fool I was being guided. Even at my lowest point, there was something that I remembered. Perhaps I'm beginning to understand the meaning of unconditional love. I don't know, it's something, and it's good. It's much more than I deserved. I count myself lucky.

There are two reasons behind my decision to reintroduce myself in the introduction thread. Besides that I can't think of a place it'd be more appropriate.

First of all as a report, submitted for review to those who are better than myself and so gave me something to look up to. I think if I post it here, a Green Beret will at some point will read it, and that's good enough for me. Although if you have a criticism I would certainly care to hear it, can't pretend that I'm uninterested in being assessed.

Secondly, to thank you for your service (that goes for everyone in the forces), and thank you for the role model, the legend, that you have all contributed towards creating and preserving. I know that as individuals you are ""only"" guys doing their jobs with tremendous guts, brains, and character. But that ideal that meant so much to me... cost me nothing at all. I felt that I must say that this has not been lost on me.

Not my plan to jump into conversations or anything, just came to say this.

Appreciate the members here as a resource for info

I am 35 years old at the time of this post and I have four children. Perhaps in the future I will have fewer children as two of them are teenagers and I can not guarantee their continued survival because of the stupid things they do, but it is highly unlikely that I will have more.

I practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and I train with my firearms as often as time and ammo budget permits. I work on a vineyard and I manage the finances of said vineyard.

I am not here to ask questions about workouts or weapons, SFAS or SFQC.

I am writing a novel that does NOT focus mainly on Special Forces or even the military for that matter, but I refuse to make up a bunch of bullcrap and pass it off as genuine.

I want authenticity and plausibility.

Anything less, I believe would be disrespectful and I further refuse to produce a product that isn't of the highest possible quality.

I will gladly appreciate any helpful information pertaining to the questions I will ask.

Know that I have come here to this forum as a last resort, as I have been unable to find the information I am seeking by searching the internet.

Gents,
Prior service 13F with 8 years active. Got bored and frustrated with the big Army and left to complete my degree, to which I am still working towards. As I get closer to my thirties I have fully realized what my "dream job" is. Am doing everything in my power to make that a reality.

The road will be long and arduous. I have started my training program and am in contact with a recruiter. With the decline of our nation and the world, it is my duty to fully commit myself to be among the best.

FO39

"Fortune favors the prepared mind." - Louis Pasteur

I am an active duty sergeant currently at DLI. I've been in the Army for six years now and I've researched and educated myself on Special Forces since I enlisted. Previously when I was scheduled for SFAS I tore my rotator cuff which prevented me from attending two years ago. Now, recovering from a back injury, my sights are back on SF following graduation from this course.

Hello, I am a 22 year old in the process of hopefully obtaining an 18X contract (awaiting a GED waiver.) I have been lurking a few months before making my profile/ posting my introduction. I'm here to learn all I can of the process of preparing myself. Only questions I'll have will be related to my family situation, I'll be married before my ship out date.

Hello,
I am 23 and am finishing my degree in December. I am an 18x DEP and I am here for all the knowledge and guidance I can get until I ship.

Greetings,

I'm Phil and I live in Raleigh, recently moved here from Paris. Married with kids, and looking to enlist in NC-ARNG and hopefully trying out for SFRE once they start doing it again.

When I was a young kid, until 14 or so, the only thing I wanted to do when I grew up was to be in the military. I had set my sights on the Air Force Academy and was a member of the Civil Air Patrol working on my private pilot's license. Then my mother died suddenly and my life went into a tail spin. Ten years after that I met my wife, and finally started crawling out of the wreckage. Now we've got four kids and I again have felt the call to service, although with those kids and a mortgage I can't drop my career and go AD. So I chose the National Guard, specifically North Carolina, because they've got the 20th SFG(A). My goal for the next six months to a year is to learn everything I can about SF, and to prepare myself mentally and physically, even if I won't be REP-63.

I have already reached out to someone in NCNG SF via the NGSF website, and he's been super helpful. I don't know if I'm supposed to use real names here, but he's an 18Z MSG in the 20th SFG.

All,

By way of introduction, I am a 28 year old who has recently attended a National Guard SFRE and been selected for a REP-63 contract (with an 18D preference).

I grew up OCONUS, mostly in Europe and SE Asia, which initially sparked my love of intercultural-communication, and learning and teaching languages. This is essentially what draws me to SF; the idea of a Warrior-Diplomat. It's an ideal place for me to continue pursuing these passions of mine, to further US interests around the world, and to earn the opportunity to learn and experience things that only a very select few are ever afforded.

I hold a BA in International Relations and Spanish, with an undeclared minor in Arabic and Islamic Studies. I speak three European languages fluently, am conversational in Arabic (including reading and writing, having lived and studied in the region for a time), and Italian, as well.

I probably won't ask too many questions at this point, as I'm sure the majority of info I need has already been posted on the site. Once I move through Basic and Airborne and get to SOPC and Selection (and then the Q), I'm sure I'll have some specific, detailed questions to put to the guys who have been through before me.

Thanks very much,
Rucksman

PS community,

I have been lurking on this site since April and I enjoy checking it everyday and learning about anything/everything SF and life related. I am a 24 year old graduate student Cadet highly interested in joining SF. I appreciate the willingness of all who post to share their invaluable experiences and knowledge. Thank you for having me.

Have a great day,
HJ31

Greetings,

Been reading through the forums for quite some time now and finally decided to create a profile.

Currently a NG Infantry 1LT in CA and planning on attending the next SFRE this fall. My hope is to connect with an 18A and learn more about life as a detachment commander on the NG side and figure out what else I should be doing to increase my chances.

-Jonny U

Hello all,
I'm James/Jimmy I'm a 42A/91D in the Army Reserves and I'm currently waiting on my DA Form 368 to be approved. I went to Fort Leonardwood for basic training back in sept 2011 and then to Fort Lee for AIT in Nov 2011. My first interest with Special Forces began a few years ago when I was at the range with my unit after talking with a couple of the soldiers, last year I picked up Get Selected and watched the episode of Surviving the Cut on SFAS. Currently the MOSs I'm interested in are 18B, 18C and 18D. My short term goal is to get my DA Form 368 approved and attend the EMT course at my community college and my long term goal is to be tabbed and in a Special Forces unit by my 29th birthday.

All,

I am currently working towards obtaining an 18x contract. I have served in the Georgia Army National Guard for five years and I am currently waiting on my conditional release in order to pursue a career as an 18 series. I have served in an Infantry scout platoon almost my entire military career and recently was moved to the Sniper section (not B4 qualified yet). I have studied "Get Selected" religiously and I attend a crossfit gym daily that is owned by my PSG. I firmly believe that my calling in life is to be the best soldier I can be and I am going to pursue that calling with everything I have.

Welcome all to PS.com.

For those that have the want to excel, here are a few hints:

1)use your google-foo and hunt for your answers, both here on and the web.
2)Find "A Message to Garcia" read and read, it's all about YOU..
3)ask questions sparingly, there are no "new and improved" questions. Someone has already answered it. Just remember that color, date, temperature, and altitude are universal variables and don't alter the answer.
4)Did I tell you to find and use the SEARCH button??

Be advised, There are several titles you can earn while here. At the top of the list are those with Quiet Professional. They are vetted BTDT Special Forces qualified members..

At the bottom are those with FTFSI,, Don't be Carl and WIN the FTFSI moniker..

Additionally, There are several members, like myself, I will warm you of. We tend to be old, crotchety, cantankerous, and short tempered curmudgeons. You can tell by the posting count and our blunt answers. Deal with it,, we are not your 25 yd target, but you will be well advised to use your SA, when and if one of us talks in your direction.. :munchin

Enjoy, keep your eyes on the target, never give up...
I wish you luck on your endeavors.. :lifter

Wars come and go,, Blood doesn't change..

I am a 19 year old who recently graduated high school. Donning the Green Beret has always been the main goal through thick and through thin throughout my life, especially since my Grand Father told me stories of his experiences in Vietnam growing up. I am a helluva athlete and would have gone Division One for football had i not have torn my labrum junior year (I have gone about talking to the military Doctor and I am recovered enough that a waiver isn't needed), and I wish to study Philosophy here and abroad someday. I am joining this website because the men who have worn the green beret in the past and those who are still wearing it are my heroes and they have a seemingly infinite supply of knowledge that I would love to acquire. I have scored a nearly perfect APFT and got a 95 on my asvab. Currently debating whether I want to workout and truly push myself for 10 more months and enlist with an 18x contract (thinking of hoofing it down the coast with a couple bucks and my balls and transforming myself from a kid to a real man through the hardships I will face) or just pick whatever MOS will be the most efficient for a path to SF and enlist right now. Any information is good information. Cheers

My name is Reid and I'm a 23 year old with no prior service. I live in northern Florida and I'm obsessed with serving the 20th.

I'm currently a LTJG in the Navy, stationed in Pearl Harbor. I'm interested in all things fitness. I found this site through a Google search for "CDQC prep", because I am attending a similar Navy run school.

I'm 99% sure I will never post, but just wanted to follow the rules and leave this intro.

I am a 26 year old 13F in the TXNG. Prior Air Force. Here to learn as much as I can

Retired Army (1987-2012) (Reserves, Active, Guard and AGR). Former 11B, O5H, 79T and 31C. Numerous assignments to include 12th SFG(A), 3/10th (Devens) and 2/19th SFG(A). Former SOT-A guy 3/10h SFG(A) and 173rd LRSD. Just checking in to be manifested and to listen and learn new TTP's and soak in the humor. Thanks ahead of time. AR SK SK

Hello,

Thank you for creating and maintaining this great source! I am currently stationed at Fort Carson and am preparing to attend a SFAS class this October. Thank you so very much for your service to the United States of America!

Best Regard,
James

It's been a while since I've posted, but I wanted to throw my intro out here (again)..

Gulf War I vet, former linguist.

Does anyone here know about China Post 1, American Legion? I'm getting ready to become a member and just wanted to throw it out there...

Intro For Pat Hess

Hey QP's and all others reading.

My name is Pat Hess, I'm 26 years old. I was in the Navy from 08'-12'. I was an "SK" or "LS." I got to try my hand at EOD And Diver life while deployed on CVN-75 in 2010. Tried to rate(mos) convert but since I made E-5 I was an asset to my division and was denied. Decided to try my hand at the blue to green program and started looking into SF. That's when I decided what I truly wanted, to stand among the best, to try out for U.S. Army Special Forces.

I have been out since then and was nervous about going back in, but after coaching crossfit for a few years and then opening my own; CrossFit 1803- which I sold. One thing kept popping into my mind. I wasn't fulfilling my purpose, it eats at me.

I am working with a recruiter, as of 20160808. Went to MEPS 20160822, was cleared physically for Airborne. My grade determination was sent, they said since I didn't have any remaining MSO time I'd lose a grade (got out as an E5.) After reading on here, I asked my recruiter about waivers and if he could speak to his "guy" and it did the trick. Currently "someone higher than usarec is looking into it and I will know soon." Hope to keep E5 but All I'm truly focused on right now is smoking the entrance APFT and signing my contract and taking that oath to defend this land I love, once again.

I tell people I dont't want to be an old man, sitting there on my porch thinking "I should have tried to stand among men." So now I'm doing it, regardless of outcome, "Cast or Tab."

Will post ship date for 18x when I have it.

Thanks QP for all of the outstanding reading in this forum.

Thanks for having me

I am 26 years old and currently serve with the 75th Ranger Regiment. I have always been very interested in SF, and have a few good buddies in the ranks or in the Q course. I joined the site to learn about SF and stay up to date. Thanks again for having me!

What's happening Gentlemen? I've actually been a member on here since around 2009 but haven't posted much. Mostly use the site to educate myself on what is happening around the community.

I just wanted to let everyone know that I've recently retired out of 5th SFG(A). I am staying around the Fort Campbell and Clarksville area and have acquired my Real Estate license. So if you're headed out to Fort Campbell and/or 5th SFG(A) give me a holler and let me help you find a home out here.

Look at it as 5th Group helping 5th Group.

Y'all can reach me at 931-401-0956 My name is Mark and yes you can vet me with any 5th Group people you might know.

ODAs 535/532/5132/5126/ASC Ops Warrant

I wanted to introduce myself, my name is Eric. I am in my late forties, live about forty minutes from the Asheboro airport in Uwharrie. I have done a huge amount of backpacking and hiking in my life in the Uwharries, goin back to 1982/1983 when I was in Scouts.

Because of that, I have known about Robin Sage for decades, I periodically run into some of your guys in Uwharrie. I have even thought about volunteering as a civilian for Robin Sage, but probably never will now because I am older. I even got invited to drive trucks for them once, twenty five years ago but I was a younger, different guy back then.

I was down in the Birkhead Wilderness area Monday in fact, did a five miler with pack in my old age of 47. Ive seen some monster Timber rattlesnakes down there over the years, including one gigantic monster three years ago.

Ive also been to Camp Mackall a few times, all before 911. First time was in 1986 my Senior year in high school. The buildings were still tar paper shacks...made an impression on me because it was primitive appearing. Have not seen the place since 911 since Bragg got all uptight for obvious reasons. Been to the Airborne/Special Operations museum once, back in the early 2000s...pretty cool exhibits I need to make a trip back.

Ive always been a big fan of the British 22 SAS Regiment, again going back to my teenage years. Read a lot of SAS books over my life. Despite this, I never wanted to be in SF or anything. Although I find the unit interesting, sometimes.

I did have an Army recruiter attempt hard to recruit me into an SF reserve unit, way on back in 1986. It was a Winston Salem SF reserve unit, near where I live. He knew I ran high school cross country and the two miler in track and liked backpacking and outdoor stuff, evidently he thought I'd do OK in the SF reserve unit as a support guy.

He tried to get me to enlist the spring of my junior year in HS and go to basic the summer between my junior and Senior year. Then be a reservist my Senior year and maybe do SF reserves after high school graduation. I turned him down for reasons I wont go into, but I look back on it and realize I turned down a potential good deal and I regret not taking him up on his offer. Thats one of the things in my life I regret not doing. That guy was offering me a clear takeoff into the Airborne/SF community and I did not take him up on it.

My understanding is that Winston reserve SF unit is no longer around, it got absorbed into some other SF unit at Camp Dawson, WV about two decades ago?

Anyway, I bow down to most of you SF guys as I realize this is your forum.

Good Afternoon Gentlemen,

My name is TJ and I am 32 y/o and ex Army (3rd Inf. TOG E. Co. 01-05), have always dreamed of becoming & looked up to SF guys. We had a 1SG who had his beret and I always thought, he was the coolest, high speed dude I've ever known. I let bad decisions while I was in the Army (ex-wife) prevent me from actually taking a shot at selection. Had a guy from my platoon get his beret. Not sure if he's a member of this forum.

Upon the leaving the military I worked towards and earned my B.S. in Civil Engineering. I am currently working as a Civil Engineer in Training and am on track to have my Professional Engineering License in the State of Texas early next year sometime.

I just wanted to try to make sure and abide by all the forum rules/OPSEC in making my post and would also like to thank each and every one you guys for what you have done and continue to do for this great nation we live in.

Good Evening Gentlemen,

My name is Mark aka "Hendo" (last name abbreviated), I'm 28 years old and currently a student at University of South Florida majoring in International Studies with a minor in Intelligence Studies. I'm a former Marine. I did 5 years active duty as a SIGINT collector/communicator, and have recently transferred to the FLARNG after a break in service. Right now I'm slotted as a 35M awaiting to attend MOS school and then following on for my language training at DLI. Right now I'm assigned to 53rd IBCT HHC, drilling in the 2 shop, however I do hope after becoming MOSQd to transfer to 20th Group as Support, with hopes of one day attending SFRE/SFAS when I think I'm prepared enough for it. The Green Berets are initially what got me interested in joining the military. I'd kicked around the idea of joining the military in high school, but I remember watching "Inside the Green Berets" by National Geographic in 2007 and I knew then and there that's what I wanted to do. I looked into joining the Army under a SF contract and new that at the time my physical fitness and discipline would not get me there, so in my mind I would do the next best thing and join the Marines. I look forward to learning a lot from everything this board and it's members have to offer.

Respectfully,

-Hendo

Hello,

I am a 20 year old college student at Liberty University currently doing online courses for a CJ Degree. I am working as an EMT-B in Private Transport and doing volunteer 911 at a nearby town. My goal is to become an 18D. I hope to learn much from my time here.

Hello all. My name is Michael. I joined the Air Force back in 2006 with the idea that Security Forces would allot me my scratch for an itch I had. I missed my basic date due to a vehicle accident and was moved from my Security Forces spot. When I was healed I shipped out as a Bioenvironmental Engineering Tech which is pretty close to what the 74D (CBRN) guys do in the Army. I am more than great at my job but 10 years later I still have a calling for something else. The idea of not only protecting people that couldn't otherwise do that for themselves but also teaching them how to take their matters into their own hands is something that exactly fits my draw in life. I am currently in the process of switching from blue to green in the NG (I am full time ANG right now) and the first chance I have, going to SFRE and so forth. I want nothing more than to be an 18B with the 20th in Al. I will not take up much time with questions, just here to learn and observe.

One final note, I highly look up to you guys and look forward to the opportunity to prove myself. Thank you for what you do!

My name is Quinton Burton. I'm a college student at Lansing Community College who is in the process of transferring to CMU to earn a BA in Psychology. I'm also currently serving in the Army National Guard as a 15T. The love of my country and burning desire to serve and be apart of something bigger than myself is my primary reason for joining this site and gathering information from true professionals who've "been there, done that". I've had the dream and desire to join the ranks of the US Army Special Forces for a few years but it was important that I finished school before I began to head down that path. Now that my time as a college student is coming to a close it is important that I continue training, becoming more proficient at soldiering and learn what I can from Quiet Professionals themselves. Thank you for this opportunity and your time.

A former 18B who got to play around in the sandbox in the mid 90's for a couple of years on 532. Spent some more time in the same AO '03 to '07 and during that time had the pleasure of working with some teams again, as a civilian. Instructed Protective Services for a year in Leonard Wood and then found myself in Montana. Have had my SFA application sitting on my desk for couple of years now and will go ahead and get it sent in too (procrastination being a bad fault of mine).

Hi, this introduction will be a bit different the most. This username represents a group of current and former "Operators" who are working on creating a Federal law that will allow us to nationally conceal carry.

With that being said, a thread in General Discussions will be started to discuss this matter. Thanks.

Hi all. I'm 25 and hoping to join the Army as an 18X.
I have been reading the posts on this website for awhile now and believe I understand enough to ask questions.
Thank you to the moderators for running this site, to the QPs willing to share their hard-earned knowledge, and to those serving, both past and present.

Hello, James from NY, 29. Just finished MEPS the other day, ideally signing an 18x contract next week.

I am a prior enlisted AirForce 3P0. Got curious about 18X after talking to an Army Recruiter. Something came over me and I've been training and researching since.

This website and forum provides invaluable amounts of information on becoming a Quiet Professional. I am grateful to have found it.