Introduction
 

Sup Gents,

Former SOT-A guy popping my head in to see what is what, maybe catch up with people I haven't talked to in a long time.

Anyone from SOT-A 301 - 306 or ODA 345 circa '04 - '06, feel free to drop me a pm.

-Z

Hey all,
EASed nearly a year ago, and I'll be retraining as a 68W in the National Guard in the near future. In the meantime I'm doing the whole college thing and enjoying what feels like unlimited free time with my wife and dog. I'm also getting into pretty dang good shape since I now have total control over my diet and workouts. It's nice to be able to stick to a program without it being interrupted by going to the field!
I'm strongly considering transferring to special forces support at some point in the future, or trying for selection itself. I'm still gathering as much information as possible, hence signing up on this forum. I'll mostly be reading and absorbing as much as possible!
Thanks to everyone who contributes around here! It's truly invaluable.

Contemplating armed service
 

I am a 24 year old college grad working full time selling gym memberships. I have been considering a career in the armed forces since high school but have yet to make the commitment.

I'm browsing this forum in search of opinions and experiences from those who have been there, done that. I believe this is one of the best sources of information to help encourage or dissuade me in my decision making.

Additionally I am considering; Earn a commission and later apply for Special Forces, or enlist and apply directly for Special Forces.

I greatly appreciate any and all insight/advice regarding the Special Forces community and armed forces as a whole. I have entered some notes in my profile for you all to get a glimpse at who I am, but am open to PM's to further discuss myself and my options.

Happy easter
 

Name is Wilson. 12.5 years active army. 2 yrs as an 88m with 423rd at Carson. Last 10.5 doing other things. Reclassed 11b, cut to 82nd 325th 2nd bn. Bragg had these really cool guys who ran PT like it was life dependent so I inquired about their unit designation and proximity to the JFKSWCS. Got my answer. So on and so forth. Multiple deployments. Last 1.5 yrs volunteered for SMU. Still in the employ of the DOD although I have hopped from dept to agency. Primary is currently overseeing the health, instruction, and general overwatch of my 4 kiddos, aged 2 yrs to 15. Why I no longer deploy 300 out of 365. I have enjoyed reading threads from people and places I recall and will continue to do so. I don’t talk much, not much that hasn’t been said already. But I will chyme in if I think I can help. I’m a weapons guy by trade so that’s usually where I tend to navigate.

Thanks, look forward to lurking,

W.B
“My goal is to succeed in my mission - and live to succeed again.”
De Oppresso Liber

Current serving Army National Guardsman, college student and Army Special Forces hopeful. I'm in the process of getting a conditional release from my unit to reenlist on active duty as an 18x and am using this repository of information to better myself before I leave for basic training(again) and SFQC.

My childhood hero was a Green Beret and I hope that when it comes time for selection that I'll measure up and be able to count myself among all of you. Thank you for providing this forum.

Current Civilian, 18x hopeful, interested in either Active Duty or Texas National Guard. However, went to MEPS recently and was informed that my glasses prescription was too high w/o a consult/waiver (9.5 diopters in one eye).

I want to serve my nation in the highest capacity I am able and entertaining any and all advice to do so.

V/R,

Stephen

I joined this forum long ago and didn't realize that I had never actually posted anything, so years later, this is my first post.

I'm not 18 series, but I spent a decent chunk of my career with group. I prefer to limit the amount of online info about me, so apologies if my "About Me" section seems sparse.

Well, I suppose that it's high time I did this. I'm going to be entering college come fall and will be going on an AROTC scholarship. I'm also an 18A/CDQC hopeful so I figured that I would come back to this website (after a long time spent lurking) in order to give myself a good number of years to train and prepare.

Edit as of 8/30/18: As of now, I am still in college and still plan to commission, but I am no longer on scholarship through ROTC. Oh and I'm also now a 12B in the NG.

Been a member for awhile but never posted my introduction. I served on active duty with 2ID and am currently going through the enlistment process with the national guard. Getting in shape and preparing for SFRE for 19th group this fall.

Currently serving in the Army National Guard. I'm a recent graduate of Federal OCS and I branched Field Artillery. I'm looking to explore my options for the future and learn and read from other people about the SF experience, the training pipeline, tips, and preparation for SFAS.

I'm 27 and I graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry from a small state university. My hobbies include working on cars, learning languages (I'm functionally conversational in Russian, I'm self taught), traveling, food, cooking, and reading. I'm starting to get into guns as another hobby.

My 25m target is to improve my run times, numbers in the weight room, and pass FABOLC. My 10000m target is to focus on passing and getting selected to attend SFRE.

I'm basically going to be lurking and reading rather than posting because it will be a long time until I'm even eligible to attend SFAS/SFQC. If my mind is still focused on being SF, I will stick to it, but if a couple of years down the line, that my life priorities have changed, that's fine too, I'm open minded. Either way, I'm going to continue to PT and learn.

I have a few weaknesses and strengths that I need to play into. I need to learn to speak up more and be more assertive when in leadership roles, because I feel that I don't give off the "strong leader" vibe as a first impression. For strength wise, I consider myself more patient than most, I never quit, and I'm quite dedicated when it comes to PT.

Howdy
 

Hi. I'm from commie California, trying to land a REP 63 contract with 19th Group despite the fact that every recruiter wants me to go 17C. I study CS and Applied Mathematics at a two year full-time but in the coming months I'll start working as something called a penetration tester. I probably won't really post here but I fgured I might as well create an account. I also know Arabic pretty well (MSA and Levantine) if anyone has any DLI questions.

Currently serving as a National Guard engineer officer. My current duty assignment is as a sapper platoon leader. On the civilian side I work as a strength and conditioning coach while pursuing my master's degree.

I plan to attend an SFRE with a National Guard group upon completion of my junior staff time. I feel an obligation to give back to an organization that has frankly sunk a lot of time and money into me, as well as develop an understanding of staff functions before I jump into another training pipeline.

I enjoy most outdoor activities, endurance sports, weight lifting, and reading on any subject.

25 M target is to preserve my health as I improve my fitness, and further develop my leadership abilities. I especially need to develop techniques beyond having a short term plan, putting my head down, and trucking until stuff gets done. 300 M target is to follow my strip map for not only progressing but also reconciling both my military and civilian careers.

Thomas
 

Greetings,
I am a US Army veteran. Lover of freedom. No personal experience with Special operations during service. My father was vietnam era SF trying to find information.

Hello,

I am currently a pastor and business owner about to make the shift into Active Duty Army (18x). I have found these forums to be incredibly informative and humbling. Thank you to everyone here who is willing to give us new guys some of your hard earned wisdom.

God Bless,
T.

Hello,

Active Duty at Fort Campbell, currently working in the hospital. SFAS hopeful. Here to learn. Thankful for the opportunity to do so.

I will continue lurking...

Rep 63 hopeful
 

Hello, I've been lurking on the site for a while, finally decided to register and introduce myself.

33 year old non prior service working toward a rep 63 contract with the 20th. I'm currently a defense contractor working for the DOD-Army. Looking to be part of something greater than myself, be part of what I hear is an amazing brotherhood.

I was a collegiate distance runner, so the endurance stuff comes naturally to me. Working on upper body strength, pull-ups, rope climbing, etc. Just ordered "get selected". Trying to prepare myself as best I can.

Civilian PA-C and guardsman, here to learn.

Intro to the Forums
 

27, finishing Bachelors Degree in Psychology. Pursuing an 18X contract. SF is the career field where I can offer myself as an asset to a team, whereby optimally using my mind and body. My desire is to contribute in a way that impacts change in foreign lands, on behalf of the US.

Current preparation: scouring the forum day & night; reading in an equivalent amount (books on operations, history of geographic regions, combat, leadership, mindset); learning to read and write in Arabic (beginner in Modern Standard, also peeking at Pashto); familiarizing myself of current events; learning Land Nav.

Physical Prep: building cals and endurance, 78 push ups, 60 sit ups, 16 pull-ups, 2 mi in 13:20. Currently on THOR3 14-week strength program. New to rucking (learning pace, foot-care, how to properly pack a ruck). Light swimming and water con.

I’m here to be a sponge and learn from the QPs.

Introduction: Rep 63 or JAG (20th SFG)
 

Hello. Currently, I am an attorney with a practice focused on serving clients in the beverage-alcohol industry. I represent breweries, distilleries, wineries, restaurants, etc.

I'm married with 3 kids (5, 3, and 1.5) and one on the way.

I am working with a 20th SFG recruiter. We are discussing the possibility of two options: 1) Rep 63 route, or 2) JAG route.

I want to go the Rep 63 route, but I am having trouble getting an age waiver (I am 37). I hope to find information regarding age waivers, among other topics, on this site.

Thank you.

Came here for tips and knowledge regarding selection...
 

RA, E5, 25 ID, 3-7 FA, FDC. Trying out for SMU/SFOD-D in Spring 2019. Came here for tips, knowledge regarding selection that could benefit me for ASC. Won't be posting much; mostly reading...

Introduction
 

I’m here to learn and discuss with professionals. I am attending SFAS soon.

First Post/Introduction
 

I am currently a civilian engineer working in the defense contracting industry. I have been in contact with a SF recruiter, planning to enlist in the National Guard with Rep 63 contract. Current plan is to leave for basic sometime late this year. I've been lurking on this site for about 2 months, made the account a month ago, just now getting around to introducing myself. It seems like just about every question known to man has already been asked and answered here so it seems unlikely I will have much presence.

I've been lifting weights off and on for about 5 years. My age, height and weight are 23, 6'3" and 225 lbs. Right now my focus is increasing my endurance with calisthenics and improving my PT scores while still lifting some weights. I've read Chosen Soldier, currently splitting time between Lions of Kandahar and Get selected!.

I wanted to say thank you to everyone who has answered questions on this forum in the past. You've indirectly provided me with a lot of helpful information and answered a lot of my questions as well.

Introduction
 

Good afternoon, Gentlemen.

I am a 17 year-old from Texas that is interested in absorbing as much information I can about SF and the SF lifestyle. I do not intend to post often as I can assume most/all of my questions have already been asked and answered, nor do I intend to butt my head into discussions where I do not belong. I'm simply here to learn.

Introduction Post
 

Age: 29
Current Job: IT Security Analyst
Military Status: Army Reserves
Time In Service: 7 years total (5.5 years active/1.5 Reserves)

Looking for tips, advice, and first hand knowledge of the SF life.

SF
 

In the process of deciding if this is something I am truly willing to commit to, or if I should de oppresso liber on the homefront instead. The determining factor is where I can see my abilities being most useful for service to humanity.

Thank you.

Looking for advice on SFAS and SFQC
 

I have been active Army for 3 years. I plan to start talking to a recruiter soon. I came to this site to learn and gain advice from those professionals who have been through the course so that I may increase my knowledge before going.

Intro
 

I am a first year Law student in Tampa, FL. I am 20 years old and I enjoy long walks on the beach. I have no previous experience in the military. I am here to learn more about the SF community. Thank you for your time.

Introduction
 

Currently going through the process of obtaining a Rep63 contract out of state. I've been a read-only member for a couple years now and the information here has been incredibly helpful. I'm working with an Army recruiter (no NG near me) and we're figuring out the NG SF side of it as we go. I hope to sign within the next month or two, depending on how quickly we can navigate the NG SF enlistment process.

Have been here a few years and thought I had already made an introduction. Made a few couple posts and was called out. After this introduction I will go elevate my feet.

Joined in '85 as a 31V with the unassigned airborne option. Went to RIP but got hurt and was sent to the 82nd. Wound up staying my entire career on Bragg with the exception of short tours to Panama (1/508 PIR) and Korea (LRSD). Last assignment was as a platoon sergeant in Corps LRS (F/51st).

Also did concurrent time in a national motorcycle club, lived at the clubhouse for a few years (saved a ton of BAH), retired in '06 (Good terms). Have been getting more and more involved in professional motorcycle racing (drag and land speed).

After retiring from the Army I worked for TSE in Fayetteville for ten years. After getting laid off a year or so ago from TSE I took a position with Antenna Research Associates. Lots of fun. I am still involved in the tactical stuff but doing a bunch of other really interesting stuff. Recent projects include multi-antenna array for a command destruction system used on a missile range.

Anyways, I have to go elevate my feet and smoke myself.

Intro
 

Hello all,

I am currently pursuing an 18x contract and looking to learn as much as I can from those that have BTDT. Thank you for all of your help, and your service.

Introduction
 

Been lurking on this site for awhile and absorbing all I can. I am currently in the Coast Guard working with a recruiter on a DD-368 (Conditional Release) for an 18x contract. Read the book “Get Selected” for the first time in January which led me to make an account on this site. Any and all advice on transitioning branches would be helpful.

Introduction
 

Is this the right place for the introduction? I tried it earlier, but it didn't seem to register.

Ok hard head that is not an intro do it right.

Like I said, I did it earlier. And it was a long intro. Somehow it mysteriously disappeared.

I Did not ask for an explanation. Follow instructions or you are not long for this site. You are a guest here so as all guest in a house follow house rules. No need for a response just comply.

Screenwriter, movie director, producer, and playwright, who has written and/or directed a number of classic action films. Prior to his motion picture career, spent nearly four years with the U.S. Marine Corps, serving as a radio operator in Vietnam with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, and later with the elite 1st Force Reconnaissance Company at Camp Pendleton, California.

Welcome to all the FNG's.

Until such time as you have something worth saying, I would strongly suggest you spend a lot of time reading, searching and keeping YOUR MOUTH SHUT.

Hints:

• Find the Reaper's post "A Message to Garcia" read it, then read it again
  
• use your google-foo and hunt for your answers, both here on and the web.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.

Also, learn the use of OPSEC and PERSEC. This site like most has search spiders running all the time. Yahoo, Google, and persons of dubious distinction are always happy to collect YOUR information.. Proper names, addresses, unit locations....

This is a protective warning, Nuff Said??

Enjoy, keep your eyes on the target, never give up...

For those that strive to become a QP, congratulation and good luck.

For the families, Thank you for your support. Your loved ones will need 110%.

For those on AD, Reserve, & Guard here for an education, Thank you for your service..

Hello
 

Good afternoon men, my name is mike and I will just be looking through your HOME to learn. I was one of the few people who failed to follow basic instructions and decided I better pull my head out and learn. To follow instructions when I am a guest in your home. Thank you for not banning me.
Mike

NG Soldier
 

My name is Anthony and I am currently an M-day status Guardsman. I recently attended Ranger school and graduated in April. I've learned that I truly enjoy the military and all it has to offer. I would like to contribute more to my country and hopefully some day become a Green Beret. Reading through the droves of information offered on this board will help with that.

Thanks,

Anthony

Long time lurker, first time poster.
Hopeful X-Ray here, currently working as a controls engineer in the heavy equipment sector while I get myself squared away to embark on this journey.
Much thanks to the admin of this forum, as well as the QP's and others who provide content.

V/R.