Yeah, I too missed the show due to head up fourth point of contact. Will have to go to Mackall and see the changes. Went through in 67-68, did not even know what a retest or recycle was then, and know a few changes happened when I was last there in 96. Heard the place is unrecognizable from what I remember.

Actually, MMDV...my schedule shows "Who was Jesus"...it shows 2 Weeks in hell was on last night at 2300...

I recorded Two Weeks in Hell and let my brother, a RI down at 6th RTB for swamp phase, watch it and he said that the SF assessors did not yell one bit. They stood there with there arms crossed not saying a word. He said they were probably doing that for the cameras.

I quote word for word his exact comment....."I can't believe they're documenting this!"

I watched this last night (DVR) and couldn't believe one of my best friend's little brothers was front and center several times as a candidate. I knew "Caleb" made it, but it was a nice surprise to see him in the pit, on the STAR Course, and at the white board. I hadn't realized that he was there during the filming.

I also couldn't believe "they" allowed this to be documented, but thought it was very well done, still left a lot to the imagination, and showed how few really make it.

I guess there isn't enough drama for most American audiences unless there's a bunch of yelling going on. I would prefer to see it as it actually is. I think most of the people interested in watching it, would feel the same way.

Perhaps the yelling draws in a few more channel surfers.

Great show the other night. Saw one of my friends that I ride bikes with. Was cool that I knew someone from there. You guys do a great job and I hold you all in high regard. Thanks for all you do and the sacrifices you make. Keep up the hard work..

Actually, more of them appeared to be using their Air Force hand warmers than crossing their arms.

Pretty funny when you see someone chewing ass with their hands in their pockets.

TR

thinking outside the box
 

On the star navigation course, a candidate was walking on the road which is against the rules (roadkill). When he got caught the SF assessor asked the candidate for his roster number. The candidate shot his cluster flare at the cadre and escape into the tree line. Now when everyone returned to the RV candidates were asked to show their clusters. One might think this would ruin ones SF career, but he was allowed to continue his interview. The reason being.... Thinking outside of the box. Thats the kind of stuff SF look for. He also received a major minus.:D

You were not the only one that thought that. :D

Where did you hear this story?

Just FYI, it is pretty hard for a tired, worn-out student with a rubber weapon, GPS locator, a reflective vest, and 50-70 pounds on his back to run into the woods blindly and escape from a freshly rested cadre member who knows the AO intimately, is carrying no load, has access to an ATV, and who is wearing NVGs.

TR

Right up there with reindeer antlers - shoulda run it by Snopes or PolitiFactcheck first! :p

Richard

My thoughts exactly...

Brother went through a year and half ago. I recorded and watch it with him last night and when a candidate had got caught on the road he pointed at the screen and told me the story.

Maybe escape is not the correct wording... Blatantly walked into the tree line.

Didnt know they gave major minus at selection :rolleyes:... Yeah, I dont think they do.

Sometimes, people tell stories that are not factual or may have been embellished.

While I was dealing with SFAS, if you were a roadkill who fired pyro at a cadre member and tried to escape, you would have been run down, thumped, out of the course, NTRed, and recommended for UCMJ pretty quickly.

I am formally throwing the BS flag on this one. Will be more than happy to call the cadre and inquire on your brother's behalf, if you want.

TR

I love hearing people talk about "thinking outside the box." It seems those who talk the most are those who cant manage to think inside the box, attempting to use it as a defense for poorly thought out ideas/decisions...

Also, I would hold off on deciding what it is we are looking for until such time you understand a lil more about us.


Crip