SFAS 001-06....Selected!
 

Well I'm finally back. Out of 384 that started...220 were left standing on the day of selection. Out of that 220 there were 160 of us selected. I have never been as proud as I am today. I literally just got back from the airport and I'm exhausted. I'm going to get some rest and then I'll be back on here to list some things about the training. I never thought hearing "Welcome the the Brotherhood" and then the Ballad of the GB could make so many grown men cry and explode with pure joy. Talk to you all in the morning.

Sully

Congrats. Well done.

EXCELLENT! Congrats to you and everyone else selected!

Martin

Congrats
 

Now that the easy part is over........:D

You watch yourself here. You're not just another dumbass from the block, you're a Sluggo now.

Congratulations. Now, beat your face.

Good Times
 

Roger that NDD.

1 NDD...2 NDD....3 NDD

I'm not going to G2 the course for anyone or give out any information that could possibly be used to spread rumors etc. about the course, but I will give some advice to those of you out there that are about to take the first step.

1. Don't quit EVER! They are always watching and are aware of the suck factor. Just do what you're told and "do the best you can." It's all meant to suck and kick your ass.

2. If you have never run or rucked in sand then I suggest you start asap. If you have never Land Naved in the dark in thick wooded areas go find some and stumble around for a bit. The draw monster got a lot of classmates' gear, maps, body parts (yes, we had a kid lose the whole first layer of his eyeball), etc.

3. Don't be an asshole or a know it all. You'd be surprised at the stats on how many combat vets w/ multiple tours either got peered or quit. Just be the guy that busts his ass and watches out for his team.

4. Don't listen to anyone who says they know what's coming next or they have the whole course G2ed. They have no freaking clue. The new SGM there is making the course totally unpredictable from 2 days of star or a 25 miler LRIM this class to whatever he wants in the class that follows mine. They want to see mature men that can handle unpredictable stressful situations.

Good Luck to those of you that are headed to SFAS or wanting to go.

Oh, the MOS I was selected for is 18D and my lang is Spanish :) Almost everyone but about 5-10 guys got their first choices on MOS and lang. If there are any 18Ds out there that wouldn't mind talking to me about the 18D course then please shoot me an email or private message. Thanks in advance. Also thanks to everyone for their support and encouragement. 18XDad I saw your son's class at MacKall when they came back in from Robin Sage. Atleast I think it was his class, but who knows. Looking forward to phase 2 SUT. Back to lurking in the shadows I go.

Congrats on getting selected, keep up the good work:lifter

Congrats Sully to you and those selected!

Congratulations! As stated before the easy part is over. FWIW... your reputation in SF started when you showed up for SFAS and it will follow you forever. So congratulations again.

I was originally tagged with 18D too because of my ASVAB scores. I was fortunate to switch my MOS to 18B after an unexpected amount of 18D candidates passed Phase 2 (then SUT's). I volunteered for the switch before they even asked for volunteers beating my good buddy and current ODA 18D to the team by a year!

I'm glad I made the switch. That's one COA, an other being to just finish the course and get to Group ASAP.

Glad ya made it! Hey... was this your FIRST TIME to SFAS? :D

Congratulations!

Congrates!
 

Very good! Now remember the advice you gave for selection adn carry that forward into the rest of your schools and time in SF. :)

Congratulations, now remained focus. When I was running what was then the Special Forces Department I had a couple of SF students officers come in sniveling like rats eating onions that they were going to be recycled because they were caught using roads and not following the instructions provided. I think the exact quote was, "Damn Sir, I was already tested and found good enough to get thru SFAS and into the course when exactly will I stop being tested?". I really don't think you want to hear my response, but suffice it to say that you have just been found to have the potential to enter the training program leading to qualification and what you do with this opportunity is up to you. Do not make the mistake that these young officers did and think that you have this thing in the bag. Good luck.

Jack Moroney

Congrats on your selection. I would like to inquire as to why the 60 or so that were left standing were not selected? So even if someone guts it out and never quits he might not be selected? I mean not to violate any rules or G2 the course just am curious what these individuals had/hadn't done that decided why they weren't selected.

They failed to meet the standard.

We don't take everybody who tries out.

TR

LOL @ The Draw Monster

I like the guy who said he saw little gnomes and elves at the draws.

"C'mon into me draw, Boyo! Its a straight shot right to your point. Think how much time ye'll save. Come have a look-see at me treasure! I'll show ye me pot o' gold!"

Of course, if you go in, they turn into evil lil bastards that scratch you up, steal your gear, and hang you from trees by hellvines!!


Seriously Aequitas, damn good job. Recover fast and good luck at Phase II.


S