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Originally Posted by ZonieDiver
While I appreciate your enthusiasm, Waterlogged, the above highlighted, underlined, and colored statements concern me. As I read the first two, you took words uttered by and actions of your instructors, coupled that with an injury that you "could have pushed through" and used that to justify quitting. This occurred AFTER you had volunteered and started a course of training that YOU chose. I assure you, in SF training you will encounter many reasons to quit, and may statements from instructors that may encourage you to do so.
While your drive may be admirable - lots of people have "drive"! To me, your "experience" shows as a negative, not as a positive. IF you have matured and grown from this experience (which your post does not show - you blame OTHERS' actions, not your own), you may have a chance in SF. I hope that is the case, but your words do NOT show it, imho.
Good luck...
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Sir,
The program wasn't what I thought it would be when I chose to do it. I wanted more than just riding around in a rib and conducting vbss missions. I want to be on the ground in country conducting missions. I am a team player a displayed that greatly during that training and during my 8 years in the Navy. I've gone through lots of other training and schools etc besides that one. I've done a tour in country on a tactical movement team.
My experience at SWCC may not be positive but I do believe the rest of my time in the Navy is a positive experience and I did learn a lot of things from SWCC. It taught me a great deal about my body and what it is I need to do to prepare myself both physically and mentally for my next challenge. I did prepare for SWCC a great deal I believe the 2 places I messed up on was 1. The research about the job and mission of SWCC. 2. I didn't do long runs back to back to prepare my body and feet for the distance that we would run daily.
I am looking to make a long career out of the military not just 20. I want to be in a position and a job that I will love to do that will enable me to make rank and be able to go past 20 years and possible do 30. At the time of my EAOS I will have 10 years of service and I’m currently 26. I am still very young and eager to make a long term commitment to the teams and do my best.
I hope this better explains my past.