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Wet Dog:
Thank you for the words of wisdom. I do firmly believe that my calling in life is to serve as a Special Forces soldier. I am convinced that I have the intelligence and maturity to be an asset on an ODA and that I could take a message to Garcia. That being said, I realize that my amateur self-analysis means little to nothing; and if the SFAS cadre disagree, then I would gladly serve in whatever capacity I am placed in until I receive another opportunity to prove myself.
Whenever I tell my friends and family that I am enlisting and what I am enlisting for, one of their first questions is, “What if you don’t make it?” I personally see this as a win-win situation. If I do “make it” I will earn the opportunity to serve as a Special Forces soldier, but if I do not, I will have the opportunity to learn some vital skills that will probably make me more of an asset on an ODA, should I obtain another opportunity to attend selection and the Q course.
On the other hand, I intend to make the most of my time before I ship out in order to temper my mind and body. I have about six months before I leave, and I am going to use it to the fullest to improve myself. So my strategy in all of this is to prepare as best as I can to be the best soldier possible, no matter where I end up serving.
I apologize for the long-winded response; this has been on my mind for some time.
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