[Spook]

TR,

I posted my intro in the appropriate place after reading your post. My appologies.

As for my credentials and what I base my opinion on, only the following: served in the Marines, deployed to SW ASIA and ASIA. Being a grunt with the 7th Regiment (our motto, "Prepare to March") enabled me to speak my opinion concerning boots on the ground in a factual matter based on countless ruck runs, humps and everyday use of the same pair for the duration of my years in service to the US. I based my opinion of the matter at hand on my personal experience as do we all...through realtime experiences...sometimmes painful yet always memorable and necesary.

I'm only sorry that I posted here before giving a proper introduction. I hope all members of the forum can overlook my mistake. I look forward to giving my opinion and hearig that of others in this community. Thanks.