06-02-2007, 18:47
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Which book did you (would you) bring?
Per the SFAS packing list, a candidate is allowed to bring the Bible, the Ranger HB, or a novel to Camp M.
Which did you take with you, would you take with you, or plan to take with you? And why.
I think I'd take Stephen King's "The Stand." I never finished it when I was a kid and have always meant to. My dad has always been a King fan, and in the process of encouraging me to read at a young age, he introduced me to SK's works. I read a few of SK's books and started "The Stand" but moved on to other things (like baseball and girls) before I got very deep in. Now that my dad is 75 and very sick, I want to be near him. Because duty calls, I can't. So, instead, I'm finding myself revisiting everything we've done together over the years. Reading old SK books is one way to keep him close to me right now.
The point is I'd select a book that reminded me of the strongest person I’ve ever known. I think I could a little inspiration in that. How about you?
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06-02-2007, 18:59
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Ranger Handbook, but I would be more concerned with being ready for patrolling than finishing a novel in my spare time.
But that is just me, you bring whatever you please.
TR
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06-03-2007, 02:08
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TR's pragmatism is admirable.
I found Ranger Handbook too dry for reading at SFAS ...
especially when trying to stay awake during non-sleeping down time.
Recommend something that will be interesting (not put you to sleep),
that you can pick-up and put-down at a moments notice,
AND that guys will be willing to trade with you when you finish...
King, Clancy...something other than a romance novel... 
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06-03-2007, 13:12
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Bring a small paperback, like a pocketbook. Something interesting. Make sure it can fit in your cargo pocket for when you're just sitting between events (and even then thats really just for before you leave to CMK. Once you're in the sticks you can usually find other more productive things to do, i.e. you can never do enough route planning practice, and your ruck is never packed tight enough.
Just my opinion though.
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06-06-2007, 16:00
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Time to read! I never had time to read. That's probably because during teamweek my team was out until 0400 trying to complete the days mission. Needless to say, some of the team wasn't on the same page. However, I would suggest a Bible because if you haven't taken the time to train properly, you'll want to be well versed in prayers. 
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06-06-2007, 16:04
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Time to read! I never had time to read. That's probably because during teamweek my team was out until 0400 trying to complete the days mission. Needless to say, some of the team wasn't on the same page. However, I would suggest a Bible because if you haven't taken the time to train properly, you'll want to be well versed in prayers. |
The question to ask now is... Did YOU get selected?
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06-06-2007, 16:10
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I did get selected. It was the most difficult thing I've done mentally and physically, to date, because I know that will soon change. Time for some rehab now and some more language practice. Can't wait to be among the ranks of the Elite. Thanks for the advice you gave me in the past also, or lack of. The best thing you ever said was to quit looking for reassurance and accomplish what was in front of me at the time to the best of my ability. That kept me going.
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06-06-2007, 17:22
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I took The Da Vinci Code... it was popular at the time and after I finished it was a hot commodity for trading purposes.
Any SOG book is always a good bet, though. That way, if (god forbid) someone there doesn't know the history of SOG you can square them the _____ away.
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06-06-2007, 17:46
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Originally Posted by FearMonkey
...and after I finished it was a hot commodity for trading purposes.
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you may be an 18E, but within you beats the heart of an 18C...
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06-06-2007, 21:00
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"Reflections of a Warrior" by Franklin D. Miller. I worked with his son in Germany before going to selection. it was interesting to see some of the values he passed on to his son.
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06-10-2007, 11:56
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"Pillars of the Earth" By Kevin Follet. That way you won't have to worry about trading!
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06-10-2007, 12:19
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Originally Posted by FearMonkey
I took The Da Vinci Code... it was popular at the time and after I finished it was a hot commodity for trading purposes.
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If you're looking for "trading purposes", get yourself 4-5 copies of Penthouse Forums, tape them together, down their spins with some 100mph tape, and I'll venture to guess....you'd be a God among men, when it comes time to trade for that, Chicken al King.
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06-10-2007, 12:53
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Originally Posted by Sdiver
If you're looking for "trading purposes", get yourself 4-5 copies of Penthouse Forums, tape them together, down their spins with some 100mph tape, and I'll venture to guess....you'd be a God among men, when it comes time to trade for that, Chicken al King. |
You are in rare form today. Now some idiot will probably try this.
The next time you offer advice on an SF topic will be your last.
Trust me, I know things.
TR
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01-04-2008, 13:50
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When I went through Phase 1, ALL reading material was confiscated from us...never had enough free time to read anything other than course materials.
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01-04-2008, 17:42
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The book I took...
The Count of Monte Cristo- abridged version. Something about his perfect planning and effort kept me warm at night.
I'd recommend a shorter read, and something popular enough to trade.
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