01-06-2005, 23:40
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Just a thought
Rep 63's:
I think it was in 1963 that the B team I was assigned to in the 12th SFG(A) stationed at NAS Sandpoint (Seattle) got it's first group of REP 63's. As a diver I was assigned as the "lifeguard" in the swim test for these people. At first we tested them in the swim pool at the NAS but later (Scheduling problems.) we tested them in Lake Washington. Most of them failed the swim test. (Had to rescue a few.)
I don't recall the number who came into the program; however, I do remember the number who made it through the whole program... One! I'm still in touch with him now. 
Most of these people were trying to avoid service in Vietnam by getting into the reserve; however, at that time it was hard to find a Reserve slot. The SF Reserve was still pretty open at that time, thus we got a few that were willing to try anything to avoid Vietnam service until they found out what it really took to be SF. 
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01-12-2005, 21:38
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#122
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18x, ship sept 2005.
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01-12-2005, 21:47
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Originally Posted by Evgenii
18x, ship sept 2005.
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Do you know what your title means?
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Somewhere a True Believer is training to kill you. He is training with minimal food or water, in austere conditions, training day and night. The only thing clean on him is his weapon and he made his web gear. He doesn't worry about what workout to do - his ruck weighs what it weighs, his runs end when the enemy stops chasing him. This True Believer is not concerned about 'how hard it is;' he knows either he wins or dies. He doesn't go home at 17:00, he is home.
He knows only The Cause.
Still want to quit?
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01-16-2005, 09:39
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That he won't last long in SF training if that is representative of his SA?
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01-16-2005, 11:47
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It's not like he hasn't had time. Just over 11 months.
Any confirmation on contract?
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03-01-2005, 22:18
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18x 20050609
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03-05-2005, 22:11
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Prior service 18X, heading to Benning on April 7th
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03-12-2005, 16:30
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It took 2yrs. of hard work before they finally gave me an 18X contract but I finally got it. Leave out for Benning on June 9th. I do want to thank everyone on this website, reading many of the posts gave me motivation when I thought things were pretty hopeless.
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03-12-2005, 19:16
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Originally Posted by Silencer
It took 2yrs. of hard work before they finally gave me an 18X contract but I finally got it. Leave out for Benning on June 9th. I do want to thank everyone on this website, reading many of the posts gave me motivation when I thought things were pretty hopeless.
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Good for you. Don't dick it up.
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Somewhere a True Believer is training to kill you. He is training with minimal food or water, in austere conditions, training day and night. The only thing clean on him is his weapon and he made his web gear. He doesn't worry about what workout to do - his ruck weighs what it weighs, his runs end when the enemy stops chasing him. This True Believer is not concerned about 'how hard it is;' he knows either he wins or dies. He doesn't go home at 17:00, he is home.
He knows only The Cause.
Still want to quit?
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03-14-2005, 11:44
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Neither 18X or Rep 63...Interservice Transfer 11B. SFAS date confirmed Jun 05.
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03-15-2005, 10:07
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Inter Service Transfer - 11B, SFAS class up June 05.
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03-17-2005, 13:19
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18X; Ship out to Benning 12 MAY 2005. OSUT Starts 20 MAY 2005
Thank you to all that have served or are serving. If it weren't for your service, I would likely not have this opportunity.
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03-17-2005, 18:27
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Originally Posted by Silencer
It took 2yrs. of hard work before they finally gave me an 18X contract but I finally got it. Leave out for Benning on June 9th. I do want to thank everyone on this website, reading many of the posts gave me motivation when I thought things were pretty hopeless.
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I'll see you there, I'm shipping out on an 18X contract on June 7th. My recruiter is doing what he can to extend me so that I can "enjoy" my 21st on the 10th. Any idea what they do for birthdays at reception, if anything?
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03-17-2005, 18:32
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Any idea what they do for birthdays at reception, if anything?
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The NCOs there get together and buy you a cake, which you get to eat while the NCOIC sings Happy Birthday with the Colonel.
Then they PT you and call you names until you puke it all up.
Sorry, but the Army does not recognize your birthday as a holiday.
Welcome to the big green machine.
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03-17-2005, 19:37
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Originally Posted by Swindleous
I'll see you there, I'm shipping out on an 18X contract on June 7th. My recruiter is doing what he can to extend me so that I can "enjoy" my 21st on the 10th. Any idea what they do for birthdays at reception, if anything?
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You could run the "belt line". I've seen that happen before. Let one guy know and then it becomes public. In this case it's already happened.
Who's going to prosecute a Company of Privates with a war on?
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