JimMCpog
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That's a mis reply. I was asking the lawyer how old he was because it seems like he's accomplished a lot already. Some of the people I met from NG SF were about 40.
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That's a mis reply. I was asking the lawyer how old he was because it seems like he's accomplished a lot already. Some of the people I met from NG SF were about 40.
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LOL, well at least you aren't trolling for ass like other fuckers here.
Pot, this is kettle, over.
IMO, the whole "enlisted vs. officer" thing is assinine. Two different things doing two different jobs. Both needed, both important. There were many times I appreciated having a good officer to work for and I think there were times they appreciated having my old ass around.
"Sir, let me tell you why that's a bad idea..."
I agree with Mara that the Officer/Enlisted argument is moot, we quality individuals for both. My argument as about retirement benefits as a reason to choose which side of the fence to choose. It is about the difference in the jobs overall, the fact an individual has a degree is becoming less of a factor in being either Officer or NCO material - what job, what function, what path the individual wants should be the decding factor. I had the choice to do either, and I chose to be an NCO although I was prepped to be an Officer - My requirements for satisfaction placed me firmly on the NCO path as an Infantryman, then an SF Weapons Specialist and asan SF Medic. Retirement benefits were not a factor, being SF was my goal.
Navy Doc - I'll go back to my original post and ask - what do you want to do in SF, why, and can those wants and needs be best realized as an officer or as an NCO?
Navy Doc - I'll go back to my original post and ask - what do you want to do in SF, why, and can those wants and needs be best realized as an officer or as an NCO?
Then I retract the negative rep I gave you :)
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I was wondering about that lol. I'm not doing a very good job of building rep here!
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Navy Doc - I'll go back to my original post and ask - what do you want to do in SF, why, and can those wants and needs be best realized as an officer or as an NCO?
My Goal is to lead the finest and some of the most tactical men that the Army has to offer, however long it may be, the SF NCO may have a more eventful career, but when the twenty is over and the E7 who retired at 20 in only bringing in 1500 a month and an O4 at 20 is bringing in 3500 a month you tell me which one is the smarter route x SF Med. I would have accomplished my goal by being with SF and used my degree to my advantage with the benefits. Something I realized a long time ago is im not young forever and my body wont be able to take the punishment forever.
My Goal is to lead the finest and some of the most tactical men that the Army has to offer, however long it may be, the SF NCO may have a more eventful career, but when the twenty is over and the E7 who retired at 20 in only bringing in 1500 a month and an O4 at 20 is bringing in 3500 a month you tell me which one is the smarter route x SF Med. I would have accomplished my goal by being with SF and used my degree to my advantage with the benefits. Something I realized a long time ago is im not young forever and my body wont be able to take the punishment forever.
You do what you want, but allow me to offer this:
Regardless of whatever branch you choose in the Army you need to keep the BULLSHIT above to yourself.
Yes, I said that and I mean it and I'm not a keyboard commando or internet tough guy. If your men EVER get a whiff of that nonsense, I don't care how badass of a leader you are, the second they realize that one of your main motivating factors is money and yourself then they might follow you, but you'll never, ever lead them. You will come across to your men as that guy who wanted his cake and to eat it too, the guy with the cool schools and badges who is in it for himself and if his men and mission met his personal goals...so much the better.
Your Joes will smell that BULLSHIT from a mile away. I know, because I worked with "that guy" once. Yeah, he made it into SF and through the Q, he even made Major, but the first chance the unit had to DUMP him into a dead-end slot, PNG'ed from SF for life, they did it, laughed about it, and dogged he and his memory for as long as I can remember. Sure, he was "SF" and all of that and he was a punchline....even to the tabless support guys like myself.
Your life, your call.
OK I think we're done here.
NavyDoc, based on what you've posted here, I don't think you have what it takes to be a successful officer in Army SOF. Prove me wrong if you like- but you're going to need to lose the "it's all about me" vibe you're giving off.
Thread closed before someone kills off their chances for SF completely.
NavyDoc, based on what you've posted here, I don't think you have what it takes to be a successful officer in Army SOF. Prove me wrong if you like- but you're going to need to lose the "it's all about me" vibe you're giving off.
Thread closed before someone kills off their chances for SF completely.
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