Some Guy
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This is a question I've been debating with myself for a long time, and I figured I should bring it up with people who are more experienced in the topic than I am. The only Green Beret I know directly was my grandpa's brother, and he isn't exactly available for me to question.
So, I want to know, preferably from experienced Green Berets, should I try to join? It was my dream to be an 18D for a long time, but I started having doubts more recently. I'm worried that I'll train someone that will turn around and use that training to hurt innocent people.
I can rationalize it very easily from where I stand, and I can understand the necessity, which is, in many cases, very much worth the risk.
However, having never been in a remotely relatable position, I don't know if I'll still see it that way, when, if I can pass selection, I help train someone, then find out they did something I can't justify with the training I gave them.
The rest of the job, and the idea of working with and training locals (aside from the concern I just mentioned), absolutely appeals to me.
So, I want to know, from people unlike myself, who really know what they're talking about, do you think I should go for it?
So, I want to know, preferably from experienced Green Berets, should I try to join? It was my dream to be an 18D for a long time, but I started having doubts more recently. I'm worried that I'll train someone that will turn around and use that training to hurt innocent people.
I can rationalize it very easily from where I stand, and I can understand the necessity, which is, in many cases, very much worth the risk.
However, having never been in a remotely relatable position, I don't know if I'll still see it that way, when, if I can pass selection, I help train someone, then find out they did something I can't justify with the training I gave them.
The rest of the job, and the idea of working with and training locals (aside from the concern I just mentioned), absolutely appeals to me.
So, I want to know, from people unlike myself, who really know what they're talking about, do you think I should go for it?