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dirtmover said:
Well it has been along time since I posted in this thread. I have mulled it around on what I wanted to Dow with my career..... did I want to make the move to MI (CI) or do Civil Affairs. I chatted with my best friend on which would be a better choice for me. She said that CA would be a great fit. The more I thought about doing CI the more I realized that it was more about the places and high speed jobs that I "could" do and not about wanting to do the core responsibilities of being a CI agent. On my previous deployments I had actually enjoyed engaging the local population, and would love to do it more.

I talked with my 1SG as my current PL and PSG are not very supportive in my decision and he was willing to talk to the CA personnel on Shindand and see if I could talk with them and go out on a mission with them. I really would like to chat with them about the CA mission in peacetime to see if it was something that would be up my alley....... I refuse to chose CA as a new job if I do not feel as great about their wartime mission as their peacetime mission.

I feel as if I have grown a lot as a person and soldier after being dropped from a previous course. I will update you guys when I can get to KAF to take the TABE and DLAB.
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Good luck.
 
So am I trying to get my packet done in Afghanistan. I know I can get the DLAB AND THE TABE tests done in KAF, my chain supporting me is a whole another ball game. Does anyone know if I would be able to get the SERE-C physical done in country? Myself and a couple of other guys wanted to know as they are trying to go to SFAS when we get back.
 
Going to where it's cold. Got orders to 4th BCT, 25th ID at Fort Richardson, Alaska.

From Florida to Alaska. Go figure. I'm going to have to take up hunting or something. Anyone have any knowledge regarding Alaska/Anchorage they'd like to share, besides, of course, that it is cold? I know I'm heading to the promised land in terms of outdoors activity, which is cool. I'm into hiking. Hunting was never big in my family, but I've heard it's great up there too. Anyone know anything about Anchorage? All I'm getting from friends is that there are moose everywhere. Not sure if that's code for the local females or if there are actually moose everywhere.
 
Servimus said:
Going to where it's cold. Got orders to 4th BCT, 25th ID at Fort Richardson, Alaska.

From Florida to Alaska. Go figure. I'm going to have to take up hunting or something. Anyone have any knowledge regarding Alaska/Anchorage they'd like to share, besides, of course, that it is cold? I know I'm heading to the promised land in terms of outdoors activity, which is cool. I'm into hiking. Hunting was never big in my family, but I've heard it's great up there too. Anyone know anything about Anchorage? All I'm getting from friends is that there are moose everywhere. Not sure if that's code for the local females or if there are actually moose everywhere.
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That is better than pretty much anywhere else I think.
 
Servimus said:
Going to where it's cold. Got orders to 4th BCT, 25th ID at Fort Richardson, Alaska.

From Florida to Alaska. Go figure. I'm going to have to take up hunting or something. Anyone have any knowledge regarding Alaska/Anchorage they'd like to share, besides, of course, that it is cold? I know I'm heading to the promised land in terms of outdoors activity, which is cool. I'm into hiking. Hunting was never big in my family, but I've heard it's great up there too. Anyone know anything about Anchorage? All I'm getting from friends is that there are moose everywhere. Not sure if that's code for the local females or if there are actually moose everywhere.
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You'll either love it, or despise it.

Most of my friends enjoyed tours in AK.

4th BCT, is that the Airborne Bde?
 
SOWT said:
You'll either love it, or despise it.

Most of my friends enjoyed tours in AK.

4th BCT, is that the Airborne Bde?
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Yes, yes it is.
I'll do my best to love it. New experience for an east coast kid from Miami. I'll have to invest in some clothing other than sandles and t-shirts.
 
Servimus said:
Going to where it's cold. Got orders to 4th BCT, 25th ID at Fort Richardson, Alaska.

From Florida to Alaska. Go figure. I'm going to have to take up hunting or something. Anyone have any knowledge regarding Alaska/Anchorage they'd like to share, besides, of course, that it is cold? I know I'm heading to the promised land in terms of outdoors activity, which is cool. I'm into hiking. Hunting was never big in my family, but I've heard it's great up there too. Anyone know anything about Anchorage? All I'm getting from friends is that there are moose everywhere. Not sure if that's code for the local females or if there are actually moose everywhere.
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I LOVED the post, hated the job (I was an 11C that wanted to be an 11B), and having worked with the unit recently, I am fairly impressed with their training tempo and professionalism. If you are really lucky, you'll be a 1/501st Geronimo. When you arrive PM me and I'll send some of my buddies your way to get you introduced to the locals.
Reed
 
Do you know about the little bells and pepper spray? :ROFLMAO:
From what I hear, mama grizz's love it when one gets in between them and cubs.;-)
Seriously, I wish I had the opportunity to go there.
 
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RFSed from my Sniper section. Failed to Qual expert on Saturday. I have an open invitation to re-attend sniper section selection once I qual expert again. May not be the path I pursue however, I have some thinking to do.
Reed
 
dirtmover said:
Well it has been along time since I posted in this thread. I have mulled it around on what I wanted to Dow with my career..... did I want to make the move to MI (CI) or do Civil Affairs. I chatted with my best friend on which would be a better choice for me. She said that CA would be a great fit. The more I thought about doing CI the more I realized that it was more about the places and high speed jobs that I "could" do and not about wanting to do the core responsibilities of being a CI agent. On my previous deployments I had actually enjoyed engaging the local population, and would love to do it more.

I talked with my 1SG as my current PL and PSG are not very supportive in my decision and he was willing to talk to the CA personnel on Shindand and see if I could talk with them and go out on a mission with them. I really would like to chat with them about the CA mission in peacetime to see if it was something that would be up my alley....... I refuse to chose CA as a new job if I do not feel as great about their wartime mission as their peacetime mission.

I feel as if I have grown a lot as a person and soldier after being dropped from a previous course. I will update you guys when I can get to KAF to take the TABE and DLAB.
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These guys have excellent missions all the way around. Good luck!
 
Servimus said:
Going to where it's cold. Got orders to 4th BCT, 25th ID at Fort Richardson, Alaska.

From Florida to Alaska. Go figure. I'm going to have to take up hunting or something. Anyone have any knowledge regarding Alaska/Anchorage they'd like to share, besides, of course, that it is cold? I know I'm heading to the promised land in terms of outdoors activity, which is cool. I'm into hiking. Hunting was never big in my family, but I've heard it's great up there too. Anyone know anything about Anchorage? All I'm getting from friends is that there are moose everywhere. Not sure if that's code for the local females or if there are actually moose everywhere.
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I've worked with that brigade twice deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Excellent Brigade. You will have a wonderful time there. Learn as much as you can and listen to the experienced guys who know.
 
Graduated BCT last Friday. Currently at AIT to be a 13F. PT starts today and we have a PT test Friday. Apparently there's only one shot as far as airborne and rangers go here. They have 60+ holdovers for airborne and rangers so they're not looking for any currently and you MUST have a 280+ pt score to be considered for rangers here. I've got a 265. I plan to get after it to reach that goal. Oh and the lack of discipline here astounds me. But the cadre are all awesome. Happy to finally be here.
 
Jay said:
Graduated BCT last Friday. Currently at AIT to be a 13F. PT starts today and we have a PT test Friday. Apparently there's only one shot as far as airborne and rangers go here. They have 60+ holdovers for airborne and rangers so they're not looking for any currently and you MUST have a 280+ pt score to be considered for rangers here. I've got a 265. I plan to get after it to reach that goal. Oh and the lack of discipline here astounds me. But the cadre are all awesome. Happy to finally be here.
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Fucking excel and if it does not happen, be the best soldier you can be. That's it.

F.M.
 

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