Recent content by subfighter

I like jwtg's response - sums things up pretty well.  To expand on other points: having breaks in your service will not adversely impact your chances if for positive reasons; an ambitious 'PT' schedule is always attainable, and it's important to remember that SF units value maturity (and...

Incredible.  Thank you!

I'm sure the boys at the centre of this dribble are thrilled to hear about a potential new name.  After 13 yrs of making an identity for themselves, they get a name that couldn't be more army if it tried. I know for a fact that the atmosphere at a certain event turned complete 180 when this...

Sig_Des.  Anytime.  Paracowboy.  No worries, dude.  We are of the same opinion as to why I would recommend people try MMA as well as why people should not compare individual abilities based on a style of training. One thing service personnel may wish to keep in mind is that fighting could be...

If you're looking for some fun, forms and fitness, take some martial arts classes.  If you actually want to learn how to fight, give mixed martial arts a try.  If there are no 'total package' typed schools near you,  try to find one of the basic building blocks: Muay Thai, Submission Grappling...

Direct entry for SAR Techs?  From civvy to saviour?  Very cool.

Another option would be to go to your nearest PSP office (civvy fitness staff types) and ask for the JTF2 pre-selection work out program.  It's a little booklet with a great 3 month schedule designed to prepare you for selection.  The upper body work outs are fairly simple - you may wish to...

Only one way to find out.

I like paracowboy's ideas on CSOR; think it would be beneficial to both the CF and to the CSOR, perchance even a few recruits make it through the training. FYI: JTF2's equivalent units in the US are US Navy Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU/formerly Seal team 6) and CAG/Delta.  Neither...

doin' my masters part-time while servin' as one of the unwashed masses.  And my schedule is quite busy.  Thing is: I've lucked out to have the opportunity to work with some of the best CF dudes ever ...but, the smartest guys I meet are typically the least "educated".  My current theory...

Men2Auth's post was quite indicative of the potential involved.  Many may tell you that you should stay away from the military without some altruistic value for the forces and its ideals.  I disagree with this perspective.  I began as a selfish and immature dude in the army res and am now at the...

swasm, cd, gcs...  got'em..couple times over.  No new medals, but got new stories and friends.  Easy to make due.  I personally don't care much about medals, but those that inadvertently make even more of a sacrifice (injured) certainly deserve more than a stripe.  Aside from my respect and...