Is Special Forces training a waste of time?
372594
I admire your passion, but you can win without the proper tactics and team building.\n\nAnd Tina sounds horrible.  Don't listen to her, she's just running her mouth.
1161000
as a fomer navy seal sniper specialist, when it comes to BUD you better train your butt off. The hardest part depends on your current condition meaning that are you physically fit to work you upper body constantly or you are fit to work your lower body constantly also there is a mental challenge. I suggest you train up hard especially under water training. Its a tough challenge but good luck.
689299
I tried something similar.\n\nBasically, there's nothing else for you to do but workout and become body concious.  It helps people reorganize their life to make diet and exercise a priority in your life.\n\nThis training is not for everyone, I'd only recommend it to people who cannot be motivated and are always failing their fitness plans.
1181010
We cannot deny there are inherent and Psychological differences between men and women however if the military was smart they would have a special forces for men and women focusing on their strengths.  I think there is a place for Women in special forces however I don't' think it would be the same as how men are in special forces.  Women have special intuition and they are able to seduce a man this can come in handy if the enemy's weakness is women also spying and observation work  Which looks more like the spy the Physically fit marine man or  the woman with four kids humm.... I think that would be interesting plus women can hide behind burkas  they are smaller framed and this somehow can be an advantage as well.  Men have advantages too with their strength and ability to endure certain things and their ability to focus on one objective and Women can do multiple things well.  Use these strengths to further the goal and enhance special forces.  Frankly I'd rather had a female soldier that wants to be there than a male who really doesn't.
5114
No.\n\nActually I'm wasting my time anyway, so your question makes this waste of time more funny :)
885344
Hmm intresting I read last week that America is making their basic training less tough too.\n\nThere cant be enough sign ups.
311891
Intelligence officers are recruited the same way as anybody else.  You join the Army, tell them that's what you want to do, and then do something completely different.\n\nI haven't played the game, but I assume you are probably asking how to get into the Special Forces (Green Berets, SEALS, Force Recon and so forth).  The answer is the same as above.\n\nBe warned, however, there is a lot of competition for those positions, the training is VERY INTENSIVE, and most people DO NOT PASS.  Those poor souls, then find themselves committed to 4 years or more in the Army doing something other that what they wanted to do.\n\nThink carefully before dedicating your life to George Bush's war machine.  There's no telling what he will want you to do.
1092809
It"s called RAMPING UP,getting enough people,equipment,logistics to do the job.\nYou can train a basic rifleman in 6 mos. after boot camp,then you need as many as 10 people in supply, admin,medical,ect just to support him in the fight.\nTo get that rifleman up to full proficiency takes about 2.5 years, then you have someone who has a good chance to survive and train others
250745
No, but it is productive, especially if the FRG is good and strong.  When I commanded a CAV Troop, our FRG was deemed the best on the base and spouses always knew what was going on.  For some reason, even if I handed papers to the soldiers to take home and show their spouses, the information never got there.  FRG meeting were a way of making sure everyone knew what was going on.\n\nNow if the FRG is bad and full of gossip then... well, it's more difficult to participate.  Now, the unit CO can order the soldier to go to the FRG meeting, but not the spouse (unless the spuse is also military, then only if the spouses CO allows the order).
989832
People who do not have any military background often do not make the correct distinctions between different types of units.  They are just not as familiar as military personnel with the correct terms.  There are, however, a surprising number of military personnel who don't understand the differences either.  I would assume that comes from being stationed or assigned in units that are not near any of these types of units.  I think you are not differentiating between an infantry soldier (or any other type of soldier for that matter) that has been to Ranger school and one that serves in Ranger Regiment.  75th Ranger Regiment is not "Special Forces" but it does fall under the Special Operations Command (unlike 10th Mountain or the 82d ABN).  The difference is between the term Special Operations and Special Forces.  Special Forces are comprised of 18 series MOS personnel who have attended a series of schooling to qualify.
1187548
How can I express my opinion without insulting anyone?  I agree with the comment that it is a completely different mission.  The Corps trains its troops to be strong, fit and tough both mentally and physically.  They have to!  When you know that your primary job is that of a foot solider you have to be dependable.  Example- You are a 22 year old Sergeant (E5) a squad leader responsible for the lives of 12 Marines.  Your given orders to enter a town and a certain house.  Those Marines are depending on you to get them in and out safely.  Plus each of them is carrying 80 extra lbs of equipment on their bodies.  You have to be tough.  ( Most 22 year olds back home are doing what?????  Playing video games living with Mom and Dad and bitching because life sucks so much.  God I'm so PROUD of this new generation of warriors we have today!  These young men and women are trying to build something good out of something that their fathers screwed up decades ago...God love them and watch out over them).\n\nNow for the so called whimpy Air Force guys.  I'll use my background.  You have to be an expert in your profession, you have to know your job as well as some of the specialists primary job.  You have to work long hours when deployed and be able to do so in the heat and cold.  You are working on mult-million dollar aircraft and weapons systems designed to kill or blow things up.  One mistake can kill you and your crew.  One mistake can cause an airplane to crash and kill a pilot.  In some cases you have to endure Scud attacks, motor attacks and even sniper fire.  Your primary equipment is a primary target and so are you.  Your exposed on the flightline and hope that your security forces are doing their job as well as you.\n\nI was told once by an Army Vietnam Veteran (Silver Star, Couple of Bronze Stars, and three purple hearts) that I wasn't really in the military, I was in the AF.  I kinda laughed and said, "Yeah you're right.  But it sure felt good for you when the Air Force was there providing close air support for you wasn't it?"  He didn't have much to say after that either.  Different jobs, different missions, but the same fight!  Semper Fi and Aim High my friend!\n\nVr  RJ
874900
no you dont......... nothing, if you have qualls, i'd recommend engineers, REME or something like that..... \nif not i'd recommend your Local Infantry battalion, not the Para's.... \n\nyou probably wont listen....... but you really should
805079
Yep, waste of time.\nDangerous, possibly, too (toxins).
831019
well the army just isnt the best. i mean their physical training and mental training isnt as hard as most other branches. however they have a MUCH easier boot camp now. but if i were you, being from iraq, ild show your families and americans that you have the power to be the best, join marines or something like that. and if you have to join the army go into airborne.\np.s. please dont turn out to be a terrorist, my mom would kill me.
171068
It depends on the person. I would prefer Marine Recon, because I am a Marine. You should know that many of our special forces troops,soldies,sailors, and airmen, work in joint tasked missions. One SEAL team does not have the power of GOD, and there are many military people in the "rear" supporting their mission, don't be fooled by Hollywood movies.
33773
Basic training is supposed to be a little scarry, but it will seem so easy once you are done.  Most if it is just teaching you how to pay attention to details, something the Navy NEEDS you to know.  Pay attention, talk as little as possible, but speak up and confident when you do.  Do EVERYTHING the Navy way, no time for individual thought, that comes at your technical training.  \n\nI have 18 years in the Air Force, and have worked with all the services all over the world.  The reward of doing and being part of something bigger than yourself is a feeling you can carry with you forever.\n\nGood Luck and Welcome to the Fight!!
1068075
I myself am a US Army Ranger. I have worked with the Navy SEALS unit before, and I must say, they are among some of the most lethal and highly trained military men in the whole world. \n\nThere is no "supreme" fighting force though, I'm afraid to say. it's all a matter of opinion of course, but you choose the right tool for the right job. Now I wouldn't want to be involved in a mainly amphibious operation due to my semi-low level of experience in that field, I would rather have a person (meaning a SEAL) who is mroe qualified than me to do the job, than myself. Now if it were a land or air operation. Call me in. They don't call us the "Army Airborne Rangers" for nothing! lol and plus...SEALS don't belong on land.\n\nOf course...there is Delta Force and the Marines new SOCOM units...\n\nIt's all a matter of the job my friend. Join the military then come back and ask yourself that question again.\n\nSua Sponte\n\nRANGERS LEAD THE WAY!