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Old 01-18-2011, 03:44 PM
Abbott Shaull Abbott Shaull is offline
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Originally Posted by Panther Al View Post
Thats one way to put it...

Back in 06-07 when I was consigned to recruiting hell, you could actually enlist, while still in high school, Special Forces. A little harder granted. You did basic, did jump, did Q, and then language school if you didn't already have one, and once done, insta-sgt and off you go.
Yeah, I understand why Special Forces are doing that, because other services Special Operation Command allow new recruits. At one time when they were basically went into country side to train and advise then yeah a team of E-5s on up would come in handy. Yet, for many of the operations they carry out today, I don't see where having everyone at least E-5. Maybe E-4 until they prove themselves and what not, but not give them sergeant stripes because they have finish 2 years or so of courses.
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