themontashu said:
I know and I am kind of bummed about that, I mean it has been my dream for as long as I can remember, but as far as what is right for me I think a commision would be better for me. Does any one know what kind of special forces options there are for an officer?
Not too sure, but I don't think that there are many.
Look, let's shift gears here.
I remember a friend of mine. I knew him long, long ago, and he knew my mother. Well, long story short--she wanted me to be an accountant, and I HATE desk jobs--especially number crunching just for the sake of it.
When I explained my dilemma to him, he gave me the most valuable, worthwhile advice I have EVER had in my life--bar none!
First, let me make sure this is plain---love and respect your parents, forever. They went through a LOT to get you where you are, no matter how humble that may be. But remember that someday, some way, you HAVE to be your own man. You must. There is no middle ground.
Now, about the advice my friend gave me. It was one--that's right, just ONE--sentence. And, that sentence was this:
"Maybe it's time to stop worrying about what your mother wants--and time to start worrying about what YOU want!"
What I am saying is this: If the job of ScoutSniper is your dream, then move heaven and earth to achieve that dream.
Build a good foundation. Maintain physical fitness, and build strength while you are at it.
Second, learn fieldcraft. Get with the vets, and pick their brains.
Third, learn to shoot. I mean, REALLY shoot.
Learn what makes a rifle work, from the ground up. Study the metallurgy of firearm steel. Know the types of barrels, how they are made, everything that goes into them.
Learn about lock time and follow through. Learn how to track smoothly, first with iron sights and then with a scope.
Find out why your shot group size can differ so much on different days, within different HOURS within the same day.
Learn and know by heart what is meant by "building the bridge" Know the steady hold factors and practice them.
If you don't do so already, learn how to reload and handload--and what the difference is. Learn what the magic is inside those shiny brass cases.
Find out what the long range calibers are--especially 7.62x51 NATO and .308 Winchester. Now, memorize the ballistic tables.
When you actually do shoot, get a chronograph, clock your rounds, work up ballistic tables for those rounds ON YOUR OWN--and then shoot. Shoot, shoot and shoot some more. Don't stop at the easy ranges--if you can, practice your shooting at 500, 600, 700, 800, 900 yards.
Learn how and why the .308 is best at long range shooting with long, sleek heavy boattail bullets, and find out why having your bullet supersonic at the target is a VERY good thing.
Above all-go after your dream. That is NOT saying don't go to college--on the contrary.
You will find that a college education will help you out come promotion time--and it will help you get that job after the Service.
But still--go after your dream.
My dream was put on hold--first by my own choosing, then by taking care of my family. I was 37 years old when I achieved my dream, and was sworn in for the first time as a police officer. Don't wait as long as I did--GO FOR IT!