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In article <4cl1gs$a7b@nimitz.fibr.net>, Meredith Poor
<mnpoor@txdirect.net> wrote:

> So you're adverising that you are 'Special Forces'.  Usually people in 
> that area don't wear it on their sleeve.  Where you in Panama, Kuwait,
> Haiti, and/or Grenada?  If so, where exactly?  Street addresses and 
> landmarks.  God is in the details....

I think you must realize that first I am retired.  While unable to discuss
many issues as to operations and training I am at liberty to state the
fact that I served in Special Forces from October 1988 to June 1992.

You will find that while most members still on active duty and assigned to
SF will not openly *advertise* their assignments there are many of us who
are retired are very proud of the sacrifices and accomplishments made
while on active duty.

As to whether or not people (99 1/2 % men by the way) *wear it on their
sleeve* or not, I guess you should know that the vast majority of time SF
personnel wear a patch indicating assignment to that unit and in addition
if they have completed a course known as *the Q Course* then they are
entitled to wear the coveted Green Beret ("as I did" he says with his best
John Wayne voice).  The only time they do not *wear it on their sleeve* is
when the mission dictates the use of a sterilized uniform devoid of any 
unit insignia or rank.

As to addresses, landmarks, countries in which I was involved in missions
much of that info is still classified.   However, it is common knowledge
that each SF Group usually specializes in a particular  geographic area
of  the world.  Local knowledge, language, climate, customs, etc. all is
learned to enhance operations geared to that region.  1st SF Group was
oriented to Far East  regional operations. 

If you would care to contact me by personal email and supply either a fax
number or mailing address I would be more than to supply you with diplomas
indicating my completion of SF training and service to assist in the 
satisfaction of your curiosity.

If that still does not provide adequate bona fides in your mind I will be
happy to arrange a face to face and demonstrate injuries and scars, mostly
physical, that might help to relieve your doubts.

PS  God is in the soul, not the details.

regards,

-- 
de oppresso liber,
drsmith
Lakewood, WA, USA