thanks for the idea DOH.
as i mentioned before, i blew the right people and was able to commission into the 20th Special Forces Group as a 2LT.
i am schedualed to go to BOLC2 this year as well as IOBC (infantry officers basic course)
after that i have a slot for ranger school.
i will then transfer to active duty upon the completion of my 4 year degree. i plan on doing my platoon leader time with an infantry unit, as well as XO time.
when my time comes up for promotion to captain, i will most definatly submit my packet (and use my contacts with 20th Group)
upon completion of selection and the q-course (which is a very, very, VERY long shot) and joining back with 20th group i hope to do some mission time.
after all of that, if i’m not burnt out (or dead, lol) i would HIGHLY consider doing blackwater.
a buddy of mine was able to lock in a contract a few years back. 2 years. 2 months in country, 1 month back in the states. 600,000.00 at the end of two years. sign my ass UP.
whoever mentioned marine infantry guys getting in is correct. however that was a few years back when they were rapidly expanding. a regular marine grunt would have trouble if he was applying presently.
i think now the going rate is like 150,000.00 for a year. a lot less than previous contracts but still a fuckload.
whoever said they don’t take care of their guys is rediculous. they have sustained something like 15 casualties since the beginning of the war in 2001. they also are privy to top of the line weapons, armor, and gear. not to mention talent.
check out this parting gift they gave to my buddy. it’s a sig engraved with the company logo. he also got an omega watch from them. i’m pretty sure they are hella expensive (like 800 bucks)
yes they are called Xe (zee) now.
alpha currently could stand a chance at getting a contract from them. same as ricochet. although ricochet might already be a private contractor, and not with the DOD