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Sierra
02-29-2004, 08:15 PM
Is someone from Delta Force known as a Delta Operator?
Like some from the Rangers is a Ranger or an Army Ranger.

Maverick77
02-29-2004, 08:16 PM
yes

Sierra
02-29-2004, 08:17 PM
yes
Ok! Thanks! :D

Tributal
02-29-2004, 08:32 PM
The term operator has become the "cool" term, or buzzword if you will, to describe someone who works within the LEO/mil community. Therefore you will hear the term incorrectly being used (though not officially) to describe members of other units within the LEO/military community.

Edited because of the ensuing chaos.

Sir Zach of R.
02-29-2004, 10:14 PM
I'm an "operator". I "operate" the forklift in the back of the Wal-Mart in my home-town. So technically, I'm an "operator". Pretty soon the old guys on this site are gonna go insane answering these kinds of questions. :bash:

SFontaine
03-01-2004, 01:19 AM
I'm so sick of you "Forum Vets" acting like you know every facking thing about the military. It's so stupid. You jump on a Newbie who asked an innocent enough question and act like you're a master of all things military.. Give it a break, it's not making your **** any bigger or anything.

11F5S
03-01-2004, 07:05 AM
FYI, "operator" is the just the not-so-new "cool" term to describe someone who works within the LEO/mil community. So you have Delta operators, SEAL operators, SWAT operators, crossing guard operators, f@ck-all operators, and whatnot.

Only wannabes will call themselves "operators." Okay, maybe some real troops will call themselves "operators" as a joke, but not for real.

You don't know WTF you are talking about.

FYI
"1st SFOD-D Unit Operator " is the US Armys official designation for personnel who have completed 1st SFOD-D qualification.

11F5S
03-01-2004, 07:06 AM
I'm so sick of you "Forum Vets" acting like you know every facking thing about the military. It's so stupid. You jump on a Newbie who asked an innocent enough question and act like you're a master of all things military.. Give it a break, it's not making your **** any bigger or anything.

Amen.

11F5S
03-01-2004, 07:18 AM
I'm an "operator". I "operate" the forklift in the back of the Wal-Mart in my home-town. So technically, I'm an "operator". Pretty soon the old guys on this site are gonna go insane answering these kinds of questions. :bash:


What you are is a still wet behind the ears 16 year old with nothing of value to add to the thread.

Haiw
03-01-2004, 10:52 AM
I'm so sick of you "Forum Vets" acting like you know every facking thing about the military. It's so stupid. You jump on a Newbie who asked an innocent enough question and act like you're a master of all things military.. Give it a break, it's not making your **** any bigger or anything.
Hey nothing wrong with some jokes...as long as you don't have the illusion of giving a serious answer from horses' ass info. I think all of us innocent jokers are smart enough to leave the serious answers to the people that can actually provide people with reliable and good info.

Argyll
03-01-2004, 10:59 AM
I'm so sick of you "Forum Vets" acting like you know every facking thing about the military. It's so stupid. You jump on a Newbie who asked an innocent enough question and act like you're a master of all things military.. Give it a break, it's not making your **** any bigger or anything.


The question wasn't answered by a "forum Vet" or a BTDT .

and 11F5S is the real deal!!

I didn't see you offer any answer either ;)

Haiw
03-01-2004, 11:03 AM
In the line of 'looking smart while not knowing ****:'

I second anything 11F5S or Argyll says ;)

obd
03-01-2004, 11:14 AM
Nope Delta force are not called operators anymore. They used to call themselves that in the bar but the lack of pussie due to everyone thinking they worked for Bell South labs and ATT and such led many Delta operators to begin calling themselves bad ass snake eating bodybuilding thugs who run around the world killing tangos without breaking a sweat or smudging thier Raybans and Oakleys and keeping thier teeth nice and white by brushing them with the ligaments torn off captured terrorists. Just thought you might want to know..............

By the way, if you ever want to see a Delta guy, go down to Ft. Bragg area and check into local bar and Im not gonna tell you which ones either.....you gotta find them yourself....... Look for guy with a tan, normal haircut, a bruise in the crook between his thumb and index finger and a big ass but ugly Casio G'SHOCK watch on him. ask him what he does and he will smile and tell you he does electrical engineering on base and then he will probably leave after that to stop you from annoying him............

Mr Gently Benevolent
03-01-2004, 11:22 AM
..........Look for guy with a tan, normal haircut, a bruise in the crook between his thumb and index finger and a big ass but ugly Casio G'SHOCK watch on him.

I see many chickless 20 something guys in the Ft Bragg area getting deep tans Casio G'Shocks and hitting their hands with hammers after reading this, anything is worth a try. :lol:

obd
03-01-2004, 11:30 AM
hehehe, your probably right. Hell, from a Delta perspective the more idiots running around trying to look like them the better to throw off all the other idiots trying to meet them.........

Tributal
03-01-2004, 12:27 PM
FYI, "operator" is the just the not-so-new "cool" term to describe someone who works within the LEO/mil community. So you have Delta operators, SEAL operators, SWAT operators, crossing guard operators, f@ck-all operators, and whatnot.

Only wannabes will call themselves "operators." Okay, maybe some real troops will call themselves "operators" as a joke, but not for real.You don't know WTF you are talking about.If you weren't trying to prove what a badass you are you would have realized that my post was in regards to the common usage of the term "operator."

I'm well aware that the Delta boys were referred to as operators as most of them are enlisted men and cannot be referred to as officers, though at the same time they're a little more than your average enlisted person. Also, since Delta's existance was so hush-hush, referring to the soldiers as operators gave them just another inch of cover.

Aside from that I stand by my previous post. :backhand:

Edited for civility

Argyll
03-01-2004, 12:33 PM
Lets keep this civil please gents!

NcDeuce
03-01-2004, 01:18 PM
Nope Delta force are not called operators anymore. They used to call themselves that in the bar but the lack of pussie due to everyone thinking they worked for Bell South labs and ATT and such led many Delta operators to begin calling themselves bad ass snake eating bodybuilding thugs who run around the world killing tangos without breaking a sweat or smudging thier Raybans and Oakleys and keeping thier teeth nice and white by brushing them with the ligaments torn off captured terrorists. Just thought you might want to know..............

By the way, if you ever want to see a Delta guy, go down to Ft. Bragg area and check into local bar and Im not gonna tell you which ones either.....you gotta find them yourself....... Look for guy with a tan, normal haircut, a bruise in the crook between his thumb and index finger and a big ass but ugly Casio G'SHOCK watch on him. ask him what he does and he will smile and tell you he does electrical engineering on base and then he will probably leave after that to stop you from annoying him............

Was that not read verbatim from the text of Black Hawk Down?


I'm well aware that the Delta boys were referred to as operators as most of them are enlisted men and cannot be referred to as officers, though at the same time they're a little more than your average enlisted person. Also, since Delta's existance was so hush-hush, referring to the soldiers as operators gave them just another inch of cover.

rofl

Cael
03-01-2004, 02:15 PM
Yeah, I never liked those damn G Shocks, too big and too square. And I just replaced my Oakleys with Arnettes so I guess I could never be a "bad ass snake eating bodybuilding thugs who run around the world killing tangos without breaking a sweat or smudging thier Raybans and Oakleys and keeping thier teeth nice and white by brushing them with the ligaments torn off captured terrorists." :D

Maverick77
03-01-2004, 02:50 PM
You all take this internet way too seriously

Seraphim
03-01-2004, 03:35 PM
Yeah, I never liked those damn G Shocks, too big and too square. And I just replaced my Oakleys with Arnettes so I guess I could never be a "bad ass snake eating bodybuilding thugs who run around the world killing tangos without breaking a sweat or smudging thier Raybans and Oakleys and keeping thier teeth nice and white by brushing them with the ligaments torn off captured terrorists." :D

G-Shocks arent square.

11F5S
03-01-2004, 03:45 PM
If you weren't trying to prove what a badass you are you would have realized that my post was in regards to the common usage of the term "operator."

If stating facts is trying to prove what a "badass" one is then I guess I'm guilty.

Fact: The US Army official designation is "1st SFOD-D Unit Operator".


Sierra Asked: Is someone from Delta Force known as a Delta Operator?
Like some from the Rangers is a Ranger or an Army Ranger.

Airborne249 Answered: Yes.


Sierra's Reply: Ok, Thanks.

That should have ended the thread.

Tributal
03-01-2004, 06:32 PM
That should have ended the thread.Well, sorry if I hurt your feelings by pointing out the fact that the word operator is being used and abused just the way as I stated in my initial post.

Though Sierra's question (as well as the Airborne249's answer) were to the point, I tried to give Sierra the added info that the term operator is no longer used exclusively for SFOD-D (albeit it might be the only place where the army uses it as an official designation) and that you therefore will hear the term operator used to describe all kinds of personnel.

Because of (but not limited to) this widespread use of the term, soldiers who actually are entitled to call themselves operators rarely do (though I doubt they are the bragging kind to begin with.)

So if you still want to tell me I don't know WTF I'm talking about when I'm just trying to provide a wider picture for the guy, then be my guest.

JiJoMacLE45
03-01-2004, 06:44 PM
Once again, all the answers to your questions about the boys behind the fence can be found at www.delta.com

11F5S
03-01-2004, 06:56 PM
I tried to give Sierra the added info that the term operator is no longer used exclusively for SFOD-D (albeit it might be the only place where the army uses it as an official designation) and that you therefore will hear the term operator used to describe all kinds of personnel.

"soldiers who actually are entitled to call themselves operators" rofl

The term operator was never the exclusive entitlement of 1st SFOD-D in any way shape or form.

IE: US Army, Radio Teletype Operator; Communications Industry, Telephone Operator; Construction Industry, Heavy Equipment Operator; Hotel Industry, Elevator Operator, Switchboard Operator; Computer Industry, Key Punch Operator; Garment Industry, Sewing machine operator: the list is endless and all proceed the creation of 1st SFOD-D by eons.

By the way the question asked was what are they called, not what do they call themselves.

Ace Hunter
03-01-2004, 07:17 PM
To truly be defined as an operator, you need spandex and a silk scarf to go along with your Chenworth.

Tributal
03-01-2004, 07:18 PM
"soldiers who actually are entitled to call themselves operators" rofl

The term operator was never the exclusive entitlement of 1st SFOD-D in any way shape or form.

IE: Communications Industry, Telephone Operator; Construction Industry, Heavy Equipment Operator; US Army, Radio Teletype Operator; Hotel Industry, Elevator Operator, Switchboard Operator; Computer Industry, Key Punch Operator; Garment Industry, Sewing machine operator: the list is endless and all proceed the creation of 1st SFOD-DJeez, you're daft, aren't ya?

Okay, one more time - for the reading impared, get a parent or legal guardian to help out with the big words - you said:
"1st SFOD-D Unit Operator " is the US Armys official designation for personnel who have completed 1st SFOD-D qualificationSo, based on this, your statement, a soldier who has completed 1st SFOD-D qualification would be "entitled" to call himself an "operator." Or would you like to retract or further explain that statement?

Also, I said in my initial post:

"operator" is the just the not-so-new "cool" term to describe someone who works within the LEO/mil community. So you have Delta operators, SEAL operators, SWAT operators, crossing guard operators, f@ck-all operators, and whatnotNow, I never said anything about the word operator being exclusive or limited to one use in regards to LEO/mil, only that it's currently the "cool" term to use for someone within that community that does high speed stuff. The fact that there are other types of operators goes without saying, but I guess I should have limited the scope for you - I guess you scored low on the aptitude tests for reading comprehension.

JiJoMacLE45
03-01-2004, 07:21 PM
I'm in the LEO community and a cherry SWAT cop to boot and I've never been called or called to a fellow tac teamer an operator. Drunk, horny, aggressive, cocky, pissed off, virile, young, handsome door kicker, yes. Operator, no.

Colt45
03-02-2004, 12:05 AM
Guys.. Just stfu and pave way. Guys in the unit arent all "operators". You have the support guys, intel, etc. Maybe 1/3 of Delta are actual "operators". And those who are dont refer to themselves as just that. Some women work there as a matter of fact. CIA, CID, MI6, FBI, DEA, etc have positions over there as well. And even though they may go on operations with the actual operators, that does not make them one.

James
03-02-2004, 01:32 AM
When I was in the USMC I was a radio "operator" for a while.

Maverick77
03-02-2004, 06:21 AM
why in the **** is this thread still going

it should of been over after the 3rd post

mustamato
03-02-2004, 06:24 AM
http://www.isayeret.com/

Most people on that site are called "operators". Personally I think itīs a silly
word. Like "tactical" and all those fashion-words.

"Our operator is wearing these new tactical gloves". rofl

Haiw
03-02-2004, 08:29 AM
"soldiers who actually are entitled to call themselves operators" rofl

The term operator was never the exclusive entitlement of 1st SFOD-D in any way shape or form.

IE: Communications Industry, Telephone Operator; Construction Industry, Heavy Equipment Operator; US Army, Radio Teletype Operator; Hotel Industry, Elevator Operator, Switchboard Operator; Computer Industry, Key Punch Operator; Garment Industry, Sewing machine operator: the list is endless and all proceed the creation of 1st SFOD-DJeez, you're daft, aren't ya?

Okay, one more time - for the reading impared, get a parent or legal guardian to help out with the big words - you said:
"1st SFOD-D Unit Operator " is the US Armys official designation for personnel who have completed 1st SFOD-D qualificationSo, based on this, your statement, a soldier who has completed 1st SFOD-D qualification would be "entitled" to call himself an "operator." Or would you like to retract or further explain that statement?
What don't you understand of what he said? That's just the 'official title'. It's kind of like how how a Ranger is entitled to the title 'Ranger', and how an FBI agent is entitled to the title 'Agent'. What part of that don't you understand? In this case operator ain't no 'buzz word'. Besides I don't think it's being (wrongfully) used by other units.

Also, I said in my initial post:

"operator" is the just the not-so-new "cool" term to describe someone who works within the LEO/mil community. So you have Delta operators, SEAL operators, SWAT operators, crossing guard operators, f@ck-all operators, and whatnotNow, I never said anything about the word operator being exclusive or limited to one use in regards to LEO/mil, only that it's currently the "cool" term to use for someone within that community that does high speed stuff. The fact that there are other types of operators goes without saying, but I guess I should have limited the scope for you - I guess you scored low on the aptitude tests for reading comprehension.
Dude, know when to shut up.

Tributal
03-02-2004, 09:42 AM
"soldiers who actually are entitled to call themselves operators" rofl

The term operator was never the exclusive entitlement of 1st SFOD-D in any way shape or form.

IE: Communications Industry, Telephone Operator; Construction Industry, Heavy Equipment Operator; US Army, Radio Teletype Operator; Hotel Industry, Elevator Operator, Switchboard Operator; Computer Industry, Key Punch Operator; Garment Industry, Sewing machine operator: the list is endless and all proceed the creation of 1st SFOD-DJeez, you're daft, aren't ya?

Okay, one more time - for the reading impared, get a parent or legal guardian to help out with the big words - you said:
"1st SFOD-D Unit Operator " is the US Armys official designation for personnel who have completed 1st SFOD-D qualificationSo, based on this, your statement, a soldier who has completed 1st SFOD-D qualification would be "entitled" to call himself an "operator." Or would you like to retract or further explain that statement?
What don't you understand of what he said? That's just the 'official title'. It's kind of like how how a Ranger is entitled to the title 'Ranger', and how an FBI agent is entitled to the title 'Agent'. What part of that don't you understand? In this case operator ain't no 'buzz word'. Besides I don't think it's being (wrongfully) used by other units.I guess you didn't get it huh? Yes, the official title is "operator" (though few if any of them will actually call themselves that) but I was trying to point to the fact that the term/title operator is being used to describe other personnel too - personnel that has nothing to with Delta (read my first post again, emphasis on the first paragraph.)
The U.S. media in particular has really caught the operator-bug - post 9/11 they started referring to anyone in a "tactical" uniform carrying a firearm as an "operator" (of course, if you are located in the Netherlands I can understand if this is news to you.)
Now, do you get what the hell I'm trying to tell you?! The term operator has become a buzzword.



Also, I said in my initial post:

"operator" is the just the not-so-new "cool" term to describe someone who works within the LEO/mil community. So you have Delta operators, SEAL operators, SWAT operators, crossing guard operators, f@ck-all operators, and whatnotNow, I never said anything about the word operator being exclusive or limited to one use in regards to LEO/mil, only that it's currently the "cool" term to use for someone within that community that does high speed stuff. The fact that there are other types of operators goes without saying, but I guess I should have limited the scope for you - I guess you scored low on the aptitude tests for reading comprehension.
Dude, know when to shut up.And if you don't have anything constructive to add you can shut up too.

Haiw
03-02-2004, 10:39 AM
"soldiers who actually are entitled to call themselves operators" rofl

The term operator was never the exclusive entitlement of 1st SFOD-D in any way shape or form.

IE: Communications Industry, Telephone Operator; Construction Industry, Heavy Equipment Operator; US Army, Radio Teletype Operator; Hotel Industry, Elevator Operator, Switchboard Operator; Computer Industry, Key Punch Operator; Garment Industry, Sewing machine operator: the list is endless and all proceed the creation of 1st SFOD-DJeez, you're daft, aren't ya?

Okay, one more time - for the reading impared, get a parent or legal guardian to help out with the big words - you said:
"1st SFOD-D Unit Operator " is the US Armys official designation for personnel who have completed 1st SFOD-D qualificationSo, based on this, your statement, a soldier who has completed 1st SFOD-D qualification would be "entitled" to call himself an "operator." Or would you like to retract or further explain that statement?
What don't you understand of what he said? That's just the 'official title'. It's kind of like how how a Ranger is entitled to the title 'Ranger', and how an FBI agent is entitled to the title 'Agent'. What part of that don't you understand? In this case operator ain't no 'buzz word'. Besides I don't think it's being (wrongfully) used by other units.I guess you didn't get it huh? Yes, the official title is "operator" (though few if any of them will actually call themselves that) but I was trying to point to the fact that the term/title operator is being used to describe other personnel too - personnel that has nothing to with Delta (read my first post again, emphasis on the first paragraph.)
The U.S. media in particular has really caught the operator-bug - post 9/11 they started referring to anyone in a "tactical" uniform carrying a firearm as an "operator" (of course, if you are located in the Netherlands I can understand if this is news to you.)
Now, do you get what the hell I'm trying to tell you?! The term operator has become a buzzword.



Also, I said in my initial post:

"operator" is the just the not-so-new "cool" term to describe someone who works within the LEO/mil community. So you have Delta operators, SEAL operators, SWAT operators, crossing guard operators, f@ck-all operators, and whatnotNow, I never said anything about the word operator being exclusive or limited to one use in regards to LEO/mil, only that it's currently the "cool" term to use for someone within that community that does high speed stuff. The fact that there are other types of operators goes without saying, but I guess I should have limited the scope for you - I guess you scored low on the aptitude tests for reading comprehension.
Dude, know when to shut up.And if you don't have anything constructive to add you can shut up too.
Oh for crying out loud, there's no OFFICIAL use of the term operator except for Delta. Who GIVES A FLYING **** WHAT THE MEDIA CALLS WHAT. The media doesn't know their ass from an arm patch as far as SOF goes. My last advise to you was not an addition to the discussion no, it was a personal advice.

Tributal
03-02-2004, 11:05 AM
Oh for crying out loud, there's no OFFICIAL use of the term operator except for Delta. Who GIVES A FLYING f*** WHAT THE MEDIA CALLS WHAT. The media doesn't know their ass from an arm patch as far as SOF goes.Sigh... Do I have to hold your hand and walk you through this?

We've already been over that Delta are the only guys that are officially (in the military) referred to as operators (though they probably don't refer to themselves as that.)

But, what I've been trying to get at the term operator is commonly used - not only in the media (I guess I should've pointed that out for you reading & logically impaired) - to describe all kinds of military/LEO personnel. Once the media caught on to the term it has used it so much that this form of usage has spread like wildfire to the rest of society (wannabes in particular have jumped onto this bandwagon.)
Therefore "operator" has become a buzzword.

And, to try to limit the scope a little for ya - I do know there are forklift operators etc, though that title has nothing to do with this discussion, though apparently 11F5S thought he could score some points by stating this obvious piece of information.



My last advise to you was not an addition to the discussion no, it was a personal advice.Then you could've PM:ed it to me.

SABER 2-3
03-02-2004, 11:10 AM
the official title for a 1stSFOD-D operator is SOLDIER.

Bootneck
03-02-2004, 11:20 AM
Dude, know when to shut up.And if you don't have anything constructive to add you can shut up too.

Actually, that was very constructive. Your failure to recognize that is part of your problem.

Tributal
03-02-2004, 11:21 AM
Okay, to appease all you lovers of semantics, what I was trying to say in my initial post (which I will edit to say just this) was:

The term operator has become the "cool" term, or buzzword if you will, to describe someone who works within the LEO/mil community. Therefore you will hear the term incorrectly being used (though not officially) to describe members of other units within the LEO/military community.

Tributal
03-02-2004, 11:23 AM
Dude, know when to shut up.And if you don't have anything constructive to add you can shut up too.Actually, that was very constructive. Your failure to recognize that is part of your problem.My problem is that people prefer to go with their initial perception of what was said rather than to try to actually understand what a person is trying to say. Especially since I've been trying to further explain what I was trying to say.

NcDeuce
03-02-2004, 01:08 PM
rofl rofl rofl

Argyll
03-02-2004, 01:18 PM
I was also A MILAN "Operator" and a Gunner/Radio "operator" in a CVR(W)

Guys what's in a name?

This is getting a bit too heated.................does it really make any difference what the're called?

California Joe
03-02-2004, 02:14 PM
This thread is funny. It should be in off topic.

fokket
03-02-2004, 02:22 PM
By the way, if you ever want to see a Delta guy, go down to Ft. Bragg area and check into local bar and Im not gonna tell you which ones either.....you gotta find them yourself....... Look for guy with a tan, normal haircut, a bruise in the crook between his thumb and index finger and a big ass but ugly Casio G'SHOCK watch on him. ask him what he does and he will smile and tell you he does electrical engineering on base and then he will probably leave after that to stop you from annoying him............

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

That's straight out of... Black Hawk down by Mark Bowden.



Calling them 'badass' is kinda cliche, to me, these folks are gentlemen..

11F5S
03-02-2004, 02:30 PM
I will refrain from commenting any further on this thread until I finish studying for the ASVAB. :lol:

California Joe
03-02-2004, 02:40 PM
Kids today....

JunglistSoldier
03-04-2004, 01:32 PM
"OPERATOR" HAS become a buzzword in the industry today, altho it appears to me that chips-munching little kiddies are more fond of calling people operators then the actual soldiers themselves.

Like someone said, I'd think that the official designation of a person who kill for "delta force" is soldier.

Logic would dictate that a person who participates in a military operation would be a military operator. A person who frequently does this would be an operative.

Tributal is RIGHT on the money on this matter. I happen to know that he (Tributal) has acctually participated in overseas operations. So I guess that that would make him an operator.

bolter9
03-04-2004, 03:18 PM
I'm sure as a civilian I have no business saying this...but I hope no one who's actually arguing about this is involved with 1stSFOD-D...otherwise we're all f*cked.

Tributal
03-04-2004, 04:41 PM
I happen to know that he (Tributal) has acctually participated in overseas operations. So I guess that that would make him an operator.Just because I've been out and about doesn't make me an operator - just another foreign deployed soldier.

JunglistSoldier
03-05-2004, 07:25 AM
Just because I've been out and about doesn't make me an operator - just another foreign deployed soldier.

Hey now - take this once in a lifetime oppurtunity to jump on the operator bandwagon! :D

I was just making a point. Fwiw, I'm dead tired of the term "operator" and everytime someone says Delta-force, SFOD-D, CAG etc., it makes me cringe.

Argyll
03-05-2004, 10:05 AM
Just because I've been out and about doesn't make me an operator - just another foreign deployed soldier.

Hey now - take this once in a lifetime oppurtunity to jump on the operator bandwagon! :D

I was just making a point. Fwiw, I'm dead tired of the term "operator" and everytime someone says Delta-force, SFOD-D, CAG etc., it makes me cringe.

Why would it make you cringe?because of the "armchair experts" or some other reason?

-=TFN=-Karab
03-05-2004, 10:37 AM
Is someone from Delta Force known as a Delta Operator?
Like some from the Rangers is a Ranger or an Army Ranger.

Yes, among other things.

11F5S
03-05-2004, 01:55 PM
JunglistSoldier and Tributal,

1. Are either of you American citizens?

2. Have you ever served in the US Army?

3. Have you ever served in any capacity in a USASOC (US Army Special Operations Command) unit?

4. Have you ever served in any branch of the military in the United States of America?

JunglistSoldier
03-05-2004, 02:07 PM
Just because I've been out and about doesn't make me an operator - just another foreign deployed soldier.

Hey now - take this once in a lifetime oppurtunity to jump on the operator bandwagon! :D

I was just making a point. Fwiw, I'm dead tired of the term "operator" and everytime someone says Delta-force, SFOD-D, CAG etc., it makes me cringe.

Why would it make you cringe?because of the "armchair experts" or some other reason?

Armchair rangers. "CAG can use whatever guns they want to", "SFOD-D is the best unit ever." etc. etc., makes me cringe ALOT. Alot of people who don't have any clue whatsoever are making alot of comments they should not be making..

JunglistSoldier
03-05-2004, 02:09 PM
JunglistSoldier and Tributal,

1. Are either of you American citizens?

2. Have you ever served in the US Army?

3. Have you ever served in any capacity in a USASOC (US Army Special Operations Command) unit?

4. Have you ever served in any branch of the military in the United States of America?

1. No.

2. No.

3. No, and even if I had I wouldn't tell you.

4. No.

NcDeuce
03-05-2004, 02:15 PM
http://ebaumsworld.com/forumfun/sucks1.jpg

jizzmonkey
03-05-2004, 02:59 PM
I will refrain from commenting any further on this thread until I finish studying for the ASVAB. :lol:

Dude !, you are the biggest posser I've ever encountered on this forum.

Seraphim
03-05-2004, 04:12 PM
I will refrain from commenting any further on this thread until I finish studying for the ASVAB. :lol:

Dude !, you are the biggest posser I've ever encountered on this forum.


Uhm no.... :backhand:

Haiw
03-05-2004, 08:32 PM
rofl
CJ was right...this is so funny it's off-topic material. :lol:

Tributal
03-06-2004, 12:03 PM
JunglistSoldier and Tributal,

1. Are either of you American citizens?I'm not, but I've lived in the U.S. since '97.


2. Have you ever served in the US Army?Served under U.S. command (1st U.S. Armored Division.)


3. Have you ever served in any capacity in a USASOC (US Army Special Operations Command) unit?Served with such gents attached to my unit. Other than that I would have to agree with JunglistSoldier on this one.


4. Have you ever served in any branch of the military in the United States of America?See #2.

Ice14
03-06-2004, 07:15 PM
Yes, they are called operators. Lots of people are called operators, as pointed out time and time again on this thread. And I'm sure they wouldn't care if you called them operators or not... I bet they'd be more appreciative if you stopped talking about them.