Question to U.S. BTDTs...

[NcDeuce]

I had a talk with a man earlier over lunch. He was wearing...

http://www.teao.saic.com/jfcom/images/logos/socom.gif
The patch in the center on his right shoulder (damn it took me forever to find that image)

So I'm guessing he did some "high-speed stuff" or what?

[Argyll]

Just a red "X" mate?

[Undo]

Not necessarily. SOC is a big organization and has a large support contingent.

[Salty Dog]

I had a talk with a man earlier over lunch. He was wearing...

http://www.teao.saic.com/jfcom/images/logos/socom.gif
The patch in the center on his right shoulder (damn it took me forever to find that image)

So I'm guessing he did some "high-speed stuff" or what?

i think he was a pop star.

[ibstolidude]

I had a talk with a man earlier over lunch. He was wearing...

http://www.teao.saic.com/jfcom/images/logos/socom.gif
The patch in the center on his right shoulder (damn it took me forever to find that image)

So I'm guessing he did some "high-speed stuff" or what?

If his wartime SSI is SOCOM, it means just that: HIs wartime service was with SOCOM. I have known several dudes that have worn this as a WS-SSI. One of which was actually a USACAPOC dude assigned there.

I DO not make an assumption on what his job, role or position was.

Sorry I do not have a hsld super trooper secret squirrel answer. good luck.

[Dave the Dawg]

Of course he likely did "high speed" stuff, but probably not necessarily what you think. USSOCOM is a major headquarters; most people assigned to USSOCOM are in staff positions. If you are trying to guess whether he was in a SMU when he earned that combat identifier, the odds are he was not. Most Army special operators are part of USASOC and wear either its patch (upper left on the graphic) or those of subordinate units (Special Forces, Rangers, USACAPOC, etc.). Note which combat patch this former operator and current CSA wears:

http://www4.army.mil/ocpa/uploads/large/ADAMECHERO1.jpg

http://www.soc.mil/News/insignia/s_asoc.gif - USASOC (worn by HQ & spt personnel, 160th SOAR, SOSCOM, 1st SFOD-D (when the wear uniforms))
http://www.soc.mil/News/insignia/s_usasfc.gif - USASFC (worn by personnel in Special Forces units)
http://www.soc.mil/News/insignia/s_capoc.gif - USACAPOC (Civil Affairs and Psyop)
http://www.soc.mil/News/insignia/s_swcs.gif - USAJFKSWCS (worn by SWCS cadre and students; not likely to be seen as a combat patch)
http://www.soc.mil/News/insignia/s_75rgr.gif - 75th Ranger Regiment (worn by regimental personnel; each battalion has its own scroll)

[Argyll]

Of course he likely did "high speed" stuff, but probably not necessarily what you think. USSOCOM is a major headquarters; most people assigned to USSOCOM are in staff positions. If you are trying to guess whether he was in a SMU when he earned that combat identifier, the odds are he was not. Most Army special operators are part of USASOC and wear either its patch (upper left on the graphic) or those of subordinate units (Special Forces, Rangers, USACAPOC, etc.). Note which combat patch this former operator and current CSA wears:

http://www4.army.mil/ocpa/uploads/large/ADAMECHERO1.jpg

http://www.soc.mil/News/insignia/s_asoc.gif - USASOC (worn by HQ & spt personnel, 160th SOAR, SOSCOM, 1st SFOD-D (when the wear uniforms))
http://www.soc.mil/News/insignia/s_usasfc.gif - USASFC (worn by personnel in Special Forces units)
http://www.soc.mil/News/insignia/s_capoc.gif - USACAPOC (Civil Affairs and Psyop)
http://www.soc.mil/News/insignia/s_swcs.gif - USAJFKSWCS (worn by SWCS cadre and students; not likely to be seen as a combat patch)
http://www.soc.mil/News/insignia/s_75rgr.gif - 75th Ranger Regiment (worn by regimental personnel; each battalion has its own scroll)


Got the story behind this Silver Star?

[NcDeuce]

Thanks, I was just curious...we didn't talk about military stuff really and no one around this campus will care or know...

http://www.dcmilitary.com/army/pentagram/8_36/national_news/25103-1.html


All three said the Silver Star medals that Schoomaker pinned on them isn't about them. It's about what their units -- from a parachute infantry company to a 12-man Special Forces Operation Detachment - Alpha -- did during the war.

"Every single unit functions as a team on some level," said Adamec, a weapons sergeant in Co. C, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group. "Most of the awards people get, I do believe, is not just on them, it's a direct reflection on the abilities of the people around them to do their job."

"To me, it's a tribute to everything that my [detachment] did during our fighting in Iraq," said Quinn, a team sergeant in Co. A, 2nd Bn.10th SFG. "As I wear it the rest of my life, I'll always think of the guys I was with, not what I personally did."

Quinn was awarded the medal for leading his team and a group of Kurdish militia during a battle with an Iraqi armored unit April 2-5. During the battle, Quinn's actions resulted in, among other things, the destruction of two tanks, four armored personnel carriers, 30 dead Iraqi soldiers and the seizure of 30 kilometers of ground.

Adamec destroyed four Iraqi armored personnel carriers and one enemy position with Javelin anti-tank missiles while under fire when his team attacked a fortified ridgeline in northern Iraq during the war.

Those actions helped secure an intersection linking Mosul and Kirkuk, Iraq.

Details about Caylor's actions weren't available. Now they're back from Iraq, the three soldiers want the American public beyond Fort Bragg, N.C., and Fort Carson, Colo., to understand good things are happening every day in Iraq.

"There are a ton of amazing soldiers in the Army and they're doing amazing things everyday," Quinn said. "And a lot of that story's not getting out."

[Argyll]

So is it safe to say this is Adamec?

[NcDeuce]

Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Adamec

fo shizzle

[Argyll]

IIRC that his actions took place just a short time(less than 2 hours) before the catastrophic "Friendly Fire" incident where a lot of the Kurds were killed.

A very modest man too by all accounts!

[shrek]

Yeah Argyl the earlier guy is right. He could be working in any number of capacities with that patch on. Was he officer or enlisted?

[usa320]

indeed, as earlier stated this doesnt nessecarily mean he was active special ops. He could have been with any support unit- anything from a computer jockey to PSYOPS to a humvee repair man.