Just got accepted as a Border Patrol Agent

[Alaric]

The only thing that worries me about Artesia is the big wall you have to climb as part of the obstacle course. I'm not fond of heights.

+1 on not bringing your car. They say you'll become a taxi service for other cadets, and parking is very limited.

[The Bacon Eater]

Congratulations and be safe out there.

[HarrisonS004]

Congrats! kinda scary considering I tested 3 months after you. Im not quite sure Im ready for "the call" in three months, especially if I have like two weeks after before I start.

[windrunner50]

Congrats...........Stay SAFE!

[LloydXmas250]

Congrats! kinda scary considering I tested 3 months after you. Im not quite sure Im ready for "the call" in three months, especially if I have like two weeks after before I start.

Where are you in the process?

[HarrisonS004]

A few weeks into backgrounds. Have done everything except Oral boards, which is next Tuesday for me.
On a side note, I just got to assist BP last night on a bodies in the water call. 16-18 "immigrants" were running from one of my dept. beaches and trying to hide in nearby brush and a school. You could see their overturned boat on shore, we took 16 into custody. Real fun stuff, really affirmed my decision that this is what I want to do.

[UNKNOWN SOLDIER]

Congrats!!! Thinking about doing this myself.

[vmwerks]

It's been a long process, not as long as it could have though. I tested in September '10 and got the call that I was selected to become an agent. I am going to be working the Tucson Sector. The real surprised was that I was told I have to report on July 28th. Not much time to put in a two week notice at my current job and get everything in order before leaving.

If anyone here has been through the FLETC in Artesia I'd love to hear some advice. What to bring, physically and mentally. What to expect. I've heard it's a good idea to bring a car if possible. Really any advice is welcome.

I'm so excited about starting this new chapter in my life and I'm anxious to get it started. Thought I'd share. Thanks.

Congratulaitons! Be careful I hear ATF is arming the bad guys...

[Miller Time]

Congrats on the offer of employment! Have fun ENFORCE'ing the law! (you'll get it later )

[badduggy]

Congrats!
see the movie Harsh Times with Christian Bale. Maybe youll get cherry picked for a "special" assignment.

[Laser Sailor]

First of all Congrats!

Hopefully I'll be getting the same call soon, I tested in Nov '10 and just had the BI investigator come around to talk to me and all of my references.. Can't wait for the phone call!

[TCB Firearms]

Congrats...welcome to AZ. Watch your 6 in the field Tucson sector is no joke.....bad mamba jambas about everywhere.

[MrMarco]

Congrats, stay safe out there.

[Garand1911]

I don't know about that; I went to the BP Academy in Glynco back in the late 90's it was "rough." I don't know if what as bad as having "Diablo" as a PT instructor in Charleston, but we did have "El Diablo Blanco" at Glynco which was as bad. I remember being in the mat rooms and after an hour the FLETC staff would have to have a few people clean up the mat rooms because the amount of sweat was disgusting! However, second time through CITP/CBES in 2002 was pretty easy, though, so I give you points there (lol)

your not working out if there isnt sweat on the floor.
its worse using stinky un-clean headgear

[ArtSki]

A few weeks into backgrounds. Have done everything except Oral boards, which is next Tuesday for me.
On a side note, I just got to assist BP last night on a bodies in the water call. 16-18 "immigrants" were running from one of my dept. beaches and trying to hide in nearby brush and a school. You could see their overturned boat on shore, we took 16 into custody. Real fun stuff, really affirmed my decision that this is what I want to do.

thanks for the assist. You and your partner helped me out on top of the bluffs. Good job!