Dave Canterbury - Pathfinder - Claims debunked

[maric]

Im gonna motion to close as well. There is no reason for this BULL SHITZ on this forum. I think anyone who lies about their military career, or anything is an asshole. I used to like Dave and what he stood for, but if you have followed him as I have in the last few years, I could care less. His head is up his butt... My husband has had some issues with his DD214 as well, BUT Ill sure as heck make sure their taken care of. Anyone can "elaborate" in the military. Mr used to get so pissed when he would see guys wearing the 82nd patch when they were just attached (is that the correct term) He earned his, and wears it proudly. He was attached to a Ranger squad, but wont wear that patch til he earns it, which he will... I just think elaborating and lying is crap. Close this thread, Diesel. :) And if i misuse military lingo, please excuse, Im still learning to "talk the talk"...

[maric]

all Ill say on this is DD 214 's arent exactly accurate. Mine has the Job I cross trained into as my primary, and left off my original primary and even got my rank wrong. and left off a variety of other things.

the only question I have, is how is it so easy to get some ones records. Ive been trying for years to get copies of my Dads records, first I had to prove I was his son, then provide his SSN, then supply more paperwork covering everything but the receipt for the new sink, and still havent managed to get a copy.

I second the motion Close the thread. we really dont need a flame war on this site. its a good site lets not drag it down. agree to disagree or Ill get the spoon out. LOL.

Have you tried the local or county veterans associations, instead of the VA? We have had help in obtaining info...

[TennOutdoors]

Thanks Maric Ill give it a go.

[maric]

Im gonna motion to close as well. There is no reason for this BULL SHITZ on this forum. I think anyone who lies about their military career, or anything is an asshole. I used to like Dave and what he stood for, but if you have followed him as I have in the last few years, I could care less. His head is up his butt... My husband has had some issues with his DD214 as well, BUT Ill sure as heck make sure their taken care of. Anyone can "elaborate" in the military. Mr used to get so pissed when he would see guys wearing the 82nd patch when they were just attached (is that the correct term) He earned his, and wears it proudly. He was attached to a Ranger squad, but wont wear that patch til he earns it, which he will... I just think elaborating and lying is crap. Close this thread, Diesel. :) And if i misuse military lingo, please excuse, Im still learning to "talk the talk"...

I mean Ranger TAB... sheesh.. sorry.. thatll get you smacked around here! lol..IM KIDDING!!!!!!!

[Diesel]

WORD for WORD on his own site

http://www.thepathfinderschoolllc.com/BioPage.html

Dave Canterbury has more than 20 years of experience and personal training from both a Civilian and Military standpoint. He joined the U.S. Army at age 17, eventually becoming a Special Reaction Team (SRT) Team Leader and Trainer, SRT sniper and SRT scout. He trained soldiers in the U.S., Central America and Korea in unarmed combat and close-quarter techniques.

After leaving the Army, Canterbury worked on a reptile farm and as a commercial fisherman and diver in the Florida saltwater marshes. He put his background, skills and training to work for the next phase of his career — learning and now teaching wilderness survival at his Pathfinder Training School in Southeast Ohio.

Canterbury, a professional hunting guide and tracker, has posted over 300 survival-themed instructional videos on the web. He is also the author of The Pathfinder System: A Common Man's Guide to Survivability.

He is the Owner of the Pathfinder Training School in SE Ohio and has over 500 students Worldwide.

Dave is also and adjunct faculty member of Frontier Christian University for the Wilderness Self Reliance Certificate Program.


Is there proof of ANY of this?
"Special Reaction Team (SRT) Team Leader and Trainer, SRT sniper and SRT scout. He trained soldiers in the U.S., Central America and Korea in unarmed combat and close-quarter techniques.


A 2 week course DOES NOT make you a SRT Sniper
Nor does a 2 weeks SRT course make you an SRT Scout or a Team Leader or Trainer

Hell why not say your 1 week first aid course makes you an EMT too?


OH and Dave.. You and your d-bag friends you had come on our site to stir this up or defend you, is what brought this upon yourself. It was actually a DEAD issue and thread

[Diesel]

Putting this one to rest, an admission of guilt

http://youtu.be/BDmRrJ-GdUA

[zzak]

the show has some useful info, and it's often not the actor's fault what bs is chosen by the producer/director. Dave HAS apologized, but there's also been claims that he didn't pay some assistant instructors as agreed, in his early days. He was probably hurting at the time he hired on the show, but he's making GOOD money today. In fact, I'm certain that he's rich and getting richer by promoting the 18th century gear that he overcharges for so much. :-) Anyone who "thinks" that shtf is going to be a time for muzzleloaders is a moron, and won't be around for very long at all.