Army special forces?

Question

Whats better to do if you want to join the army special forces,go to college and study a language and get a bs or join the rangers when your 18 then try out for special forces when your e-4?I dont care about becoming an officer but the two jobs in special forces is 18b weapons sgt. and second is 18a special forces officer.

Answer 1

ddddd, you're an idiot. You're not in SFOD, you're not in Group, and every time I see your mug post an answer, it's garbage. Spare yourself the humiliation and quit pretending you're military.

Alright, Questioner - you're getting a LOT of bad advice from some of these idiots. I have a lot of buddies downrange already with Group (I have qualifications under my belt but have a different career path) and here's what I can tell you:

(1) Don't worry about the language requirement; they'll teach you. It's almost impossible to bolo out of the Q-course in the Language phase unless you are a complete idiot. About the only thing that studying a certain language will do is either cut your language training out, or improve your chances of being assigned to a certain Group.

(2) Don't worry about Ranger School; they'll send you right after SFAS and the Q-Course. Of course if you bolo out of Ranger School after that, you'll never be in an ODA; you'll end up a support guy. Having a Ranger Tab beforehand does help, but you're better off not doing it as an 11B with a RIP contract. You're better off going 11B, paying your dues, going to your Division Pre-Ranger Course, getting the Tab, and then putting down your SFAS packet. You do NOT need to goto the Ranger Regiment. It's probably better if you goto the 82nd Airborne since you'll knock out the requirement for jump wings straight out.

(3) College never hurt. Go get a degree if you want. You'll need it for promotion points anyways, so might as well knock it out before you enlist as to save time. But under NO circumstances EVER get out of college and go enlist under that 18X program. You'll get bullseyed by the cadre because you haven't paid your dues in the line as an 11 series infantryman with a deployment under your belt, and you won't know a damn thing about how the Army works or how even basic gear functions (how to fill radios, etc). That's a good way to get scuffed up, going in as an 18X.

(4) SF has far more than "two jobs" - and as an enlisted man, you don't get to choose whether you're an 18B, 18C, 18D, 18E ... they choose for you. As for 18A, unless you have college under your belt, you won't be commissioned as an officer anyways; and last I checked, they were only taking O-3 Captains. That means you spend years and years in some other career field waiting to make rank.

Shoot me an email if you want other details and I'll help best I can. Good luck.

Answer 2

Bound's hubby here:

A recommendation, would be to go into the Special Forces as an enlisted man not an officer. To increase your chances of being selected for Special Forces, you would want to have earned your jump wings, and completed ranger school. It takes a special person to become a Green Beret. If you're not planning on making a career of the Army, do not consider Special Forces. You may find that you may not have the stomach or the mind-set to be in the Special Forces.

Best of luck in your decision.

Answer 3

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Whats better to do if you want to join the army special forces,go to college and study a language and get a bs or join the rangers when your 18 then try out for special forces when your e-4?I dont care about becoming an officer but the two jobs in special forces is 18b weapons sgt. and second is...

Answer 4

If you join the Special Forces you may not have the time for college early on.I would get some college/language time in before you join.
In the Special Forces you must be a three-time volunteer.Volunteer for the Army, jump school, then Special Forces.Starting with a Airborne/Ranger unit is a good start on your way, hopefully to Special Forces.
If you are unable to make it to your goal.There is always Psyops/Civil affairs or Military intelligence units.Many of which have airborne capabilites.Even regular ground units are a good option.
I have seen many soldiers in Special Ops who served previously in Armor, Cavalry and Infantry units.

Answer 5

First off stop assuming you'd make it through special forces training and second don't think you'll be ale to join in right away. You need a certain amount of years and combat experience so first of all special forces shouldn't even be on your mind yet so first start looking for interesting jobs in the military. Third of all, Marines have their elite Marine Recon and The Army has the Special Forces, Delta Squad, and the Rangers.

Answer 6

The question you have to ask yourself is what you would like more, to make a full time career in Special Forces (SF) or not. Officers are generally not staying within SF their whole career. Some of the prerequisites are; Active and Reserve Components of the Armed Forces. Male volunteers in the grade of Sergeant or above. Possess any Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) in Army inventory. Meet requirements for SF training contained in AR 614-200. Minimum GT score of 110. Be tested in the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE, Level D). Be PLDC qualified and airborne qualified and pass the Army Physical Readiness Test with a minimum of 60 points in each event and an overall score of 206 or above (scored on 17 to 21 year age group IAW FM 21-20) Pass a swim test of 50 meters, unassisted, while wearing fatigues and combat boots. Must have 3 years time in service. Before you can get in to Special Forces training (18A SF officer/18B SF Weapons Sergeant/18C SF Engineer Sergeant/18D SF Medical sergeant/18E SF Communications Sergeant) you will to do Special Forces Assessment and Selection first. Bonne chance, Viel Glueck, хорошее везение, Buena suerte

Answer 7

The languages are important. You are useless to SF if you can't at least speak two languages fluently. A third one would be a hell of a tie breaker.

Of course, all this is academic. SF involves a very high physical and psychological toll, if you are not strong on these two you are not going to make it.

As for being an officer, regardless of service, you will be paid more and have more privileges as an officer than as an NCO. Just because you are a SF officer doesn't mean you won't get your hands dirty.

Answer 8

get your education first, as you gain rank you will need the degree to progress. Take language courses also, they cant hurt and may help. When you join, select rangers as part of your training and try out for special forces. Make sure that you train (physical training, ie exercises, running etc) to prepare for special forces training-- its tough, physically and mentally. One thing to also consider, will this training and MOS help you outside in the civilian world after you leave the Army?

Answer 9

When you enlist , you will want to get into an airborne unit (82nd ABN) if you make it through jump school ,you can advance your training through courses in your permanent duty station.It just happens that the 82ND is based at Fort Bragg,land of the green beanie. The more MO S's (11b1p,11c1p infantry and mortars)you have the better your chances of advancing your career. The beanies won't even look at you until you are E4 or better. Don't get discouraged with the time in the trenches, good things don't happen without sacrifices. Good luck kid,and thanks in advance.

Answer 10

You will have to go through Basic Training and AIT and if you are qualified, you can sign up to go through Special Forces Training or go to Ranger School at Ft Benning, Georgia.