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071800 November 22005 (EST) USAREC MESSAGE 06-022
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From: Headquartes USAREC
To: All Recruiting Personnel
SUBJECT: Special Forces Enlistment Program. (Updated)
1. THIS IS AN IMMEDIATE MESSAGE; DELIVER TO ALL RECRUITING PERSONNEL IMMEDIATELY.
2. This message is valid for 1 year from date of publication, unless rescinded or superseded prior to that.
3. References :
a. USARED Regulation 601-210, Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program, dated 16 May 2005 with Operational changes, dated 16 June 2005.
b. Memorandum from ODCSPER, SUBJECT: Special Forces Recruiting Initiative Implementation Guidance, dated 8 December 1999.
c. USAREC Message 05-029, Special Forces Enlistment Program (UPDATED COPY). (Rescinded)
4. This message is effective 3 October 2005 and provides guidance for the Special Forces Enlistment Program. Soldiers who want to volunteer for the Special Forces may enlist under Program 9A, U.S. Army Training Enlistment Program, Option 4 (U.S. Army Training of Choice Enlistment), Surrogate Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 18X (SF Recruit). Applicants must enlist for a minimum acive duty service obligation of 60 months. Individuals, both non-prior (NPS) and prior-service (PS), must be eligible to enlist and meet all additional prerequisites listed below:
a. Must be 20 years of age by graduation of CMF 11 One Station Unit Training (OSUT) and have not reached their 30th birthday prior to ship date.
b. Qualified for, and volunteer for airborne training (must have airborne stamp on physical).
c. MUst be a U.S. Citizen.
d. Minimum scores of 110 GT and 98 CO.
e. High School Diploma Graduate (Tier 1), HSSR/ENRL applicants are not authorized enlistment into CMF 18X.
f. One year of college is preferred, but is not madatory for enlistment.
g. Must be eligible for a SECRET clearance.
h. Must take the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB). The DLAB test must be scheduled within 3 working days after enlistment and taken within 21 days of enlistment and posted to REQUEST. No minimum score required. For those enlisting to ship withing the 30 day window, DLAB must be taken and scores posted into REQUEST no later than 15 days prior to ship date.
i. Must successfully complete the Pre-Basic Training Task List (USAREC Form 137) and the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) with minimum scores of 60 points in each event. The APFT must be administered within 30 days prior to ship date. Forward a copy of DA Form 705 (Army Physical Fitness Test Scorecard) and the USARED Fm 1137 to guidance counselor shop for verification for accelerated promotion. Individuals will be enlisted in pay grade E-3 (based on HQDZ exception for this option). Those individuals who fail any event of the APFT or the Pre-Basic Training Task List will have their contract renegotiated and will only be authorized advanced promotion based on provisions of AR 601-210.
5. Individuals (NPS, DOS/PS who require retraining) will enlist under Option 3 (U.S. Army Training of Choice Enlistment Option) MOS 18x, will ship to Fort Benning, GA and follow the training path listed below:
a. In processing through the Reception Battalion.
b. OSUT for MOS 11x. Soldiers must achieve an Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) score of 229 with a minimum of 60 points in each event upon completion of OSUT.
c. Airborne Training.
d. Special Operation Preparatory & Conditioning (SOPC) Course (Fort Bragg, NC). This course is two weeks in duration, consisting of physical conditioning, land navigation, and small unit team building. Individuals will be required to meet Special Forces (SF) selection and eligibility criteria as outlined in AR 614-200, Chapter 5.5. Individuals must obtain an electrocardiogram (EKG) prior to their arrival at SOPC course.
6. Individuals already holding primary MOS of 11B (DOS/PS) who are not airborne qualified, Guidance Counselors must contact ROC for assistance.
7. Those indiviuals already MOS qualified as 11B and airborne qualified, will enlist under Option 18 (U.S. Army First Assignment-No Training Enlistment Option) with assignment to Fort Bragg, NC, and once in processed will start training with the SOPC Course. Contact ROC for and required assistance.
8. Once soldiers meet all criteria, they will be scheduled for Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course (SFAS) (3 weeks 3 days) as outlined in DA Pam 351-4.
9. Individuals who successfully complete SFAS, will be assigned to Special Operations Command until scheduled for Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC).
10. Guidance counselors will use REQUEST MOS 18X when using this program. Counselors will ensure that proper entries are made on DD Form 1966 series and that the Dynamic Annexes from GCR, both at DEP-In and Dep-Out (appropriate forms IAW UR 601-96 for DOS/PS). DA Form 3286-70 (Addendum to Satement for Enlistment) will be included at DEP-In. APplicants will be required to read and initial block 1a of this form and acknowledge his understanding fo this option by signing the appropriate block under "Authentication" on back of form. The GC will complete the remainder fo this section, witnessing the applicant's signature. The GC, by signing this form, indicates that he or she provided all information required under the provisions fo this program.
11. Point of contact for this message is...............
Just figured I'd brush on my typing and share some info for people to refer to.
Have a nice day,
JP
071800 November 22005 (EST) USAREC MESSAGE 06-022
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
From: Headquartes USAREC
To: All Recruiting Personnel
SUBJECT: Special Forces Enlistment Program. (Updated)
1. THIS IS AN IMMEDIATE MESSAGE; DELIVER TO ALL RECRUITING PERSONNEL IMMEDIATELY.
2. This message is valid for 1 year from date of publication, unless rescinded or superseded prior to that.
3. References :
a. USARED Regulation 601-210, Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program, dated 16 May 2005 with Operational changes, dated 16 June 2005.
b. Memorandum from ODCSPER, SUBJECT: Special Forces Recruiting Initiative Implementation Guidance, dated 8 December 1999.
c. USAREC Message 05-029, Special Forces Enlistment Program (UPDATED COPY). (Rescinded)
4. This message is effective 3 October 2005 and provides guidance for the Special Forces Enlistment Program. Soldiers who want to volunteer for the Special Forces may enlist under Program 9A, U.S. Army Training Enlistment Program, Option 4 (U.S. Army Training of Choice Enlistment), Surrogate Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 18X (SF Recruit). Applicants must enlist for a minimum acive duty service obligation of 60 months. Individuals, both non-prior (NPS) and prior-service (PS), must be eligible to enlist and meet all additional prerequisites listed below:
a. Must be 20 years of age by graduation of CMF 11 One Station Unit Training (OSUT) and have not reached their 30th birthday prior to ship date.
b. Qualified for, and volunteer for airborne training (must have airborne stamp on physical).
c. MUst be a U.S. Citizen.
d. Minimum scores of 110 GT and 98 CO.
e. High School Diploma Graduate (Tier 1), HSSR/ENRL applicants are not authorized enlistment into CMF 18X.
f. One year of college is preferred, but is not madatory for enlistment.
g. Must be eligible for a SECRET clearance.
h. Must take the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB). The DLAB test must be scheduled within 3 working days after enlistment and taken within 21 days of enlistment and posted to REQUEST. No minimum score required. For those enlisting to ship withing the 30 day window, DLAB must be taken and scores posted into REQUEST no later than 15 days prior to ship date.
i. Must successfully complete the Pre-Basic Training Task List (USAREC Form 137) and the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) with minimum scores of 60 points in each event. The APFT must be administered within 30 days prior to ship date. Forward a copy of DA Form 705 (Army Physical Fitness Test Scorecard) and the USARED Fm 1137 to guidance counselor shop for verification for accelerated promotion. Individuals will be enlisted in pay grade E-3 (based on HQDZ exception for this option). Those individuals who fail any event of the APFT or the Pre-Basic Training Task List will have their contract renegotiated and will only be authorized advanced promotion based on provisions of AR 601-210.
5. Individuals (NPS, DOS/PS who require retraining) will enlist under Option 3 (U.S. Army Training of Choice Enlistment Option) MOS 18x, will ship to Fort Benning, GA and follow the training path listed below:
a. In processing through the Reception Battalion.
b. OSUT for MOS 11x. Soldiers must achieve an Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) score of 229 with a minimum of 60 points in each event upon completion of OSUT.
c. Airborne Training.
d. Special Operation Preparatory & Conditioning (SOPC) Course (Fort Bragg, NC). This course is two weeks in duration, consisting of physical conditioning, land navigation, and small unit team building. Individuals will be required to meet Special Forces (SF) selection and eligibility criteria as outlined in AR 614-200, Chapter 5.5. Individuals must obtain an electrocardiogram (EKG) prior to their arrival at SOPC course.
6. Individuals already holding primary MOS of 11B (DOS/PS) who are not airborne qualified, Guidance Counselors must contact ROC for assistance.
7. Those indiviuals already MOS qualified as 11B and airborne qualified, will enlist under Option 18 (U.S. Army First Assignment-No Training Enlistment Option) with assignment to Fort Bragg, NC, and once in processed will start training with the SOPC Course. Contact ROC for and required assistance.
8. Once soldiers meet all criteria, they will be scheduled for Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course (SFAS) (3 weeks 3 days) as outlined in DA Pam 351-4.
9. Individuals who successfully complete SFAS, will be assigned to Special Operations Command until scheduled for Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC).
10. Guidance counselors will use REQUEST MOS 18X when using this program. Counselors will ensure that proper entries are made on DD Form 1966 series and that the Dynamic Annexes from GCR, both at DEP-In and Dep-Out (appropriate forms IAW UR 601-96 for DOS/PS). DA Form 3286-70 (Addendum to Satement for Enlistment) will be included at DEP-In. APplicants will be required to read and initial block 1a of this form and acknowledge his understanding fo this option by signing the appropriate block under "Authentication" on back of form. The GC will complete the remainder fo this section, witnessing the applicant's signature. The GC, by signing this form, indicates that he or she provided all information required under the provisions fo this program.
11. Point of contact for this message is...............
Just figured I'd brush on my typing and share some info for people to refer to.
Have a nice day,
JP