PilSung
05-29-2010, 20:45
Hello everyone!
I am in the process of readjusting my fire for a new pathway, and would like a little help with goal setting and making sure that I am setting the correct sequence for success.
A little background. I enlisted in the USAR, and then learned that I like being a Soldier too much to do it part-time. Unfortunately, my submissions to be released to active have been lost all three times. My only option seems to be to utilize ROTC to gain an Active Duty commission. I had set OCS as an option on down the road, so this creates an opportunity to jump ahead there, but I also feel that I am going to miss some valuable experience.
Now that I am re-evaluating my plans and waypoints, I could use a little objective advice. I have been reading posts on here and other places for a few weeks, and I am starting to see the path.....but now I want to start fine tuning and determining which options may have what effect on my goals.
A few points that I would like to get advice on at this point:
-If I am unable to branch Infantry, what other branches may help me bring valuable skills to SF if I am selected?
-As an SMP Cadet, what should I look for in a unit? In my local area I have Combat Engineers, Civil Affairs, Chemical, MP's, CID, Transportations, Psyops, and Drill Sergeants. It would seem that CA or Psyops may be a better experience, but I would not be able to deploy, etc....so I don't know that I want to be a burden for them.
-Is there any self-development(outside of PT) that would be beneficial as an Officer, leader and Soldier that would help me once I get to my initial assignment as a PL, and then potentially be able to be built upon to become a solid candidate for SF?
Please keep in mind that SF is a goal of mine, but I want to make sure that I take the next few years to develop and be a solid PL and a great Soldier. I am not ready yet, and I want to ensure that I develop as best I can. If I don't make it to SF, I want to know that I am still doing everything to be the best Soldier and Officer that I can be.
I am in the process of readjusting my fire for a new pathway, and would like a little help with goal setting and making sure that I am setting the correct sequence for success.
A little background. I enlisted in the USAR, and then learned that I like being a Soldier too much to do it part-time. Unfortunately, my submissions to be released to active have been lost all three times. My only option seems to be to utilize ROTC to gain an Active Duty commission. I had set OCS as an option on down the road, so this creates an opportunity to jump ahead there, but I also feel that I am going to miss some valuable experience.
Now that I am re-evaluating my plans and waypoints, I could use a little objective advice. I have been reading posts on here and other places for a few weeks, and I am starting to see the path.....but now I want to start fine tuning and determining which options may have what effect on my goals.
A few points that I would like to get advice on at this point:
-If I am unable to branch Infantry, what other branches may help me bring valuable skills to SF if I am selected?
-As an SMP Cadet, what should I look for in a unit? In my local area I have Combat Engineers, Civil Affairs, Chemical, MP's, CID, Transportations, Psyops, and Drill Sergeants. It would seem that CA or Psyops may be a better experience, but I would not be able to deploy, etc....so I don't know that I want to be a burden for them.
-Is there any self-development(outside of PT) that would be beneficial as an Officer, leader and Soldier that would help me once I get to my initial assignment as a PL, and then potentially be able to be built upon to become a solid candidate for SF?
Please keep in mind that SF is a goal of mine, but I want to make sure that I take the next few years to develop and be a solid PL and a great Soldier. I am not ready yet, and I want to ensure that I develop as best I can. If I don't make it to SF, I want to know that I am still doing everything to be the best Soldier and Officer that I can be.