baran
03-01-2013, 11:18
Hi,
I have used this site and read and learned much from the many posts and threads about Special Forces training and life. I made up my mind to finally enlist yesterday under the 18x contract. My recruiter informed me that it is no longer available as of earlier this month. I was obviously bummed, but he told me I should enlist with opt 40 Ranger contract instead and go through RASP and Ranger school, then put in a packet for SFAS. Should I do this, or should I wait a couple months and see if the option opens up again? On the army website, when you search for jobs, there were few for March, more for April through may with no 18x, but in June 18x was an option. So, thats why my question is should I be patient and wait, or should I go through Ranger first. My goal and the whole reason I want to join is to become a member of the Special Forces family and community, and to serve in the role that Special Forces fills in the army. My desire is to be able to serve my country, but also to work with others wherever in the world, relate to them through culture and language, and teach them to be successful in war and peace. I love DA as much as the next guy, but I really love the By, With, and Through approach of the SF. Also, nothing against the Rangers, they are an amazing and top Light Infantry force in the world and US Army, and I know many SF guys are prior Rangers.
Just a note: I am 25 years old, have a wife and 3 kids, hold a BA degree in History, and am currently a High School Social Studies teacher. I have been preparing physically for a while to get back into shape, this has been my motivation. Also, my wife is fully on board with this decision, fully supports me, and loves the mission of SF soldiers. We have studied on this site, searched the web, and I have read Dick Couch's "Chosen Soldier" which was very helpful as well.
Thanks for any advice and help on this matter.
BA
I have used this site and read and learned much from the many posts and threads about Special Forces training and life. I made up my mind to finally enlist yesterday under the 18x contract. My recruiter informed me that it is no longer available as of earlier this month. I was obviously bummed, but he told me I should enlist with opt 40 Ranger contract instead and go through RASP and Ranger school, then put in a packet for SFAS. Should I do this, or should I wait a couple months and see if the option opens up again? On the army website, when you search for jobs, there were few for March, more for April through may with no 18x, but in June 18x was an option. So, thats why my question is should I be patient and wait, or should I go through Ranger first. My goal and the whole reason I want to join is to become a member of the Special Forces family and community, and to serve in the role that Special Forces fills in the army. My desire is to be able to serve my country, but also to work with others wherever in the world, relate to them through culture and language, and teach them to be successful in war and peace. I love DA as much as the next guy, but I really love the By, With, and Through approach of the SF. Also, nothing against the Rangers, they are an amazing and top Light Infantry force in the world and US Army, and I know many SF guys are prior Rangers.
Just a note: I am 25 years old, have a wife and 3 kids, hold a BA degree in History, and am currently a High School Social Studies teacher. I have been preparing physically for a while to get back into shape, this has been my motivation. Also, my wife is fully on board with this decision, fully supports me, and loves the mission of SF soldiers. We have studied on this site, searched the web, and I have read Dick Couch's "Chosen Soldier" which was very helpful as well.
Thanks for any advice and help on this matter.
BA