Mnight
08-09-2018, 14:30
To Whom It May Concern,
I am a soon to be 1L at a Florida law school, and I have full intentions to finish my three years and graduate with a J.D./M.B.A.. I have always had a desire to join the military in some capacity, but I also want to pursue a civilian career. I would consider myself physically fit (not a perfect APFT yet, but we’re getting there) and determined enough to join the SF community, but I have several concerns that I could not find concrete answers to:
1. Is it possible for 18A officers or JAGs to have a waiver for eyesight? My sight is roughly a -4.00 in both eyes, and I wear contacts. I would also assume the Army would not pay for LASIK...
2. What are the REAL odds of getting an 18A contract or being stationed with an SF unit as a JAG without any prior service? I am getting conflicting views from multiple sources that the SF community is hurting for members, yet it is near impossible to join at the officer level.
3. I would not like to relocate out of FL; I have heard that the Guard moves you where the Guard needs you if you become an officer. I understand this need, but as someone who wants to run a law firm/business, how much moving would be expected of me as an officer? And since the 20th exists across multiple states, would I be subject to being moved across state lines?
4. As a JAG, if I was positioned with an SF unit, would I need to pass any other training except Airborne and JAOBC? I know I wouldn’t be “Special Forces” unless I pass Q, but I still think it would be a great group to work with.
Thank you in advance for any advice! I may post more questions later on if they come to mind. If I can’t join SF, maybe the Space Force will be accepting JAGs soon.. hahaha
I am a soon to be 1L at a Florida law school, and I have full intentions to finish my three years and graduate with a J.D./M.B.A.. I have always had a desire to join the military in some capacity, but I also want to pursue a civilian career. I would consider myself physically fit (not a perfect APFT yet, but we’re getting there) and determined enough to join the SF community, but I have several concerns that I could not find concrete answers to:
1. Is it possible for 18A officers or JAGs to have a waiver for eyesight? My sight is roughly a -4.00 in both eyes, and I wear contacts. I would also assume the Army would not pay for LASIK...
2. What are the REAL odds of getting an 18A contract or being stationed with an SF unit as a JAG without any prior service? I am getting conflicting views from multiple sources that the SF community is hurting for members, yet it is near impossible to join at the officer level.
3. I would not like to relocate out of FL; I have heard that the Guard moves you where the Guard needs you if you become an officer. I understand this need, but as someone who wants to run a law firm/business, how much moving would be expected of me as an officer? And since the 20th exists across multiple states, would I be subject to being moved across state lines?
4. As a JAG, if I was positioned with an SF unit, would I need to pass any other training except Airborne and JAOBC? I know I wouldn’t be “Special Forces” unless I pass Q, but I still think it would be a great group to work with.
Thank you in advance for any advice! I may post more questions later on if they come to mind. If I can’t join SF, maybe the Space Force will be accepting JAGs soon.. hahaha