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ZonieDiver · 12-09-2011, 20:39

Like x SF med, except in a universe even further away, I was an Army ROTC 4 yr scholarship holder who decided the war (VietNam) would be over before I got into it. Halfway through my junior year, with a 3.2 gpa and being #2 in my ROTC class, I decided to drop out and enlist in the Army. There was no 18x, and to be honest, it wasn't on my radar in December, 1969. I planned on airborne infantry, and OCS. When, during Reception, I was offered SF, I jumped at it... mainly due to exposure to a great SF officer in ROTC.

Given all this, and the advice already given, I would advise 'staying the course'. Quality SF officers are vital. Serving time in an infantry unit, which I didn't do until after my SF time, will be greatly beneficial to you later.

In short... kinda 'been there, done that' - stay the course!

12-09-2011, 20:39	#5
ZonieDiver Quiet Professional Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Georgetown, SC Posts: 4,204	Like x SF med, except in a universe even further away, I was an Army ROTC 4 yr scholarship holder who decided the war (VietNam) would be over before I got into it. Halfway through my junior year, with a 3.2 gpa and being #2 in my ROTC class, I decided to drop out and enlist in the Army. There was no 18x, and to be honest, it wasn't on my radar in December, 1969. I planned on airborne infantry, and OCS. When, during Reception, I was offered SF, I jumped at it... mainly due to exposure to a great SF officer in ROTC. Given all this, and the advice already given, I would advise 'staying the course'. Quality SF officers are vital. Serving time in an infantry unit, which I didn't do until after my SF time, will be greatly beneficial to you later. In short... kinda 'been there, done that' - stay the course! __________________ *"I took a different route from most and came into Special Forces..."* - Col. Nick Rowe
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