Support Company is not a ^&*$ing place to hang out until you think you are ready to try out for SFAS. We %^&*ing want guys that are going to spend their career supporting us by doing what we need them to do. We have a BSC mechanic that Teams (A&B) fight over. Why you ask, because the guy is a mechanical savant. We have an Analyst on his third MOB in 4yrs & I would match his skills against an AD guy any day of the week. I work w/ an EMS guy who builds fricking laser beams in the civilian world. We don't want guys coming to Support Co asking what MOS can I pick so I can hang out with you guys? We want a guy who comes and says, "hey I have been doing whatever for X number of years & this is the skills I can offer you." We need enablers, not strap hangers.
Makes sense what your saying. I agree, anyone who just wants to hangout or looking for a free ride shouldn't be in this Army. I didn't join for a paycheck. I joined for reasons of selfless service and serving my country in time of need. I wish I could say my MOS was helpful to SPT in SF. Sure might come in handy one day, but for the most part its nothing pertaining to Support Co's. I agree, I wouldn't expect anything less from the guys in Support. They need to be part of that pyramid that makes the best of the best get there mission done. The only reason I asked what MOS's are available is so I know what to expect. Know what to study and get into know while waiting for reply's. I take pride within all that I do. I may be some no knowledge 4yrs in SPC, but I'm the best damn advanced party element in my battalion. I take pride in my job, the mission and succeeding! I don't take that extra hour or two of down time because I know things need to get done, I volunteer my ass or just do it! I'm not a 20yr E4/E5 lifer. I know I can succeed and be the best in my field.
OK Teddy, try Rigger, SIGINT, Analyst, EMS, Supply, Admin, Comms, Mechanic, or NBC for starters.
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Thanks Exsquid, sorry if I came out a little irregular, I have much respect for you and the professional soldiers of past and present. Will look into those fields and start studying them.
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