Many thanks to ccrn for posting my info. I figured since my info was going to be on here, I might as well be a part of the forum and answer some of the questions.
I've talked to a few of the guys on the board here already, and I look forward to meeting you all when you are back in the Chicago area.
Few things about A Co: They don't generally take direct enlistments in to the unit, unless you have odorless feces, or you have: earned the SF Tab; completed SFAS; completed the Q course, but not been awarded the tab.
The guys there are pretty busy, so they are not fast to respond to inquiries made to them. They have asked me to coordinate all information requests.
Just like most SF units, they hold tryouts several times a year. If you are interested in trying out, let me know at
jordan.murphy@us.army.mil and I will coordinate with the unit.
Gentlemen, the tryouts are no joke for the untrained person, I witnessed them for the first time during mid March. During the course of the weekend, you can expect to move about 24-36 miles on foot, most of this with a heavy a$$ rucksack carrying a rubber duck, and holding something else.
They don't mess around with the PT test either, I watched a guy knock out about 90 push ups but he was about an inch to high at the bottom and an inch too low at the top, so they counted 37 push ups. This isn't like a regular APFT, they don't give you any feedback during any of the events, so you have no clue.
The tryouts consist of PT test, 3-30 ft rope climbs, pull ups, obstacle course, 6-12 ruck march with 55 lb ruck, team event (tbd that day), patrolling, land navigation and 1 hour run. This is the baseline minimum, and they can get creative at any point.
If you want some more information about the unit, go to
http://www.il.ngb.army.mil/20sf
If there are any operators in the midwest who are interested in coming to A 2-20th, I'll be glad to facilitate your entry in to the unit.
Non tabbed guys, I'll help you all out in getting in to the unit as well.
Any questions at any time, email me at
jordan.murphy@us.army.mil. I generally have less than a 12 hour turnaround time for responses.
SFC Jordan Murphy