That aren't smart or they would have passed the PT test. They can't pass the Airborne PT test, so they go to dirt-nasty-leg land never to be heard from again. Good.

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Very interesting stuff,

HUGE change from 2006-2009 period.

Cheers for the info

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Thinking about it, the change you are likely seeing, is one that was discussed back in 09.

To make recruiters more accountable, they only get 2 points if the recruit actually attended SFAS, many don't.

If not the recruiter has undertaken the extra work that an 18x contract requires for no gain. Hence their greater caution.....perhaps.

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In preparation for college, I've been required to fill out multiple papers and create multiple online accounts for the purposes of standardized testing, applications, etc. I'm not sure as to the extent of their public/private availability, but I am rather certain that it can be accessed by many school and government officials. Is there any way that this may affect me in the future if I do earn the Green Beret?

In the oft chance that it could, I think you should stop even thinking about trying out for SF.

All this major stuff to worry about is not good for your health. Seriously. It's not worth it.

But if you insist, i recommend that you spend the next few years reading the good stuff on this board and worrying most about getting in the best physical shape of your life.

On a less serious note, selection cadre snagged a few social media photos of some candidates that were using "#selection" and the likes. The class had a great laugh. Funny how I don't see those guys around anymore.

I'm in California, 18x, shipping 20160321. My told me it was "hard" and that the drop out rate of the last class was around 91%, but he didn't bust my balls about it beyond that.

Same here, all of the recruiters tell me so long as I bust my ass I'll be fine. I'm guessing they're being nice. Either way, in training we need to work together and push each other. From my past military experience team work and motivation will take us far. We can beat that 91%.

"all of the recruiters"

And not one of them a member or former member of the United States Army Special Forces, giving advice about a subject they know absolutely nothing about.

Sounds like a brilliant idea.... :rolleyes:

Here's some advice, if you're not an animal don't try out.

Team Sergeant, agreed.

The disconnect between the MOS and the recruiter is pretty massive. I've learned everything I know about 18x and what I'm getting into from this site and the people I've met through it, but very little from my recruiter. Maybe Army should redirect some Special Forces recruiting budget to the owners/operators/mediators of this site for that reason!

Building on your last comment, I'm curious- if you were to look at an 18x and think/say, "Damn son, you're an absolute animal!" What's that guy like?

Discussed years ago. Here's a brilliant idea, why not "hire" retired SF to speak with possible recruits? :munchin

Was this at an SFRE or at the SFAS? How the hell did the 'students' have access to their cell phones?