Good evening all,
I've haven't been a registered member for very long, but in that time, have gathered a wealth of information and insight. One of the most significant assets this board has offered me is the
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As of today, I am enlisted into the 18x program. I ship on 20080814. Today was a very happy day. For any individuals interested in the 18x program, I offer this advice from my current position.
Get
everything in writing before you sign. If you feel you're entitled to something and it's not on your contract be prepared to push hard. It's the career counselors job to enlist you, not to offer you bonuses/rank if they don't have to.
Expect a bonus. Mine is $30,000. I do not know what is typical.
Be completely honest with all the background questions. It's not worth the risk or your integrity to lie/withhold.
Prepare, prepare, prepare. Land navigation, fitness, determination, research, etc.
Thank you ProfessionalSoldiers.com, for providing Special Forces recruits like myself with such abundant information to aid us on our quest. I look forward to my career with Special Forces and further insight from this forum.
Sincerely,
BA