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Corey,

Why not go 18X?

If you're not selected, you'll be an 11B w/ Airborne anyways.

If you're unsure let the Cadre at SFAS decide for you. Go in as an 18X, give it your best. You can always come back 12-24 mth later and give it another shot and you'll be a better man for having experienced Selection the first time.

You might hear stuff like "only about 15% of 18X actually make it to the Q", but that's because quite a large amount sign an 18X contract with very little to no motivation. Hell, I'm getting reports back from buddies that upwards of 70% know jack about the 18X program or SF when they turn up in BCT as an 18X!

I wouldn't blame anyone for quitting if they didn't have a reason they wanted to get selected. If ya want it, go for it man. If it's not for you at that time and you are not selected hit the 82nd as an E4 get some experience and take another shot. Remember they give you a hell of a lot of preparation before you hit SFAS as an 18X, like 5 mths worth.

Might pay to understand what it takes to get a NTR though.

Dozer can probably clarify what it currently takes to get a NTR for us.

Dozer?