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Originally Posted by Surgicalcric
The recruiter isnt giving you a line of crap... He is being honest and upfront with you.
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Thank you. That is what I wanted to find out. I don't mean to disrespect him at all. I just needed to hear it from someone who isn't a recruiter.
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While waiting on them I have a few things for you to take in. If your back up plan is to do OCS then attending 11B OSUT will not help you out in the least and going the 25U route wont slow you down. Getting to SFAS a few weeks faster will not help you get selected; being better prepared will. 11B OSUT will not help you in the least in the Echo course or in SUT. What you are taught there doesnt begin to scratch the surface of what you will be taught. And you will have more time to PT on your own than you know what to do with, or so says several recent 25U grads from 2/20th that I talked to less than an hour ago.
It would seem you have your mind set on 11B though...
Crip
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You're right, I did have my mind sent on 11B. I've been waiting for a while to do this, frustrated with a desk job, looking forward to being out in the field. When I was told that I wouldn't be doing infantry, but spending 18 weeks working on computers and electronics, I was not ready to hear that. Right now, I really don't want to be sitting at a desk staring at a computer. But that's why I came to professionalsoldiers.com - to get wisdom from people who know what they're talking about. I appreciate the candid advice. I'm a little impatient right now from being frustrated with my job. All the more reason I need the advice. I'm here to learn.
If any 18E's wish to chime in, it would be much appreciated.
So, If I'm not going 11B, is it worth it to consider an intel MOS? I had originally considered that route as an interesting and relevant training considering the current state of affairs and the work that my company does supporting intelligence agencies. I have some friends in intel which is why I became interested. I'm not against 25U, just asking if intel is a worthwile option.
Thanks.