I don't know if the Sapper course is an option either, I would love to go to Sapper school. To train with the units over at Mabry I am under the impression that I have to be SMP. I do want to get BAC out of the way so I have one less thing to worry about after IOBC on the way to Ranger School.
What I am gathering is that you gents are subtly recommending against DARC?
I found a website for them here:
http://www.darc1.com/
maybe someone can PM me and give me a straight up opinion?
I am open to trying to do MWS or Northern Warfare School. Not so keen on CTLT because I used to be a Marine SGT, a squad leader and a VC, and I did those things in combat. I am not trying to say I am too good as I know the name of the game for me right now is being humble (trust me some of these young studs have already run me into the dirt, difference is I have already learned how not to quit) but I am sure you gents can understand that I want to avoid as much Mickey Mouse stuff as possible.
I am going to check into the Sapper course to see if its the sort of thing that isn't offered unless asked about. Problem may be that technically I am still considered and MSII. I just started AROTC (three weeks ago) and I am finishing my Junior year this semester. As it is I have agreed to "extend" for another semester for the scholarship and for branch selection purposes (get as many points as I can). So instead of graduating Spring of 10 I'll be graduating Fall of 10. Next year I am doubling up my MSIII and MSIV classes in the Spring to make this happen and in the process getting a chance to squeeze in a third major. That all said because I am in some kind of weird "OFP" (which I am extremely grateful for being allowed to do) I may not be eligible to do something like Sapper this summer cause I am still an MSII, even though next year I'll be an MSIV.
Honestly if all I get to do is got to BAC I'll be a happy guy but I just want to maximize my possibilities and potential because I am hungry gents as I hope I get to prove to you someday on your ground. I have decided what I am doing with my life and it reaffirms to me what I knew when I was enlisted. I am a warrior and I will spend all my time trying to become the best one I can be. The profession of arms is where I belong and realizing that is making me a bit exuberant I know but I think that is a good thing if harnessed. Thanks for the help thus far and anymore input as always i greatly appreciated.
Sgt. Atilla