Thank you SpetsnaZ! I appreciate the feedback!
Initially, when I was told I had to do 25U, I was disappointed because I wanted exactly what you mentioned: field exposure and suck factor. I suddenly saw myself installing Microsoft Windows and configuring local area networks, and I thought, "Crap, I already do that stuff at home. I don't want to be doing desk work for 18 weeks!" But, then, in addition to your comment, Surgicalcric also mentioned that he heard several new 18Es say it was helpful to have more of a commo background, so I began to take it seriously. I looked over the 25U curriculum, and I can see how a lot of the radio, antenna, and satellite training would be helpful. I'm a little worried, however, that I won't be given time to PT properly. I don't mind studying hard for 18E in the future. I do worry a little about the physical preparation, more so lately that my work load at the office is interfering with my PT time.
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Originally Posted by SpetsnaZ
amatlis,
I enlisted as a 19D, deployed as a 11B and became an 18E, So heres my $.02
1. 11B is great for field exposure and a suck factor which you're gonna need in the future 
2. During the Echo course I wish I had a prior commo MOS which would have helped ease the studying
3. I went through "the last hard class"  , and the Q course is now easier so what ever route you pick you have some choice's:
a) 11B- If you fail or quit you'll become a grunt in a line platoon
b) 25U- If you fail or quit you'll become a poug in a line platoon
c) 11B- "If" you make it you'll never be referred to as a poug
d) 25U- "If" you make it you'll just be a better commo guy
So its your choice? |