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Originally Posted by Sprinter922
With as many details in the air as possible, that all being said, herein lies my question of assistance to the professionals here - is there ANY rout into the Special Forces given my circumstances?
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How about 11B National Guard? Do well in your first year with your drill unit (ie. keep your mouth shut about future snake eating ambitions, do well on the range and the APFT, never be late, don't annoy the old guys ie. ME). After about 3 or 4 months ask the Training NCO if he can find you a slot to jump school (oh, he can). After a year go to NGSF tryouts and see where that takes you.
You want it, then go get it.
(Guard actually has some mega-sweet deals regarding tuition waivers for state Schools, at least in Illinois.)
As for this:
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Originally Posted by Sprinter922
So what it comes down to in my opinion, is that once the Army or NG has waived the process and qualified me for enlistment, I feel I'm on par for a shot at this just like anyone else. Though having done a lot more to get there and in generally better physical shape and mental mindset.
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1) Big whoop. No one but you cares about your opinion, don't share it. 2) You are not entitled to a "shot" maybe you get one, maybe you don't -- decide how you're going to live with it. Or just take the shot (see above) 3) Maybe you think you've done more but alot of what you've done is repairs for self-inflicted problems (such is youth) 4) physical and mental prep, better then most maybe, maybe not. there is no way to tell before SFAS. Your physical, mental and emotional prep had better be as good as most. It would suck to go though all this and find out it's not for you (re-read TR's posts)
Good luck.