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Originally Posted by Kar358
I've heard about the cadets going to SFAS, but I don't believe that program is still operational. Playing devil's advocate, I would argue that any cadet of similar quality to the one's selected for CDQC would be significantly more qualified than the average 18x. After all, pretty much all of these kids have 3.7+ gpa's, 370+ pt scores , and have demonstrated impressive skill/competence in their battalion or the MA for their first two/three/four years. Is it a "waste" if they don't proceed directly to SFQC, even if they will likely be there a few years later?
I'm not intending to be disrespectful, just curious what you think of that.
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I think you're annoying me. The cadets you're talking about are children. The 18X-rays you're attempting to denigrate with your apples to oranges comparison usually exceed the qualities of your chosen peer group - they just chose a different path in life. As a group they have frequently earned the same or greater GPAs at their respective institutions (earned before enlistment - some even have Masters degrees), they've proven themselves by excelling through an arduous two-year training/education process that few of your peers will ever even attempt, AND they usually have at least one COMBAT tour before they are selected/directed to attend CDQC. I'd recommend you confine your "devil's advocate" attitude to your airsofter acquaintances where your shared experiences have relevance.
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