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Originally Posted by Jack Moroney
Welcome aboard. If you just want to dabble in the military don't bother wasting your or SF's time on applying for 18X. This is not a college kid's club and it is not a job. It is a profession that requires a commitment not to fulfill your interests but a commitment to the mission and members of the detachment to which you belong.
Jack Moroney
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Thank you for the welcome. Your point is well-taken: if I were to decide to enlist with an 18x contract, I would be unwavering on my commitment and dedication. It's actually getting to the enlistment point that requires the soul-searching and self-exploration... for me, at least. This is not something that I want to jump blindly into.
Col. Moroney, I also have a follow-up question for you: it is my understanding that an 18x contract requires a 5 or 6 year commitment. Do you feel that it is unwise to pursue an 18x contract if I were interested in serving my time and then moving on to a civilian career? It seems that whenever I mention that I'm interested in one tour of service, there are people who more or less object to that. It is not my intention to half-ass or dabble in anything... I intend to be the best I can be and give everything I have in the time I decide to serve, be it 5 years or 30 years.
I appreciate any and all input - the more information and viewpoints I can get, the better. Thank you!