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Originally Posted by kusinagaraDB
...He sounded like he wanted the security of the 18x program, and he also sounded like he didn't care whether he was active duty or guard.
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Thats one of my points. There really is no security in an 18X contract with the exception of getting a shot at SFAS if you get past SOPC; get Med dropped, or non-selected, or a two time no-go at any station and you are out flapping on World-Wide Assignment. There is no security in that. As for him serving his entire entire enlistment without getting a shot at SFAS, I dont see that happening if he is motivated.
My intel is based on how my state (Alabama) works though. If a NQP is up to their standard Alabama will send you. Its up to you from there, but I will say Alabama does not see, or has not seen, many non-selects atleast in the recent past. That is to say, if they send you to SFAS they will have made sure you are ready. Furthermore noone will stay in NQP status more than 6 months unless you are injured and it better be a damn good cause/reason. The Cadre's philosophy is that if you are not motivated enough to prepare yourself between drills the 3-day drills wont get you there. They have also stated they have not the time or inclination to keep those around wasting O2 and training dollars.
Again, just my .02 based on my experience with the NG. Each SF Co is a bit different.
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