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BR9545 · 04-13-2005, 06:47

Good Morning Gentlemen,

I have an update for any other lurkers or regulars who might be in the situation described above. Several weeks ago I befriended two Colonels from the SOCOM COC. I explained my situation (stated above) to which their reply was "It shouldnt be like that" and that as soon as they returned to the office this would be run to ground. I have since been corresponding with one of the Colonels, a SORC recruiter, and a MR. xxxxx from the HRC. The word is, if your COC of command is willing to release you then you can go 18X via BtG. Now as per the SORC, the pipeline will not differ from the initial entry 18X other than you will attend the 4 week warror transition course instead of BCT. 11B OSUT, Airborne, etc, etc will remain the same for you (unless you are a former 03' Marine). So this being said, the BtG option solely teeters on YOUR branch and COC releasing you from your EAOS. If that is an issue, then the SORC stated that it would just be easier to ETS, and go to your hometown recruiter as a prior service and join up 18X. If MEPS gives you flak, and you definatley qualify, then SORC said they will get involved. Its not a perfect solution, but it is a workable path. As Hooahman stated, the NGSF is available for you, but personally I want Active duty. So you make your decision. If you need specific contacts for anyone stated above then feel free to PM me. I dont feel comfortable putting names out on the net. This is the "word" I got. HTH

Very Respectfully,
BR9545

04-13-2005, 06:47	#6
BR9545 Asset Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Roanoke, Virginia (HOR) Posts: 5	Update Good Morning Gentlemen, I have an update for any other lurkers or regulars who might be in the situation described above. Several weeks ago I befriended two Colonels from the SOCOM COC. I explained my situation (stated above) to which their reply was "It shouldnt be like that" and that as soon as they returned to the office this would be run to ground. I have since been corresponding with one of the Colonels, a SORC recruiter, and a MR. xxxxx from the HRC. The word is, if your COC of command is willing to release you then you can go 18X via BtG. Now as per the SORC, the pipeline will not differ from the initial entry 18X other than you will attend the 4 week warror transition course instead of BCT. 11B OSUT, Airborne, etc, etc will remain the same for you (unless you are a former 03' Marine). So this being said, the BtG option solely teeters on YOUR branch and COC releasing you from your EAOS. If that is an issue, then the SORC stated that it would just be easier to ETS, and go to your hometown recruiter as a prior service and join up 18X. If MEPS gives you flak, and you definatley qualify, then SORC said they will get involved. Its not a perfect solution, but it is a workable path. As Hooahman stated, the NGSF is available for you, but personally I want Active duty. So you make your decision. If you need specific contacts for anyone stated above then feel free to PM me. I dont feel comfortable putting names out on the net. This is the "word" I got. HTH Very Respectfully, BR9545 Last edited by BR9545; 04-13-2005 at 07:44.
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