Path to SF?

24-7Soldier · 07-01-2007, 15:58

Hello,

I've been in the Army for just about a year now (I've already made the required introductory post). Recently I've become more and more interested in Special Forces. The main reasons why I want SF is because I love the Special Forces mission, and because I want to work with soldiers who have integrity, maturity, and actually exert themselves mentally to understand their mission (not much exertion, really, and that's the sad part).

It isn't clear to me how much time you must have left in your enlistment contract before going to SFAS. The earliest I would go would probably be in 9-12 months, when I would have just 2 years left in my contract. I will absolutely re-enlist, no matter what; I just don't want to have to spend several additional years in the conventional Army.

I've heard some people say that you should go Ranger before attempting SF. Is that a good idea? I'm currently 25 years old; I don't want to have to wait until I'm 35 or so. Even though it's not uncommon for soldiers to go through SFAS in their 30's.

jevo1976 · 07-01-2007, 16:09

Brother everything you want to know about SF and SFAS that doesn't violate Opsec is most likely found somewhere on this forum. Try using the SEARCH function. It's your friend.

**Kyobanim** · 07-01-2007, 16:18

24-7soldier

Everything you're asking has been answered on this forum already.

The search button is your friend. Become one with it.

Prepare for incomming . . .

jbour13 · 07-01-2007, 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyobanim

24-7soldier

Everything you're asking has been answered on this forum already.

The search button is your friend. Become one with it.

Prepare for incomming . . .

I'm currently co-located with the young lad, should I walk the rounds in and conduct BDA, or let the mind wander??

24-7Soldier · 07-01-2007, 18:32

I am well aware of the rule to search for info on the forums before asking about it. However, after many days of searching for it, I continued to be unsuccessful. So I thought I would ask.

I want to know if I have to re-enlist before going to SFAS.

Can some at least point me in the right direction, i.e., what search parameters will get me the info desired, other than enlistment, enlist, re-enlist, SFAS, etc.?

triguy18e · 07-01-2007, 18:47

If you want legitimate answers go directly to the source. Call the SF recruiter at Ft Bragg.

http://www.bragg.army.mil/specialforces/contact.htm

If you are worried about reenlistment obligations, SF is probably not for you.

Have a nice day,

M