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Old 08-26-2009, 12:21   #1
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10th group languages

I will be enlisting with an 18x contract in one year.
I am currently doing the max PT I can to prepare for selection.
I am also doing research to be mentally prepared as well.

I have started studying Farsi and Russian.
I like them both but will only pick one to focus on and take the DLPT for.

I very much like the Colorado area and if selected and attached to 10th group it would be a very big plus. I understand it's up to the needs of the Army and I will be grateful just to be selected. I do however wish to increase my chances of being stationed at Ft. Carson.

Which would you recommend I focus on Farsi or Russian?
I am not too familiar with how AOR works and doubt I can find any good info online due to security; I will only focus on studying one and would appreciate any input you can give!


I have been exhausting the search button without much result, perhaps I could get some assistance with my search query if this has been covered?


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Old 08-26-2009, 12:52   #2
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This is pretty accurate:

Scroll down to Groups.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US_Army_Special_Forces

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Old 08-26-2009, 13:45   #3
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Thank you for confirming the Wiki accuracy Richard!

Based on that it appears 5th group covers the Middle East so that would give them Arabic and Farsi (I believe Iran is the major country for Farsi and parts of Afghanistan)

I will focus on finding a language I am interested in that most benefits 10th group. Russian and Hebrew are at the top of my list to research now.
A good friend of mine teaches Hebrew and there are a few temples around I could practice at so that's a benefit.

It would be a real treat to work in Israel, a friend of mine is there right now and having a great time, always wanted to visit as well.

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Old 08-26-2009, 15:03   #4
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I would stick with Russian.

There is no current requirement for Hebrew for Gentiles.

You need to search and read more.

We are looking for self-starters.

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Old 08-26-2009, 15:23   #5
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Russian may also get you a 5th SFG assignment (think about the -Stans).
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Old 08-26-2009, 17:20   #6
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If you already have native fluency in a language, maintain it. Otherwise concentrate on those things the SFQC won't give you - like motivation and physical conditioning. Read Warrior-Mentor's book and apply the information you find there. He and his co-author did a lot of work to make SF accessable to self-starters. Language requirements are currently in a "state of flux". What you think you know today about requirements is likely to change significantly in the near future. I know whereof I speak (i.e. what I'm talking about!). If you want to do something really useful, improve your command of English. It'll pay greater dividends over the long term and provides the necessary foundation for learning other languages.
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