My 25 meter target.

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I posted my intro on page 102 on the intro thread in the intro section of the forums.

I haven't been around much- but I've been keeping up the PT and related studying/research. I've been trying to nail down my 25 meter target- including my contract options. I understand there are certain issues between the SF and the Rangers, and maybe I'm foolish for posting this here, but I'd rather be open and honest with you all who at least that in return for offering advice. I apologize in advance if this is offensive to anyone in the service- it is not intended as such.

My current realistic limitations: I need more cardio PT, I need more endurance...I'm working on it, but I'm not going to gain the endurance I need overnight, I need some time. I don't have a college degree yet, and I have a troubled past. I'm probably not a prime candidate for security clearance- but there is no longer anything I can do about that and I'll be damned if a technicality is what is going to hold me back.

I see myself having a few options. I realize I'm planning for a 5000 meter target but I'm not the type to do anything without a plan. The end result in all of these scenarios is a spot on a SF team.

11x: Go the Abn. Ranger route, from what I hear I'd likely need to tour before being able to go into SFAS/the Q- but by then I'd be absolutely prepared.

18x: As originally planned- Jump head first and give it hell.

11x/Airborne: Sign the smallest length contract I can get in an airborne (brigade or regiment?), serve, learn, study, PT, take advantage of the time. Re-enlist as 18x if I haven't been offered a chance at selection during that service.


Basically- I want all the training I can get. I want to not only pass the Q course on the first attempt- but ideally I'd like to already be confident in the skills required in the training, and excel. Ultimately, it 's the SF I seek. I'm aware I could go into 18x now and begin the pipeline- but is that really setting myself up for success? I'm in this for the long haul, so I'd appreciate any advice for helping me choose where to start. Once these contract issues are ironed out, I don't plan on asking anymore questions.

I hope this dilemma doesn't seem generic to you all- I feel like I've done my homework, and would hate to waste your time. Thank you very much.