08-18-2020, 12:49
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Asset
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Small Town, Illinois
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75th -> Group
Hello all,
Currently a 2LT & getting ready to PCS from Benning. Recently completed Ranger School, and completed CDQC in 2018.
Was hoping to see if any 18As here had experience with doing PL time in the 75th prior to attending SFAS, and how the process went. Is there any way for RR to prevent you from going to SFAS?
Basically I've heard horror stories about dudes going to the 75th and then not being able to go to SFAS when the window opens up for their year group at the 1LT(P) mark. I'm sure the process rarely goes smoothly due to the rivalry between RR & Group, but was hoping that this would just be limited to ass-chewings.
Either way, thank you for your time.
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08-18-2020, 13:08
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Sir,
My only reply to your base question would be another question:
"What do you want to 'be' when you 'grow-up'?"
Point is, if you want to "Hunt the bad man" and "shoot him in the face", then DA Experience with the 75th is the way to go. You will be more than primed for entry into the upper levels of management and DA-type units that do that for a living.
If you want to "by-with-through" and work at the "we take over countries" level, then getting wrapped up with the 75th will likely hinder you more than it will help.
Both SF and DA-units have their places, but COMPLETELY different mindsets and best traits. Where the DA unit needs stuff / support RIGHT NOW, UW units need to be able to "by-with-through" at whatever pace and standard is available at the time.
No one can answer which path is right for you, but my recommendation is to pick one and stick with it. Crossing the streams will only lead to getting covered in thick goo....
Just the rambelings of an old team-daddy wait'n to retire.....
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08-18-2020, 16:04
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Asset
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Small Town, Illinois
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Thanks Bubba,
Honestly I 100% agree and understand what you are saying. That was always the plan, as Group is definitely the more preferred path in the end. However, once you get orders to somewhere like.... I dunno... Ft. Polk, other routes start sounding a whole lot more appealing.
It also seems that no other place sets you up for success better than the 75th does when it comes to junior Os. This is not to say that the 75th is or should be a 'stepping stone' to SF, however. It's just that the training and assets available at the 75th definitely surpass those of many other light infantry units.
Again, thank you for your advice.
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08-19-2020, 21:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bubba
Sir,
My only reply to your base question would be another question:
"What do you want to 'be' when you 'grow-up'?"
Point is, if you want to "Hunt the bad man" and "shoot him in the face", then DA Experience with the 75th is the way to go. You will be more than primed for entry into the upper levels of management and DA-type units that do that for a living.
If you want to "by-with-through" and work at the "we take over countries" level, then getting wrapped up with the 75th will likely hinder you more than it will help.
Both SF and DA-units have their places, but COMPLETELY different mindsets and best traits. Where the DA unit needs stuff / support RIGHT NOW, UW units need to be able to "by-with-through" at whatever pace and standard is available at the time.
No one can answer which path is right for you, but my recommendation is to pick one and stick with it. Crossing the streams will only lead to getting covered in thick goo....
Just the rambelings of an old team-daddy wait'n to retire.....
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You had me at "covered in thick goo"
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08-20-2020, 12:36
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Where are you headed currently, and is this PCS to your first duty station following the IBOLC/ABN/Ranger/blah-blah-blah circuit?
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08-20-2020, 13:04
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This has been done before, though not without some career peril.
You are not the first one to ask this question, and you have been given some sound advice. You may want to do some searching here.
Eventually, it is all about the timing. Officers get one shot at SFAS and if you are not selected, it is unlikely that you career will prosper.
Since SF is a Branch, and the 75th RR has no 18A slots, it is highly improbable that you would see Regiment again after your branch transfer.
Best of luck.
TR
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08-20-2020, 14:12
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Asset
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Small Town, Illinois
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Razor - heading to 3/10MTN at Ft. Polk. And yes, wrapping up with airborne and then PCSing in the near future.
Reaper - thank you. I will continue reading on here and look for more information about those who have done this.
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