Quote:
Originally Posted by Speedgod
...Much like getting a job any where and since this is the case I want what is right for me. Perhaps looking back I should have joined up and taken the basic and jump school. I did not know much at this point six years ago about SF, but I could have applied for RIP after enlisting. The time is here and now and I want to go 18X.
I was told by my Recruiter that his CO said it was no problem with an age waiver for SF as long as the physical checks out.
|
No it isnt the case; this isn't like any other job. The sooner you get that idea out of your head the better off you will be. As matter of fact it isn't like any other job I can imagine. In most civilian jobs your ability to perform affects you and your career; here it affects the lives of everyone else on the team first and you and your career comes last.
Secondly, have you given thought to being an Infantryman in the 82nd Airborne, or 2nd ID in Korea (where you family cannot accompany you?) I ask because if for whatever reason you don't make it to/thru the SFQC that's two of the places you could find yourself.
As for the age waiver thing, I have heard that from other over 30 y/o 18X candidates. I have yet to see one.
Just more to think about. And as was pointed out earlier, I would read every thread here that pertains to SF, age, and family.
Best of luck in your decision