Not to take anything away from The Reaper's advice -- self- sufficiency goes a long way with SF Officers . . .
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Originally Posted by PilSung
A few points that I would like to get advice on at this point:
-If I am unable to branch Infantry, what other branches may help me bring valuable skills to SF if I am selected?
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Every Branch brings something important and unique to the SF table. But, I'd recommend you stay close to Combat Arms Branches. (COL Rowe started out as a Signal Officer.)
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Originally Posted by PilSung
-As an SMP Cadet, what should I look for in a unit?
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Close. You should look for one that is close to where you live and go to school. You won't do the unit any good if you're not there. So make it easy on yourself and the Unit Administrator.
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Originally Posted by PilSung
In my local area I have Combat Engineers, Civil Affairs, Chemical, MP's, CID, Transportations, Psyops, and Drill Sergeants. It would seem that CA or Psyops may be a better experience, but I would not be able to deploy, etc....so I don't know that I want to be a burden for them.
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That you are not deployable doesn't have anything to do with whether you are a pain in the ass. But, since you asked: check your E-mail regularly, show up 30 minutes early, do what your told (quickly and cheerfully) make sure your ROTC cadre is keeping in touch with the unit to coordinate when ROTC training will overlap and take precedence, and don't think that pip over your heart means sh!t.
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Originally Posted by PilSung
-Is there any self-development(outside of PT) that would be beneficial as an Officer, leader and Soldier that would help me once I get to my initial assignment as a PL, and then potentially be able to be built upon to become a solid candidate for SF?
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You should be studying your ass off at school. Read lots and the "What are you reading now thread" is a good place to start. Once you have an AKO account check out the on-line correspondence courses
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Originally Posted by PilSung
Please keep in mind that SF is a goal of mine, but I want to make sure that I take the next few years to develop and be a solid PL and a great Soldier. I am not ready yet, and I want to ensure that I develop as best I can. If I don't make it to SF, I want to know that I am still doing everything to be the best Soldier and Officer that I can be.
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You learn how to search you'll be closer to the goal, right?
