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Originally Posted by Snappy

They all have told me that I would have to go to MEPS, get my physical, take the ASVAB (scored a 75) and meet the requirements and then if 18x was available I could sign on the dotted line and be good to go... awesome!

Originally Posted by Snappy

I just do not wish to make that public over a internet forum at this time.

You just did,,

I believe the minimum ASVBS is still 110

Special Forces Candidate (18X)

Enlisted Officer

Active Duty Army Reserve Entry Level

Overview

Special Forces candidates are given the opportunity to become a member of one of the most highly skilled combat forces in the world. But they must complete and endure the extensive mental/physical training in order to join the Army elite.
Job Duties

There are four entry-level Special Forces Military Occupational Specialties. Your specialty will be decided on your background, aptitude and the needs of the Army:

Special Forces weapons sergeants: capable of using a wide variety of light/heavy infantry weapons and tactics
Special Forces engineer sergeants: specialists in a wide range of disciplines such as construction, demolition and topographic surveys
Special Forces medical sergeants: considered to be the finest first-response/trauma medical technicians in the world
Special Forces communications sergeants: operate every kind of communications gear, from encrypted satellite communications systems to UHF/VFH systems

Requirements

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.
Training

Special Forces candidates attend Infantry One Station Unit Training, which combines Army Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training in a 14-week course.

Upon graduation, Special Forces Candidates will attend Airborne Training, followed by a 4-week Special Operations Preparation Course and the Special Forces Assessment and Selection program. This program allows Special Forces an opportunity to assess each Soldier’s capabilities by testing his physical, emotional and mental stamina.

If the recruit passes, he moves on to the Special Forces Qualification Course to develop the necessary skills of a Special Forces Soldier. The course is currently divided into three phases:

Individual Skills Phase: 40 days of training in common skills, land navigation and tactics
MOS Qualification Phase: 65 days of training in different specialties that include a mission planning cycle
Collective Training Phase: 38 days of training in Special Operations, Direct Action Isolation, Air Operations and Unconventional Warfare classes

Other areas include:

Language Training: Languages are assigned in relation to the scores from the Defense Language Aptitude Battery test
Survival Training: The survival, evasion, resistance and escape course

Helpful Skills

Ability to work as a team member
Readiness to accept a challenge and face danger
Ability to stay in top physical condition
Interest in weapons and artillery
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Required ASVAB Score(s)
General Technical (GT) : 110, Combat (CO) : 100 (nonwaiverable)

Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for.
Compensation

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