11-06-2006, 12:30
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Maximum age limit to join SF?
I attempted to locate this in the search area but got negitive results. What is the maximum age that someone has gone through the Q course and been sucessful? Thanks
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11-06-2006, 12:59
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I'm not really sure myself. I'm sure that they track that information down at the schoolhouse in the form of demographics. From personal experience I know that there were quite a few older guys in the course with me from both the NG and RA.......senior E-7's from the RA side. I would think that its in the mid to upper 30's though...........
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11-06-2006, 13:16
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An O went through in my course - I think he was mid 40s - he made it too.
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11-06-2006, 14:03
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Originally Posted by ronin_13769
I attempted to locate this in the search area but got negitive results. What is the maximum age that someone has gone through the Q course and been sucessful? Thanks
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Use the search button before posting questions and ask the recruiter if you are serious.
TR
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11-06-2006, 19:41
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I attempted to use the search but received negitive results, I spoke with a recruiter and was told at 44 I would never make it. I thought someone from this forum could shed some light if I am in error I am sorry.
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11-06-2006, 20:02
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Curious, I got 19 hits on my first try.
I suspect that what the recruiter told you was correct, since he gets paid to enlist people and those who would offer you opinions here do not. When you go down to get the contract done, were you going to tell him that you heard something different on the internet?
The Army recently raised their maximum age for enlistment to 42. IMHO, this is a bad idea for a number of reasons.
I would not want to be on a team with a guy who is close to my age, much less after he has 5-10 years of team time under his belt. By then, he will almost be eligible for Social Security. Too many liabilities, not enough advantages. Where were you for the past twenty years?
Please fill in your profile before you post again. Good luck.
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"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." - President Theodore Roosevelt, 1910
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11-07-2006, 20:39
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Try searching for "Oldest SF Candidate"
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11-08-2006, 22:38
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Profile completed, sorry for the oversight. Also thatnks for the replies.
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11-09-2006, 08:06
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Originally Posted by Warrior-Mentor
Try searching for "Oldest SF Candidate"
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Isn't Crip getting close?  He's been in the pipeline for what, 2 full enlistments?  He's going to be the best trained medic in SF, and he's going to get to a team with the best network ever for an FNG, he's going to know the entire SF community. (sorry, Crip - it's early morning, and that was way too easy) Keep charging Crip, Keep charging!!!
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In the business of war, there is no invariable stategic advantage (shih) which can be relied upon at all times.
Sun-Tzu, "The Art of Warfare"
Hearing, I forget. Seeing, I remember. Writing (doing), I understand. Chinese Proverb
Too many people are looking for a magic bullet. As always, shot placement is the key. ~TR
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07-22-2007, 04:44
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I just had my 41st birthday. I am one of those very fit upper age range characters. I've read all the posts in the "Oldest SF candidate" thread and wanted to post a question there, but the thread is closed so I hope posting here is ok with you guys.
The challenge I see is the rucking. I exercise regularly at a high level, but i have never incorporated fast walking/marching. I look forward to the challenge.
I like the strategy that The Reaper has posted about joining the Guard and then going through the selection process for SF after 12 months. At the same time I wouldn't mind working for the Army if I didn't make the cut in SF Selection (I don't forsee not making the cut). Is there any Army position that could get me to SF Selection in 12 months as is possible in the Guard? One of posters mentioned CI-- is this a workable alternative that could allow me to begin the process in a similar time-frame? I've been communicating with a non-SF recruiter-- so far he hasn't been of much use.
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07-22-2007, 05:47
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Originally Posted by deano100
.... if I didn't make the cut in SF Selection (I don't forsee not making the cut)....
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I foresee it if you don't start reading the stickies.
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07-22-2007, 05:49
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As a Instructor I can tell you SUT Small Unit Tactics will Whoop the older guys A$$ more then the younger guys, you live with a ruck on your back, and your recovery time from simple injury will effect you.
Also I personely would be watching you alot more closely. Mainly in my Experince the older guys from units like the guard will try to mule thier way threw this phase and be a helpful team member, but when it comes time to lead and execute things like issue a Op-Order, they are lost, lack of army Experince or troop leading ability Shows in the end, you can be in the greatest shape, be a #1 team player, but can you execute and lead troops ? most fail when they are put to the test.
Anyone can be a pack mule and hump a ruck and get selected. if thats your only trait then you will fail when you get to SUT, just a trend ive seen from the older folks that come threw this Phase. but maybe you are one of them freaks of nature we hear about  NOT LIKELY
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07-22-2007, 06:53
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Deano100,
Seems to me that the challenge for you is following simple instructions. You need to go back and fill out your profile, introduce yourself, and read all the stickies. This question has been answered. Use the search button.
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07-22-2007, 08:43
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Dino, you have failed to follow simple instructions, and your question has been asked here many times before.
Do not post again till you have done as requested.
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07-22-2007, 14:36
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Your points are well taken,
I just finished posting on the self-introduction thread. I hope this is what you were referring to Reaper. I'm actually glad for any criticism I can find -- the more the better as fas as I am concerned. Be tough on me as I know at my age I require more scrutiny.
I have read hundreds of posts here, but obviously not all of them. In time I will have read more. I have only known about this forum for a short while. If there is a particular thread that would answer my questions then point me in that direction.
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