no prior service 18x contracts

nukem · 05-13-2010, 17:14

I just talked to a recruiter today and I was told that they are not currently offering 18x contracts to prior service. He told me that I would need to go through AIT as a 18b, volunteer for airborne, then volunteer for SF.

After looking through the PT charts that I had him print up it looks like I all ready meet the minimum requirements, I think they should be raised I haven't worked out seriously in 6 years. Regardless though I still want too hit 300 in the 18- 21 group before I put on a uniform; there's no half ass~ing something like this.

Even though I took my last asvab 11 years ago I guess it carries over and he told me with an overall of 87 I should be fine.

Anyway, do you think that I should just sign up for infantry and go that route once I'm back in shape or should I wait for 18x to open back up? I'm worried that if there are not enough slots open that I may not be allowed into airborne or SOPC and end up stuck with infantry. If there are no 18x contracts available then I can only assume those courses are packed full.

**Ambush Master** · 05-13-2010, 17:31

Go Rep-63 with the Guard!! Several on here are now "Active" after that route!!

blue02hd · 05-13-2010, 17:34

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Originally Posted by nukem

I'm worried that if there are not enough slots open that I may not be allowed into airborne or SOPC and end up stuck with infantry.

You just said all I needed to hear. IMHO we don't need you. If you think you are above the Infantry, then save yourself alot of pain and SWC time wasted and look towards the Navy BUDS program.

Ever heard of "EARNING" it?

nukem · 05-13-2010, 18:13

I'm not above anything. I've worked 16 hour shifts 7 days a week stacking 35lb fish carts in a blast freezer for minimum wage. If anything I often find myself putting others above me. But yes it would be nice to at least get a shot and that's all I meant.

Penn · 05-13-2010, 18:24

Nukeem, the two QP who just addressed you were respectful; watch your tone here!!!

In the interest of the board and in support of one of the basic tenet of this forum; we will not be answering any of the questions you have presented. All of your questions have been answered numerous times, by all of us.

We suggest that you employ your considerable reasoning ability and use the search button to pursue your goals first. In the rare event, that an answer to prior service contracts, enlistment requirements, test scores and other assorted details have not been address; then by all means ask your question.

We also suggest that prior to starting new threads, posting comment in established threads, or becoming involved generally, to spend a substantial amount of time reading past and current discussions. So when you do inject your point of view, question, humor, sarcastic wit, it will be well placed, and a welcomed, seamless addition to the board.

In the mean time, the search button is your friend.

Utah Bob · 05-13-2010, 18:55

Oh yeah, I'd rather stack fish carts than get "stuck" with the Infantry. Guess how most of the QPs here started out?
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Bear · 05-31-2010, 19:23

I signed up as an 18X, with all the hopes and dreams everyone else does. I can be a Special Forces soldier from a civilian! Sign me up!!!

Well, was I crushed right after basic when I didn't make it, of course because I didn't really know what was going on yet.

I've spent 5 years in the "Regular Army" and I've learned a lot of information. Had I somehow made it straight to being an 18-series, I still would have had so much to learn but THOUGHT I KNEW it all.

Especially if you are a young kid, you need to get some time in the Army and learn what it is all about. Special Forces is not what you see in the movies, it is so much more. They are not always shooting up the bad guys. If you know any SF Soldiers, you already know this. If not, take some time and read a couple books (I'd recommend "Horse Soldiers" or "The Only Thing Worth Dying For"). A little more research can tell you the entirety of the SF mission, not what you think or want it to be.

My opinion is to do some regular time. I have learned so much from my Team Leaders, Squad Leaders and Platoon Sergeants that is just invaluable to my being a soldier. Also, my regular time has made me grow up and realize that you have to work and earn everything you get.

In short, do some time, learn who you really are, research what SF really is then make your final decision.

That's all for now and thanks for your time,
-SSG Bearor