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Old 05-07-2005, 09:57   #1
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Just received the bad news that I was not selected by the SF board. I am currently on degree completion and owe the Army five years of service. I have ten years of active service. What I'm wondering is if anyone out there knows of another option for me to still try for SF. I started looking into FA39 ( I know its not SF but at least I would be within the community). Any help on my options (I already know about the "suck it up and drive on" option) would be greatly appreciated. Thanks ahead of time.
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Old 05-07-2005, 10:22   #2
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Do a good job in your MOS, do what the people at the board told you that you needed to do to be successful next time, and come back in a year or so.

Were you Non-Selected or NTRed?

If you went as an officer, you will probably not be able to return.

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Old 05-07-2005, 10:29   #3
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I appologize for not making my post as clear as it should have been. I am commisioned and I was rejected by the accessions board, so I didn't even make it to selection. Once again any help would be great, and if my only option is the "suck it up and drive on" then thanks for the info.
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Old 05-07-2005, 10:51   #4
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I appologize for not making my post as clear as it should have been. I am commisioned and I was rejected by the accessions board, so I didn't even make it to selection. Once again any help would be great, and if my only option is the "suck it up and drive on" then thanks for the info.
The only two ways for SF service now would be to resign your commission and go as enlisted, or to leave AD and try as a NG officer.

You might be eligible for CA or PSYOP, depending on your YG.

Best of luck.

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Old 05-07-2005, 10:56   #5
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Thanks for the info
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Old 05-09-2005, 19:53   #6
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Unfortunately, I’m in the same situation as Califas and I’m trying to think through my options. My question is: what are the social effects of an officer RIF’n to become an NCO and trying out for SF? Are they looked down on or treated based on their abilities? I heard of a situation of a guy resigning his commission, joining SF and after a couple of years, reapplying for his commission. Opinions?

Thank you in advance for any advice given. I have 2 years left on my ADSO for me to make a decision and I want to make the best decision for me.
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