Can 68W join Special Forces?

68W Army Combat Medics can also go into other Special Operations units within SOCOM, the Ranger Regiment, SOAR, but are required to go through the W1 Special Operations Combat Medic course first. There are no shortages of jobs for the military medic.

Are National Guard Special Forces full time?

Another unique quality that an Army Guard Special Forces Soldier has is skill sets that carry over from their civilian careers that enable them to strengthen their knowledge and abilities while in uniform. “Soldiers who are Guard members, that’s their full time job, every day,” he said.

How long is a 18D contract?

Army Special Forces medic (18D): The SOCM course is six months long and trains trauma. The second half that 18D’s go to is another five months and trains on medical problems. For a total of 322 days, the 18D is learning the advanced skills of the trade.

How do I get a waiver for Special Forces Assessment?

* Soldiers with UCMJ actions and a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand must request a waiver through the Special Forces Commandant office. You must be a first lieutenant or captain to attend Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS).

What is it like to be on SFAS?

And this is reflected and tested in SFAS. Selection never ends, by the way. You’ll move on to the Q-course, get your Long Tab and wear the Green Beret but you’ll forge your reputation every day and on an A-Team, everyone must pull together and put absolute trust in each other.

What are the requirements to join the Special Forces?

Officers interested in joining Special Forces must meet the following additional requirements: You must be a first lieutenant or captain to attend Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS). You must have a security clearance and meet eligibility criteria for a top-secret clearance You must not have disciplinary information on file.

What is it like to be a senior NCO in SFAS?

In one class in SFAS, there was a senior NCO who came from an LRSU unit. He positively smoked every run and ruck march during the course. But instead of being in his unit where he was far out in front of every such event, in SFAS, among many equally impressive troops, he wasn’t.