What rank is 18A?

A typical 12-man ODA consists of these Special Forces MOS: Detachment Commander (18A): The detachment commander is a captain and has full command authority and responsibility for his detachment.

What does a special forces officer do?

Special forces officers are combat leaders and staff officers. Special forces officers advise Commanders on all aspects of special operations. They are experienced subject matter experts in unconventional warfare and operations, fusing intelligence and planning at all levels across the operational continuum.

What does a Marsoc officer do?

MARSOC is the Marine Corps’ contribution to the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Through intense and specialized training and education, MARSOC develops and maintains agile combat athletes, task-organized into small, adaptable teams.

What is an 18C in the army?

18C – Engineer Sergeant Engineer Sergeants are experts in employing offensive and defensive combat engineer capabilities, including demolitions, landmines, explosives, and improvised munitions, construction, home-made explosives, reconnaissance, and target analysis.

How do I become a SFAS officer?

You must have a minimum rank of E-3 and must be 20 years old at the start of Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) with a waiver. You must not be older than 36 years (waiverable) for SFAS attendance. You must be eligible for a Secret security clearance.

Can officers go to SFAS?

Officers (Currently Serving) You must be a first lieutenant or captain to attend Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS). First lieutenants must be promotable to captain before attending the Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC).

What GT score do you need for MARSOC?

105
Have a minimum ASVAB General Technical score of 105. Excellent physical fitness scores and pass a MARSOC swim test. Be able to get a secret clearance. Able to transfer to a required skills MOS.

What is an 18A in the Army?

Special Forces Officer (18A) The Army’s Special Forces are some of the most specially trained Soldiers in the Army. Special Forces are experts in conducting operations that don’t call for conventional military operations. A Special Forces Officer is responsible for what is typically organized as a 12-man team, known as an Operational Detachment

What does it mean to be a section 18A approved organisation?

“section 18A-approved organisation” means any PBO, conduit PBO, institution, board or body, agency, programme, fund, High Commissioner, office, entity, organisation, or the government approved by the Commissioner for purposes of section 18A or allocated a reference number for issuing section 18A receipts;

What does the rating 14A mean?

Hi Staci, thanks for your question – information about ratings is available here on our website. 14A (the A stands for accompaniment) means the film may contain violence, coarse language or sexually suggestive scenes, or any combination of them. It is suitable for viewers 14 years of age or older.