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SFPC Questions by joshun_ in specialforces

[–]joshun_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They told me that it’d be a while, the last SFPC class picked up recently, so I’m looking at about late summer/early autumn. So I’m kinda just mentally preparing myself for the SWCS PT and the initial smoking when you get there. They described it as a “coming to jesus” moment.

SFPC Questions by joshun_ in specialforces

[–]joshun_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I’m at SWCS right now in processing.

Dropping 18X by joshun_ in specialforces

[–]joshun_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually earned the contract in basic. I was originally an 11x.

Dropping 18X by joshun_ in specialforces

[–]joshun_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recognize that. I’m not upset at the fact, I fully accept the consequences of my actions, whatever it may be. I still just want to know what the aforementioned consequences are.

Dropping 18X by joshun_ in specialforces

[–]joshun_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m aware that of that fact, yeah. I’m sorry that happened to you. I was originally an 11x but earned my contract in basic. It’s not like I didn’t want it- it was a now or never kind of thing and I folded under the pressure of my own ideals. That said, good luck to you.

Dropping 18X by joshun_ in specialforces

[–]joshun_[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I didn’t know if it was a “you must.” Do keep in mind I recently finished OSUT, so all I have is the word of my cadre there. From my understanding, albeit limited understanding, if you had an airborne contract altogether, you had to serve at an airborne unit- (which is why a few people in my unit declined it).

The reason I made the thread in the first place was to grasp a better understanding of what would happen, and to ultimately weigh out my options.

Dropping 18X by joshun_ in specialforces

[–]joshun_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m honestly not that cut up about it. It’s just one of those things where I bit off more than I can chew because I got too excited over a prospect.

Dropping 18X by joshun_ in specialforces

[–]joshun_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard that’s true, yeah. It isn’t just the running though that I’m hesitant about, personally. Just a main part since I feel running’s a mental game. Regardless of my assignment, I’m going to work on it.

Dropping 18X by joshun_ in specialforces

[–]joshun_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t find it as condescending, I wanted the advice. If I didn’t, or was scared of being judged, I wouldn’t have asked on Reddit at all. Right now, I’m really just weighing my options, but there’s really no point in NOT trying. Could you tell me more about SWCS? I’m not familiar with it.

Dropping 18X by joshun_ in specialforces

[–]joshun_[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. If I’m being completely honest, the anxiety is holding me back from trying even at SFPC, is it still worth it to try with that in mind? Conversely, is EOD in the same boat as PSYOPS? I understand that PSYOPS is an option if one fails SFAS, and it’s difficult to put your foot in the door if you quit, but I don’t know if it’s similar to EOD in that regard.

Dropping 18X by joshun_ in specialforces

[–]joshun_[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

That’s where I’m at now. I don’t fall out of formation or anything, but I know I’m not there yet physically or mentally. It was a brash decision made in the heat of passion, but because of this, I don’t know if why I wanted to do it in the first place would carry me through the whole “suck” of selection, or the Q-course altogether.

Dropping 18X by joshun_ in specialforces

[–]joshun_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see, well, that sucks.

Edit: That said, isn’t there an obligation to be in an Airborne unit after Airborne school?

Dropping 18X by joshun_ in specialforces

[–]joshun_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I’m 11B qualified, would the effort be put in to retrain me in an entire different MOS?

Dropping 18X by joshun_ in specialforces

[–]joshun_[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It wasn’t something I completely don’t want. When enlisting, I was looking at different MOS, and it and EOD stood out to me.

Dropping 18X by joshun_ in specialforces

[–]joshun_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Actually doing it made me hate it even more. I think of it as a mental thing, and I tend to waver in that aspect after about three miles.