Because my curiosity has been piqued, what is the outlook on a time table for an NG member to go to SFAS or even attempting SOPC?

SPC Matthew Hoffmann — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 12:56:17 -0400

Response by Capt Sabrena Goldman made Sep 1 at 2017 1:14 PM

Capt Sabrena Goldman — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 13:14:03 -0400

Get in the right frame of mind And ask yourself "how do I make this happen and obtaining the right boots, the SOPC special boots make a good first step...

As the SOFREP says:

"If you’re in Fayetteville, go to a used boots store and ask for the ‘SOPC’ Special. SOPC means Special Operations Preparation Course. It’s the course “X-rays” go to before they take a shot at selection. That course is a kick in the nuts. It is rucking and running intensive and these boots were designed for SOPC students."

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Sep 1 at 2017 1:14 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 13:14:06 -0400

I think your curiosity has been PIQUED, SPC Matthew Hoffmann! Unfortunately, I can't answer your question!

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Sep 1 at 2017 1:21 PM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 13:21:23 -0400

What State do you live in? The 19th and 20th Groups are both National Guard and it's pretty easy for a Guard Member to at least apply. The Guard requires that you go through and pass a 3 day Special Forces Readiness Evaluation before they will send you to assessment. That's about the extent of my knowledge on the subject. Here is the recruiting information. http://nationalguardsf.com/special_forces.shtml#locations

Dry hole...

Response by PFC Jim Wheeler made Sep 2 at 2017 1:03 AM

PFC Jim Wheeler — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 01:03:14 -0400

It has been quite some time since I looked into this, but I seem to remember there being a lot of good information about the NG SF units and pipeline on professionalsoldiers.com.

1 piece of advice if you are not familiar with the forum: do NOT post any questions if you can help it. The community there prefers people who can solve their own problems and I can almost guarantee you can find a thread that answers any questions you have.