Do you think all Soldiers should attend SERE as part as their enlistment?

SFC Anabel Cepero — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 13:39:03 -0500

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 27 at 2014 2:42 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 14:42:59 -0500

Not as a separate school. If you think it should be a requirement for all soldiers to get some SERE training then it should be incorporated into Basic Training.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 27 at 2014 3:38 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 15:38:52 -0500

It would be a waste of time and resources for the vast majority of Soldiers. I understand the arguments that we are most likely facing assymetric battlefields in the future and 'all Soldiers are at risk' but, honestly, I don't see support personnel needing this. Now, if you suggested incorporating it into all the teen series MOSs (11-Infantry, 12-Engineer, 13-FA, 19-Armor) that are the most at risk and making it part of their AIT, that would make more sense.

Response by SFC Chris Johnson made Feb 27 at 2014 4:16 PM

SFC Chris Johnson — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 16:16:24 -0500

There are aspects of it that could be taught in a classroom environment that could benefit, and be adapted for most Soldiers. But the complete course as it stands is simply something I feel is neither appropriate nor necessary for a brand new soldier. It used to be open to soldiers outside USASOC, though I only knew one Soldier(11B) who took the time to coordinate with USAJFKSWCC and attend it of his own accord. We all thought he was crazy at the time. It's an exceptional school that teaches a great deal more than what most think of it as, but unfortunately, it's just not an option to send everyone who wants to attend, much less require everyone to complete it

Response by 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 27 at 2014 4:24 PM

1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 16:24:19 -0500

As for SERE High Risk (Level C), there's at least two hurdles. The first is sheer numbers. The second is that all attendees must have a SECRET clearance.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2014 10:23 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 10:23:07 -0500

It should be a predeployment requirement.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2014 10:27 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 10:27:33 -0500

Making SERE a requirement at AIT will ensure a bunch dropouts or failures. I think Soldiers need to be in for a minute before the attend but before deployment. They can take a SERE online course (same that is required in Korea) at AIT as a requirement but other than that it should wait.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2014 1:10 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 13:10:01 -0500

I would feel sorry for a great deal of them if that were the case.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2014 5:38 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 05:38:20 -0500

Keep in mind there are 3 levels of SERE training. A, B, and C. All Soldiers receive SERE A in IET.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2014 6:20 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 06:20:29 -0500

I think a MTT or post level SERE 225 type training prior to deployment would be a good idea. Regardless of MOS, any Soldier involved in a tactical ground movement could find themselves in a scenario where that knowledge is needed. Not sure about the security clearance requirements for 225, but if a week long class for pre-deployment was implemented, I'm sure that an unclassified curriculum could be created.