How should I go about dropping an SFAB packet after being DA select for Drill Sergeant? Would it override my drill orders?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 16:23:33 -0500

Let me start by saying that had plans to going SFAB to begin with before receiving my DA select drill orders this past Friday. I was planning on dropping an SFAB packet and was told it would override my drill orders. 1. is this true 2. am I bad for thinking this. I respect drill sergeants completely but with SFAB I would be able to get a deployment which is something I'm lacking. Thanks

Response by 2LT Brian L. made Feb 17 at 2020 4:26 PM

2LT Brian L. — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 16:26:36 -0500

Perhaps Drill then SFAB.. a huge stabalization if at Benning? I havent looked into it but sounds like a great option.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Feb 17 at 2020 4:27 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 16:27:27 -0500

There is a very lengthy training program in many environments before you would be deployable. It is not like you get assigned and off you go. Make sure you are doing your homework for either decision.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2020 6:22 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 18:22:16 -0500

SFAB is the Army's highest priority right now, higher than drill. You still have to attend the selection and be selected to come off of drill. Which means, if your drill school date is before the next selection and you messed around getting your request signed, then you may have missed your shot.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2020 7:15 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 19:15:54 -0500

I was on drill orders as well prior to SFAB assessment, I didn’t realize it until after the fact though.

Like others have said, SFAB is the Army's top priority right now.

Response by Landrew Usoalii S. made Feb 17 at 2020 7:30 PM

Landrew Usoalii S. — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 19:30:50 -0500

1- If you are clearing the los unit and Post then you have until your last day your losing Unit/Post to drop your packet.
2- You can always try for DI and become a brown hat, but ask yourself:
A- Would you rather become a DI after you have some combat experiences under your belt, so those new recruits are trained correctly?
Anyways, you can always drop a SFAB packet, but your Unit CMD has to sign and approved of it before to go for the selection process. But the SF recruiter can pull you out of your Unit if what they are looking for is needed.

Response by Landrew Usoalii S. made Feb 17 at 2020 7:32 PM

Landrew Usoalii S. — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 19:32:00 -0500

Btw combat is nothing to be eager to get.

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Feb 17 at 2020 10:25 PM

MSG Dan Castaneda — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 22:25:02 -0500

I would rather be a Drill Sergeant.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 19 at 2020 11:23 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:23:04 -0500

I’ve been at 2SFAB since they stood up in 2018. We had guys coming off of drill/recruiter orders back then but the need was higher. As the other brigade have filled I’m not sure the flood gates are still open. Additionally as some have said, you Still have to be selected and for folks that think it’s automatic, out of the 30 or so in my A&S they only picked up 12 of us and this was like I said when 2 was still recruiting so the other 4 were bare. Contact the Sfab recruiting team and they should be able to answer your questions.

Response by Fort Carson Mountain Post Living made Feb 19 at 2020 12:02 PM

Fort Carson Mountain Post Living — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:02:29 -0500

Have you chatted with a SFAB recruiter, or retention person? They can probably give you some of the more accurate information.