I just passed Selection and was given 18E for my MOS. Is Commo SGT as bad as people say?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 23:11:57 -0400

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Jul 11 at 2018 11:13 PM

MSG Dan Castaneda — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 23:13:16 -0400

Out of the four, it was my last choice.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 11 at 2018 11:37 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 23:37:51 -0400

Congrats. Any job is however you make it to be.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jul 11 at 2018 11:40 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 23:40:52 -0400

SSG Private RallyPoint Member Congratulations on passing SF Selection! The Commo MOS undoubtedly relates to a skill or ability of yours that you have yet to discover. ENJOY!

Response by SGT Brandon Culpepper made Jul 11 at 2018 11:44 PM

SGT Brandon Culpepper — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 23:44:13 -0400

Congratulations on passing selection!

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 11 at 2018 11:51 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 23:51:56 -0400

And why are you asking that question now???

Response by MSG Danny Mathers made Jul 12 at 2018 9:22 AM

MSG Danny Mathers — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 09:22:48 -0400

I served with many 18E's and all were outstanding Soldiers.

Response by SMSgt Thor Merich made Jul 12 at 2018 9:40 AM

SMSgt Thor Merich — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 09:40:33 -0400

Congratulations.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Jul 12 at 2018 10:42 AM

SSG Warren Swan — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 10:42:47 -0400

Congrats. I worked with a Commo SGT from group and he was one of the most knowledgeable NCOs on communications of various types I’ve ever met. He took a lot of time explaining to me shortcuts, more effective means to get things working when everyone thinks they’re broken, and was never condescending even when i made mistakes, and he was there to help and make sure i learned from it. Being commo isn’t sexy, but without you, no one moves an inch, and there is no support to help you. Be happy for what you’ve done to get into the community and be an absolute badass with the mic. Don’t forget to teach the conventional Army what you know....you might need them one day.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2018 1:06 PM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 13:06:00 -0400

Nothing by wrong with the Commo Sgt position. The selection is made based on needs an aptitude. Every one of those MOS’s is highly competitive. Be happy you made it through selection. Moving to the Q does not mean you’ve made it by any means. Concentrate on all that’s ahead and enjoy it.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Jul 12 at 2018 2:17 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:17:36 -0400

Any 18 MOS is a badass in my book. Good job!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2018 11:07 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 11:07:07 -0400

You're still an 18-Series Special Forces Soldier... this is highly needed by SF units worldwide in my opinion. Just do your best, and you'll be promoted. I'm sure this 18 series probably comes with a nice retention bonus as well- since you'll get all the comms training on very specialized equipment. They'll want to keep you after your training.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 16 at 2019 10:30 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 22:30:49 -0500

Congrats SSG! I’m set to go in a couple months!

Response by SFC Michial (Mike) Bergen made Jan 22 at 2020 9:40 PM

SFC Michial (Mike) Bergen — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 21:40:24 -0500

Who are you talking to? Perhaps some lazy guy. Yes your ruck is going to be the heaviest or the next heaviest to the 18D. It an awesome MOS and it took me into the intel side of SF team or 18F. There was an 18F already on the team so my job was still 18E. Of course this is my opinion, however I had lots of time under the 18E ruck. It’s going to suck no 2 ways about it, but thats why you went to selection bc you knew it was going to suck. It’s going to provide you great skills for the outside world when you are too old to run and gun. This opens a whole new world of opportunities. I miss it!!! You are going down the road you were destined to go down! Give it your all, you will have a great time. Cross train to 18D after you get to your team and get some team time. Go to Halo then scuba. Get all of that knocked out. All the best to you!!