I'm interested in applying for 160th, does anyone know how the process works and how to go about applying?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 00:27:36 -0400

Response by 1SG Steven Stankovich made Jun 21 at 2014 2:01 AM

1SG Steven Stankovich — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 02:01:09 -0400

Maybe this link can point you in the right direction. Another good source of information would be your Career Counselor.

http://www.sorbrecruiting.com/160th.htm

160TH SOAR (A)

WHO The 160th SOAR(A) provides Army Special Operations Aviation forces and expertise across the full range of military operations in support of the Combatant Commands in order to achieve regional and national objectives.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2014 8:18 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 20:18:51 -0400

Hello ive been told u really need to know someone in order to get in and fill out the application. I have a friend who went to soar /160th. He new someone who emailed him the application and basically sposored him in.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2014 9:35 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 09:35:17 -0400

Yes contact your branch manager or submit a DA 4187 with special instructions to be trained and assigned to 160th SOAR

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2014 3:53 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 03:53:43 -0400

Thank you all for your responses and knowledge! I applied for 160th and am waiting to hear back! wish me luck!

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jun 27 at 2014 1:56 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 13:56:22 -0400

I think its like that "D" unit that officially doesn't exist, you don't find them, they find you. :-)