Leaving Current Unit to go to Group?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:00:33 -0400

I was wondering if I am currently in the Regular Army stationed at Fort Carson is it possible I can request to Go to a special forces unit such as 7th group? If yes how is it possible?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 17 at 2018 2:24 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:24:18 -0400

You would need to go to Airborne School first. Then once you're at your new airborne unit you would have to raise your GT to 100 and you could reenlist for an Airborne assignment at Eglin.
The three requirements for Group support are 100 GT, Secret clearance, Airborne. No, you may not go to group first and then go to Airborne School, and yes you will have to reenlist to go.
Airborne school is done through reenlisting with your career counselor when you're eligible or contacting your branch. Your unit is not able to send you, so don't waste your time talking to your schools NCO for a slot.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 17 at 2018 2:34 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:34:43 -0400

If they say no, once you become a promotable specialist, you may want to check out civil affairs.

https://m.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/intelligence-and-combat-support/civil-affairs-specialist.m.html

Civil Affairs Specialist (38B) | GoArmy.com

As an Army Civil Affairs Specialist, you'll be a leader in researching and coordinating civil affairs-related activities and implementing civil-military operations.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 17 at 2018 2:39 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:39:28 -0400

Civil Affairs & psychological operations are considered special operations and they often work with special forces. The Civil affairs and psychological operations school is also at Fort Bragg. They are also airborne. They're basically the brother and sister of Special Forces.

Response by MSG James Devereaux made Oct 17 at 2018 9:11 PM

MSG James Devereaux — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 21:11:13 -0400

It’s very easy. Have your GT over 100, be in great shape and go see your SF recruiting office. They will have you down in Bragg in no time at all. Before you know it, you’ll be soaking in the sun down at Elgin....