Should i try to go for SERE School?

2015-09-21T10:58:49-04:00

I'm wanting to go to SERE School I understand it's one of the hardest. I know as a 25Q the school would seem to be not something I'd do. That's my whole reason for wanting to go is to learn the real training not from a online course that really doesn't teach me. I'm a hands on learner so I would rather actually attend the school than just do the online course. I would just like advice on wether it would be something that would help or hurt my career.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Sep 21 at 2015 11:19 AM

2015-09-21T11:19:28-04:00

Bravo Zulu! Hurt Your Career, Oh Hell No. I always had the utmost respect for SERE Graduates. Volunteering to have Seals Waterboard Your Ass. Damn. Talk about learning survival skills. Can't be beat.

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Sep 21 at 2015 11:31 AM

2015-09-21T11:31:23-04:00

I think you should go to ANY school. Civilians would be quick to over-pay for half of the experiences offered through the military. Although SERE school sucks, it is one hell of an experience. At the end of the day, the more training you have in the military, the more "marketable" you become. Go for it.

--Jealous in Colorado

Response by CSM Michael Chavaree made Sep 21 at 2015 11:41 AM

2015-09-21T11:41:26-04:00

If your chances of becoming a POW or lost in the wilderness are remote, then I would say it wont help you. If you are going as a personal goal, it wont help you and it is a waste of a good resource.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Sep 21 at 2015 11:50 AM

2015-09-21T11:50:14-04:00

If the Army has a school (any school), and is willing to send you to it, you TAKE IT. Never look a gift horse in the mouth. While this seems more of a personal than professional goal, you don't know where it could take you later on in your career. SF is always looking for good Soldiers, and so are other SMU's out there. Think BIG. Shoot LONG, and don't QUIT.

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Sep 21 at 2015 1:19 PM

2015-09-21T13:19:47-04:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member if it is offered, take it. Make yourself a better person, while receiving training. In the military, even if you are in the rear with the gear, you can find yourself in situations that your regular training haven't prepared you for. Get as many schools as you can as often as you can.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 21 at 2015 3:07 PM

2015-09-21T15:07:25-04:00

You can get all the advice and differing opinions on the subject you seek, but the real question is 'what do you want'. If it is something YOU want to do and have the permission and are signed off to do, then I say go for it. You are the one to answer for your decisions and have to be happy and or live with them. Good luck!

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Sep 21 at 2015 9:11 PM

2015-09-21T21:11:39-04:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member Never ever turn down a military school if you have the chance to get one. If you can go to this course, it will show you what you are made of and what you can take.

Response by SFC Paul J. made Sep 22 at 2015 12:14 PM

2015-09-22T12:14:34-04:00

If your MOS requires it or your unit will allow you to go, accept it. As many other individuals have stated, its something many civilian courses will pay for the "suck experience" and militarily it's something that sets you apart from your peers and or a requirement of the job you're in. If it's not a requirement of your MOS or a unit requirement, by requesting it and or attending it will separate you from your peers. I've seen many SERE graduates that never needed it, but because they did it were acknowledged for completing it. Because they attended SERE opened up the opportunity to other ventures of their Army career.

Response by CSM(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2015 12:27 PM

2015-09-22T12:27:06-04:00

I believe that every Service Member should have the opportunity to learn advanced survival skills. I have and will continue to send all of my willing Troops to SERE.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2015 12:35 PM

2015-09-22T12:35:20-04:00

SPC Friar, this is an outstanding school that will open lots of doors for your career. Some doors you never knew were there. First thing you want to do is get your SERE/Airborne physical. Once you get the doc to bless off on it, then go for it. As a 25 series, I would recommend going to Fort Bragg (if you decide to wear a different color beret, it'll benefit you for life over Rucker's). Also realize that this is a stress inoculation school. This isn't like going to a random troop school, so pack your cojones. If you're serious, put your packet together, and be adamant about going. This school will set you apart from your peers. Just don't ever quit.

Response by CH (MAJ) Roy Twaddell made Sep 22 at 2015 1:40 PM

2015-09-22T13:40:27-04:00

Yes, go!

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2015 3:33 PM

2015-09-22T15:33:43-04:00

i attended in 2007, if you have the opportunity to attend then go. Maybe as a reenlistment option. Don't worry about studying, they will teach you all you need to know.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 23 at 2015 6:37 PM

2015-09-23T18:37:36-04:00

You should go. Best training I've gotten from the army

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2015 12:09 AM

2015-09-25T00:09:57-04:00

Its not hard at all and still one of the best schools ive ever done. It will not hurt your career at all. And it will teach you alot about yourself.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2015 9:27 AM

2015-09-25T09:27:41-04:00

SERE-C was by far the best Army school I have attended. It is also the school I would least like to repeat. SERE-C will teach you things about yourself you never knew; the survival, evasion, resistance, and escape training are great as well. We all hope we never have to use those skills but the day you need them isn't the day to wish you had completed SERE. If the slots are available go for it.

Response by SFC Frederick Roquemore made Sep 28 at 2015 5:40 AM

2015-09-28T05:40:38-04:00

I agree with these other responses. You will only benefit from attending this school. On another note, since you are a 25Q, my additional advice to you is for you to start obtaining some Information Technology certifications (like CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+) -- then set your sights on switching over to the new 25D (Cyber) MOS once you become an NCO. I just did it; and the training you get from the SANS Institute there is priceless.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2015 4:38 PM

2015-10-10T16:38:44-04:00

Do it.....Its free...You can only benefit...

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 5 at 2015 5:31 PM

2015-12-05T17:31:22-05:00

Man I am tired of folks saying I am a 19K, then I need to google it if I want to answer.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2019 8:39 AM

2019-12-01T08:39:08-05:00

Yes. Yes. Yes.