Will prior alcohol problems and having gone to behavioral health when I was 20 hinder my shot at SFAS?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 May 2019 14:17:33 -0400

I have been interested in dropping a packet to attend SFAS however my platoon sergeant just returned and he said he was a psych drop due to behavior health history. I’m not sure if that’s a cover story or something and I’m also not sure the details on his behavior health history. I had some alcohol problems when I was 20 and went to behavioral health for it. I’m curious how much that would hinder my shot if at all

Response by SGT Nicholas M. made May 15 at 2019 2:38 PM

SGT Nicholas M. — Wed, 15 May 2019 14:38:45 -0400

Best advice would be to drop your packet and go do the best you can. If you get dropped for it, at least you attempted it at all.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2019 2:40 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 May 2019 14:40:47 -0400

Never know until you try. Submit the packet and see what happens

Response by LTC Stephen C. made May 15 at 2019 2:57 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Wed, 15 May 2019 14:57:38 -0400

Maybe LTC Jeff Shearer, MSG Dan Castaneda or SGM Gregory Tarancon IV can provide an answer for you, SPC Private RallyPoint Member.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2019 5:42 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 May 2019 17:42:31 -0400

Point. Blank. PERIOD. YOU ARE NOT HIM. Drop the packet and see for yourself. Dont be a turd, 80, sitting on your porch wondering "what if"?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2019 9:49 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 May 2019 21:49:46 -0400

They look at a holistic view of you. You also get to sit down and explain yourself to a psychologist. So just go you’ll be able to explain yourself.