With my scores and a background in EMT, what are the chances of me getting 18D if I were to have that as my #1 pick on the wishlist?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 23:08:35 -0400

Line Scores
GT:111
CO:109
ST:109

With these scores and a background in EMT, what’s the chances of me getting 18D if I were to have that as my #1 pick on the wishlist. I took the ASVAB right out of HS 8 some years ago.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2018 11:14 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 23:14:56 -0400

I’m not SF but I come from a huge family that primarily is. They all recommend going in as another slot like a 18B or 18C and then going back later down the road because not only in the delta course the one everyone wants but once you become a delta you’re needed. So it’s better to Q in another MOS and then later request to go to the delta course because 1) you’re already tabbed 2) you then have two SF MOS’ and are more valuable.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2018 4:14 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 04:14:38 -0400

Your chances are whatever the Regiment needs. I had outstanding scores in the 130s and 140s and was already a 68W, I picked 18D and ended up receiving 18E.
Hope you get your first choice.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jul 23 at 2018 6:53 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 06:53:18 -0400

While nothing is impossible, there are many medics applying for the same opportunities. There is a mountain of evaluation and medical training as individuals progress through the process. As an EMT I can say that I do not hold a candle to a rested combat medic. I recommend that you seek the MOS or enter as open 18 series and go from there. Again there is nothing wrong with requesting. Thank you for your service.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2018 10:37 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 10:37:43 -0400

Seems like you are in the NG? When I came in to 19th SFG back in 1999, they told me they needed 18Es and 18Ds. I hate needles, so I took the 18E slot. That being said, you generally have the leeway to choose whichever MOS you want to do. 18D is the most mentally difficult school in the SFQC, so be prepared for that when you go (if you make it through selection).

DO NOT go in for a different MOS thinking that you'll just come back for 18D like SPC BALL recommends. #1 That is actually pretty rare in SF. #2 That is entirely dependent on funding being available. #3 There are plenty of other options for training you will rather do once you're on an ODA.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2018 1:47 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 13:47:52 -0400

I had no intentions on reclassing to a 68series....that advice was neglected respectfully.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2018 1:56 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 01:56:47 -0400

Ultimate answer, it's up to regimental needs. MOST dudes got their #1 pick. A few didn't. That percentage is even worst when it comes to target language and group. I would not do what SPC Ball recommends. Once you get to group, it's very unlikely to go back through and qualify as another MOS as retention is a bit tough as it is and teams are short. If you make selection, put your wish list and hope you get it.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2018 5:31 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 17:31:08 -0400

USAF Pararesue

Response by SGT Francis Abram made Jul 29 at 2018 8:38 AM

SGT Francis Abram — Sun, 29 Jul 2018 08:38:26 -0400

1964 line scores:
Had my records out researching my history: GT130, EL136,GM125,MM124,CL129,RC136,IN146,AE124,AFOT>31 yes 86
Was a Northestern Un sophomore majoring in Physical Ed , in ROTC and on Varsity Baseball team when I volunteered. My mother threw an ashtray at me! I’m now 73 VA rated 80% totally and permenantly disabled unemployable. Chronic back pain and PTS resulting from my service. Looking back, once I became a warrior trying to return to a civilian world was not so easy ! I thought after only 3 years it would be possible.... only now after being involved with VA medical for the past 3 yrs treating my PTS have I felt some sort of inner peace! I was discharged or left high level jobs before being fired because of unpredictable disruptive behavior. I didn’t reup because even at 23 I saw that my occupation as a Special Ops soldier was not for a family man and was very dangerous maybe at times sucidial. Would I do it again .. Yes. Would I recommend entering Spec Ops as a citizen soldier ( 1 or 2 enlistments) not as a career .. absolutely NO !

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2018 5:19 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 17:19:35 -0400

With that GT little chance. Currently the course requires a 115 talk about moving it to 120. Retest you ASVB

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 19 at 2018 3:33 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 15:33:25 -0400

Put 18D for all of your choices on the wish list. It might help.