special operations

Hello, I’m reaching out to any former or current Air Force Special Operators who have gone through the pipeline while balancing family life. Specifically, I’d like to hear about your experiences managing the challenges of raising kids during your career. I'm a husband and father of three...

Hello, I am currently a freshman in college waiting to finish so I can get into naval spec ops (EOD).

Hey everyone! I currently a Civilian college student that is pursuing a BSN (Bachelors of Science of Nursing). I found this forum site by browsing and researching up on Special Operation units in the military. Ever since I was young I wanted to be a Green Beret, well that was the only unit I...

Hey everyone I'm a new member here in ShadowSpear and I have a quick question. I am currently in school to get my Bachelors in Science of Nursing and I know that it seems like Para-rescue is the obvious route to take, however, I was wondering if it is possible and a option to go try out for the...

I was conducting some research and found the attached article and thought it could be of use to some of you here. Short summary is that USUHS will be overseeing the pilot program and will determine the feasibility of awarding SOF medics with credit towards a PA degree for military operational...

Hey guys&gals, I'm in need of a bit of help understanding something I read in the AR40-501 regarding vision requirments for MFFS. I'm planning on getting PRK before I go plan on enlisting and found out if you get it it's not disqualifying if it was done before you go in. But here is the...

Hi Everyone, I am currently trying to understand all the color vision standards that are needed to be met in order to become a PJ. I have talked with many people who have given me very conflicting information and cant find out anything online as all that info is also conflicting. My...

What was the most informative school or course you took throughout your time in the service? I.E. Ranger School, SERE, Sniper School, ect

If someone could enlighten me I've been doing my reaserch but have found little info on what SAR corpsman do (I know the basics...), I guess I'm just confused if they work more for civilians or more in the combat side? All info is appreciated thanks.

Hello all, I am meeting with my recruiter on 6th of July to try and sort out my Army MOS. Preface, I have ACT, College GPA, and High School GPA in the 99th percentile nationally, so the ASVAB and DLAB shouldn't be exceedingly difficult (I have a perfect score in English and Reading...

I'm confused on what you do in SOCP and how long it is, etc. Any info. helps, Thanks.

Good morning, afternoon, or evening to those currently taking the time to read my post. For myself I am very intrigued by the Marine Raiders (MARSOC), and I want to know the "best way," to get into the pipeline, and have a better understanding. From what I've read in the past is that you need to...

Good morning, afternoon, evening to everyone on this forum. I've been researching Special Operations for quite some time now, and have read/heard things about it, but as always, "never believe what you read on the internet." Hopefully by being on this site I can get solid facts about the career...