I have searched throughout the site and I couldn't find a thread that addressed my question directly, so I am brining it here to hopefully gain some insight.
I have been married for a year and a half but had been dating for 5 years prior to marriage. We waited to get married because when we met we were in high school (I was a Sr. she was a Jr.) and we decided to wait until after she graduated college to get married. I have been in the Army for 5 years now and we have never had issues being apart, and living our own lives. She was raised in a SOF family so she understands the military life. Her father was in 5th SFG, for most of her life until he retired when she was 14-15. I know for a fact I married the right woman.
I have spoken to her about going to SFAS and this is something that she is really supportive of and asks me regularly what I am doing to prepare, how can she help, and other extremely supportive questions/statements. I spent 2 years in the 75th Ranger Regiment and I enjoyed my time there because of all the things I got to learn and I learned a lot about myself in the time I was there. While being in the 82nd for the past 2 years I have realized I have a real passion for teaching others.
I am looking to go through SFAS and the SFQC. My goal would be to go through SOCM and become an 18D. I am nervous about SFAS only because of the unknown. I know I have what it takes to make it and get selected, but I am trying to gain some insight on family life and tips on how to successfully manage the family, while also excelling through the course. Even outside of the SFQC I believe this topic could be helpful to anyone trying to get advice on things to do for/with family to make their military career a little easier on their family.
I am hoping there is an 18D out there who has gone through the course with a wife at home to assist in explaining how the family/home life is while going through the course. I spoke to a fellow service member who failed out of SOCM, and he told me that they have a brief and encourage you to bring your wife, girlfriend, spouse, ect. and they say "This is the last time you will get to see them, if you plan on successfully passing this course. You will not have any time to see your loved ones, so just get used to it or get out." I'm not sure if this is true or a "scare tactic" he is trying to employ but I would greatly appreciate feedback, and advice.
Thank you in advance, and I look forward to reading where this discussion goes.
I have been married for a year and a half but had been dating for 5 years prior to marriage. We waited to get married because when we met we were in high school (I was a Sr. she was a Jr.) and we decided to wait until after she graduated college to get married. I have been in the Army for 5 years now and we have never had issues being apart, and living our own lives. She was raised in a SOF family so she understands the military life. Her father was in 5th SFG, for most of her life until he retired when she was 14-15. I know for a fact I married the right woman.
I have spoken to her about going to SFAS and this is something that she is really supportive of and asks me regularly what I am doing to prepare, how can she help, and other extremely supportive questions/statements. I spent 2 years in the 75th Ranger Regiment and I enjoyed my time there because of all the things I got to learn and I learned a lot about myself in the time I was there. While being in the 82nd for the past 2 years I have realized I have a real passion for teaching others.
I am looking to go through SFAS and the SFQC. My goal would be to go through SOCM and become an 18D. I am nervous about SFAS only because of the unknown. I know I have what it takes to make it and get selected, but I am trying to gain some insight on family life and tips on how to successfully manage the family, while also excelling through the course. Even outside of the SFQC I believe this topic could be helpful to anyone trying to get advice on things to do for/with family to make their military career a little easier on their family.
I am hoping there is an 18D out there who has gone through the course with a wife at home to assist in explaining how the family/home life is while going through the course. I spoke to a fellow service member who failed out of SOCM, and he told me that they have a brief and encourage you to bring your wife, girlfriend, spouse, ect. and they say "This is the last time you will get to see them, if you plan on successfully passing this course. You will not have any time to see your loved ones, so just get used to it or get out." I'm not sure if this is true or a "scare tactic" he is trying to employ but I would greatly appreciate feedback, and advice.
Thank you in advance, and I look forward to reading where this discussion goes.