RedLeg13
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- Dec 21, 2014
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I am not sure if this query has been posed here before. I searched in vain and I apologize in advance if it startles redundancy. A little background....
I am an E5, 4 yrs TIS in the process of reclassing to 35P. I'm currently at DLI then GAFB and BAC (God willing) before next assignment. I held a combat arms MOS and liked the OPTEMPO, so I'm interested in the tactical side of SIGNIT. I have read a lot of threads in this blog and came to the conclusion that either SOT-A or Regiment will be my best bet. I have read a lot on SOT-A but not a thing on the 35P's in Regiment. I garner going to group as a SIGNIT does not guarantee me SOT-A, If I'm not mistaken there are 4 of them in a BN and they will obviously pick the experienced soldiers (that will bar me since its going to be a new field for me, though I know I have to prove myself). So it may take a while. Whereas in Ranger Batt, they're always looking for 35P. Here's where the questions arise
1. Without obviously violating OPSEC, how's day-to-day life for a SIGNIT in Batt? Is most of the time spent in the field with other rangers or in the SCIF?
2. Do you get enough shoot-house time like the 11series or do they also have "just another support guy" mentality when it comes to range time?
3. Are the chance of getting schools like MFF, PFDR, SERE-C, LLVI and STG as good as in group?( cadres here tell me most schools are easier to get in group except ranger school cause SF dudes have dibs)
4. What are the chances of a SIGNITs in RRC instead of just MICO?
5. Since I wont have an option 40, what will be minimum commitment time before one can one leave?
6. Are SIGNITs primarily in RSTB in Benning or do they get attached to line companies and/or E Co or HHC in 2nd and 3rd BNs too?
I know this' a handful, I apologize, just making sure I make informed choices. Your response will be higly appreciated.
I am an E5, 4 yrs TIS in the process of reclassing to 35P. I'm currently at DLI then GAFB and BAC (God willing) before next assignment. I held a combat arms MOS and liked the OPTEMPO, so I'm interested in the tactical side of SIGNIT. I have read a lot of threads in this blog and came to the conclusion that either SOT-A or Regiment will be my best bet. I have read a lot on SOT-A but not a thing on the 35P's in Regiment. I garner going to group as a SIGNIT does not guarantee me SOT-A, If I'm not mistaken there are 4 of them in a BN and they will obviously pick the experienced soldiers (that will bar me since its going to be a new field for me, though I know I have to prove myself). So it may take a while. Whereas in Ranger Batt, they're always looking for 35P. Here's where the questions arise
1. Without obviously violating OPSEC, how's day-to-day life for a SIGNIT in Batt? Is most of the time spent in the field with other rangers or in the SCIF?
2. Do you get enough shoot-house time like the 11series or do they also have "just another support guy" mentality when it comes to range time?
3. Are the chance of getting schools like MFF, PFDR, SERE-C, LLVI and STG as good as in group?( cadres here tell me most schools are easier to get in group except ranger school cause SF dudes have dibs)
4. What are the chances of a SIGNITs in RRC instead of just MICO?
5. Since I wont have an option 40, what will be minimum commitment time before one can one leave?
6. Are SIGNITs primarily in RSTB in Benning or do they get attached to line companies and/or E Co or HHC in 2nd and 3rd BNs too?
I know this' a handful, I apologize, just making sure I make informed choices. Your response will be higly appreciated.
