Sock'em_Slav
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Hey guys, 18X here,
I haven't shipped yet but I will do so once I finish grad school (December 2020). My ultimate goal is to be a FOX on an ODA. My Master's is more or less in Nat Sec and Intel so I am very passionate about intelligence and love to nerd out on regional subject matters. Assuming the Cadre determines I am Special Forces material, I feel I would be a great fit for an 18F role.
I know I have a lot ahead of me but I like to be prepared, do research, and plan ahead on my future.
My first question is this: What MOS (18-B/C/D/E) do you think would best position me to ultimately transition into an 18F role? Based on my research, my guess would be ECHO because of their greater exposure to tech. What do you guys think?
Second question: What schools do 18F hopefuls attend to best prepare them for an Intel Role? Site Exploitation, Technical Exploitation Course? Technical Surveillance Course? I'm also assuming the powers that be would like to see 18Fs who have served in the B team.
Third question: How many years of experience do operators usually have on an ODA before they are considered for the FOX role?
Thanks in advance to this awesome community. I am glad there are experienced operators out there who want to see the newcomers succeed. Peace.
I haven't shipped yet but I will do so once I finish grad school (December 2020). My ultimate goal is to be a FOX on an ODA. My Master's is more or less in Nat Sec and Intel so I am very passionate about intelligence and love to nerd out on regional subject matters. Assuming the Cadre determines I am Special Forces material, I feel I would be a great fit for an 18F role.
I know I have a lot ahead of me but I like to be prepared, do research, and plan ahead on my future.
My first question is this: What MOS (18-B/C/D/E) do you think would best position me to ultimately transition into an 18F role? Based on my research, my guess would be ECHO because of their greater exposure to tech. What do you guys think?
Second question: What schools do 18F hopefuls attend to best prepare them for an Intel Role? Site Exploitation, Technical Exploitation Course? Technical Surveillance Course? I'm also assuming the powers that be would like to see 18Fs who have served in the B team.
Third question: How many years of experience do operators usually have on an ODA before they are considered for the FOX role?
Thanks in advance to this awesome community. I am glad there are experienced operators out there who want to see the newcomers succeed. Peace.