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 Comprehension on the ACT). My question is about getting into either Army SF or the Ranger Regiment with that MOS. I previously considered Infantry (11X) and Cavalry Scout (19D) and am still considering 11X Option 40 or an 18X contract as valid choices. However, if I were to take a 35M contract, is it possible to still get Option 40 as well for a guaranteed shot at Ranger Regiment? I see from their web page How to Become an Army Ranger that it is an acceptable MOS, but I am not sure if I can guarantee a shot at entry with that MOS. Another thing is, would that be a valuable MOS to an ODA team? I can see, if this information is correct, Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha (SFOD A) | A Teams that each ODA has one slot for an intel MOS. Would a 35M be considered a good option to fill that slot? Also, I am 18 years old, and am set on enlisting. Going to college is not an option at this time (even with ROTC) due to financial constraints. I will be applying to USMA/USNA/USAF throughout my initial enlistment. If that fails, I will be attending university after my initial enlistment using the GI Bill plus the Hazlewood Act and any saved funds, as well as any benefits I might receive from the Reserves at that time. From there I will either go to graduate school and enter the private sector or else return to the military.
Regards,
Gurahiyi
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 Comprehension on the ACT). My question is about getting into either Army SF or the Ranger Regiment with that MOS. I previously considered Infantry (11X) and Cavalry Scout (19D) and am still considering 11X Option 40 or an 18X contract as valid choices. However, if I were to take a 35M contract, is it possible to still get Option 40 as well for a guaranteed shot at Ranger Regiment? I see from their web page How to Become an Army Ranger that it is an acceptable MOS, but I am not sure if I can guarantee a shot at entry with that MOS. Another thing is, would that be a valuable MOS to an ODA team? I can see, if this information is correct, Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha (SFOD A) | A Teams that each ODA has one slot for an intel MOS. Would a 35M be considered a good option to fill that slot? Also, I am 18 years old, and am set on enlisting. Going to college is not an option at this time (even with ROTC) due to financial constraints. I will be applying to USMA/USNA/USAF throughout my initial enlistment. If that fails, I will be attending university after my initial enlistment using the GI Bill plus the Hazlewood Act and any saved funds, as well as any benefits I might receive from the Reserves at that time. From there I will either go to graduate school and enter the private sector or else return to the military.
Regards,
Gurahiyi