Absolute bullshit. I'm not saying the recruiter is lying to you deliberately. 99% of recruiters (even in the same state with an SF unit) have absolutely no idea about how SF works or how to enlist someone in SF in the National Guard. The truth is that you will be assigned to an Infantry unit as a 68W and then you are on your own to...
* make E4
* Contact the SF unit
* Talk your Chain of Command into letting you split drill with the SF unit for several months (they will not want to do this in most cases because you are filling a slot in their MTOE but not useful to them)
* Talk your Chain of Command into an interstate transfer when the time comes for selection. As mentioned above, this isn't a "gimme". They will have invested in your training and will not want to send an MOS qualified person to another state.
Talk to the SF recruiter. Whether it's 19th or 20th SFG(A), you need to get the straight scoop from a recruiter assigned to HHC. It's always someone that is either SF or SF Support. They will know the real deal and have all of the right contacts to get your questions answered.
Try calling this number. It's the main line for 20th SFG(A)'s Group Support Battalion. They should be able to get you in contact with the recruiter.
(256) 680-3660 I'd give you a better number but they reorganized since I left and I don't know if my roster is still current. If you are trying to get to 19th SFG(A), still call them, get the 20th Recruiter's number and then ask him for the 19th Group recruiter's number. They have each other's contact info.
BTW, there are 68W slots in the support battalion too (not many). If you want to get the best chance to go SF starting as a 68W, then why not serve in GSB where you will get all of the support you need to accomplish your goal and not have to deal with the challenges of the transfer?
