Before I begin, I don't want anyone to think I'm belittling my MOS or the 160th, however I feel that neither are right for me.
I recently graduated Green Platoon in July, and have been in the 160th for a little over 2 months. I'm a 92A (Automated Logistics' Specialist). I love the 160th and becoming a NightStalker, has been one of the proudest moments of my military career thus far. The 160th is a fantastic organization. My ETS date is OCT 2017, due to extension, not re-enlistment. In my heart I still feel a deep desire to be a Ranger, when I applied for the 160th, I also applied for the 75th. The 160th simply, "got back to me" first. And I was so eager to join the SOF community I eagerly jumped on the opportunity , not wanting to risk missing both. I also figured serving in the 160th would be a good way to get my feet within SOF.
I want to be a Ranger more than I can even put into words. Supporting and serving with the 160th's customers is a phenomenal experience. And I do so everyday to the best of my ability. I know very well, that my proximity to the target does not determine my importance to the mission. But being closer to the target is where I want to be. I want to be an 11B within the Ranger regiment. As a 92A coming from a regular army unit, I feel as though I'm doing the exact same thing I did before. Riding a desk and moving parts. I don't know what disillusions I may of had that made me think I'd be dong anything much different, other than who I was doing it for. And as important as I know my job is, Its not what I want.However, I volunteered for the 160th, and I know I have an obligation to fulfill.
I'm the type of person who will do any job or task I have well, and with enthusiasm. But I feel as though if I actually liked my job, I'd be a lot more of an asset to the Army.
Basically, I'm just looking for some guidance, or curious if anyone else on these forums has gone through a similar situation, before I consult my career counselor. I'd like to have at least some sort of plan in mind before I go to my career counselor just telling him my wants. Thank you in advance.
Very Respectfully
~Ape Doctor~
I recently graduated Green Platoon in July, and have been in the 160th for a little over 2 months. I'm a 92A (Automated Logistics' Specialist). I love the 160th and becoming a NightStalker, has been one of the proudest moments of my military career thus far. The 160th is a fantastic organization. My ETS date is OCT 2017, due to extension, not re-enlistment. In my heart I still feel a deep desire to be a Ranger, when I applied for the 160th, I also applied for the 75th. The 160th simply, "got back to me" first. And I was so eager to join the SOF community I eagerly jumped on the opportunity , not wanting to risk missing both. I also figured serving in the 160th would be a good way to get my feet within SOF.
I want to be a Ranger more than I can even put into words. Supporting and serving with the 160th's customers is a phenomenal experience. And I do so everyday to the best of my ability. I know very well, that my proximity to the target does not determine my importance to the mission. But being closer to the target is where I want to be. I want to be an 11B within the Ranger regiment. As a 92A coming from a regular army unit, I feel as though I'm doing the exact same thing I did before. Riding a desk and moving parts. I don't know what disillusions I may of had that made me think I'd be dong anything much different, other than who I was doing it for. And as important as I know my job is, Its not what I want.However, I volunteered for the 160th, and I know I have an obligation to fulfill.
I'm the type of person who will do any job or task I have well, and with enthusiasm. But I feel as though if I actually liked my job, I'd be a lot more of an asset to the Army.
Basically, I'm just looking for some guidance, or curious if anyone else on these forums has gone through a similar situation, before I consult my career counselor. I'd like to have at least some sort of plan in mind before I go to my career counselor just telling him my wants. Thank you in advance.
Very Respectfully
~Ape Doctor~