Greetings all,
Russian guy here, though roughly Americanized and educated at one of your fine educational institutions. Since I made it my goal to become part of the SOF community, I've dealt with endless security clearance issues, but praying and hoping has availed -- I was green-lit to join the US military with order's to BUD/s.
I'm a long-time lurker on these forums. You're reading this because I finally found a question worthy enough (in my opinion) to waste your time with.
I stand at cross-roads, and I require a word of assistance. While I was jumping through all the hoops for my security clearance (still no love for ex-Soviets), my BUD/s contract has been waiting for me, with no DEP involved. Within a few months, I can swear-in and move on deeper into the pipeline.
OR
I can forget about the Navy and test for a PJ contract.
Now before you all think I'm here to spark another "Unit vs Unit" debate, hear me out.
[corny alert!] I want to be a in a position to rescue a fellow human. That's goal #1. Serving in the special operations capacity is a goal in tandem.
I'll skip why I chose NSW (though I assure you it was not on a whim).
Attending the SOCM course after SQT feels like a correct path for me. I understand the fundamental differences between a SEAL Medic and a PJ (as a stand alone operator). And I understand that I can accomplish my goals as either or.
I don't however understand the following (in modern situations):
- In the event that a PJ gets attached to another squad (say SF, or SEALs) which already has its' own 18d and possibly a corpsman, what becomes that PJ's field of responsibility?
- Do PJs venture out on rescue/recovery missions with or without other SO components? (much of what I read suggests that PJs are individually attached to a muscle-door-breaking-group and provide their expertise only when necessary … without much heavy lifting. )
Russian guy here, though roughly Americanized and educated at one of your fine educational institutions. Since I made it my goal to become part of the SOF community, I've dealt with endless security clearance issues, but praying and hoping has availed -- I was green-lit to join the US military with order's to BUD/s.
I'm a long-time lurker on these forums. You're reading this because I finally found a question worthy enough (in my opinion) to waste your time with.
I stand at cross-roads, and I require a word of assistance. While I was jumping through all the hoops for my security clearance (still no love for ex-Soviets), my BUD/s contract has been waiting for me, with no DEP involved. Within a few months, I can swear-in and move on deeper into the pipeline.
OR
I can forget about the Navy and test for a PJ contract.
Now before you all think I'm here to spark another "Unit vs Unit" debate, hear me out.
[corny alert!] I want to be a in a position to rescue a fellow human. That's goal #1. Serving in the special operations capacity is a goal in tandem.
I'll skip why I chose NSW (though I assure you it was not on a whim).
Attending the SOCM course after SQT feels like a correct path for me. I understand the fundamental differences between a SEAL Medic and a PJ (as a stand alone operator). And I understand that I can accomplish my goals as either or.
I don't however understand the following (in modern situations):
- In the event that a PJ gets attached to another squad (say SF, or SEALs) which already has its' own 18d and possibly a corpsman, what becomes that PJ's field of responsibility?
- Do PJs venture out on rescue/recovery missions with or without other SO components? (much of what I read suggests that PJs are individually attached to a muscle-door-breaking-group and provide their expertise only when necessary … without much heavy lifting. )
