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Whats your backup plan?
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LOL
:doh: My apologies, I never scope the profile. =]
Sorry you didn't make it, I know this was something that was important to you and that you worked hard for. But I also know that sometimes not getting what you want at the time can be an incredible blessing later on in life...
That sounds like a cool gig. One thing that amazes me about the service is the numerous opportunites and varying experiences one can walk away with. Goodluck in whatever you decide to do.
Oft times, the best indicator of a person's character happens after things don't go one's way. Some would call it defeat. I say it's a chance to show your mettle. I could seriously dig being a K9 handler. Good on you dirtmover.
12B
Verified Military
the xray program is still there, they just got really selective as to who gets that contract. as for those of us already in the army MOS-Q you attend SFAS in a TDY status and if you dont make it for whatever the reason you just return to your current MOS and unit and wait a year til you can possibly go try again. as for the Xrays the 11B ait is part of their pipeline so they usually get sent to the 82nd as 11B.
as for myself if i dont make it, just readjust training and try again when i can get another spot in SFAS
12B
Verified Military
Well I was working with the SF recruitor for my post until I got stress fractures in my shins last fall. When I was switching over from the National Guard to the Active Army 18X was one of my MOS choices, due to family circumstances at that time I didnt take it. That was back in the spring of 2011, however we get guys here all the time that washed out of the x-ray program did a year in the 82nd and then PCSd from there to us. From what they say it hasnt changed any.
As far as how easy it is to get an 18x contract, speaking strictly from a recruiting stand point, it is extremely easy provided the person meets the minimum requirements (107 GT Score and eligible for a Secret clearance being the main things).
107, both Ranger and SF lowered the minimum GT score for some reason. My guess: When it was 110, a 3 point waiver could be authorized. "can be authorized" might as well read "will be authorized" when it comes to USAREC. So I think they said "fuck it, just make it 107 then". Also, I have heard for ranger slots they will waive it down to 105 for guys who pick up the contract in AIT and have exceptional PT scores. I don't agree with either unit lowering it below 110, but I guess it is what it is.
If I fail Id go for infantry and if I get to be more specific id try for 21B. Either would give me better experience as to what the life is like and would give me some time to work on the reasons I didn't make it the first time. Even if I have to wait years to retry selection it will just give me more knowledge/prep to go back at it again. If I made it through and got assigned to a unit the second time id be more valuable to them having some experience versus where I am currently.
The Cadre know what they want and what the unit will need. If I give up after 1 failed attempt and write off my goals then 1. It must not have been all that important 2. They were right to deny me.
If someone signs an 18x and does not make it through selection do they have a choice as to where they go from there? I was under the impression if I failed id go straight to 11B end of story..
The Cadre know what they want and what the unit will need. If I give up after 1 failed attempt and write off my goals then 1. It must not have been all that important 2. They were right to deny me.
If someone signs an 18x and does not make it through selection do they have a choice as to where they go from there? I was under the impression if I failed id go straight to 11B end of story..
Red Ryder
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I scored 108. Would I be allowed to retake the ASVAB to bump my score up to 110? I would feel better knowing I met the old standards.
No, if you score over a 50 on your AFQT, then you MEPCOM won't let you retake the test. Once you get to your unit you can do the BSEP class and raise your score up to a 110 though.
Red Ryder
Unverified
Thanks I'll do that.
When I was taking the ASVAB the test administrator stopped everyone to say that a guy who just got finished had scored the highest he'd ever seen, he started clapping then half the people in the classroom were clapping. I finished shortly after and all I got was a handshake and a "that's a fine score young man."
I walked out feeling dumber then when I walked in.
When I was taking the ASVAB the test administrator stopped everyone to say that a guy who just got finished had scored the highest he'd ever seen, he started clapping then half the people in the classroom were clapping. I finished shortly after and all I got was a handshake and a "that's a fine score young man."
I walked out feeling dumber then when I walked in.
haha thats kind of funny
Now have to go look to see what my GT score was
Edit to add boy did my recruiter screw me GT 118 and I took 11B
Edit to add boy did my recruiter screw me GT 118 and I took 11B
127 GT here.
GT score, along with DLAB score (unless you're a linguist) ranks pretty high up there with "shit that doesn't matter"
Although, for the record I did get a 122 DLAB, which made me feel pretty smart at the time.
GT score, along with DLAB score (unless you're a linguist) ranks pretty high up there with "shit that doesn't matter"
Although, for the record I did get a 122 DLAB, which made me feel pretty smart at the time.
