Long story short, I had a pending age waiver (32) for an 18X contract and despite my recruiter having high confidence in my ability to acquire the waiver due to credentials and 300+ APFT, it has come back not approved. Adapting to this situation I am now considering my other options to get a slot at SFAS and am reaching out to the Army community here for input on which which path I should take regarding MOS choices.
As of yesterday, my recruiter said I qualified for 25 different MOS's so I do have the fortune of choice. My biggest question is, should I take an MOS that minimizes the risk of injury and has the shortest length of training to get me to an SFAS slot or should I take a MOS that, though it may be more lengthy, would reinforce infantry skills such as an Op-40 (if it's available), but would further delay my transfer to Bragg for an SFAS slot? I want to be the best soldier possible and be able to contribute substantially to a team, but I also want to make the right choice for my situation as I know the SF pipeline also teaches a man what he needs to know.
I say this trying to keep my eyes on my 25m target (an ODA), though now, I have a few fresh 10m targets to knock down. I appreciate input from those who have "been there and done that". I'm meeting with my recruiter tomorrow to see what MOS's are available.
Thank you for your time.
As of yesterday, my recruiter said I qualified for 25 different MOS's so I do have the fortune of choice. My biggest question is, should I take an MOS that minimizes the risk of injury and has the shortest length of training to get me to an SFAS slot or should I take a MOS that, though it may be more lengthy, would reinforce infantry skills such as an Op-40 (if it's available), but would further delay my transfer to Bragg for an SFAS slot? I want to be the best soldier possible and be able to contribute substantially to a team, but I also want to make the right choice for my situation as I know the SF pipeline also teaches a man what he needs to know.
I say this trying to keep my eyes on my 25m target (an ODA), though now, I have a few fresh 10m targets to knock down. I appreciate input from those who have "been there and done that". I'm meeting with my recruiter tomorrow to see what MOS's are available.
Thank you for your time.