ARNG SF Support Units.

[teddy13bu6]

Hello I'm interested in SF Support. Trying to figure out where and who to contact and what information I can get on what MOS slots are open and what are the requirements to get into a SF Support Company.

Thanks,

[Chaplain4me]

Probably a state that has SF. Such as Texas, Colorado, or West by gosh Virginia.

[teddy13bu6]

Probably a state that has SF. Such as Texas, Colorado, or West by gosh Virginia.

Roger Sir, Already tried that approach. I contacted a SF recruiter and never herd back after that. Called a few units but the only one I got a reply from was in CO, a support company there. The 1SG called me personally and asked if I would like to Drill with them for a weekend and see what they do? I really wanted to but the only thing is I would have to find my way from NYC to CO, I dont drive so thats out of the question.

[LRSU_Dog]

You should also try to make a distinction between your desire to be part of a support unit that is part of the Special Forces Battalion - or if you want to be in a Special Operations Support unit... Yes a big difference.

For example:

An SF Support company (normally located with the HHC) will have MOS's that range from Commmunications, some Military Intelligence, Riggers, some Mechanics, and Admin (for example) and will work to support the Battalion that they are part of - or even be tasked out to support Group operations. This would be a unit similar to the one you talked to in Colorado.

A Special Operations Support unit (Such as the 195th FSC (SO)) is a whole different animal, in that they are everything from bricklayers to Riggers, to water purification - everything that a special operations unit would need to support them, be it SF, PsyOp, Civil Affairs, etc... A wider range of jobs that cover a wide range of jobs not normally covered by any one Special Operations unit. An example of this would be the 195th Special Operations Forward Support Company that was stood-up in Nebraska two and a half years ago.

http://news.soc.mil/releases/News%20...100524-02.html

Hopefully this will help you to expand your search a bit. If you were to search on Special Operations Forward Support Company, or Special Forces Support Company you might find some information to help you understand each and perhaps which is a better fit for your goals. Keep calling the units close to you, eventually someone will answer (unless they are deployed), you still may have to cummute a distance when you get things figured out, but possibly be able to stay east of the Mississippi and closer to where you live; best of luck.

[Chaplain4me]

I'm a little amiss because you are 13B. Why would anyone want to go SF when they are FA? jk--- just teasing. ????

going to another state every month would get old real quick for me. They don't have any high speed units there in NY? I would think they do.

[teddy13bu6]

I'm a little amiss because you are 13B. Why would anyone want to go SF when they are FA? jk--- just teasing. ????

going to another state every month would get old real quick for me. They don't have any high speed units there in NY? I would think they do.

NY aint as high speed LOL. Most units here are ate up or the AGR Mafia aren't helping soldiers as they should. I'm looking for career advancement and training, something NY units are limited to due to funds and UIC's.

[teddy13bu6]

You should also try to make a distinction between your desire to be part of a support unit that is part of the Special Forces Battalion - or if you want to be in a Special Operations Support unit... Yes a big difference.

For example:

An SF Support company (normally located with the HHC) will have MOS's that range from Commmunications, some Military Intelligence, Riggers, some Mechanics, and Admin (for example) and will work to support the Battalion that they are part of - or even be tasked out to support Group operations. This would be a unit similar to the one you talked to in Colorado.

A Special Operations Support unit (Such as the 195th FSC (SO)) is a whole different animal, in that they are everything from bricklayers to Riggers, to water purification - everything that a special operations unit would need to support them, be it SF, PsyOp, Civil Affairs, etc... A wider range of jobs that cover a wide range of jobs not normally covered by any one Special Operations unit. An example of this would be the 195th Special Operations Forward Support Company that was stood-up in Nebraska two and a half years ago.

http://news.soc.mil/releases/News%20...100524-02.html

Hopefully this will help you to expand your search a bit. If you were to search on Special Operations Forward Support Company, or Special Forces Support Company you might find some information to help you understand each and perhaps which is a better fit for your goals. Keep calling the units close to you, eventually someone will answer (unless they are deployed), you still may have to cummute a distance when you get things figured out, but possibly be able to stay east of the Mississippi and closer to where you live; best of luck.

I have researched the difference between the two, I want to go ARNG SF SPT CO, not SPEC OPS SPT. Will keep calling on Monday. And I think that unit im interested in is down range still, SPT 3/20th.

[Chaplain4me]

NY aint as high speed LOL. Most units here are ate up or the AGR Mafia aren't helping soldiers as they should. I'm looking for career advancement and training, something NY units are limited to due to funds and UIC's.

Wouldn't you consider OCS or ROTC career advancement, in ROTC you could get your wings?

So you are going to move to FL?

[teddy13bu6]

Well Sir, ROTC/OCS is not my interest. WOC is a good possibility, but that I will consider later on in my career.

As for moving to FL, well I have a lot of Family and Friends there, they can help me get on my feet. Surely I can get into any IN/FA unit there, but my interested is in the BN SPT CO for the 3/20th SFG. Its a career step into the professional world of the Army over being in a LEG line unit.

[teddy13bu6]

Does NQP program apply to soldiers trying to get into a ARNG SF BN SPT CO? or is NQP only for soldiers trying to get SF Q'ed and TABBED?

[Phantom]

SF Qual and Tabbed are the same thing, what do you bring to the table for being in this unit? There is a member of this Forum that is in that unit right now.

[teddy13bu6]

SF Qual and Tabbed are the same thing, what do you bring to the table for being in this unit? There is a member of this Forum that is in that unit right now.

Roger Phantom, I should have edited that SF Q'ed/Tabbed typo. Well I will keep it short and to the point about it.

Looking for Career advancement and looking to work with the best of the best. I currently been in the NG since 09/2007. MOS 13BU6, I will be going to SLICC course before the summer. Currently I have over 200 correspondence courses. I take pride in my job, I continue till the mission is accomplished. I dont believe in slacking and relaxing, I like to get things done. Make sure there done right the first time, no time for double work. I'm not in the NG for a pay check, I'm here to serve my country. Be the best soldier I can be and get the mission accomplished effectively and in a timely manor. All I have to offer is my word and my ability to make it happen.

[Chaplain4me]

I like that motivation...........though if you wanted to work with the best you'd become 56M!!! jk..........well not really. Sounds like you know what you want.

[teddy13bu6]

Thanks Sir, I take lots of pride in my work and my service The only easy day was yesterday...Today brings another day to excel and make it happen

[Chaplain4me]

seriously have you thought about OCS?

[Phantom]

I take pride in my job, I continue till the mission is accomplished. I dont believe in slacking and relaxing, I like to get things done. Make sure there done right the first time, no time for double work. I'm not in the NG for a pay check, I'm here to serve my country. Be the best soldier I can be and get the mission accomplished effectively and in a timely manor.

All of these means the exact same thing, its just fluff. What you wrote is the responsibility and duty of every soldier. I am not busting you because I know what you are trying to say. I am looking for the real reason you want this. Most every person that joins the military gives those same reasons. There are many, many units out there that are top notch and exceed the standard. I want to know why and what you are looking to get out of it, not a brochure. 20th is very near to my heart, and its not just a unit, its a family. You can answer in PM, and I will even tell you who to contact to go further to make this happen if you choose. I suggest you do a lot of research. Book, online, tv, and PT.. Go for a long run and just think... I will help you but request that you meet me half way.

Oh, and Chaplains lead the way or whatever Waiver4me writes..

[LRSU_Dog]

Oh, and Chaplains lead the way or whatever Waiver4me writes..

OMG - I am laughing so hard right now that I think I am crying !!!!!!

[teddy13bu6]

seriously have you thought about OCS?

Not interested Sir, WOC would be the only other option besides enlisted

[Chaplain4me]

Oh, and Chaplains lead the way or whatever Waiver4me writes..

HOOAH, I like that motivation.

LRSU- my screen name was RE4-wavier4me, yes it was misspelled.

However, I got a waiver, enlisted, hooah, and became a chaplain candidate, hooah......going to reaccess as a chaplain in the next few months hooah!!!!

Become LT in APR oh yeah........

Phantom actually paid me a complement.......HOOAH, thanks Phantom!!!!!

[EOrsini]

Chappy, where is Chaplain BOLC located? VA?

[teddy13bu6]

HOOAH, I like that motivation.

I know what I want, the key is getting there and making it happen. I'm surely not a 20yr lifer.... I'm a 40+yr lifer or until they med board me or kick my *** out due to age! Make E9, still got time push for SMA! My unit is full of guys with 20+yrs in as E4/E6. Who the **** would stay 20yrs to stay at those ranks? I'm sorry but thats not what I'm interested in. I have other reasons why i dont go OCS, My dad always told me,

" Teddy, you want to be an officer, go enlisted, dont be one of those office jockeys that think cause they got a bar or railroad tracks they are the sh*t. Go Enlisted, know what it is to be a grunt, then decide if you want to be the one to make a difference."

He was right, some of the best officers in the Military were enlisted. They knew how, where, when and what to do with and for there soldiers. Knew what there soldiers where capable of and how to utilize them. The OCS/ROTC route is not my goal, Maybe a specialty field being a WO, maybe.

Oh Sir, My Chaplain just graduated from Chaplain school. Me and him are the battalion historians, good man he is, very knowledgeable. We are currently documenting the unit history, recording it, and putting together the battalions history to post in our HHB. I built a few models resembling my unit in WW2, "Bronx Boys first to Shell Germany" YOU YELL - WE SHELL! If you like history, google: 991st FA in WW2.



LOL just my opinion.

[PALINATHAS]

I'll be out there for several months as well, AIT for 92F starting Aug....seems like everyone ends up in VA for a while, eh?

[teddy13bu6]

Got inpatient lol. I cant help it I love history

http://www.3ad.com/history/wwll/feat...es.11.5.44.htm

[Chaplain4me]

LOL just my opinion.

Yeah, I wish I would have started differently. My ETS date is 2038 HOOAH!!!!!

[EOrsini]

I'll be out there for several months as well, AIT for 92F starting Aug....seems like everyone ends up in VA for a while, eh?

lol, all depends on MOS or AOC. We will be on different sides of the post though. AIT is in its own little section... Officer training is on the completely opposite side