Recruits can enlist straight into Special Forces
.
These recruits go through basic training and then immediately enter the Special Forces training pipeline. If they fail or are simply aren't selected during the Special Forces assessment, they are re-assigned to infantry.
Are there any military jobs that don't require basic training?
Opportunities for officers exist in many fields including special forces, health care and aviation. Some examples of these military jobs that don't require basic training include
attorneys, doctors, nurses, and surface warfare officers
.
Does everyone in the military have to go through boot camp?
All new recruits are required to go to basic training
, but not all recruits are new. Some may be prior-service recruits who are reentering the military after a break in service. Others may be active duty troops who decided to transition to a Guard or Reserve unit.
Does Air Force accept prior service?
The Air Force Reserve is open to current military personnel who are transitioning from active duty, former members of any branch of the U.S. military, as well as
candidates with no prior military experience
.
Do prior service have to go through MEPS?
All Prior Service applicants that require basic combat training (BCT) must obtain a Chapter 2 physical from MEPS
.
What is the cut off age for Special Forces?
20-36 years old
. Pass the Army fitness test and clear height and weight standards.
Is it hard to get into Special Forces?
To become part of the Army's Green Berets,
you need to be mentally and physically tough, endure difficult training and face challenges head-on
. In addition, to qualify for the Special Forces contract, you must meet the following criteria: Meet the minimum age requirement of 20 years old.
What MOS can go to Special Forces?
What MOS should I enlist for prior to Special Forces? We recruit from all branches of the Army and
there is no specific MOS that qualifies for Special Forces duty
. Do your very best in whichever field you choose and then apply for Special Forces Assessment and Selection.
Can you join the military and skip basic training?
Yes, it is possible to fail basic training
. You could go through the trouble of leaving your home, job, family and friends and come back a failure. In fact, this happens to about 15% of recruits who join the military every year. Too many recruits I speak to think that it is impossible to fail basic training.
What branch of the military is easiest to get into?
At the ASVAB stage, the easiest military branch to join is the
Army or Air Force
. At the basic training stage, the easiest military branch to join is the Air Force.
What's the hardest Army basic training?
Fort Benning, GA
conducts Advanced Individual Training for the Army Infantry, which makes many think it also has the toughest Basic Training program.
Can you work for the military without joining?
With a civilian job in the military, you get to work alongside the nation's Soldiers
, bringing a level of expertise and skill that keeps the Army ready for anything.
What MOS in the Army does not deploy?
Human Resources
– HR Jobs often don't see deployment and if they do, they are not in as much danger as other jobs. They may be responsible for emergency contact data, personnel records, accountability and postal services.
What military branch does not see combat?
The Coast Guard
is the least likely to see combat, as they are a part of Homeland Security and play a different role in protecting the United States. Every military branch has a different organizational structure. Within that structure, some units and troops focus on training for combat.
Do you have to retake the ASVAB if you are prior service?
If you are prior Air Force and your ASVAB scores are valid, you most likely won't have to retest
. All other services will likely have to retake the ASVAB test. Your local recruiter will check to determine if your current scores can be converted.
Do prior service get bonuses?
Qualified prior service members at E4 and below may be eligible for up to $20,000 in bonuses
. To qualify, you'll need to enlist into a critical-skill Military Occupational Specialty (MOS).
How long is prior service basic training?
Title 10, United States Code, section 671 (10 U.S.C. § 671) requires a minimum of
12 weeks
of basic training, or equivalent, before a member of the Military Service may be deployed overseas.
Does the Army take prior service?
The Army defines prior service as
any applicant with more than 180 days of military service, or those who graduated from military job-training (MOS/AFSC/Rating), regardless of time-in-service
.
Can you change your MOS in the National Guard?
How can I get out of the guard early?
- Conscientious Objector Discharge.
- Early Release for Education.
- Military Hardship Discharges.
- Convenience of the Government.
- Military Service Commitments.
Is 29 too old for Special Forces?
The rule is that
you must arrive at boot camp no later than your 29th birthday to be eligible without a waiver
. Waivers are few and far between and are handled on a case-by-case basis at a higher level up the chain of command.
Is 40 too old to join Special Forces?
| Military Branch Too Old to Join the Military | Army Special Forces > 30 years old | Navy SEALs > 28 years old | Air Force CCT or PJ > 28 years old |
|---|
Applicants must be from 17 to
28 years old
. Waivers for men ages 29 and 30 are available for highly qualified candidates. Men with prior enlisted service as SEALs who are seeking to become SEAL Officers can request waivers to age 33.
What disqualifies from Special Forces?
There are
age, citizenship, physical, education, height/weight, criminal record, medical, and drug history standards
that can exclude you from joining the military.
Do Green Berets get paid more?
Overall,
the salary of a Green Beret officer averages $70,000
. Compare this to the average salary of a general Army soldier, which is just over $30,000. Active duty soldiers and officers earn more, and your salary will also go up as you move from officer to sergeant or lieutenant.
Do you have to be infantry to go Special Forces?
No prior military experience (NPS)
Special Forces candidates will attend infantry (11B) One Station Unit Training (OSUT)
, which combines Army Basic Combat Training (BCT) and infantry Advanced Individual Training (AIT) in one 22-week course at Fort Benning, GA.
