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<blockquote data-quote="svtfocus2cobra" data-source="post: 15192794" data-attributes="member: 21786"><p>My suggestion: Go Rangers or SF. Rangers are a great starting point to a career in special operations if you want to have the option to move up to greater positions. You have those opportunities in general whether it is SEALs or MARSOC but the transitioning will be easier moving within the Army. MARSOC and SEALs are both going to have some incredibly difficult swimming prerequisites because it makes up part of their identity. While other groups are equally as skilled in that aspect, it is not a requirement for all of them to have such a high level of water proficiency. I was a great swimmer and always tested at a high level in the Marines but Im not sure I could do the tests that MARSOC and SEALs require. MARSOC has always been tempting for me but I always see myself going back in for the Rangers more than anything else. </p><p></p><p>My words of advice: You sound like an intelligent guy so do your research thoroughly before making any decisions. You have to consider what will give you the best odds of accomplishing the adventure that you want even if you fail your primary goal at first. I knew a lot of BUDS duds as they would drop to our Battallion in a POG job which is the exact opposite of what they wanted to be doing, but the Navy doesn't have much in the form of a grunt corps so there's limited opportunity to go infantry in the Navy if you fail BUDS. If you fail going out to be a Ranger or a Green Beret, you could get sent to an infantry unit like the 82nd where you will gain valuable experience and move up and learn how to prepare yourself to retry the challenge you weren't prepared for before. A big part of being successful in the military is just kbowing what to expect and having the familiarity to mentally prepare yourself for what is going to come your way. Most civilians simply have no idea how bad it can suck. It took me almost a year, year and a hlaf in the Marines to feel what real suck was. Boot camp and ITB were just tiny stepping stones for children, but at the time they seem impossible sometimes. You go to some of these indocs and you'll laugh at ever thinking the basic training was even remotely difficult. </p><p></p><p> I have limited general knowledge on special operations as in the groups in SOCOM, but I was Marine infantry and also knew plenty of snipers. The biggest thing you have to remember is that these seemingly glorious jobs are not always as glorious when you get there. I'm sure most snipers love their jobs and the autonomy of their units but one of the best and smartest Marines I had the pleasure of serving under didn't paint a pretty picture of being a sniper. Just somethig to keep in mind. You'll usually love the jobs you had looking back but often times hate it when you're doing it. It's just another job, but one you will never regret doing if you feel called to it. </p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="svtfocus2cobra, post: 15192794, member: 21786"] My suggestion: Go Rangers or SF. Rangers are a great starting point to a career in special operations if you want to have the option to move up to greater positions. You have those opportunities in general whether it is SEALs or MARSOC but the transitioning will be easier moving within the Army. MARSOC and SEALs are both going to have some incredibly difficult swimming prerequisites because it makes up part of their identity. While other groups are equally as skilled in that aspect, it is not a requirement for all of them to have such a high level of water proficiency. I was a great swimmer and always tested at a high level in the Marines but Im not sure I could do the tests that MARSOC and SEALs require. MARSOC has always been tempting for me but I always see myself going back in for the Rangers more than anything else. My words of advice: You sound like an intelligent guy so do your research thoroughly before making any decisions. You have to consider what will give you the best odds of accomplishing the adventure that you want even if you fail your primary goal at first. I knew a lot of BUDS duds as they would drop to our Battallion in a POG job which is the exact opposite of what they wanted to be doing, but the Navy doesn't have much in the form of a grunt corps so there's limited opportunity to go infantry in the Navy if you fail BUDS. If you fail going out to be a Ranger or a Green Beret, you could get sent to an infantry unit like the 82nd where you will gain valuable experience and move up and learn how to prepare yourself to retry the challenge you weren't prepared for before. A big part of being successful in the military is just kbowing what to expect and having the familiarity to mentally prepare yourself for what is going to come your way. Most civilians simply have no idea how bad it can suck. It took me almost a year, year and a hlaf in the Marines to feel what real suck was. Boot camp and ITB were just tiny stepping stones for children, but at the time they seem impossible sometimes. You go to some of these indocs and you'll laugh at ever thinking the basic training was even remotely difficult. I have limited general knowledge on special operations as in the groups in SOCOM, but I was Marine infantry and also knew plenty of snipers. The biggest thing you have to remember is that these seemingly glorious jobs are not always as glorious when you get there. I'm sure most snipers love their jobs and the autonomy of their units but one of the best and smartest Marines I had the pleasure of serving under didn't paint a pretty picture of being a sniper. Just somethig to keep in mind. You'll usually love the jobs you had looking back but often times hate it when you're doing it. It's just another job, but one you will never regret doing if you feel called to it. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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