Should I choose spec ops over regular army? And how often will I contact my family?

[@johnbaker3761]

This really helps a lot, trying to pick a path right now. Thank you

[@JohnS677]

Glad I could help

[@whil0001]

Hey dude, you’ve helped me out a lot. Are you in the 75th?

[@JohnS677]

I was I'm a civilian now

[@Richard-lu8ck]

I could be wrong but what I think he's trying to say is if you're on the fence and think you might try to do it later, don't. Not all Army units are created equal and there are some truly shitty ones out there. And if you end up in one of them then you'll paint rocks and sweep the motor pool for however many years while the SOF guys are getting to do all the cool shit.

[@marcoromero783]

How are the school opportunities for Regiment? I’ve read on forums that Rangers typically don’t get those Gucci schools like MFF, dive, SERE, etc.

[@JohnS677]

Yeah, but not because they aren't v allowed. The only school you probably won't get approved is air assault because we do it all the time so they view it as pointless. Also a school usually has to have something to do to your mos. SERE is actually a walk on school so as long as you can get it approved by your command... Just not many people want to.

[@JCA122510]

Dude this helped so much! You have no idea. This is literally the single best piece of information I’ve gotten out of all the research and stuff I’ve done. THANK YOU!! My wife says thank you too, we sat here and watched this together. My wife works online, we don’t have any kids, and we don’t have a house or “solid foundation “ yet so she will be able to travel with me to where ever I get stationed (as-long as that’s how it works I guess lol) After watching this I think I’ve made up my mind, and I’m going to go ahead and do the option-40 route. One last question..with the option-40....are you guaranteed to have a shot at being a ranger? Just so I can clarify.

[@JohnS677]

Yes, you will go through OSUT then head over to pre-RASP where you will wait to go to RASP which is your shot at being a Ranger. Glad I could help man.

[@JCA122510]

You were such a great help. My biggest hurdle I feel will be scoring well enough on the ASVAB. Math, and test taking in general is not much of a strength of mine but I know I just have to study my butt off so wish me luck!

[@JohnS677]

@@ktaylor2509 when I took the ASVAB I hadn't studied for highschool level stuff like that for years, it was challenging and I was nervous. I scored plenty high enough but it can be challenging when you're out of practice test taking.

[@tonybayer2546]

So you would actually recommend 18x over 11x for those of us wanting to go straight SF/Rangers? Because to me, I'd rather risk being 11c instead of 11b and not get selected than to not get selected and end up being a cook.

[@JohnS677]

I would recommend you getting the info and mayour own choices. Going 11x with an option 40 for 75th is a no brainier, they don't reclass you that way, you either make it or you go big army (probably 82nd). The risk is in the 18x contract, so if SF is what you want it may make more sense to go 11x first, then go to selection. You've gotta weigh the risk amd decide that for yourself.

[@bbhristian9681]

Hey what are your thoughts on ranger medics? I couldn’t get the option 40 in my contract but I was told I could volunteer during Ait. I can almost max the Pt test so that shouldn’t be a problem, I just worry that if I’m a medic in the ranger regiment I’ll be somewhat left out of all the high speed shit

[@JohnS677]

Being a medic in regiment is very high speed in my opinion. Just know that after you go to RASP you will be expected to complete SOCOM as well before you can be a Ranger medic.

[@happygreen6584]

Can you share a hourly/daily/weekly schedule for SOPC?

[@matthewrivas7832]

What barriers could happen? There’s nothing your unit could do nothing to stop you 18X is the easiest thing to do once you’re in

[@TheNewAmericanDream]

How long after rasp/airborne until your first deployment? Will i get to spend a week or two with my family before deploying?

[@JohnS677]

Most likely you will have several months before your first deployment, maybe longer. But it's not unheard of for someone getting deployed as soon as they get to there unit.

[@TheNewAmericanDream]

@@JohnS677 thank you for responding

[@luigicastro6971]

Hey do you have any advice on how to make sure you get 11b for the option 40?

[@JohnS677]

I don't know of a guaranteed way. Sorry, it's luck of the draw as far as I know.

[@luigicastro6971]

@@JohnS677 thanks for the reply boss

[@ethangnars]

Thanks for the vid man! Love the info.

[@LongRon6969]

I’m an 18X shipping out to basic in Feb. 2020. So if I don’t get selected, do I just become an 11B?

[@JohnS677]

Your contract says you'll be needs of the army. So you could stay 11B but you also could become anything the army is short on. I have some buddies who became cooks, I became a mechanic.

[@atgaming9431]

Did you get selected?

[@kaseykult991]

I've got jump school coming up right after osut so they haven't switched that yet, Im on an 18x contract

[@JohnS677]

Sweet. Good to know. It makes more sense that way, to get airborne over with while you are still in Benning.

[@MeliorIlle]

18x no, option 40/ranger you go after RASP.

[@anthonyvarriale2614]

Could you do a video on your experience for sopc hold, sopc?

[@joshharrison1169]

im coming from Guard to Active as 11X i cant get option 40 or 18x because of the slots available, what should i do if i wanna go Spec Ops ?

[@JohnS677]

Honestly I'd tell them you will wait until a slot opens up. Your not guaranteed anything once you sign that contract if you don't have it in writing.

[@MIL1120]

Word of advice. I'm 27 I put off the army because I got married early on in life. If I could do it again. I would have not gotten married, and joined at 21 , too many things to do or see and I'm not talking about hookers or parties. Some people might say their wife is on board with the whole thing, and she might. But as a man shell always be in the back of your mind and you'll want her to be doing fine , shell occupy time and energy needed to pass selection or ranger school

[@hwhitley93]

dont say my name Same dude im 25 and will be 26 when I leave 2 kids and a wife also

[@reelsteelesharkfishing6329]

@@hwhitley93 I'm 28 going in 11x married with 3 kids

[@An_Enraged_Pig]

I went into the Army, at 18 got out and now I am 27. My friend went into selection at 34... and is a 18D

[@douglas_fir]

Hey there, I'm prior Navy looking at going into the regiment if not guard SF. How is it being there when you're a little older? Is it a good ol' boys fest? Is it as strict as the regular army?

[@JohnS677]

It's a good place, it's not like it was in the old days apparently, but it's not as strict as regular army.

[@greymort8783]

I leave Aug 5th for Fort Benning. I signed a 18x contract. My question is, is maxing out a pt enough or should I be pushing myself for more?

[@JohnS677]

Awesome brother! Good luck. Always push for more, but maxing it is good enough for basic. You're biggest hurdle will probably be pushups, people rarely do them to strict army standards. Practice form.

[@Tesla_ofthe_Skies]

Always more young man

[@atgaming9431]

Did you get selected?

[@josemexjr2844]

Did you make it???

[@nickmichas6]

What’s your MOS? Did it change after you failed sfas? MOS in regiment?

[@JohnS677]

Yeah, I was reclassed to 91B. Mechanic.

[@gamerking5282]

What happened after not getting selected for sf

[@erikrodriguez5823]

Hey I've stumbled upon your content and your videos are really informative I appreciate it I've been trying to read up and get as much as info as possible I'm currently 18 thinking about going in with a 18X contract could you give me some suggestions to prepare I'm also wondering if you think maybe a year to a year in a half is good enough to prep or should I spend longer

[@JohnS677]

I don't know that you need a year and a half just to prep, although you should keep in mind that you must be 20 years old by the time you graduate OSUT.

[@suspicioususer]

@@JohnS677 so are you a 91b in the ranger rgt or did you have to reclass

[@blackshadow-xr1me]

Can you tell about the us about the Special forces qualification course Also are you planning on going back To try to Special forces again

[@JohnS677]

I didn't make it into the Q course and I hear they have made some changes to it, so my information wouldn't be up to date. Edit: I have been considering going back.

[@blackshadow-xr1me]

@@JohnS677 you should try again if that your goal go get don't give up on your goal