Summary
US Army Soldier (18X)Special Forces candidates are given the opportunity to become a member of one of the most highly skilled combat forces in the world. But they must complete and endure extensive mental/physical training in order to join the Army elite.Job Duties Special Forces Weapons Sergeants: capable of using a wide variety of light/heavy infantry weapons and tacticsSpecial Forces Engineer Sergeants: specialists in a wide range of disciplines such as construction, demolition, and topographic surveysSpecial Forces Medical Sergeants: considered to be the finest first-response/trauma medical technicians in the worldSpecial Forces Communications Sergeants: operate every kind of communications gear, from encrypted satellite communications systems to UHF/VFH systemsEligibility Must have an interest in joining the Army.19 to 29 years old.Must be able to meet height/weight requirementsNo tattoos on hands, face, or above the neck (ring tattoos are acceptable)No history of a felony-level offense.No major medical procedures that would prohibit you from service. (please feel free to ask specific questions).Requirements Complete ASVAB,Training Special Forces candidates attend Infantry One Station Unit Training, which combines Army Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training in a 14-week course.Upon graduation, Special Forces Candidates will attend Airborne Training, followed by a 4-week Special Operations Preparation Course and the Special Forces Assessment and Selection program. This program allows Special Forces an opportunity to assess each Soldier's capabilities by testing his physical, emotional and mental stamina.Skills If the recruit passes, he moves on to the Special Forces Qualification Course to develop the necessary skills of a Special Forces Soldier. The course is currently divided into three phases:Individual Skills Phase: 40 days of training in common skills, land navigation and tacticsMOS Qualification Phase: 65 days of training in different specialties that include a mission planning cycleCollective Training Phase: 38 days of training in Special Operations, Direct Action Isolation, Air Operations and Unconventional Warfare classesOther Areas Include Language Training: Languages are assigned in relation to the scores from the DLABSurvival Training: The survival, evasion, resistance and escape courseHelpful Skills Ability to work as a team memberReadiness to accept a challenge and face dangerAbility to stay in top physical conditionInterest in weapons and artilleryAbility to remain calm in stressful situationsRequired ASVAB Score(s) General Technical (GT): 110Combat (CO): 100Compensation Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.Earn Cash For In Demand Jobs You could earn up to $50K in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties.Education Benefits In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.Thank you!#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
US Army Soldier (18X)Special Forces candidates are given the opportunity to become a member of one of the most highly skilled combat forces in the world. But they must complete and endure extensive mental/physical training in order to join the Army elite.Job Duties Special Forces Weapons Sergeants: capable of using a wide variety of light/heavy infantry weapons and tacticsSpecial Forces Engineer Sergeants: specialists in a wide range of disciplines such as construction, demolition, and topographic surveysSpecial Forces Medical Sergeants: considered to be the finest first-response/trauma medical technicians in the worldSpecial Forces Communications Sergeants: operate every kind of communications gear, from encrypted satellite communications systems to UHF/VFH systemsEligibility Must have an interest in joining the Army.19 to 29 years old.Must be able to meet height/weight requirementsNo tattoos on hands, face, or above the neck (ring tattoos are acceptable)No history of a felony-level offense.No major medical procedures that would prohibit you from service. (please feel free to ask specific questions).Requirements Complete ASVAB,Training Special Forces candidates attend Infantry One Station Unit Training, which combines Army Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training in a 14-week course.Upon graduation, Special Forces Candidates will attend Airborne Training, followed by a 4-week Special Operations Preparation Course and the Special Forces Assessment and Selection program. This program allows Special Forces an opportunity to assess each Soldier's capabilities by testing his physical, emotional and mental stamina.Skills If the recruit passes, he moves on to the Special Forces Qualification Course to develop the necessary skills of a Special Forces Soldier. The course is currently divided into three phases:Individual Skills Phase: 40 days of training in common skills, land navigation and tacticsMOS Qualification Phase: 65 days of training in different specialties that include a mission planning cycleCollective Training Phase: 38 days of training in Special Operations, Direct Action Isolation, Air Operations and Unconventional Warfare classesOther Areas Include Language Training: Languages are assigned in relation to the scores from the DLABSurvival Training: The survival, evasion, resistance and escape courseHelpful Skills Ability to work as a team memberReadiness to accept a challenge and face dangerAbility to stay in top physical conditionInterest in weapons and artilleryAbility to remain calm in stressful situationsRequired ASVAB Score(s) General Technical (GT): 110Combat (CO): 100Compensation Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.Earn Cash For In Demand Jobs You could earn up to $50K in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties.Education Benefits In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.Thank you!#J-18808-Ljbffr
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