Can you go straight to Army Special Forces?

Recruits can enlist straight into Special Forces. Believe it or not, a recent high school graduate could walk into a recruiting office and enlist for 18X, Special Forces Candidate. These recruits go through basic training and then immediately enter the Special Forces training pipeline.

Can I go from infantry to Special Forces?

You can still get to Army Special Forces from the Army and request a transfer to attend SFAS – Special Forces Assessment and Selection. But, the 18x is a way to “guarantee” the opportunity once the recruit completes Basic Combat Training, Advanced Individual Training (Infantry), and Airborne Training.

How long do you have to be in the Army to be Special Forces?

You must have no more than 14 years time in service (E-3 to E-6) You must have no more than 12 years time in service and nine months time-in-grade when applying for the SFAS course (E-7). You must be either Airborne or Ranger qualified (E-7).

Is it hard to get an 18X contract?

Most recruits drop out at Airborne School or SFAS training. The success rate is also not that high for current active-duty soldiers seeking a transfer to MOS 18X (about 70\%). It is not to suggest that surviving MOS 18X is impossible, but very few new recruits make it all the way through.

What is 11X in the army?

Army MOS 11X is a broad term that refers to infantry specialities within the military branch. Some military specialities are combat-related while others do not experience direct conflict with an enemy force. Army MOS 11X are soldiers that are literally on the front lines of combat engaging with an adversary.

How do I become an Army Special Forces?

You can still get to Army Special Forces from the Army and request a transfer to attend SFAS – Special Forces Assessment and Selection. But, the 18x is a way to “guarantee” the opportunity once the recruit completes Basic Combat Training, Advanced Individual Training (Infantry), and Airborne Training.

What are the different levels of Special Forces in the Army?

There are four entry-level Army Special Forces MOS: Special Forces Weapons Sergeants (MOS 18B): Personnel use light and heavy infantry weapons and tactics. Special Forces Engineer Sergeants (MOS 18C): Produces personnel in a wide range of specialties including demolition and logistics.

Why does the Army have a special forces recruiting program?

Most Special Forces candidates come from the active duty side of the Army versus from the recruiting program. The recruiting option to speed up the SF pipeline is needed to create more eager candidates that may have not been willing to wait a few years in their unit before going to selection.

What is a 18D in the Army?

Army SF Medical Sergeants (MOS 18D): The military specialty focuses on elite first-response and trauma. Special Forces Communications Sergeants (MOS 18E): The military specialty is elite in handling every type of communications system imaginable. The U.S. Army determines Special Forces Military Occupational Specialties based on a few factors.