Civil affairs vs Special Forces?

2021-08-30T14:03:23-04:00

I am having a very hard time deciding between the two of these selections. I went to SFAS once and was a 21 day non select. I like both missions and feel like i would excel in both places. Any advice or guidance helps.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Aug 30 at 2021 2:17 PM

2021-08-30T14:17:36-04:00

https://www.awg.army.mil/ I understand AWG accepts many non-selectees. AWG works - a lot - with SF. SSG Private RallyPoint Member

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Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2021 2:50 PM

2021-08-30T14:50:14-04:00

Do you want to build relationships with foreign partner forces, aid in infrastructure build up and long lasting relationships? Or do you want to focus on targeting?

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Aug 30 at 2021 2:51 PM

2021-08-30T14:51:06-04:00

Two very different missions. It depends on what you prefer.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2021 5:18 PM

2021-08-30T17:18:36-04:00

Go SF while you are young enough to do it. You can always switch to CA when you are older

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2021 5:42 PM

2021-08-30T17:42:17-04:00

From my understanding, if you try for SF twice and are Non-Select both times, then you are pretty much done from ever trying out again. But, if you are passionate enough to try again, regardless of the risk, then go SF. If, by some course of bad luck you are Non-Select again, then try out for CA. But when you pass Selection......

Response by SFC Wayne Ocker made Aug 30 at 2021 7:34 PM

2021-08-30T19:34:39-04:00

Go civil affairs the play close with sf. If want after a time to go an then go