Does anyone have any new advice, as of 2017, on how to prepare my civil affairs packet?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 01:16:53 -0400

Response by LTC Bill Koski made Jul 8 at 2017 9:44 PM

LTC Bill Koski — Sat, 08 Jul 2017 21:44:55 -0400

Sorry, no advice. The reserve side is a different animal and I went CA during the surge in 2006.
Although, I encourage you to go all out, it was the one of the best moves in my career.
Good luck!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2017 2:23 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 14:23:37 -0400

SGT Wilson, be physically and mentally fit. If you speak another language go get and updated DLPT score and include the 330 form with your packet. Make sure you understand the guidance provided by the staff, if you don't understand ask! Good luck to you.

Response by SSG Cliff Karolak made Jul 18 at 2017 8:08 PM

SSG Cliff Karolak — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 20:08:26 -0400

My God young sergeant. Back in my day this didn't exist. You got selected to go to JFK special warfare school. Ft Bragg. After graduation. You where awarded a additional skill identifier D I think don't quote me. When the made it a mos it was then 35A not bravo. I served with the 403d Civil Affairs Co attached I MEF,Desert Shield, Desert Storm. True you can find us in marine publications of the time. We always had a saying you can't be stupid and be CA. Secure the Victory.

Response by SFC Jon Vandeyacht made Jul 19 at 2017 11:27 AM

SFC Jon Vandeyacht — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 11:27:36 -0400

Research it. Read the published packet requirements and follow them. Don't make up anything that you don't have and do not exaderate your skills or experience. This will quickly be identified during the assessment field exercise.
90% of the job is research and reports. If this was anything other than a job in USASOC, I'd be more than happy to give you the keys to the mansion but asking for people to basically do your packet, really is cheating yourself. If you can't do it on your own AND get selected, then you shouldn't be a 38 CMF.
Am I being an unhelpful ass? If the answer is no, then you have a chance. This is not a job which you will be spoon fed everything. You must be able to figure stuff out on your own else they (your team) will hate you. This is a job I which your given tons of freedom but with that are expectations. Put on your own or as a team, what is your score? Get my drift? I'm being harsh because anyone can be successful in the GPF but ca land is an entirely different beast.
I'm not trying to be mean, but they are a 4 man team and if your not up to par to begin with, then you will be failing yourself and the team.