https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-long-does-one-have-to-be-in-a-support-role-before-gaining-the-s-sqi <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was with 3/20th SFG for 2 1/2 years, and am now just learning about the “S” SQI, would it help me do a lateral movement to another SFG if I had one or not really? Mon, 11 Jan 2021 20:46:16 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-long-does-one-have-to-be-in-a-support-role-before-gaining-the-s-sqi <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was with 3/20th SFG for 2 1/2 years, and am now just learning about the “S” SQI, would it help me do a lateral movement to another SFG if I had one or not really? SGT Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 11 Jan 2021 20:46:16 -0500 2021-01-11T20:46:16-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-long-does-one-have-to-be-in-a-support-role-before-gaining-the-s-sqi?n=6652779&urlhash=6652779 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It doesn&#39;t mean anything and doesn&#39;t do anything for you. USASOC positions are filled on a first come first serve basis for lower enlisted and a slating board for senior enlisted. <br /><br />There is no such thing as a lateral move to a USASOC unit on AD, even when it&#39;s the same post it is a PCS because you&#39;re moving outside the MACOM. That means HRC has to place you on assignment to go there. The often referred to &quot;Inter post transfer&quot; to Group isn&#39;t actually how it works. <br /><br />I&#39;m not entirely sure if your time with 20th SFG really counts toward crediting you with an S SQI but in order to receive your S qualifier you would need to currently be assigned to a USASOC position, be airborne qualified, and be recommended for it by the commander.<br /><br />Again, it does nothing for you or your career. It won&#39;t get you to a group if there&#39;s no slot, and you don&#39;t need it to get slotted there. It won&#39;t get you selected for an assignment over another person. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 11 Jan 2021 21:38:08 -0500 2021-01-11T21:38:08-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-long-does-one-have-to-be-in-a-support-role-before-gaining-the-s-sqi?n=6653923&urlhash=6653923 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>USASOC, in coordination with HRC, developed the skill identifier K9 (special operations support) and the special qualifications identifier S (special operations support personnel). These identifiers are for individuals who have successfully served 22 months in a SOF formation or 12 months in a SOF deployment.<br /><br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.army.mil/article/166176/supporting_army_and_joint_special_operations_forces">https://www.army.mil/article/166176/supporting_army_and_joint_special_operations_forces</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/594/689/qrc/size2.jpg?1610461825"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="https://www.army.mil/article/166176/supporting_army_and_joint_special_operations_forces">Supporting Army and joint special operations forces</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">Supporting Army and joint special operations forces</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> SFC Michael Hasbun Tue, 12 Jan 2021 09:29:25 -0500 2021-01-12T09:29:25-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-long-does-one-have-to-be-in-a-support-role-before-gaining-the-s-sqi?n=6655658&urlhash=6655658 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thanks for the question Connor Wayne Soares Tue, 12 Jan 2021 20:13:48 -0500 2021-01-12T20:13:48-05:00 2021-01-11T20:46:16-05:00