How should I decide between Psyops or Civil Affairs? What has your first-hand experience been like in either?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 May 2021 12:59:20 -0400

I’m trying to decide between the two. Can anyone give me some firsthand experience on what their time was like in either? Thank you

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made May 17 at 2021 5:56 PM

SFC Casey O'Mally — Mon, 17 May 2021 17:56:05 -0400

Way too simplified to be accurate (but still somewhat accurate) version:

Civil Affairs : Ask the locals what they think
PSYOPs: Tell the locals what they think

Both have a very definitive, and very needed mission. Both have great things and bad things. Both serve the mission through their interaction with the population. And both lean heavily on each other.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2021 6:17 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 May 2021 18:17:42 -0400

If want to become the subject matter expert on the culture of a giving population then join PSYOP. PSYOP does some civil affairs but CA only does civil affairs. PSYOP in my opinion is harder.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2021 9:07 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 May 2021 09:07:21 -0400

Talk to the recruiters at the SORB. If you want to wait about a month, I'll arrive at Bliss as your new EWO and I can give you the lowdown on CA.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2021 8:56 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 21 May 2021 20:56:11 -0400

Go PSYOP, more opportunities and training.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2021 11:49 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 May 2021 11:49:22 -0400

Talk to your local PSYOP or CA Recruiter. Visit goarmysof.com to find your nearest station