What can officers do to be competitive to attend Special Forces Selection?

1. Go speak with the nearest SORB (Special Operations Recruiting Battalion) representative. Here is a link to their contact info. I suggest scheduling a time to drive down to Bragg (I see you are in DC) to introduce yourself and get answers to these questions directly from them: http://www.sorbrecruiting.com/Contact.htm

2. Short of an official position which you can get from SORB, I would guess that attending schools like Airborne, Air Assault, and Pathfinder would be helpful to show you can do ok in those environments. I realize slots for those schools may be tough given your MOS, but that would just show that you can get more done than is normal in your peer group.

3. Top OER goes without saying

4. Top PT test score (i.e. 300)

5. Strong DLAB score (or DLPT if you already know a language - would be helpful).

Your biggest challenge will be your branch. You are a nurse and that has special implications in the equation. That been said the ARSOF board do not discriminate on what branch are the applicants coming from but what he/she brings to the table. No need to worry about schools because you will be trained in everything that is required and them some. Please contact your SORB recruiter and they will gladly get you the latest information. They should be visiting the DC area at least quarterly and doing face to face with those interested.

In 1989, I went through with 4 AMEDD officers. 2 were MDs and the other support officers. All were destined for SOF units. They all graduated and were assigned to SOF units. The 3 non MD officers were made team leaders by the groups and were able to change branches in a year or two. After that, there was a AMEDD officers allow to attend Q-Course 10 plus years.
It comes down to your branch allowing you the option. Remember, the needs of the Army is omni important but can sometimes warrant an exception.