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In your opinion what is the most elite school and why?
Of course each school has its different needs and reasons for being around in todays Army. If you had the chance what school would you like to attend and be proud to attend?
From my 4 in a half years in the Army I've heard everything from Airborne (Bragg Babies mostly) to Special Forces for obvious reason. In my opinion the Pathfinder badge is most elite. For reasons unknown to myself even. I think the reasoning behind the people being around that are certified are for excellent reasons. I have not had the opportunities to attends any schools this far. One day I'll be rocking Air Assualt, Airbone, and Pathfinder.
Just my thoughts.
Of course each school has its different needs and reasons for being around in todays Army. If you had the chance what school would you like to attend and be proud to attend?
From my 4 in a half years in the Army I've heard everything from Airborne (Bragg Babies mostly) to Special Forces for obvious reason. In my opinion the Pathfinder badge is most elite. For reasons unknown to myself even. I think the reasoning behind the people being around that are certified are for excellent reasons. I have not had the opportunities to attends any schools this far. One day I'll be rocking Air Assualt, Airbone, and Pathfinder.
Just my thoughts.
Airborne Student
Air Assault School
Pathfinder School
Special Forces
Diver
Posted 11 y ago
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SFC Keith Bailey
Which one ? Most of the 10th Mountain are not Mountain qualified.. The Tab like the 101 is just history..
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SGT(P) (Join to see)
No but the national guard has a brigade that is all mountain plus rangers go for winter training and special forces
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SFC Keith Bailey
Yes I know. I was in Readiness Group Devens. I used to train the trainers.. I know the school well..
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Airborne...not elite. Special? Sure but that standard is pretty low. Any school that requires 280 PT score and above to compete, and an attrition rate losing 30% or more of the students can be considered elite. Ranger school, SFAS, Scuba, SOTIC.
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I believe Marine Security Guard school should at least get an honorable mention. That's for Embassy Marines, for those of you who No Habla.
Consider the requirements to be an instructor at a given school.
MSG = E7, prior Recruiter, Prior Drill Instructor, AND prior Embassy Marine both as a Detachment Member and a Detachment Commander. Yup that's right....ALL of them.
Consider the requirements to be an instructor at a given school.
MSG = E7, prior Recruiter, Prior Drill Instructor, AND prior Embassy Marine both as a Detachment Member and a Detachment Commander. Yup that's right....ALL of them.
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The most 'elite' school is probably SF school. Since many of us do not get a chance to attend and even fewer pass...I'm gonna add, that the most elite school a Non-SF type can attend is the one that reaches Army Values through and through....and one you can graduate and pass.
As a Recon Marine, we had a pipeline of schools we needed to attend, from Basic to MCT and SOI, then ck into the unit get placed into a RIP program. Then off to ARC/BRC. It will be months before you see your next schools....hopefully you'll get to attend SERE, SAPPER, RANGER, Airborne, Pre-SCUBA, SCUBA, OTH, Combat Diver, Dive Supervisor, CQB, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Coxswain School, NCO school, Jump Master, HRST, Sniper and by then have several deployments under your belt to test your skills. Oh lots of target acquisition schools as well, followed by hours of Call for Fire. Each MOS has its unique schools, these were mine.
As a Recon Marine, we had a pipeline of schools we needed to attend, from Basic to MCT and SOI, then ck into the unit get placed into a RIP program. Then off to ARC/BRC. It will be months before you see your next schools....hopefully you'll get to attend SERE, SAPPER, RANGER, Airborne, Pre-SCUBA, SCUBA, OTH, Combat Diver, Dive Supervisor, CQB, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Coxswain School, NCO school, Jump Master, HRST, Sniper and by then have several deployments under your belt to test your skills. Oh lots of target acquisition schools as well, followed by hours of Call for Fire. Each MOS has its unique schools, these were mine.
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The most elite military school is my opinion is Navy SEAL school. Just having a Navy Seal title gives you instant creditability in my book and comes with exceptionally high expectations. If I going on a mission, I'll choose a SEAL every time at face value. I have similar feelings and respect for green berets, but the question did ask for who I think is the MOST elite
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SFC Michael Jackson, MBA
LTC (Join to see) , Hollywood may pump up the stories to sell movies, but there's a reason there make Hollywood action flicks to begin with. There's a reason six team 6 was called on. There's a reason was America's best sniper, and there's a reason a variety of other missions were conducted by SEALs we won't discuss here. However, I'm interested in knowing you knowing which one you think is above the SEALS.
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LTC (Join to see)
I also do not mean disrespect. I just think we will have to acknowledge we really don't know. Those who do can't speak for if they do speak out of turn will be excommunicated. So all we have are our preceptions.
I just count myself lucky to have bumped into some awesome people across the spectrum.
I just count myself lucky to have bumped into some awesome people across the spectrum.
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SFC Michael Jackson, MBA
LTC (Join to see), I wouldn't want to disrespect any elite teams either. I can acknowledge that we don't know for sure. However, I think the question was asking our personal opinion. Based on the LITTLE knowledge and experience I have, my personal opinion is that SEALs a public well-known reputation for being the best. Whether it's actually true will always a debatable issue
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SFC Michael Jackson, MBA
COL Charles Williams , I can't speak for MSG (Join to see), but one challenge is that a question like can open the door to conversation about assets and special ops groups we don't need to discuss in open forum. It can quickly a sensitive OPSEC matter talking elite schools.
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COL (Join to see)
A wise mother once said If you're not going to say something nice then don't say anything at all.
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Air assault and path finder cannot be worn together, but it is a school I always wanted to attend.
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1SG David Niles
Well after more research in 670-1 then I have done in 8yrs I conclude that I was mistaken you can wear air assault and path finder they are both class 4 awards and there is no prohibitions that I can find barring the wear of both. Just shows you not to believe what someone tells you... Look it up!
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COL (Join to see)
they changed the rules. These days you can wear just about as many tabs and badges as you can earn. I recently met an SF Major who had SF, Ranger, & Sapper tabs as well as a combat infantryman's badge, master parachutist, combat diver and Halo badges. Pretty hoo-ah officer who is currently assigned as a math professor at West Point.
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