Where can I find a POC for the Special Forces here at Fort Irwin?

2019-11-06T22:58:53-05:00

I have a question regarding the special forces team at Ft Irwin. I was wondering if anyone had any POC for the special forces team here? I was recently picked up for selection for 160th SOAR (Green Platoon) as a medic. I asked around but no one here seems to know, these guys are like ghost. My intention was to try to get attached to the team here so that I could train with them, and better myself for green platoon & SOCM.

As far as I know there are no other special operations teams in Fort Irwin nor are there any recruiters here either. (The post is extremely isolated) Any helpful info would be appreciated.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Nov 6 at 2019 11:27 PM

2019-11-06T23:27:52-05:00

There isn't one unless SOCOM coughed up an OC Team of Special Operators. The recruiting team is the only SF presence. That may not even be full time. https://home.army.mil/irwin/index.php/units-tenants/special-forces-recruiting-fort-irwin

Edit: Ops Group has an SF trainer team, from experience....Ops Group is nearly unreachable. On rotation, off rotation, they are hardly ever in their offices.

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Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Nov 7 at 2019 12:11 AM

2019-11-07T00:11:34-05:00

NTC is not too large, continue to search for an SF presence. They are of course, difficult to locate.,

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2019 4:18 AM

2019-11-07T04:18:14-05:00

There's no SF unit there and you don't need one to train with. Your best bet is to train with you PA as far as medical training goes. Physically, just don't quit.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2019 10:25 AM

2019-11-07T10:25:11-05:00

Ft Carson is your contact for ARSOF recruiting. SGM Bowman at the SOF Cell on Irwin runs train ups for those attending Selection etc... call him up, or call the Carson SORB and we can link you up. We go to Irwin every month to do briefings, come by next one (we'll advertise) and talk to us then as well.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2019 10:02 AM

2019-11-08T10:02:26-05:00

When I was last stationed at FT Irwin, SF Recruiters would roll down every now and then to give briefings and snap people up. Otherwise, you can always contact the SF at JBLM

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2019 11:52 AM

2019-11-08T11:52:39-05:00

They do have a team there that just does the Unconventional warfare piece. Just gotta look around. But people are correct, there is zero need for you to train with them as they will do none of the training you are looking for.