Will I have the opportunity to try out for an SF slot at Fort Irwin?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 18:17:02 -0400

I’m a 25 y/o E4 68w. With a 296 PT score out of AIT. My first duty station will be Ft. Irwin. I have heard that this is a good place to train for selection. My question is, will i have the chance to try out for a slot for selection

Response by SFC Marc W. made Jul 25 at 2018 6:29 PM

SFC Marc W. — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 18:29:38 -0400

There should be a Special Operations Recruiter at your base when you get there. That's who you will want to talk to. When you've turned in all the paperwork, assuming you meet all qualifications, they will schedule you to go to selection. You don't compete for a slot to go, you just go when they can get you scheduled.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2018 7:02 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 19:02:40 -0400

I am currently stationed here at Fort Irwin and yes there is one here. Personally this is the land of opportunity. I have achieved so much since I have been here. Unfortunately we are a NTC rotation priority duty station. Pretty much all hands on deck during rotation. But then again, maybe when you arrive at your new unit and they may see some potential in you for you to go. I hope this helps.
Best of luck and welcome to the crown jewel of the desert.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2018 7:22 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 19:22:04 -0400

There’s a SOF recruitment there, and even some one hour briefings here every so months specifically for SF. Contact them. And usually they have a PT session in the morning for potential candidates to prep for selection. That’s only if your units allows you to attend instead of your organic units morning PT.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2018 7:23 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 19:23:06 -0400

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2018 8:46 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 20:46:32 -0400

There are no slots for selection, that's not how it works. Train up and talk to an SF recruiter. SFAS is a higher priority to the Army than NTC rotations and even your command cannot prevent you from attending.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2018 11:37 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 23:37:40 -0400

Ft carson has the SOF recruiters for Ft Irwin, we usually come every few months. Give us a call [login to see]

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2018 11:38 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 23:38:43 -0400

Don't worry about it until you reach E-5 or E-6

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Jul 26 at 2018 3:02 PM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 15:02:32 -0400

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Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 30 at 2018 1:55 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 13:55:28 -0400

Was just stationed there 2014-2017, wfore i went warrant. Out of my 3 years there we let 5 personnel attend SFAS from my squadron. One of them graduates this month. They have recruiter that come there often.