Job description
Special Forces candidates are given the opportunity to become a member of one of the most highly skilled combat forces in the world. But they must complete and endure extensive mental/physical training in order to join the Army elite.
- Special Forces Weapons Sergeants: capable of using a wide variety of light/heavy infantry weapons and tactics
- Special Forces Engineer Sergeants: specialists in a wide range of disciplines such as construction, demolition, and topographic surveys
- Special Forces Medical Sergeants: considered to be the finest first-response/trauma medical technicians in the world
- Special Forces Communications Sergeants: operate every kind of communications gear, from encrypted satellite communications systems to UHF/VFH systems
Eligibility:
- Must have an interest in joining the Army.
- 19 to 29 years old.
- Must be able to meet height/weight requirements
- No tattoos on hands, face, or above the neck (ring tattoos are acceptable)
- No history of a felony-level offense.
- No major medical procedures that would prohibit you from service. (please feel free to ask specific questions).
Requirements:
Upon graduation, Special Forces Candidates will attend Airborne Training, followed by a 4-week Special Operations Preparation Course and the Special Forces Assessment and Selection program. This program allows Special Forces an opportunity to assess each Soldier’s capabilities by testing his physical, emotional and mental stamina.
If the recruit passes, he moves on to the Special Forces Qualification Course to develop the necessary skills of a Special Forces Soldier. The course is currently divided into three phases:
- Individual Skills Phase: 40 days of training in common skills, land navigation and tactics
- MOS Qualification Phase: 65 days of training in different specialties that include a mission planning cycle
- Collective Training Phase: 38 days of training in Special Operations, Direct Action Isolation, Air Operations and Unconventional Warfare classes
Other areas include:
- Language Training: Languages are assigned in relation to the scores from the DLAB
- Survival Training: The survival, evasion, resistance and escape course
- Ability to work as a team member
- Readiness to accept a challenge and face danger
- Ability to stay in top physical condition
- Interest in weapons and artillery
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Required ASVAB Score(s):
- General Technical (GT): 110
- Combat (CO): 100
Compensation:
Thank you!
About ArmyRecruiting Company LYNCHBURG:
US Army Recruiting Company Lynchburg operates out of our headquarters located in Lynchburg, VA. Our area covers a large portion of Central Virginia. We have over 150 jobs within the US Army and Army Reserve, with most offering both part-time and full-time positions!With a competitive salary and benefits, the US army can help you to get real-world experience in the field that YOU CHOOSE, all while helping with the financial burden of college. Gain a competitive edge over your peers with a career in the US Army or US Army Reserve
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