Nice

@@emmanuelawosusi2365 only limitations we have are those we allow to be placed upon us.

@@JTL1776 nice

@@JTL1776 facts

Sounds like you don't keep up with your brothers... It's all good though man, I don't either. Life happens.

@@GRITBONE i said peeps, not brothers. Fuck all that. I prefer my civie friends. Army was only a temporary thing.

CharonOTRS Yea because all you Nasty Girls want the benefits and to call your self a solider when y’all don’t do shit

@@CharonOTRS Definitely a super POG.

@@grunt1807 sorry, can't hear you from this air conditioned office. :)

PyreotusBark89 LMFAO

I hate active duty and ex active duty putting down the guard....I worked with a retired Marine that called it the "Nasty Guard".....I served in 7 guard units and all had at least 50 percent prior active duty....I should have told that ex jar head he was full of shit, but did not need to get into that kind of drama at work...

@@usafdirtboyz2797 Don't argue with Marines, most are dumb. - A former Marine. (3rd LAR / 1st MarDiv)

You're aware half of deployed soldiers are national guard, right?

Straight out of OSUT got deployed lol. Nasty Gurls they say hahah. At the end of the day do what serves you. Don’t do it for what others will think about you. Otherwise you won’t be happy. I wanted to switch to Active while I was in basic but I’m happy I chose guard.

3 weeks of cardio Ik

Where was his unit in the ING?

Cool story bro

I stayed af a holiday inn once

Thats whats up man!! I know he happy

I wanna do that so bad, sounds fun as hell

I was in 7th ID Cco 4 21 Inf 92-92 11C. We were OPFOR at NTC against 101st. Never went to Hunter Liggett. We were supposed to but Ft Ord got shut down and I went elsewhere. Cool base, I miss it. Lightfighter.

It's been 4 years, how'd it go?

I’m in the same spot as you

You have to re go through selection and q course of you enlisted for SF and than want to go SF officer

Just join ROTC and become an officer as soon as you graduate.

I used to think the same but look at the casualty rate

Same bro rn I’m just tryna figure out how my living situation is and how to adjust to it with school and everything else I do

Yes. They were also established before the Army. They also made up 1/10th of the casualties during Iraq

@@bullythebooks, yes. I was in the 1-182nd Infantry Battalion, which was formed in 1636. One of the oldest, (there are others) active, not active duty, units in the Army. It had, and has, the most brains, class, and talent of any unit I've ever served with, active or reserve. Chock full of prior service guys, who want to keep their hand in the game. I laugh in the face of haters, because they have no fucking idea.

@Isaac johnson, eh, we were doing what we loved! And $200 a weekend, back in the 80's was sweet!

I think everyone disses the guard because they don’t know what we do. Living two lives sucks. I’d rather be active duty again.

1. You can volunteer. 2. Depends on how long you have been out 3. Of course you are SF

TheGreatGeekDetective yes you deploy with active sometimes. They’re sometimes supposed to augment active units

1. If you're part of an SF Guard team you will be deploying at some point so I don't know what motivates your question 1. If you want to play Army 24/7 while in the Guard, then become an AGR. And if you also like a high operational tempo all of the time why not go active duty? Rangers may be more appealing at that point. 2. If there is a need for your area of expertise, you can probably volunteer. 3. You can volunteer for many other army schools. 4. As prior service (E4) specialist you will get your rank back. If you're actually in the SF training pipeline and beyond, promotions happen quickly. 5. After the last portion of the Special Forces Qualification Course you will receive your Green Beret. But don't rest on your laurels because making it to an SF team doesn't mean you'll stay there. If you're a dirtbag and don't maintain standards, you can find yourself as an 11B after a short time.

Recommend he taste Active Duty first and under stand day to day life in garrison and training first

@@The508ranger I was in the guard and the moment active was done and was sent to a unit it was all downhill for me. Unit was a shart show and most always tried to find a corner to hide in all the time to do nothing. More than half couldn't pass PT and we never did any meaningful training while upper enlisted and officers did their paperwork. It wasn't what I was expecting and yeah maybe I just got a bad unit but I just wanted the contract to be over at that point so I was just counting the years. I should have went full active I liked the structure of active duty and being able to do what we needed to do and that unit just left a bad taste in my mouth that made me want to just be gone from it all. My advice is start active with a 3 year contract it'll be over in a flash and you'll know what you are in for and whether you like it or not don't be like me and sign a 6x2 right off the rip with national guard and get mired down in a bad spot.

WonkyBomb agreed. Thanks for sharing. I was RGR Regiment Enlisted go OCS Active. Commanded on AD in combat then went M day to command LRSC. WAs considered a threat as I knew what “right looked like” I ll always speak “truth to power”

I hate active duty and ex active duty putting down the guard....I worked with a retired Marine that called it the "Nasty Guard".....I served in 7 guard units and all had at least 50 percent prior active duty....I should have told that ex jar head he was full of shit, but did not need to get into that kind of drama at work...

Thank you Ari and God Bless!

@@nationalguard PEACE FROM BALI INDONESIA LOVE LOVE LOVE

Charles Clough there’s a Marine 2 Guard Program, you can attend an SFRE. I did the M2G program. The transition is really simple.

There are marines who join guard to get their TIS keep counting. They probably get the opportunity to try out special force. I'm pretty sure one of the newsletter tell you bring your most worn out uniform since you will get dirty with all those red mud etc.

The marines should be killing this course then lol

@@TacticoolVIKINGBeard lol no

@@giantgiant268 lol yes

What happened with your waivers?

@@Codemann010 Still waiting.

you're going to be surprised, disgruntled, and let down. But you'll also have some fun. And maybe you'll learn where the real stuff is at the higher levels if they want to bring you in to try to join them. There is always more, level up....

@@brandonstromtrooper7385 your still waiting?

@@brandonstromtrooper7385 hopefully you got in. I see your comment was 2 years ago. That’s when I commissioned.

ACOG Batteries yep

Beeeeen had it 19th and 20th SFG (Airborne) are the two in the Guard.

They used to have two groups in Reserves as well 11th and 12th group. They deactivated in like 1995. 19th Group is the largest of SF Groups 5 battallions.

taylor davis I recognize that profile picture, you from Andalusia?

They had them for decades at least

I hate active duty and ex active duty putting down the guard....I worked with a retired Marine that called it the "Nasty Guard".....I served in 7 guard units and all had at least 50 percent prior active duty....I should have told that ex jar head he was full of shit, but did not need to get into that kind of drama at work...

@@usafdirtboyz2797, ohoho, I have seen "nasty guard". The 49'th Armored Division, Texas National Guard. They looked like homeless guys who found uniforms in the trash. No shaves, forget haircuts, drinking on duty before noon. But this was 1980, I can only hope things have improved.

Timeforgames benning June 10 💪🏾

@@freddyruga3433 congrats man stay cool of the heat

SJU could be an MP. Either of which is better than being a grunt during peace time though

I ship September 4th 12b!

Timeforgames you’re doing what imma do next year when I turn 17😬 good luck brother💯soon as I hit 17 I’m gonna have my peoples sign off so I can go to basic

Call a army Recruiter and ask if they have a 18x contract

I don’t think you can join the military unless you’re 35 years or younger but I might be wrong

@@RESPECTEDBACON For Army reserve or National Guard, I have till the age of 44. Onlu holding back from the Army is waiting for Medical to come back with a decision.

I know you subtract the years you served in the Marines from your age, including Inactive Reserve. I'm 36 and haven't been on active duty since 2004 and am in process of joining now. With the back I wouldn't tell MEPS a thing about it. Are you going in for the same MOS you had in the Marines?

They said they can't find the equivalent of my mos in the Army. But most likely I'll be on the air wing side of the Army. 6046 Aviation Maintenance admin. But your right, never should of told them about back.

I would recommend finding the unit you want to join and talk to the recruiter at their armory and not mentioning anything about your back to anyone. As far as age goes for prior service in the guard, as long as you would be able to retire by the time you're 60 and have 20 years of service, you should be able to get into a guard unit, but the recruiter would know for sure.

did you hex him with that?

I think you meant a GT score of 104 and above

Depends on the state

There’s a map on the website but I’d bet you’re traveling a few hours at best. FYI these guys don’t train only one weekend a month, my coworker is NG SF and he is gone usually a week a month plus his deployments are about a year long every 3 years (work up and deployment)

website says 34 but I'd bet that age-based waivers are a thing -- I'm going back into school for a career change (went to University for English -- thought I'd be a teacher but went a different route -- moved back to my home area and there's no jobs for videographers so I'm going to go back for a trade)... I'd love to join the guard after I'm done with this program and it would be cool as hell to try for 18x through the Massachusetts 20th group -- but I'm going to have to talk to recruiters because it sounds like if you fail, you are automatically sent to infantry (which isn't something I'm afraid of, but I'd rather go into another in-demand MOS that is relevant to the trade I'll be studying -- electrician + automation technology -- they have a ton of electronics repair and operator based MOS's that are in-demand). Won't know more til I talk to someone and it sounds like I should hunt down someone from that 20th group specifically before talking to a more general recruiter.

When I did the SFRE tryouts, we had a few guys in their late 30s. The thing is, you have to have something to offer at the age -- being very athletic and possessing some good civilian "skills" are important. Age waivers exist as long as you have a quality that can help the team. Since you're only 27/28, don't worry about it. I would make sure you get your law enforcement career up and going first, then join the National Guard, stay in great shape, and finally attend a SFRE.

Lots of these guys are prior/current service. When I was at reception for my basic training there were marines there who switched over to try to become green berets; look up the 18x contract

called Marine to Guard program they have the option to do SFRE

@@FrAnC3sCoN123 Those Marines could go to SFAS on a one year "Try it" contract. If they wash out of SFAS they drill for a year and can leave the Guard. If they pass SFAS, they sign a new 5-year contract to attend the Q course.

In addition to what others have said about Marine Corps programs allowing Marines to enter into Guard SF pipeline some might also be SARC Corpsman Trainees. Keep in mind SARC Corpsman now as a part of their pipeline attend and graduate the entire 18D course so they are in effect both SARCS and Green

SARCs now attend the complete 18D course so if they chose to go to SF they would technically already be qualified.

You would have to pay these fines on your own. To be considered for enlistment, you would need to be free and clear of any pending cases and the recruiter would have to look into your background check to verify that you would not require a waiver for enlistment depending on what comes back on your background check.

Nate Williams spelling obviously must not have been high 😂jk tho. Congrats

At least on the Guard side of things, their SFRE tryouts are, in principle, open to any branch. Obviously, the personnel in the other branches may have recently transitioned (or will transfer to) the Army National Guard. For example, when I participated in the SFRE for the 19th Group in California, we had a Captain from the Air Force PJs (ret) in his uniform, and a Recon Marine with his garb, both trying out alongside the rest of us reservists. There were also two civilians seeing if they can make it. To add to the bunch were a handful of active duty hopefuls, from a Ranger to a guy from the 82 Airborne. There were different branches represented, backgrounds, and age groups, all the way up to late 30s. The philosophy of open-mindedness that the 19th (and I'm assuming the 20th) SF cadre possessed in choosing whom to allow at the tryouts was definitely a virtue, and reflects their standards of cross-disciplinary expertise and maturity above the young and ignorant.

No. The Marine was either out or in the process of joining the Army National Guard to try out for Special Forces. You can't be an active Marine and go Army Special Forces.

Please, will you f****** guys wanna be this and that s? F? Ranger froze all on me. That's what you go under then you go National Guard, whatever infantry f****** ranger. All that you guys gotta do your f****** homework. Bro for real?

No. This is to prepare for selection. A Marine cannot attend SFAS until he joins the Army or Army National Guard.

Who tf cares what branch you're in?

Mello Nate You know they have monthly drills where they train right? It’s easier said then done when you play fortnite all day.

I hate active duty and ex active duty putting down the guard....I worked with a retired Marine that called it the "Nasty Guard".....I served in 7 guard units and all had at least 50 percent prior active duty....I should have told that ex jar head he was full of shit, but did not need to get into that kind of drama at work...

Guard

The UK military is small compared to the US. The US saves some money by having reserve units. Also, the vast majority of 19th and 20th Special Forces Groups were prior active duty Special Forces Soldiers so the experience is there. There are actually benefits to this for example a Special Forces medic working as an ER nurse or paramedic. They get the best from both military and civilian worlds.

Special Forces is an elite unit of Soldiers who go through extensive training. You may look over some of the information at www.nationalguard.com/special-forces-non-prior-service-applicants

That’s not a US soldier. Probably a Thai Army Officer.

Not in the military but my friends said try 18X. They prep you for the SFAS plenty. If you have the mentality, you can do it.

Hint: Get into shape. It is physically impossible to push yourself through the entire SFRE and pass without being in shape. If you try you may get rhabdomyolysis, and that's on you.

I somehow skipped this stuff, went in totally out of shape at 34 and struggled my ass off. But I trained hard and smart, DS's at OSUT and Cadre liked me bc I busted ass doing everything and got into great shape. However, I tore up my body [mostly legs] bc started using them so hard and carrying so much weight they couldn't adapt fast enough [long story cut short] which made it way more difficult than if I went in prepared. I was given bad advice long before I shipped out about it. But it is def survivable and completable, just NEVER QUIT as its plastered everywhere, I sure didnt.

at home

Where ever you want. I drilled in MS with 2nd Bn 20th Group and lived in Houston Texas. We had guys who flew in from California. Not sure why they had 19th Group out there and that was where he went eventually.

@@joshualittle877 what josh said

We can get you in contact with the local National Guard recruiter within your area who could assist you with finding out what SF units are available within your state! You are welcome to speak to us through our one on one chat at bit.ly/1POiDm6 and we will get you taken care of!

There are detachments in RI and PA. However, if you're not stuck on Special Forces, there is an Air Force NG Pararescue Jumpers (PJ) unit in Long Island, NY.

Lol I love how the national guard youtube channel responded so fast when someone seems sorta interested in joining 🤣

Only Alabama and Utah, although I think Alabama’s has detachments in other states.

No. The closest is Boston, Massachusetts. The Air Force does have Pararescue assign to NY units and so does TACP

Ummm....No.

I have gained wisdom since

Air Force has been pushing for Special Ops. recruits as well. Both branches have been having a bit of a downturn the last few years, and there's a concern that they might need to operate at a reduced capacity in a world with a thousand problems. The SEALs have a movie made about them every other year, so they're good.

@Travis Prather ya I knew SF needed guys but you can really see a huge push on the Guard side.

@@Marshall_Thompson AFSOC has been having problems forever. I remember like 5 years ago no branch was giving out waivers for med yet AFSOC was giving them out like candy if you were physically fit.

@@mirekpilsudski Really? I must have missed my chance to put myself into the meat grinder. I've been thinking about enlisting, but I got a few things on my health records that will make doing so difficult. The Trump admin.'s push for recruitment has upped my chances at a waiver a bit, but I'm worried that MEPS won't even let me through the door.

@@Marshall_Thompson you wont know until you try. It took me awhile to get in and I needed like 5 waivers. Got them all. Give it a shot or you'll he regretting it forever.

the sky one h it’s the same thing wtf lol

The God Father My real question is if they are going to green beret selection with people from entire army or they have their own selection

@@tony31349 same as active army this training u see is the guard SF unit testing them to see if they will even send them to selection and from there they still have top be selected and then still complete the training

Ok?

Muscles Are Required Intelligence Not Expected “Marine”

@@stevenloy6657 I wouldn't say that, I got a GT score of 112 and I was in the Corps. 3rd LAR/ 1st MarDiv

Recon is not SF Completely different mission dont let the National Guard thing mislead you they meet and exceed the same expectations of active duty SF. They actually were among the first troops deployed to Afghanistan in the beginning right along with active duty units.For one there is a huge acidemic portion of the Q Course( most of it) They also have to learn a language witch takes passing both DLAB and DLPT at the end.

Because Recon don't go through language training. To be a Special Forces Soldier, you have to pass foreign language training.

Marines transitioning to the Guard under 18x contract, I believe.

Yes he does. People don't realize that God fully supports the warrior. They are our shepherds in times of war and even peace.

Are you interested in the Army National Guard?

@@nationalguard I am interested

called Marine to Guard program they have the option to do SFRE

A lot of Marines switch over and go to the special forces training.

The Marine just wanted to join in the fun!

I hate active duty and ex active duty putting down the guard....I worked with a retired Marine that called it the "Nasty Guard".....I served in 7 guard units and all had at least 50 percent prior active duty....I should have told that ex jar head he was full of shit, but did not need to get into that kind of drama at work...

Why ?

Why is that?