How to get to Special Forces ...SF answers only plz (unless ur a Ranger or Airborne vet)?

1. It really doesn't matter whether you are a ranger, airborne or leg infantry.

Being a ranger would give you an edge on land nav and fitness, but you can learn and practice land nav and get fit in an airborne unit or leg infantry unit.

You don't have to be airborne qualified to attend SFAS, if you pass SFAS, they will send you to airborne school.

yes, the army offers student loan repayment for federally backed student loans, not private student loans. They will pay up to $65,000 on student loans, you do NOT qualify for the GI Bill during the enlistment you use loan repayment.

I'm not in the Army, but since you have no answers. I'll help you out.

If you can't get 18x, then the next best thing would be to go with an Option 40 Ranger contract, with the plan to eventually move up to SF. If you can't get the 18x or Option 40, go Airborne Infantry, then move up to Rangers or SF.

I'm gonna warn you though, most candidates who make it through SFAS are guys with experience in the Army already, not 18x. so you may want to enlist 11x w/ Airborne, then eventually go to Ranger or SF selection instead of going straight 18x.

Not sure about the Student Loans.

Good Luck

The 75TH Ranger Regiments Mission is to plan and Conduct Special missions . In the support of US. policy and objectives the Three Ranger Regiment battalions that comprise the 75TH Ranger Regiment Are Geographically Dispersed. 1ST Bat strike operations 2ND Bat Special light infantry operations 3RD Bat recovery operations 2ND bat Is deployed later after 1ST Bat And 3RD fellows last behind 2ND Bat . Rangers Are a Part of (socom) they can be Deployed any were in the World with in 18 Hours Mission Are involved in all types of Terrain you name it there trained in it . To be a Ranger you Must have a High school diploma and Have Never bin Convected of Any Crime and Have never taken any Drugs other than proscribe by a Doctor You must Pass a Rigorous PT test to see if you Qualify and met the Standers .ROBIN SAGE BAT RIP will be some of the things you will encounter on your quest to become a Ranger and you must qualify for a Top level security clearance and Be Airborne certified . SUA SPONTE RANGERS LEAD THE WAY ! http://www.military.com/specops/index.html

I'm not SF but I play one online, LOL. I'd suggest considering what region of the world you might like to specialize in and learning a language or two from there if you want to be SF. Since the groups are oriented regionally you'd be ahead there and the language training is a long, challenging part of SF. Can't hurt although you still have to get through SFAS & SFQ. As to the loan repayment that used to be an option and may still be, you have to look into it. Good luck.

First you Need to join the Army pass Basic Training than ask for a Option 40 contract and a (Rip) contract and complete (BAT) And Complete Ranger School to become a Ranger .