Special Forces Candidate - Army - U.S. Army
Lowell, MA 01852
About the Job
Special Forces Candidate
Overview:
As a Special Forces Candidate, you’ll be training to become a Green Beret, one of the most highly skilled Soldiers in the world. To join the Army elite, you must complete extensive mental and physical training. There are four entry-level Special Forces Military Occupational Specialties, and your specialty will be decided based on your background, aptitude, and the needs of the Army.
Job Duties:
Special Forces candidates are given the opportunity to become a member of one of the most highly skilled combat forces in the world. They must complete and endure extensive mental/physical training in order to join the Army elite.
Requirements:
- Be between the ages of 17–35.
- Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
- General Technical (GT): 110 and Combat (CO): 100on the ASVAB.
- Those who want to serve must first take the ASVAB, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.
Training:
- Attend Basic and Advanced training (22 Weeks) with pay.
- Attend Airborne training with pay.
- Attend Special Forces Prep Course (4 Weeks) with pay.
Some of the skills you'll learn are:
- Language Training: Languages are assigned in relation to the scores from the Defense Language Aptitude Battery test.
- Survival Training: The survival, evasion, resistance, and escape course.
Future Civilian Careers:
The most elite level of military service is arguably, Special Operations Forces. There are a lot of skills that those serving in the special operations forces can bring to a post-military career. Specific careers can also be a perfect fit and would be worth pursuing. Those career paths would be healthcare/ medical fields, personal security, or intelligence officer.
The most elite level of military service is arguably, Special Operations Forces. There are a lot of skills that those serving in the special operations forces can bring to a post-military career. Specific careers can also be a perfect fit and would be worth pursuing. Those career paths would be healthcare/ medical fields, personal security, or intelligence officer.
Key Healthcare Benefits:
TRICARE Health Plan: As a member of the U.S. Army, you and your family can be covered under the TRICARE Health
Plan – a top-tier healthcare program that provides medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
TRICARE Health Plan: As a member of the U.S. Army, you and your family can be covered under the TRICARE Health
Plan – a top-tier healthcare program that provides medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
No-Cost Healthcare:
Active-duty members receive medical and dental care at no cost. Your family can also receive healthcare services at military or civilian facilities through TRICARE at little or no cost.
Active-duty members receive medical and dental care at no cost. Your family can also receive healthcare services at military or civilian facilities through TRICARE at little or no cost.
Comprehensive Dental Care:
Receive annual dental check-ups, cleanings, and necessary treatments.
Receive annual dental check-ups, cleanings, and necessary treatments.
Vision Coverage:
Coverage includes routine eye examinations and potential discounts on eyewear or corrective surgery.
Coverage includes routine eye examinations and potential discounts on eyewear or corrective surgery.
Health & Wellness Programs:
Engage in preventive health programs, counseling services, fitness resources, and more to ensure you remain in the best of health.
Engage in preventive health programs, counseling services, fitness resources, and more to ensure you remain in the best of health.
Maternity and Paternity Benefits:
Expectant mothers receive comprehensive prenatal, labor, and postnatal care. New parents are also entitled to maternity and paternity leave.
Expectant mothers receive comprehensive prenatal, labor, and postnatal care. New parents are also entitled to maternity and paternity leave.
Long-term Care:
Access to resources and programs that assist with long-term health needs or disabilities.
Access to resources and programs that assist with long-term health needs or disabilities.
Mental Health Services:
Prioritizing the mental well-being of our service members, the U.S. Army offers counseling, therapy, and other mental health resources.
Prioritizing the mental well-being of our service members, the U.S. Army offers counseling, therapy, and other mental health resources.
Specialized Medical Training:
Depending on your role, you may receive specialized medical training, ensuring that you're equipped with the skills to treat and manage a variety of health situations.
Depending on your role, you may receive specialized medical training, ensuring that you're equipped with the skills to treat and manage a variety of health situations.
Why the U.S. Army:
Professional Growth:
Engage in continued learning, training, and career advancement opportunities.
Engage in continued learning, training, and career advancement opportunities.
Diverse Opportunities:
From combat medic specialists to medical officers, choose a role that fits your passion and expertise.
From combat medic specialists to medical officers, choose a role that fits your passion and expertise.
Community:
Join a tight-knit community that prioritizes camaraderie, service, and mutual support.
Join a tight-knit community that prioritizes camaraderie, service, and mutual support.
The U.S. Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Source : U.S. Army