Blue / Green Blog — Green Beret

Insights from a Green Beret: A Conversation with a Special Forces Officer Transitioning to Warrant Officer. With a background as an 18A (Special Forces Officer), he is now transitioning to a 180A (Special Forces Warrant Officer). In this interview, he shares his journey, experiences in Special Forces, and advice for aspiring Green Beret's.

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We recently had the chance to connect with a Special Forces Operator who competed in the most recent Best Ranger Competition. During our conversation, he shared his experience and thoughts on a variety of subjects. The conversation shared great insight into the competition, as well as highlighted some important concepts within training. The notes from the B/G team are included at the end. Some background on the Best Ranger Competition: The Best Ranger Competition is now in their 39th year of conducting this grueling competition, starring the best soldiers of the world. The Best Ranger Competition was started in 1982...

If you’ve recently signed a Ranger Regiment contract (Option 40) or Special Forces contract (18X), you’ve made a significant military commitment. Others may not have been offered these contracts but intend on pursuing options for Ranger Regiment and Special Forces while already at Basic Training. Circumstances change regularly, so be sure to ask your recruiter about the likelihood of attaining these opportunities while at Fort Benning. Both the Option 40 and 18X programs fast track you into the Army’s Special Operations community. If you’re serious enough to sign one of these contracts, you should also be serious about preparing for the challenges ahead...