How long does it take to become an 18D?

Training for Special Forces Medical Sergeants consists of 98 weeks of formal classroom training and practice exercises. Some of the skills you’ll learn are: Physical conditioning, parachuting, swimming and scuba diving.

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What are the requirements for 18x?

QUALIFICATIONS

20-34 years of age.
No Prior Military Service.
Qualify and volunteer for Airborne Training.
Pass Airborne Physical at MEPS.
U.S. Citizen.
ASVAB GT Score of 110 or higher.
High School Diploma or GED.
Eligible for a SECRET Security clearance.

What happens if you fail 18X contract?

Individuals who fail any of the above training courses will have their enlistment contracts renegotiated to the 11B ( Infantryman) MOS and will be reassigned to an Infantry unit. However, under the current policy, they will be allowed to retain any 18X enlistment bonus, unless disqualification is due to misconduct.

What rank is 18D?

18D – Medical Sergeant They establish field medical facilities to support unconventional-warfare operations. They provide veterinary care.

What is an 18 Delta medic?

Special Forces Medical Sergeants (18 Delta) in the U.S. Army play a key role in delivering medical care in both combat and civil affairs arenas. Given the breadth of skills required and potential decrement of skills with time, recertification is desirable and mandated.

What happens if I fail out of 18X?

How many years is an 18X contract?

six years
The 18X contract is a long-term plan. It could potentially vary based on your personal discussions with an Army recruiter. However, most Army MOS 18X contracts are a minimum of six years. It allows plenty of time to complete training (plan on three years) along with a first permanent duty assignment.

What Asvab score do you need for 18X?

ASVAB Line Scores and Army MOS

MOS	ARMY JOB TITLE	Minimum ASVAB Line Scores
18X	Special Forces Recruit	GT:110 & SC:100
19D	Cavalry Scout	CO:87
19K	M1 Armor Crewman	CO:87
25B	Information Technology Specialist	ST:95

Do Special Forces medics fight?

The PJ’s are qualified to be medics with special operations-trained paramedic certifications. They are fighters too and can be participating in combat when they’ll have to rescue others behind enemy lines or in enemy territory. They are often augmented into SEAL platoons when SEALs do not have a medic.