European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 18, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                0 mum of the special forces program to potential recruits by will take Mote than 2,200 applicants this year. Yalof Tillery there 3. You ital e Rumary will Here in of weapons Engineer medical and communications a Range from 13 weeks to almost a year. And once the Soldier receives his special forces Tab and Green Beret language school follows. Specialists that Complete the course Are automatically promoted to sergeant and All soldiers receive credit for the Basic non commissioned officers course. As the special forces Soldier progresses in his career he has the Opportunity to attend about 150 schools promotions come faster in the special forces career Field and re enlistment can mean up to a $20 000 Bonus Walker io0ps Forward to the Challenge. I could have stayed Here and done of but life Means More to me than to just do of Quot he said Quot life is too Short to always wonder if i could have done it Quot a amps Dove Casey soldiers above and left catch their breath after completing the two mile run during special forces testing at Vilseck Germany. A amps Dave Casey the requirements to attend the special forces assessment and selection at fort Bragg n.c., a Soldier must be male. Be an e-4, e-5, e-6 or e-7 with less than two years time in Grade. Be airborne qualified or Volunteer to attend airborne school. Have a High school diploma or ged. Have a it score of 110 or above. May be waived if the Soldier Speaks a foreign language be a . Citizen. Have at least an interim Quot secret Security clearance. Be Able to swim 50 meters in Battle dress uniform and boots. Score a minimum of 206 on the army physical fitness test according to standards for the 17 to 21 age group. Pass a special forces physical exam. I not be under suspension of favourable personnel actions or be barred to re enlistment. Not have been convicted by court martial during his current term of service. I not have 30 Days or More of lost time such As being awol or in confinement during current or preceding enlistment. For More information about applying for special forces soldiers can Call ets 3796430 or 6558 or civilian 06202-806430 or 6558. Monday. November 18, 1991 the stars and stripes cd Page 15