I’ve heard a huge mix of things regarding tattoos and SF and have never gotten the same answer. My biggest question is that I wanna get tattoos but heard that they limit your opportunities for mission selection later down the line is this true??
For context I am a senior in high school and with a pretty decent resume so far I could get into really any state colleges I wanted to and originally I wanted to go to college to become an officer. However, the military is all I have ever wanted to do my entire life and specifically I have wanted to be in SF but made the decision of becoming an SF officer due to pay. I have had some guidance as I have a lot SF guys in my close circle but none of them have given me the same answer and every time I ask this question it’s always a different response. “I want the pay of an officer but want the boots on the ground experience of an enlisted SF soldier.” I have talked to a recruiter and have opened my eyes to 180A (SF Warrant officer) I could have a contract set up to go straight into Ranger school after basic and AIT but have heard that it’s extremely hard to pass going down that route. Also I have a few medical issues that are concerning me as well, my family has a history of youth arthritis in our knees I have never had a medical evaluation so it’s not in my medical history but know due to pain and discomfort that I most likely have it. Also I was admitted to a mental hospital when I was extremely young due to reactive depression and anxiety and that is in my medical records. I am extremely worried that I will give up my opportunity for college to enlist just to end up being stuck as a E nothing in the military always chasing a dream that’s realistically unachievable. I am extremely dedicated and motivated to pursue this career but really need some help. I hope someone can respond and give some insight to my medical issues and whether or not I’m making the right decision to enlist to become a 180A.