r/specialforces

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.

when on deployments do SR guys deploy as a unit or are they deployed with green berets, rangers, etc? if it’s the latter how is team bonding if you aren’t with your guys most of the time? do they ever get sent out as a team?