Australian Special Forces

How can i9 become a special forces medic if im in the National Guard?

I just recenlt enlisted in the Virginia National Guard with the mos of a 68w. I then realized that i wanted to be in the special forces as a medic also but i dont know how i go about this. Any answers? What i meant to say was: how can i get the skill identifier W1 which i believe is a special forces identifier?

Public Comments

1. If you are not in a SF unit you will not be able to get that MOS.
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3. the special forces have 2 national guard groups....19th and 20th 19th being on the west, and 20th being on the east coast. 2d bn is in maryland.just go,tell them, and they will make it happen.
4. rokmurphy is right. You need to try contacting the SORB at Fort Bragg. Try this link: http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb/. They'll get you squared away.