Hey everyone,
I just wanted to see if anyone could share with me some expertise. I am trying to decide on a specific goal to follow. Every since I was a little kid I knew I wanted to be in the military. In middle school I learned about the service academies and decided that I want to work towards attending one. I am now a Junior in highschool so it really is close to being decision time. I don't want to sound boastful but I really think I have a shot at being accepted to an academy. I am a 4.0 student and I have all the right qualifications (Civil Air Patrol, Eagle Scout, Varsity Athlete, Etc.). Ever since I have made it my goal to attend an academy, I have worked my butt off to be accepted, time will tell if I do; my dilemma now is that I don't know what I want to do.
I know a few things, I want to be an officer because I firmly believe it would be a better fit for me and I don't want to work a computer specific job because that is not my passion. In addition to that I love challenges so I believe a "Special Forces" Specialty code might be the optimal choice. This may not exactly be the right thing to say considering this is an AF forum but I have not even decided on a branch/a specific academy. My top Speciality code is actually in the AFSOC. In the Air Force specifically, I believe there are 3 main AFSC options (CRO, STO, SOWT-O) My number one overall choice for an AFSC for the last few years has been to become a CRO. I love the concept of being able to actually help people who really need it. I think this may be the route I want to take. I have one teeny little problem. I have a healthy fear of failure. Becoming a CRO is not a walk in the park. From what I understand I can do my best and not fail out and then not be selected in the end.
If I am accepted and attend the USAFA what is the process like to become a CRO? And if I can do it what do my chances look like?
And more importantly, what happens if I do fail or don't pass? I am specifically concerned about having to move to a AFSC that requires extensive computer work.
Thank you in advance for your knowledge!
P.S. I am not sensitive so if I said something wrong, inaccurate or just plain stupid please feel free to call me out.
I just wanted to see if anyone could share with me some expertise. I am trying to decide on a specific goal to follow. Every since I was a little kid I knew I wanted to be in the military. In middle school I learned about the service academies and decided that I want to work towards attending one. I am now a Junior in highschool so it really is close to being decision time. I don't want to sound boastful but I really think I have a shot at being accepted to an academy. I am a 4.0 student and I have all the right qualifications (Civil Air Patrol, Eagle Scout, Varsity Athlete, Etc.). Ever since I have made it my goal to attend an academy, I have worked my butt off to be accepted, time will tell if I do; my dilemma now is that I don't know what I want to do.
I know a few things, I want to be an officer because I firmly believe it would be a better fit for me and I don't want to work a computer specific job because that is not my passion. In addition to that I love challenges so I believe a "Special Forces" Specialty code might be the optimal choice. This may not exactly be the right thing to say considering this is an AF forum but I have not even decided on a branch/a specific academy. My top Speciality code is actually in the AFSOC. In the Air Force specifically, I believe there are 3 main AFSC options (CRO, STO, SOWT-O) My number one overall choice for an AFSC for the last few years has been to become a CRO. I love the concept of being able to actually help people who really need it. I think this may be the route I want to take. I have one teeny little problem. I have a healthy fear of failure. Becoming a CRO is not a walk in the park. From what I understand I can do my best and not fail out and then not be selected in the end.
If I am accepted and attend the USAFA what is the process like to become a CRO? And if I can do it what do my chances look like?
And more importantly, what happens if I do fail or don't pass? I am specifically concerned about having to move to a AFSC that requires extensive computer work.
Thank you in advance for your knowledge!
P.S. I am not sensitive so if I said something wrong, inaccurate or just plain stupid please feel free to call me out.
