Foreign Special Forces looking for advice
Reading through a myriad of WSO forums, I’ve understood that military experience?(atleast US armed forces) is looked upon favorably in IB.
How would a Special Forces experience in a foreign military be regarded?
I think it depends where you’re from man. The average American doesn’t know the difference between a Dutch Marine and a British Royal Marine. People hear military and it’s just kind of a check in the box about working hard, being driven, etc. You still need to have the goods in terms of technical skills. At least that’s been my experience. I’d certainly put the term special forces on your resume and perhaps an American equivalent unit. Hope this helps.
What if its like Russian Spetsnaz or something
I’m from one of the closets Allies of the US armed forces. Although I haven’t had combined training experience w the US yet, my superiors have been in combined training exercises with the US Delta Force.
I probably shouldn’t disclose the name of my unit but yeah haha
Delta Force... that's crazy. I'm guessing you're "Tier 1" then
Yup! It’s just idk how I would put this on my resume or school apps as I can’t technically disclose it? Perhaps I should just put “ special forces” haha
While I won't tell you how to disclose it, there is nothing wrong with disclosing that you were a Special Forces Operator. Technically, that is your job. You are a member of a special forces unit. You don't need to disclose that you're a Navy SEAL assigned to the Navy Special Weapons Development Group, but you need to disclose that you're a SEAL. I'd talk to your CO about how to handle putting your unit and disclosing service on your civilian resume. I'd also be prepared in case people ask about it. Let's say you're a member of the 22nd SAS out of Hereford specializing in naval (SBS) warfare, I'd keep it simple and say you were the frogman. No one is going to know the difference in that regard unless you're interviewing with someone who has a military background.
I get what you’re saying.
Most members of my unit don’t really try to work in the private sector after their service (unless it’s one of those “security gigs”). So my CO is not too familiar on what I can and cannot disclose regarding our unit.
It’s quite different for me as I plan to return back to the US after my service and crank out 2-3 years of my remaining undergraduate schooling.
Most of my peers are either in this for the long term or planning to work for the “White house” equivalent in my country.
Does your CO know you plan to return to school? If he does, I'd ask if he knows anyone in command, that he's served with, or knows of other COs who have dealt with this (or can refer you to HR - god I hate suggesting that here, but this does fall something they should at least know how to address) that can help. And you bring up a good point. Most Special Forces Operators are lifers (whether they stay in service or transition to another area of government function), although I do know a retired SEAL who is running a distillery. Hell, he donates a portion of the proceeds of every bottle of Whiskey he sells to support veterans. I'd also look for veterans organizations that work to help transition Servicemen back to civilian life. They may have some good guidance for you as well.
It’s only going to help you. Look at vet clubs at any MBA or undergrad and there’s always some South Korean soldiers, IDF, etc. Even though you’re from a different country, you’d have much more in common with a vet at a bank than they would have with most of their colleagues. If someone from an ally military reached out to me, I’d talk to them. You are probably still counted as diversity as well.
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