

SPC Waiver Information: The Directorate of Military Personnel Management (DMPM), Army G1 has announced the variable Specialist waiver ceiling percentage is 25, IAW AR 600-8-19, paragraph 2-5h. For non-advisor positions, volunteers attend a two-day assessment and selection process that will consist of APFT, pull-ups, height/weight screening, obstacle course, leadership reaction course, warrior skills test, MOS proficiency test, ethical dilemma essay, peer evaluations, 5-mile ruck with 50 pounds and selection board. assigned or attached to an SFAB they are not temporary promotions and Soldiers with 2 asterisks are temporary promotions. For advisor positions, volunteers (post-KD) are interviewed and selected by the SFA commander or command sergeant major. Volunteers may apply for advisor or non-advisor positions. Pass an Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) check for derogatory information.Score 240 on the APFT, with a minimum of 70 points in each event.Be in an MOS authorized by the SFAB MTOE.

Understanding of the human element in others.A wide range of military occupational specialties (MOSs) is available in an SFAB, including combat arms and support roles-as well as commissioned and warrant officer positions. SFABs need Guard Soldiers who are experts at what they do, capable of serving far from home while performing difficult missions. Ultimately, Soldiers assigned to an SFAB will deploy on missions worldwide. Those selected for assignment to an SFAB will receive special training, including language and cultural training, as well as special weapons training at the Army’s Special Warfare Center at Fort Bragg, NC. SFAB Soldiers are combat advisors, not nation builders. SFABs are highly demanding units, designed to train, advise, assist, accompany and enable both allied and indigenous security force partners. With battalions and headquarters located in six states-Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Texas-the National Guard is looking for current Guard Soldiers who will meet the challenge of the SFAB mission. Meet the Security Force Assistance Brigade. The Army is expanding its ability to train foreign security forces with a new type of unit: Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFABs)-one of which will be in the Army National Guard.
