SF SUPPORT
ENHANCING MISSION CAPABILITY
SUPPORT THE ELITE
Become a Special Forces Support Soldier in Utah’s 19th Special Forces Group – Behind every successful Green Beret mission, there is a dedicated team of Special Forces Support Soldiers ensuring success from the ground up. The 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) relies on elite support personnel across a range of military occupational specialties (MOS) to sustain, equip, and enable Special Forces teams in training and combat operations worldwide. Whether you’re fueling the fight as a logistics specialist, keeping communications online as a signal expert, maintaining weapons and vehicles, or providing critical intelligence, your role is essential to mission success.
What makes Special Forces Support in the 19th Group unique? Unlike active-duty roles, our Soldiers serve locally and part-time, allowing them to build successful civilian careers while taking on the challenge of supporting the most elite warriors in the U.S. Army. With drill weekends and annual training, you’ll train alongside Green Berets, hone specialized skills, and be part of something bigger than yourself—without putting your entire life on hold. You’ll also have access to top-tier benefits, including tuition assistance, career certifications, and VA home loans, making service in the National Guard a life-changing opportunity.
This is your chance to serve in an elite, high-performance unit while staying close to home. Special Forces teams can’t operate without expert support, and in the 19th Special Forces Group, you’re not just in the background—you’re a critical force multiplier. Are you ready to step up and support the best? The mission starts here.
ELITE TRAINING FOR ELITE MISSIONS
Enlisting as a Special Forces Support Soldier in the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) means stepping into an elite environment where training goes beyond the standard Army experience. New recruits will begin their journey with Basic Combat Training (BCT) and Advanced Individual Training (AIT), where they will master one of the critical support Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) that keep Special Forces operational. Unlike most Army careers, your initial training pipeline includes Airborne School—ensuring that from day one, you’re prepared to operate alongside the best, whether on the ground or from the sky.
For Prior Service members, enlistment is streamlined, with MOS qualification and Airborne training scheduled post-enlistment. Prior Service Navy and Air Force personnel will attend Basic Combat Training to transition into the Army’s high standards of combat readiness. But the training doesn’t stop there—service in the 19th Special Forces Group is an ongoing journey of skill development and elite preparation.
The Special Forces Basic Combat Course for Support (SFBCC-S): Elevating Your Tactical Edge
What sets 19th Group support Soldiers apart is their direct access to specialized training designed to integrate them into the Special Forces community. The Special Forces Basic Combat Course for Support (SFBCC-S) is an exclusive, high-intensity training program led by experienced Green Berets. Regardless of MOS, every Soldier in this course is trained to operate in real-world, high-stakes environments.
During SFBCC-S, Soldiers sharpen their warfighting skills with advanced rifle marksmanship, heavy weapons training, convoy and night operations, advanced first aid, urban combat tactics, and airborne operations. This isn’t just routine training—it’s a rigorous, hands-on experience that transforms support Soldiers into mission-ready assets. You won’t just be “supporting” Special Forces—you’ll be fighting, moving, and thinking like them.
This continuous training isn’t just about enhancing your skill set; it’s about making you an irreplaceable part of the Special Operations mission. Whether you’re repairing vehicles, handling logistics, gathering intelligence, or securing communications, your ability to operate under pressure will directly impact the success of real-world missions. Joining the 19th Special Forces Group means becoming part of something bigger—where your training, expertise, and dedication directly support America’s most elite warriors.
A PATHWAY TO BECOMING A GREEN BERET
Becoming a Green Beret isn’t just about raw physical strength—it’s about mental toughness, adaptability, and being surrounded by the right people. Serving in a Special Forces support role with the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) places you alongside the very Soldiers you aspire to join. You’ll train with them, work alongside them, and develop the skills and mindset required to take on the legendary Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS). Unlike jumping in blindly, you’ll have firsthand exposure to Special Forces culture, tactics, and expectations, giving you a major advantage when the time comes to earn your beret.
But it’s more than just training—it’s about mentorship and camaraderie. When you serve in a support position, you’re not on the outside looking in. You’ll be surrounded by like-minded, driven professionals who push each other to new limits. Green Berets take care of their own, and through daily interactions, hands-on training, and shared experiences, you’ll develop relationships that will guide and support you on your journey. You’ll gain insights from those who’ve already walked the path, learn from their experiences, and when you’re ready, you’ll have a team behind you, encouraging you every step of the way. If your ultimate goal is to join the ranks of the U.S. Army’s most elite warriors, there’s no better way to start than by serving with the best.
CIVILIAN training pipeline
BCT
Length: 10 weeks
LOC: Varies
Basic Combat Training – The initial training covers marksmanship, squad tactics, land navigation, and more, preparing recruits for real-world combat scenarios. Led by experienced Drill Sergeants, the program focuses on building physical fitness, combat proficiency, and instilling discipline, teamwork, and leadership qualities.
AIT
Length: 6-30 weeks (varies)
LOC: Varies
Advanced Individual Training (AIT) is a specialized and in-depth training program within the military, designed to equip individuals with the specific skills and knowledge necessary for their assigned military occupational specialty (MOS) or job. AIT follows the completion of Basic Combat Training (BCT) and is tailored to the specific requirements of each military job field.
AIRBORNE
Length: 3 weeks
LOC: Fort Moore, GA
Airborne School focuses on developing airborne soldiers capable of executing parachute jumps into operational zones. The training includes instruction on parachute techniques, landing falls, and the proper operation of parachuting equipment. Soldier’s will complete 5 Airborne Jumps in order to receive their wings.
SFBCC-S
Length: 2 weeks
LOC: Local
Special Forces Basic Combat Course-Support – This 2 week course trains SF Support Soldiers in advanced tactical skills, increasing proficiency and capability to support a 12 Soldier SF Team, known as the Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA). From military intelligence to mechanical maintenance, all Support Soldiers continuously train to become more proficient Enablers. Training is conducted by the unit post graduating initial entry training.
SOF SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES
ENGINEERING
Plumber/Pipefitter
Power Plant Operator
Interior Electrician
Carpentry/Mason
Geospatial Engineer
Combat Engineer
AVIATION
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Operator
Unmanned Systems Maintainer/Mechanic
I/T & COMMUNICATIONS
Information Systems Technician
Radio Operator/Maintainer
Communications Security
Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager
Multimedia Illustrator
Microwave Systems Operator
Satellite Communications Operator
Signal Systems Support Spec.
Combat Documentation Spec.
Telecommunications Operations
ADMIN
Human Resource Specialist
Finance Technician
Paralegal Specialist
TRANSPORTATION
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Marine Engine Specialist
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Tactical Vehicle Operator
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Ground Transportation Manager
AMMUNITION
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Ammunition Supply Spec.
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Ammunition Stock Control
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Small Arms Repairer
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE
Vehicle Mechanic
Utilities Equipment Repairer
Generator Repairer
Welder/Allied Trade Specialist
Quartermaster Chemical Spec.
Construction Equipment Repairer
SUPPLY
Automated Supply Spec.
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Petroleum Control Spec.
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Culinary Spec.
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Petroleum Laboratory Spec.
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Water Treatment Spec.
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Supply Spec.
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Parachute Packer (Rigger)
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE
Intelligence Analyst
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Imagery Analyst
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Counter Intelligence Spec.
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Human Intelligence Collector
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Signal Intel Analyst
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Cryptologic Linguist
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Intelligence System Repairer
the first step
Opportunities like this don’t come around often—this is your chance to serve in a high-impact role with one of the most elite units in the U.S. Army. As a Special Forces Support Soldier in the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), you’ll train with the best, gain specialized skills, and be part of a team that operates at the highest level. Whether your goal is to support Special Forces missions or one day wear the Green Beret yourself, this is where it all begins.
Don’t wait for the opportunity—take it.