DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
US ARMY SPECIAL OPERATIONS RECRUITING BATTALION (PROV)
COMPANY D
BUILDING 2-1120 MACOMB STREET
FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA 28310-9610
RCMRB-SORB-D
15 May 2012
MEMORANDUM FOR Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Officer Candidates
SUBJECT: Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Officer Packet processing guidelines and
procedures
1. The following is a guideline for Officer Candidates to use when submitting a PSYOP packet.
This guideline will discuss what is required to submit a complete packet for the Army Special
Operations Forces Board (ARSOF).
2. The minimum requirements for a PSYOP Officer packet are as follows:
a. Eligible for a Top Secret security clearance under provisions of AR 380-67
b. Possess a baccalaureate degree
c. Have a Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) score of 85 or above or have foreign
language ability as demonstrated by an acceptable DLPT score of 1/1 or higher.
d. Airborne qualified or willing to volunteer for airborne training.
e. Males: MUST possess a valid SF physical IAW AR 40-501 / Females: MUST possess a
valid SERE-C physical.
f. Be a YG 2010 Officer with a date of rank to 1LT between 01 APR 11 thru 31 MAR 12.
g. Male and Female Officers may apply.
3. Required Items:
a. Volunteer Statement
b. ORB with current DA Photo
c. Security Clearance Verification Usually on the ORB; if not, a memorandum from your
unit S2 (DA Form 873) verifying your level of clearance.
d. Resume 1 page in length maximum. Do not repeat any information that is already on
your ORB. Use the example as a template.
e. DLAB 85 or higher. DLPT with a 1/1 or higher is acceptable. We are accepting
applications for review if the DLAB score is below this requirement.
RCMRB-SORB-D
SUBJECT: Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Officer Packet processing guidelines and
procedures
f. SF/SERE Physical If not Airborne Qualified, ensure the physical is also stamped with
"Soldier is qualified for Airborne Training". Must include all labs to include EKG associated
with current physical.
g. APFT Card Updated within 6 months. Height and Weight screening MUST be submitted
if you do not meet the height and weight requirements.
4. In lieu of documents that are unattainable due to operational situations such as OEF/OIF, a
memo stating the reasons for the missing documents will be accepted, i.e. DLAB, “unable to
take the test due to deployment in OIF”.
5. Officers may only apply for one of the ARSOF branches. If not accepted by your primary
branch of choice you may be considered by an alternate if you do so choose.
6. Submit your packet as soon as possible in order to assure yourself of being considered.
Before sending, ensure that all documents are included and signed. Packets can be sent via email to the following:
a. Scanned and sent via E-mail to one of the following recruiters:
psyopbragg@usaac.army.mil
SFC Agee at toland.agee@usarec.army.mil
SFC Sedillo at danielle.sedillo@usarec.army.mil
7. For more information visit our website at http://www.bragg.army.mil/SORB or become a fan
and search Psychological Operations on Facebook.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
UNITED STATES ARMY JOHN F. KENNEDY SPECIAL WARFARE CENTER AND SCHOOL
FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA 28310-5000
AOJK-SP-R
DATE:
MEMORANDUM FOR Commander USAJFKSWCS, ATTN: AOJK-SP-R, FORT BRAGG, NC 283105000
SUBJECT: Army Special Operations Forces Volunteer Statement (Officer)
1. Under the provisions of AR 614-200, I hereby volunteer for Army Special Operations Forces in
Psychological Operations (PSYOP). If not already airborne qualified, I volunteer for airborne training and
understand that failure to successfully complete airborne training will disqualify me from PSYOP training
and duty.
2. I have met all criteria listed in AR 614-200 and DA PAM 600-3.
3. Have you ever received any Field Grade Article 15’s or have ever been convicted by a court martial
during your period of service? YES / NO (Circle One). If yes, explain when and what type of disciplinary
action:
4. Soldiers that have disciplinary action noted in their official military personnel file may not apply. This
provision can only be waived by the Commanding General, United States Army Special Warfare Center
and School on a case by case basis.
5. I am aware that I may only apply for one branch selection; however, if I am not accepted by PSYOP, I
would like to be considered for (Circle One):
Civil Affairs
Special Forces
None
6. I am aware that, if so determined by the appropriate ARSOF commander, I may be declared
unsuitable for further ARSOF training.
(Initials)
7. Have you ever applied for and/or attended SFAS or the SFQC? YES / NO (Circle One). If yes,
when?
How many times have you attended SFAS?
8. Have you attended an Army Special Operations Forces briefing? YES / NO (Circle One). If yes,
when?
Where?
9. Do you currently have a medical condition that will limit your training, i.e., P2 profile?
YES / NO (Circle One). If yes, explain your condition:
10. By signing this volunteer statement I grant access to the members of the ARSOF Board to my
restricted OMPF files.
Last Name:
Year Group:
First Name:
Date of Rank:
Rank:
Branch:
SSN:
s
Branch Detail:
Unit, Post, and Zip Code:
Duty Phone:
Home Phone:
Cell:
Home address:
E-Mail Address/Signature:
Signature:
****DATA REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974**** AUTHORITY: Title 10, USC 3013; PRINCIPLE PURPOSE: To serve as applications for
Military Information Support Operations training. MANDATORY OR VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE AND EFFECT ON INDIVIDUAL NOT
PROVIDING INFORMATION: Voluntary; failure to disclose requested information will have a negative impact on individual’s application
applications for ARSOF training.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
UNIT LETTERHEAD
XXXX-XXX
Date
MEMORANDUM FOR Record
SUBJECT: XXXXX Waiver
1. I, CPT John D. Doe, (123-45-6789), am not able to take the XXXXX due to
my current OIF/OEF deployment.
2. I will take the XXXXX upon returning to my duty station.
3. I understand that if I am selected, it will be contingent on successfully
meeting the XXXXX minimum standards.
//Signature//
JOHN DOE
CPT, IN
Battalion A/S-3