Autism and special forces

[JustSomeCrocodileWrestler]

Hey everyone,

I really need some advice from people with experience. I'd especially love to hear from SF operators but anyone with knowledge is appreciated.

I'm 26 civ and I'm interested in joining the Australian SF. I believe I have the skills and determination needed. However, I am autistic -- I was diagnosed with ADHD and OCD as a kid. Im not medicated, im very high functioning. In fact I'm about to complete an associate degree in engineering at a full time study load whilst simultaneously working 6 half-days a week.

The only thing is I am socially awkward and socially anxious. The anxiety is purely social though -- I work well under pressure and in dangerous conditions (I have a lot of experience in dangerous and strenuous work roles such as crocodile egg-collecting and pet-meating).

I understand the SF is not a place for snowflakes and I dont expect nor want special treatment. I can roll with the punches and put up with anything. I just want to know if the SF can put up with me and my awkwardness.

So I just want to know, is there a place for someone like me in the SF?

Thanks for your time!

 

[Feanor]

Hey everyone,

I really need some advice from people with experience. I'd especially love to hear from SF operators but anyone with knowledge is appreciated.

I'm 26 civ and I'm interested in joining the Australian SF. I believe I have the skills and determination needed. However, I am autistic -- I was diagnosed with ADHD and OCD as a kid. Im not medicated, im very high functioning. In fact I'm about to complete an associate degree in engineering at a full time study load whilst simultaneously working 6 half-days a week.

The only thing is I am socially awkward and socially anxious. The anxiety is purely social though -- I work well under pressure and in dangerous conditions (I have a lot of experience in dangerous and strenuous work roles such as crocodile egg-collecting and pet-meating).

I understand the SF is not a place for snowflakes and I dont expect nor want special treatment. I can roll with the punches and put up with anything. I just want to know if the SF can put up with me and my awkwardness.

So I just want to know, is there a place for someone like me in the SF?

Thanks for your time!

Your best bet is to talk to a recruiter and get the details from them. The other piece of advice I would give is talk to someone who's served in Australia to find out how they even recruit for special forces.

 

[JustSomeCrocodileWrestler]

Your best bet is to talk to a recruiter and get the details from them. The other piece of advice I would give is talk to someone who's served in Australia to find out how they even recruit for special forces.

Yeah that's what im trying to do on here. Hoping to hear from an ex or current SF operator. I dont know any personally.