I think my questions are fine for this site. After all, I'm not asking for someone to rate my academics. If you know the answer then tell me, if you don't, then say that. Hours online trying to find the answer from unreliable an possibly outdated sources isn't worth it when compared to a simple answer on here. I've researched plenty yet the answers still evade me.
And don't tell me whether you think I'm ready as you do not know me one bit based on questions. Not to mention, the Army believes I'm capable and I don't think they would offer me a scholarship if they didn't think me suitable
You may feel your questions are just fine for this site, the difference is the answers may not be what your looking for.
There are many reliable sites you can get more information regarding SF.
The answers for the questions you are asking are not always simple so don't expect them.
As far as being blindsided after you graduate, your right, many cadets are blindsided by either their branch selection or duty station. There is a lot to ROTC, if you go into it with a narrow focus you have a better then average chance of being disappointed. Your 4 years away from selecting your branch, a lot can happen between now and then. To be guaranteed your branch you will need to be in the top 10%, that is not easy and some of it will be out of your control. You can keep a 3.8 GPA, have a 300 APFT, and still not get an E at LDAC, if you don't get that E, your not going to be in the top 10%, then it's up to the Army what branch you receive.
Nobody knows what the Army will be like in 4 years, how many Active Duty slots will be available or even how the branching will play out.
I think that has been the theme of the answers you have been getting. You need to make your first priority becoming an officer in the Army, branch selection needs to be second, if you don't have this attitude then again your setting yourself up for disappointment.
I agree with Pima, don't think that the scholarship guarantees success. Of the three 4 year scholarship cadets that started with my son's class, only one remains.
Your right, we don't know you, but from our experience, we know a lot of new cadets that have your attitude, some make it, some don't. The Army is giving you an opportunity, that's it, what you do with that opportunity is what will count.
If you are locked into just one goal and will not be satisfied if you don't get that goal then I'll give you the answer your looking for. Don't take the scholarship, enlist and take your chances there, even though it's not a guarantee you will at least be able to enlist in the Infantry and get a better shot at applying to the SF.
Infantry is the second hardes branch to get as an officer, if your not toward the top of the Active Duty OML, you won't get it. One thing to remember though, you do not need to be an Infantry Officer to apply to SF.