Is the civil affairs officer slot open to newly minted 2nd LTs? It is my understanding the job is open to 0-3 and above. Also is it considered special forces? Thanks.
You can actually apply for CA prior to being 1LT(P), it has to do with the year group you were commissioned. The window for the application to CA opened for my son about 10 months before the Captain's Board met. You would first get an acceptance to attend the selection course, if you pass then you are scheduled for the actual training. My son's date for the selection course will be before he makes Captain.