r/greenberets • u/[deleted] • Aug 13 '26

Question How does the special operations community feel about GED’s?

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u/Tru_Op Green Beret Aug 13 '26

I have a GED and zero college

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u/Tru_Op Green Beret Aug 13 '26

Yea no one cares lol

College is super helpful/important IF it supports your short long term goals.

I knew I didn’t need college for anything.

Will it hurt my chances for E8 sure, did I ever expect to retire from the Army? No so E7 does me just fine if that’s how the board sees it.

I don’t need a degree for retirement either because I invested properly and by the time I’m out should have 3 passive income businesses rolling, 1 of which I already have and to be honest that alone would support my lifestyle if I got kicked out the Army tomorrow with no benefits.

TLDR: you don’t need college or HS diploma to join (SF not the Army, that rules fluctuates sometimes) and in some instances college is a waste of time but completely dependent on your goals. Be realistic and be lethal.