So you enlisted in what branch as a Linguist? I know the Army has a huge signing bonus for that MOS currently. Congrats on passing DLAB, but that is just the beginning. If you fail your language school, welcome to needs of the Army or any branch for that matter. Depending on the language you select it will determine how long you will be in training. When I was debating my transition to Special Operations, the unit I was to be attached area of operation was Eastern Asia and the requirements for language were Chinese Madrid, Thai, Korean, etc. That school was estimated at 24 weeks. Having a language mastered in any branch will help you earn more money on each paycheck as well. You going in as an officer or enlisted?
FYI, there are three different SERE levels, and two locations: