4 Phase Plan to Become Special Forces | Green Beret

[@FNGACADEMY]

Seminar spots available now! shop.thefngacademy.com/products/mentorship-seminar-admission Anyone ready for book 2?

[@icehellions]

Hey Buck, could you make a video about age waivers for the 18X program? Do they exist? If so, how can we improve our chances of being granted one. Thanks Buck!

[@FINALLYOUTAFTER7]

Focus on the phase you’re in. Great advice for life. 👌🏽 Buck.

[@lukemichaelsenff3023]

@@icehellions pp

[@icehellions]

@@lukemichaelsenff3023 Hey Bro, what does "pp" mean?

[@JTL1776]

THANK you for this information. IM in high-school. Only wanted to go into the us military since I was 6 YO. Your video's have really helped my decision of what branch and MOS.

[@gconboy9418]

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34

[@FNGACADEMY]

that quote got me through SUT

[@LumbrJck]

I needed this verse. Thank you.

[@theone148]

i so needed to hear this.. I am going thru it big time right now, worrying... even though this post is a year old, it will last a life time with me. Thank you .

[@gconboy9418]

@@theone148 Always glad to help. God bless!

[@BetterYouPrint]

@@LumbrJck Rodger that. I think we all need it.

[@The85F0X]

I am a former 18E. I went to basic in 04 and entered under the 18X contact. I went to airborne school immediately following basic the. It was off to Bragg for SOPC phase 1-A. I was a first time go on everything. I got Persian/Farsi as my language and went to 5th group. I deployed three times to Iraq and ETSed in the end of 09. I came in the army at 120lbs but packed on weight. The most important piece of advice I can give is have a good mindset and have the willingness to push your body beyond what you think it can do.

[@poglifeactual7936]

What made you want to get out?

[@Checkmate777]

How tall are you to go in at 120? And how did you pass the intense training at that weight. How strong are you

[@reidcohen3453]

@@Checkmate777 he said he packed on weight. It’s not all about strength. You can be the strongest guy in selection but if you are not the right guy they wont select you. They are looking for people with strong wills and people who never quit and play as a team. He probably never gave up had a good attitude and was a team player.

[@diegonavarro1594]

@The85F0X May I ask how tall you were at 120lbs? I'm 5'6 and 155lbs with muscle, I know anything is possible but I would love to know your height because at that weight I have extreme respect for you. Thx

[@user-fm6jw2md3h]

What was the hardest part of everything in 18X

[@grogdizzy5814]

Becoming a green beret is simple. Just look cool, don't get lost, and never quit. If you get lost then look cool doing it. If you feel like quitting then quit tomorrow. That's it.

[@HonorarySaiyan]

The simplest advice is often the best advice.

[@illicitaction3862]

About to cop an age waiver at 35, after two cancer diagnoses and countless minor dings over the last decade that kept me on the sidelines. Heading to an SFRE for NG SF here soon. Future's so bright I gotta wear shades, boys.

[@nikolasekulic673]

How’s that going ?

[@stephenwestover9137]

I enlisted and swore in last Friday. On my way. Thx Buck.

[@FirstWalrider]

How did it go for you? Did you get selected?

[@notkure]

How's everything man

[@MichaelJarrae]

Thank you. I'm going in this month at age 29. I still haven't signed my contract yet, but this is so helpful in making my decisions.

[@hawkeye4469]

Send it.

[@FNGACADEMY]

get after it man! 30's are my best years!

[@jackjack4412]

@@Raven_623 what is the perm you're talking about? I'm trying to get waivers right now and we're the same age

[@Ayy.Its.Kruciall]

I juat turned 29 and im wanting to serve, may not be able to do SF because of prior injuries.. bit im gonna try! And if not, ayy I still get to honor the uniform and do service for my country

[@BigMitch1996]

How are things now?

[@Jack-ux2xz]

Yesterday I just completed my first marathon and I just wanna say thank you because after watching one of your videos I decided to sign up for a marathon. I also loved you on the bpn podcast.

[@karlstrauss2330]

You brought up a good point about motivations for wanting to become a Green Beret. Doing it for the clout, prestige and recognition isn’t going to be good enough when shit hits the fan and you get tested, you actually have to want to do the things that SF does so you can best serve your country. Do what you want to do, not be who you wanna be. I wanna be a Blackhawk Pilot so I’m pursuing Aviation, I’ve clarified what I want to do but I still love your content and watch for motivation and direction. Keep it up!

[@E2W_Axis]

I’ve been keeping up with these videos for months. Thank you for all of the advice, Buck! I’m one month away from selection after 6 years of service. I’m excited and ready.

[@christopherrush8793]

See you at the end of the month man!

[@americansamurai799]

Did you make it?

[@isaiahvazquez1559]

You’re a legend man. You motivate a lot of people and constantly drop bangers. Keep up the good work!

[@MrMojo-rp1in]

Hey I just wanted to say this video really helped, especially the decision phase part. Im 17 currently so I have a while to go but I plan on going SF. I do try hard every day to be better and show up to work early. Peace.

[@FNGACADEMY]

glad to help

[@beavernation1747]

You might have to wait until you're 21 but you can still enlist for the first 3 years. Get some Army experience and use the TA for college and other benefits. Just an idea to throw out for ya

[@hawkeye4469]

Awesome man. Check out the 18x program for special forces candidate. You can sign up at 19 years old. And remember there’s a lot of great guys like Buck to help you along the way. 🏴‍☠️

[@FINALLYOUTAFTER7]

Just listen to Buck. Not ANYONE in your unit. Trust me.

[@MrMojo-rp1in]

@@beavernation1747 I was thinking the same thing ✌

[@BobsBurgers6996]

I love this as a guy in phase 1 going into 2. I had never even thought about it but was looking for info on differences between rangers and GBs and thought I wanted to be a 68w. Now with the job description and videos you’ve provided I’ve set on becoming a 18D (I hope I’m not mistaken) and am starting to get my paper work back in order and get back into tip top shape. Already faced my parents hating thinking I’m not gonna make it because I’m 25! They also kicked me out at 15 so I’ll do it just to prove them wrong if nothing else. You’re a god send and I hope to be able to buy some of your products soon 👍

[@FNGACADEMY]

get after it! 18D is an amazing choice, just focus on study tactics. memorization will be clutch for SOCM

[@BobsBurgers6996]

@@FNGACADEMY I’m definitely excited! I’m glad to be a new part of your community and that I found you! Keep doing what you do for guys like me to find their calling and do better! You’ve been more helpful then my recruiter 😂

[@gameocalypse6040]

I'd say phase 1 is important as phase 3 from a psychological standpoint. If you're not building a strong, confident baseline and you're too busy beating yourself up with self doubt in phase 1, selection will kick your ass that much more and you'll potentially find yourself in a place you don't want to be. Of course planning out your decision only gets you so far.

[@Dgreens]

Crazy to see your channel at 100k + subscribers. I remember KZbin recommending your very first video to me just minutes after you posted it. Right in time before I left for a backpacking trip. You had under double digits of subscribers. Now in just over a year later your have hundreds of thousands of subscribers. It’s incredible to see. Everyone owes you a thank you for all the hard work and great advice! Keep up the great work Buck!

[@rogermobley1938]

I graduated on May 29, 1969..the last hard class 😎

[@wubbalubbadubdub5659]

This video is exactly what I needed. Grateful and humbled for your guidance.

[@FNGACADEMY]

glad to help bro

[@hawkeye4469]

Hey Buck, been rehabbing my back and starting to run again. Thanks for keeping the dream alive.

[@FNGACADEMY]

glad to help bro! i had a buddy break his back in BUDS, NAVY wouldnt take him back.. he went SF then CAG... stay strong!

[@LukePressleymma]

This was amazing gonna right these phases down in my journal

[@FNGACADEMY]

awesome! journaling is a huge step towards achieving your goals!

[@WoWDontu]

It makes me happy to see how big this channel has become :)

[@nealfry2230]

I've Always Loved my youth.

[@FINALLYOUTAFTER7]

This dude is invaluable.

[@user-ic7gi7qd8p]

Thanks to my father been in the Army and my brother told him that he wants to be the best of a group. So my dad said go in 11 Bravo infantry.

[@ultramarine3527]

They change the world for the betterment of others. And are filled with top notch humans.

[@OM4Rx]

23, out of shape here im an honest dude I know what I bring to the table and don’t. I would like to feel confident and have some sort of cushion when it comes to the physical aspect of training.

[@Child0ne]

bucky brother i finally got my date to try-out for group sept 16th im fxcking pumpedddddd -prior service 11B

[@johnsowa999]

Great advice not only for special forces but life also

[@bravo6601]

I really appreciate the solid format of these videos an how short they are but at the end of them… i kinda want them to keep on goin

[@DeuceDeuce0331]

Great video. Preservation of the greater good is my why, and go help others who can't help themselves. I'm a prior service 0331 grunt Marine with two trips across the fence in Ramadi, Iraq. I got a good base to go crush this thing. Address situations as they come. Keep up the greater content, Buck. -Semper

[@FNGACADEMY]

get it bro! use that experience to help those around you!

[@DeuceDeuce0331]

@@FNGACADEMY yeah bro, I'll be that older dude that's gonna get weird looks when I go to selection, but age is just a number, and I look forward to instilling wisdom umongst my younger team mates, as I have a lot of life experience, maturity and knowledge to pass along. Thanks for dropping a reply. Mad respect for what your doing with the FNG Academy platform.

[@snakejr9428]

I did urban forestry learning knots and then I did a lot of running in wildland firefighting type 2 school in job corps and trained myself in rucking with a backpack full of rocks and learned land nav and reading a map when hunting deer so I know the elevation and where I'm at and where to go and so on so I'm feeling good and making it into SF

[@MansaMusa-v5q]

That all sound good and will help you but will power is what most need and don’t have being fearless is what most of those dudes have that most don’t

[@Mostlethal]

Yeah 100% this is where self doubt fucked it all up for me. I didn't think I was good enough.

[@takefive1302]

It ain't hate, it ain't doubt. It's about the job, the reality, not the ideology. And effectiveness in cultures not your own, a reality you can't ignore with blinders on.

[@goliathonline6951]

I got an op. 40 contract. I'll be shipping on the 13th of june. Thank you for everything. After I finish my time with the Rangers, green beret sounds like a good area for me after watching hours of videos and podcasts of you with the good, the bad, and the oh shit I almost died. My main worry is the physical aspect to be honest, but I'm confident I'll be ready by then. Thank you man for pretty much everything

[@RileyCallery]

If you’re worried about the physical aspect at all, you’re not gonna be a ranger.

[@goliathonline6951]

@@RileyCallery thanks man

[@GarrettH-rl7ml]

SSG Korver is going to have fun with you , good luck man just don’t be a bitch and you’ll be okay. Also make sure you’re scoring a 300+ on the APFT or you won’t be classing up

[@1234519022]

Don’t focus on being ready by June focus on being ready by tomorrow if necessary 💪🏻 you’ll do great things good luck

[@strawberrychicks]

What’s your mos?

[@hamfan1355]

Dead on, I saw so many people that were physically dominating events but just couldn't get out of their own head and ended up dor.

[@Johnson11c]

Awesome information. I wish I would've had this information when I joined the infantry in 2008. Thanks for all you do FNG Academy

[@FNGACADEMY]

you bet brotha!

[@VishalSharma-j6i]

I’m 43 years old and have never been in the military. In my heart of hearts of hearts of hearts I have always wanted to be a Green Beret. Can I one day become an honorary Green Beret? It will mean a lot for me.

[@Nathan.Velasquez]

Thank you for all the awesome content. Very informative and helpful.

[@jessicaroberts2487]

Love this! Thanks Buck!

[@FNGACADEMY]

You bet!

[@freebird4life742]

Swimming, running, rucking, PT and mental strength all that multiple by 10.

[@zaksobliros]

Thank you for all the quality content! Appreciate you buck!

[@davidweaver189]

I was one of the SF guys that validated SFAS, I was also a Survival Instructor at SERE

[@erhirejephthah6804]

I understand the life I chose, I would always be away from my children but they would have everything they want

[@bobsteadman9728]

Another excellent video. I wish this shit was around back in my day (The stone age) Keep them coming, youngster. Buck, I'm sure people have already suggested it but you'd be a great motivational speaker. Not just for people wanting to join the military but in general. Hell, there were a lot of people in my police academy who were never in the military and they just lucked out as there were a handful of us that coached them and saw them through.

[@FNGACADEMY]

i appreciate that!

[@ranma763]

Fucking love that even with all the extra content, the original vision is still being acted on

[@clintwelch9843]

Great content please keep it up Buck.

[@FNGACADEMY]

More to come!

[@larryprochko]

Hey Buck, I’m looking into going officer, but also want to go SF after I’m commissioned. Could you make a video on this process or the competition in order to go to sfas as an officer.

[@FNGACADEMY]

will do

[@zachjones6944]

Check out Life is a Special Operation.

[@18AFitness]

You have to submit a packet once you are 1LT promotable. So your first 3-3 1/2 will be spent in the regular Army unless you get really lucky. You will not go straight into SF until you are a Captain.

[@duncan8541]

Ur videos have helped me to decide I want to go sf I’ve been thinking about it but thanks to you I know

[@icebergo6]

Please make some more vids that break down the intelligence, seniority and mentality component of being SF. There are real numbers to meet in order to increase likelihood of selection. Most vids focused on the physical. But it's bigger than that.

[@dewaynelassiter6532]

Thanks again Buck .

[@donaldzlotnik505]

Actually, quite good advice.

[@NicholasMaart]

Great vid man.

[@raplopez4258]

Still in decision phase, though I already know within my heart I'll be in Special Forces, just deciding between NG and AD...

[@adriancruz3986]

Thank you for this needed it!!!

[@johnwatkins7212]

Great video man, good motivation, you're definitely right about the haters, have to really thicken your skin and want it for yourself, I'm preparing super hard to enlist with an 18x hopefully won't wash out like most people, loving the ruck life around 75 miles a week right now, plus running, biking and gym it's been brutal but pushing myself through the pain and exhaustion everyday has me feeling amazing, gonna keep grinding hopefully ship out in may or june

[@FNGACADEMY]

nice dude get after it!

[@jefejeffwell1113]

Thanks for this video. Very informative and helpful to keep the brain straight.

[@realresident1890]

Excellent explanation!

[@Kingdom-_-]

My first day of basic training was 9/11/01. Was a combat medic in the 82nd did 3 deployments and honorable discharged in ‘05 as an e-5. Worst mistake I made was allowing myself to get bitter and let poor leadership ruin my mental state. I wish I would have applied myself and reenlisted to try for 18D. There was also the easily seen fact that our government was lying to us and propagating the manufactured enemy. That was hard to look past.

[@travismiller4614]

Regardless if I go sf or not thank you buck for giving me insight for life not just the military

[@MiamiHeatHype]

That Ruck Will have to stop my heart or a 556 in training … illl ride till i die

[@XHollisWood]

Great Content Buck 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@FNGACADEMY]

thanks man!

[@akaza7874]

*Greatly Appreciated!*

[@LandonStahly]

Thanks for content!

[@erhirejephthah6804]

It is an exciting life you know

[@robertdepesci3418]

Pullups pushups squats and running

[@-redacted-2214]

I am going in at 34 in 2 months. I want to be a hitter.

[@josephwitty7307]

How is?

[@corygodfrey7881]

Great video as usual thanks Buck! Miss the old outro

[@bigblack1ify]

Hey Buck, I don't know if you have talked about it yet. At least I haven't seen the title for it yet. Can you talk about the medical standards in MEPS you would need to qualify? I find that a lot of people have a deep desire to go SF but, there can be certain medical things that they didnt realize would hold them back.

[@MLDRBRY]

Thats something to talk to your recruiter about. I dont think a youtube video is gonna solve that

[@bigblack1ify]

@@MLDRBRY I understand that. At the same time a video of overview of it could honestly save you and the recruiter time.

[@wyatt4790]

@@MLDRBRY a KZbin video helps, and it depends on the recruiter..

[@archiemorris7514]

Great information thanks

[@bohanlee1979]

Recently just got dropped on graduation week from RASP. A very stupid reason. I’m now headed to the 101st and have been looking into dropping an SF packet. Anything you recommend? Maybe experiencing the real army, trying to get the tab first, or timeline after I drop a packet? I just know I don’t belong in conventional army

[@James-hs3tu]

I like " THE BERET " Look ❤❤❤❤❤

[@dood0409]

Thanks buck!

[@FNGACADEMY]

you bet!

[@ir0nc0wb0y7]

My biggest hurdle has been the fear of being a 21 day non-select.

[@steezyjefe]

The more I watch these videos, the more I think about how I’m gonna call my parents and tell them I’m going for SF

[@markmanleyH2Oactivity]

Awesome Sean. you seem to get over 1 k Likes each time EASILY !!! Keep motivating youngster's or Youthful prospects To go into the Military. . BUT . . . . .Firstly go because "you want to" not have to. [next] select the Core BRANCH for direction and purpose and career fulfillment. Finally ENJOY and have No Regrets. . . . . . . . . . . .

[@chrisbaco2835]

I really wish this information was available when I was in high school would have really loved to have joined early in life not when I was older..joined at 26 got out 8yrs later..great time just wish I wasn’t fucked up going in smh..bad shoulder and knee going in oh well..it was fun though met a lot of good people

[@aegisprotection4969]

I am 47. So, US Army SF is obviously no longer my focus. I do love the channel and I think everything covered is stuff I wish I had been told. I got lucky in that my training was stuff you talk about While it didn't happen, what attracted me to Special Forces, was ,yes, the challenge. But the biggest point and attraction was it required thinking. Creative thinking. Learning to ruck, land nav, etc... those are skills. Physical fitness is a skill. It's learn able. Creative thinking is the hard one to teach. To get crude: I liked special forces because you fuckers think instead of checking boxes.

[@fmagalhaes1521]

Well said. I am closing in on 60, so I am in the same situation and learning the same things to use in my daily life.

[@Thomas-rl8kw]

i am a fan of the US Gren Berets

[@stephenmooney1509]

This advise goes way beyond SF qualification, took a lot from it, great video.

[@strawberrychicks]

Hey Buck. Ship out April 25th for 35M and going to DLI first. I’m in relatively great shape all around based off of your videos and my own research. I am 30 years old and had concerns going 18x vs the route I chose now. My TSC has already cleared, I’ve got Language School first then AIT for 35M. I went this route based on if I got hurt or for whatever reason didn’t make selection I would be kicked back to Intelligence. My question is will I have good “sof” opportunities on the Intell side if I’m high speed physically enough? I have the same mind set of you as far as I tend to want more and more and set goal after goal. Theoretically I was wanting to be sent to an sof unit under 35m and put in my packet for selection asap. I know this is a lot of jumble put together but I honestly like your insight and videos the best lol figured I’d ask. Keep killing it man

[@ctpatriot9116]

1 1/2 years of pain for a lifetime of pride

[@evilangel7307]

From Morocco 🇲🇦🇺🇸🤙🏻

[@brandonrodriguez6334]

My SFAS date is in august. I’m super nervous I waited a long time for this.

[@FNGACADEMY]

nerves are a good thing! just make it one day at a time!

[@DailyTvz]

Update?

[@asmith1711]

Update, just say yay or nay

[@josemexjr2844]

Update??

[@LeDiamondDog]

The best advice Buck Thx Sir 🤙🪖🇺🇸

[@FNGACADEMY]

Glad to help!

[@thomasshelby9551]

I’ve been in SWCC for awhile, just RTD’d and never have seen a woman

[@FNGACADEMY]

not one huh?

[@jeremiahunderwood8448]

Is it true that selection is open to the public?

[@jsamuel251]

Buck can you do an episode for guys who’ve been in the Army longer (8-12) years going after it later in their careers? Got my date this summer

[@FNGACADEMY]

will do!

[@jsamuel251]

Godspeed King 🤙🏻

[@jsamuel251]

Yo! Also you should check out the Team House with Jack Murphy! Solid show

[@Raduldo]

Oh haters, what are we, in 12th grade..jeez.

[@r.h.9338]

I think you videos are great. Sir

[@papichulo1689]

I want you abel and kurt to visit gunship helicopters is las vegas, that would be an amazing video PLEASE deliver on this

[@1rstjames]

If we went into ww3, how could people like me, those suffering from osteoarthritis stage 4, but still want to contribute, what type of civilian roles support these teams? My body is limited but I still have service in me.

[@JAWsFitness]

My wife is my biggest hater. Can’t tell if she legitimately doesn’t believe in my physical capabilities or if she just doesn’t want me to go for it. Lol

[@EloWhisperer]

Either way if she’s chronically doubting you leave

[@spcricket310]

For me not only do I have to study because I don’t have a high enough gt score and I have to become more physical fit it’s a lot but not enough to stop me

[@Chiefkeef-j6j]

How much pounds should you put in your ruck to practice for green berets?

[@Thomas-rl8kw]

Also i have repect for you for not being some kind of mercenery. I dont know that you are not or that you are not CIA, but i dont care. You are a patriot to me.

[@Thomas-rl8kw]

The beret is to go and to rally the enemy to fight itself.

[@GoneFishin610]

Buck, should I be smoking myself every day, or is that hindering my improvement physically? I work like 730am to 6 or 7pm in the texas heat every day in construction. I'm burning about 3500 to 4000 calories and come home sleepy/hungry and then force myself to workout but I feel it wearing on me.

[@pineappleman6331]

Great video great advice. Quick question which part of SFQC would you say was the most fun or which phase did you enjoy the most

[@FNGACADEMY]

Robyn Sage hands down!

[@MichaelBowe-hs3xw]

Hi Buck! , Bowie from Australia, wanting to go green berets then Delta, I'm 41 and have 9 years aus forces experience. What are my chances lol

[@eanibarra8019]

Hey Buck, I’m 19 years old and my “dream job” is to join the military and join SF or SOF. I’ve been thinking about it everyday for as long as I can remember. Even as a young kid it’s always been my goal/dream. Ive been working for the past 2 years to get my fat ass in shape and I feel I’m almost there. There’s only one thing that holds me back and that worry’s me. I’ve been in a relationship for the past 2 and a half years, and I do want to marry this girl. We’re practically already married (live together, split bills and shit like that) I guess my only fear is losing her. She is very supportive of me joining the military and always pushes me to do what I am passionate about. I do plan on joint the military in the near future it’s just I’m having a hard time getting out of my head about what will happen to my relationship and pulling the trigger. Any advice you can shed on a youngin? Great video!

[@DailyMoney925]

If your relationship is destined to work, then it will work out between the two of you. You don’t want to look back later in life and regret not doing something your “dream job” as you put it. Just my 2 cents. Get after it brother.

[@1234519022]

If your 19 and really want to be an sf dude do yourself the savor now and forget about starting a family and having girls for a decade or 2

[@triston8848]

Do you have to enlist into a certain mos to go to green beret