Are You Ready For SFAS? | Former Green Beret

What's up everyone?! In this video, I give you 3 benchmarks that will help ensure you are on the right track for SFAS. These benchmarks are common in SFAS and the Qualification course. If you are far from hitting these physical goals, now you have some things to work towards.
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[@devonmills1968]

Sean is slowly becoming Capt. Price

[@nytovaok516]

bravo 6 going dark

[@oldboyxanliquidrage]

@Michael Cueva wow I also smiled like a little kid what the heck

[@s.gproductions9684]

Looks like a total stud

[@michaelbrady4208]

I went in Nov ‘07 to the first 14 day Selection when they were trying that super idea out. Felt like someone kicked me in the junk and left their foot there! I was surprised when the CDR of JFKSWC told us during in processing “you WILL eat 3 meals (MRE’s) a day, no exceptions. We are not Ranger school, we’re not here to starve you, we are here to assess you”.

[@overlordgaming752]

What’s your best recommendation that you don’t see people suggest often? I’m a scrawny ass 18yo, I have two years before I’m going to go 18X but I am going to start training now.

[@sleep-tight4248]

@@overlordgaming752 eat a lot get your protein and keep grinding man don’t stop working out, just signed my 18x contract shipping out next month

[@theotherside1159]

@@sleep-tight4248 lol you eat whatever you want. Too much protein will give you too much muscle mass.. who’s the first ones to quit? The dudes who come in there jacked up.

[@moreparrotsmoredereks2275]

@@theotherside1159 That's not how protein works. Protein is what your body uses to recover and improve from workouts. If you work out really hard and don't eat protein, you're just beating yourself up and won't improve

[@theotherside1159]

@@moreparrotsmoredereks2275 Wait, before you try to tell me anything.. Have you gone through SERE, RASP, or any sort of school?

[@johnnyappleslicks1622]

Loving the stache you legend!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💯💯💯👍🏽🙏👊🏾🤟

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thanks brother!

[@blazegulizack]

Currently the pt test at sfas is hand release pushups 28 minimum 60 max Pullups 6 minimum 12 max I think 2mi. Run 15:12 min. 13:00 max They will be adding a plank sometime this year to replace the situps.

[@isaackim7907]

I couldn’t find anything online in regards to this. They’re 100% doing hand release? I’m not questioning your information, just confirming.

[@oldleatherhandsfriends4053]

What the hell is a hand release pushup? Like a push off and clap your hands pushup?

[@Tyra_San]

@@oldleatherhandsfriends4053 go down, chest touches floor, arms fully extend to side (body makes a cross shape), the arms tuck back under chest, push up

[@KagWqrks]

The mustache is sweet🔥🔥🔥

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thank you!

[@gameocalypse6040]

For the guard guys, or really anyone looking for a real-world baseline, the guard SFGs run SF evaluations every month or two months (at least the 20th does). I know event information gets posted on Instagram, and I think it's a good option for anyone looking to test the waters with people of different fitness levels in what I'd imagine is a more SFAS-type setting - plus top performers get swag and bragging rights. Also, another thumbs up for 18 Alpha fitness, Kevin has some great programs and does well quickly answering any and all of your stupid questions (I know he's been great with mine!)

[@FNGACADEMY]

these are absolutely essential!

[@Komodokhan148]

I'm not the strongest runner but I'm working on it. Your videos motivate the shit out of me!

[@la-downoah5199]

As always great video buck! Thanks for all your advice! CANT WAIT FOR MERCH!

[@sgt.grinch3299]

I pray that each and everyone who truly desires to be in SF qualify. Do not get down if you get injured in selection. Do not wait to see the medic for evaluation. I thought I had a pulled a muscle in my back. After a week of pain i finally went to the Medic. I was diagnosed with a fracture and additional damage. The Surgeon pulled my Airborne Status permanently. Dream over. Go live the dream! I’m counting on you to pick up my slack. Great video and positivity, Buck. Get it! Live it! Live the dream!

[@oldleatherhandsfriends4053]

It kinda of funny how SFAS don't prioritize DA missions but have all these exessive PT requirements. Like all these super long rucks but how many SF are actually doing rucks? Or running sub 7 minute miles in full kit?

[@Lonestarpxpi]

I was in 3rd group in Bragg as support and just pcs’d to 10th group in Colorado as support as well, but I’m grateful for my knowledge of sof units and now that I have Colorado on my side I feel as if I can have a huge physical edge on everyone as long as I train hard here, if I can get my run to 13 flat here, running back in Bragg will be a breeze when I go to selection, I have 4 months to train wish me luck!

[@Chuck357]

Big help as always, glad to have some sort of goal to reach for when it comes to this. Dig the stache too, thanks Buck👊

[@FNGACADEMY]

thanks bro!

[@BlackCapGaming]

I genuinely don't know what I would do without Bucks videos haha Thanks again man!

[@johnfitts4826]

The stache is on point! Just commenting on that and for the algorithm 👍🏻

[@austinduncan5065]

Always have and will be a mentor buck. Keep it up brother

[@FNGACADEMY]

thanks bro! glad to help you guys!

[@mjsalve]

Bought and read your book. Thanks! Keep working your way forward. 👍🏼

[@meirsigal4847]

Love the song that you have at the end.

[@devildeathhell547]

Man i love your videos there so help full thanks buck

[@sugewhitejacoby8654]

Another banger! Which something like this was around in the early 80s when went through RIP and Ranger School. But I guess going blind didn't matter much. I hated being 2nd in anything, so it was balls to the wall!

[@alewis9735]

Very informative. Thanks Buck!

[@loganhavard5463]

“can you even get the flu now or is everything just corona virus” 😂😂

[@fcskaneki_ow4462]

ask china

[@michaeledlin9995]

Corona is the only thing available.

[@alexmark8917]

@@fcskaneki_ow4462 chy na virus

[@bassr.1641]

Thanks man! Extremely helpful, and I know you have a million comments on the stache, but it’s EPIC!

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thanks bro!

[@rogerclarke4760]

Me : *gets sick* Cadre "we running today" Me : "But Sarge" *Yusha Thomas sad music plays*

[@FNGACADEMY]

hahahah

[@sethheaddress2651]

Thanks a lot man, used your methods for getting ready for psyops selection.

[@saitama8571]

This video came at a good time. My friend rn is in quarantine in the hotel after flying to North Carolina. He's going to sfas at the end of this week. I'm just a ms3 rotc cadet that is interested in being an 18A when I get commissioned. I know I won't be able to go right away in but it's what I want to do and this channel helps alot. Thanks!

[@ijc9837]

thanks, Buck!

[@user-of1kq6qt1j]

Timely!!! Thanks so much

[@FNGACADEMY]

You bet dude!

[@Dilltalbs4]

Doing 18a sfas program right now and its awesome.

[@Dreadnought-415]

Great video as always buck. Stay safe man.

[@FNGACADEMY]

thanks bro!

[@Dreadnought-415]

@@FNGACADEMY no problem.

[@robdean704]

Bucko with the boyardee look. Digging it brother

[@FNGACADEMY]

thanks homie!

[@TheFoxygrandpa69]

Thanks for mentioning us guard guys! It's kinda on us to do the training in are free time after work. Im not going to say it makes it harder. It sucks tho.

[@FNGACADEMY]

I bet! that is why you guys should have clear goals, keep at it bro!

[@TheFoxygrandpa69]

@@FNGACADEMY 100 percent correct man. This vid let me know im way behind where I should be. It also added a few logs to the fire. Hopefully I get time to do some extra training in OSUT. Training with 19th group starts in January when im back. And I DO NOT want to disappoint. Gotta get some FNG shirts to train in! Lol. Thanks for everything dude👌

[@minime7557]

Thanks buck

[@alexcarmenaty2385]

Bucks stache alone has multiple deployments and 247 confirmed kills goddamn savage 😤💪🏼

[@JustJoeKane]

Hey I requested this. Nice 👌

[@dialdowninternet8987]

Hey man, could you possibly do a video on CBRN guys in SF, if you could? It's a field I'm considering going into, especially work with SF, and it would be interesting to hear about it considering you haven't talked about it on this channel really. Loved the vid btw, keep at it!

[@Tom.88234]

When is your next Q/A session on KZbin? Thanks for all the content 👍🏼

[@jokertactics1857]

Dude, beard and mustache are on point

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thanks homie!

[@davidw6828]

Awesome vid

[@icxc1233]

Another great video Buck! You’re a great inspiration and good teacher. Attributes well suited for a Green Beret. Advice for 18X guys, remember to be mindful of your training. Be gradual with the weight and distance or else you risk wear and tear and nasty injuries to your feet/lower body. Otherwise, stay hard.

[@PewPewFig]

The running is the hardest thing for me, 7:30 miles for 7 sounds insane. I currently run a 5 mile at 45 minutes. I just enlisted, and ship in about 2 weeks, as infantry, with an airborne contract. My goal is SF, in about a year and a half, to two years. I don't run often, so this current max isn't the best I can do.

[@jonnyjl345k7]

You’ll run everywhere you go in basic - if you’re not a shitbag (which i assume your not) your run will get better. My run went from a 15:45 to 14 flat when I graduated.

[@Joe_Friday]

Many years ago when I was contemplating on going there was a good book called Get Selected For Special Forces. I'm not sure how relevant that book would be nowadays.

[@FNGACADEMY]

most of us studied that book. It was pretty good for me... we will come with something more updated in the next year or two though

[@z0mb0tjosh0002]

I know the Recruiters at Hood have 0530 PT to help anyone who's dropping a packet. You just have to have a class date before you attend PT. I think they also hold like land nav classes etc.

[@dentasla]

GOD LOVE You Warriors....DOOD YOU GUYS HAVE BEEN MY HEROES....Prayers for You All to have Success throughout A M E R I C A....☝🙏💚

[@fdangleshadang-a-lang7149]

Recently set a record for myself of running a sub 30-minute 5 mile time. Can typically do 70 push ups, 65 sit ups, and 20 pull ups and a 12:00 2 mile run

[@froz3nskulltv360]

How you hit 6 minute pace for 5 and 2 miles? Your 2 mile should be around 11-11:30 at that point

[@fdangleshadang-a-lang7149]

@@froz3nskulltv360 I never usually do a timed 2-mile. I usually only do timed miles, mile and a halfs, and 5-miles. I don’t even remember the last time I timed a 2-mile run. But I usually get a 9:00 mile and a half. So by those metrics, I’d say I can do a 12:00 2-mile. I really don’t know how I got a sub 30-minute 5 mile, because I usually get 30:35 for my 5 miles.

[@blazegulizack]

You will be in the top 10% at sfas

[@mevuk1225]

Now you realy look like a chef!!!!

[@randomdudeonyoutube.]

Bon appetit

[@FNGACADEMY]

LMAO! perfect!

[@FREEDOM.13]

Thought I was pretty fit til I heard that 5-7 mile pace.

[@alpinqorrolli7365]

Love the vids, Buck. Any chance you could bring Doc Pete Chambers on a podcast or vid?

[@FNGACADEMY]

sure could, will get back to podcasts when the new studio is up in a couple months

[@robertl7428]

I'm still a while away from the option to enlist, as I originally was going to commission but decided that I wanted to finish up school and enlist for a guaranteed shot at Rangers, but this channel has provided me with so much insight and helped me understand this stuff so much more. I couldn't imagine going into something like this blind.

[@scalleewagg9746]

Hey Sean great video again! Could you specify what times would you expect - minimum and goal - (assuming a flat surface) for the 10 miler with 35-45lbs?

[@blazegulizack]

2hr 30 min is the bear minimum. Most guys can do it in 2:15 or less. Good rule of thumb on the 12 miler is to come in with enough time to go at least 1 more mile if needed. I always walk up hill, run down hill, and alternate jogging and walking on the flats. Some guys can run the whole thing.

[@Pups_and_Pumps]

Learning a lot from your channel, trying to become a Ranger myself and hopefully it’ll happen

[@jonathanwatson4859]

It'll happen if you want to

[@Pups_and_Pumps]

Update, didn’t get into the Army cause I was too deaf from the Marines so I re-enlisted into the Marine Reserves and just became a firefighter. Gotta keep moving forward no matter what.

[@robbland5088]

Could you do a video talking about SFRE.

[@lastlotus5064]

Nice stash.

[@joemikepaul5857]

Mustache on point, Kevin @18A is the man, mall walks are a vibe, and loved this video, thanks Sean

[@FNGACADEMY]

You bet bro! Kevin really is a great dude!

[@maxjones5045]

That stache though🤤😍

[@jonathanhendrix2925]

Green Beret more like Green Arrow🔥

[@NedWasHere94]

That merch store best be including that neon FNG hat you wrote about

[@SamSam-ih6nt]

General standard 300 plus APFT 730min/mi, 5 mile cross country Sub 3hr, 12mi ruck w/ 55 lbs pack

[@jayklink851]

👍👍👏Wish I still had decent knees lol

[@markwiser6760]

Apft is still being used at the moment

[@coreytodd1709]

That Stash could win all future wars

[@user-tj8ys4ic8w]

You're breathtaking

[@FNGACADEMY]

its like all the fights and car accidents helped lmao thank you

[@user-tj8ys4ic8w]

@@FNGACADEMY 😂

[@joshuahernandez5700]

Prior service guy here training to go back in for assessment and selection for PJ. Do you have a promo code for 18A fitness? Going to do his special warfare program that starts Monday, figured I’d ask before purchasing this weekend

[@randomdudeonyoutube.]

Heck YEAH !!!

[@FNGACADEMY]

Welcome back bro!

[@TH3MAST3R35]

early? love your vids Buck

[@christiandinero8083]

not yet but i'm working on it every day.

[@FNGACADEMY]

That is what matters, now you have a goal to hit

[@vincentcalzada8148]

Same here

[@christiandinero8083]

@@FNGACADEMY update: was chest day yesterday so a bit sore. But like you said gotta be able to bust them out whenever. Got 30 on pushups and 60 on situps just now. Gotta do the run.

[@rapgamebismarck]

The old ladies at my mall do log PT in front of Sbarro

[@jmanj3917]

When you can do three Crossfit WODs in a day; Or when you can score 290+ on the APFT, then your "Airborne Run", and then go straight into a STAR course with at leastsixty-five pounds of dry weight, both day and night. Then go set up in the woods for your three hour break, pulling security, and then be ready to be able to put out that much output again the following day, and the next day, and the next...lol

[@kroganoperator]

THANK YOU. I've been researching online for good metrics to measure myself against to see if I was ready for selection and this is perfect. Does weightlifting matter at all? Should we be able to shoulder press a certain amount for instance?

[@thesocialistsarecoming8565]

Idk, but just build as much strength as you can while you get up to the metrics as you can and it should be in the right direction.

[@johnjohnson4597]

Its hard to quantify because the weight during team week is super awkward and heavy. Your lifting numbers in squats, dead lifts, grip strength would be probably be the best indicators if any as far as weight training goes.

[@ChanMan63]

That mustache is dope

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thanks homie

[@Dakahrii]

Awesome video! Are you still doing the Delta Force interview?

[@FNGACADEMY]

at some point, he had to back out because i said "Delta" its a tricky environment

[@na-dk9vm]

Buck, any idea when the sfod D interview will be out?? Thanks

[@davidhuang3304]

Hey Buck, would doing advanced schools such as Airborne, Air Assault and Ranger School help with meeting, even exceeding those benchmarks? I personally want to finish those schools before selection.

[@psykrobone9479]

I would say likely not airborne and air assault. Ranger school would set you straight for selection. Obviously prepare for selection but my guess is if you attended Ranger school and got your tab you would be likely ahead of 80% of the class. (Pulled that number out of my head-I’m not sure the statistics, I’m sure it may be published somewhere. “Percentage of graduates that attended SFAS with a tab”) Airborne and air assault don’t really prepare you for any selection. You should however prepare for those schools. You will have graded runs in airborne and you will have the same in air assault with a graded 12 mile ruck to standard.

[@blazegulizack]

Airborne is a joke physically. The fastest run is at a 9 min pace for 5 miles. Ranger school is not necessary! You're going to have to prep just as hard to complete ranger school as selection. Just go to sfas man!

[@johnstanton8824]

Hi bro. Can you tell me please? What kinde of season in this video? In which month going selection process in green berets? In the same time. Do you have roads in the mountains while going selection? Thanks.

[@thelegendarycamel]

Buck, I've grown up in CO and have been doing all my training here as well, in your opinion will this help me in selection? I can hit the PT test goal but I need ti improve my distance running pace by about a minute and 15 second to be at 7 minute per mile when it comes to the 5 to 7 mile runs

[@WalterCruz-USA]

Number 1 USA.🇺🇸🦅 God bless América.🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@rcnewman51.]

“Think of it as a mall walk”🤣💀

[@danwalsh6015]

Any tips from coming from the Navy, Blue to green? Currently stationed in San Diego.

[@rohanvaswani5881]

Where can I find the instrumental you use for your intro or is it self made? I kinda just want to listen to the whole thing lol

[@shawnculpepper4589]

It's a shame the Reserves doesn't have any for SF. I'm thinking about moving to active duty so it may not matter in the end.

[@lukphom5590]

Just go national guard SF

[@baileykincaid9282]

Great video. So I’m nowhere near ready to start any type of special operations training like my PT is like 30 push-ups 55 sit-ups and a 18:00 minute 2 mile run should I do a 18 Alfa fitness or something like it now or train on my own get stronger and faster then do some kinda of program. And don’t know if it matters but I’m wanting to be a Ranger medic hopefully enlisting early next year

[@Ghostweston]

I would say definitely sign up for 18 Alpha Fitness. I am doing his SFAS programming now and it’s the best training program out there. I’ve done quite a few including SOFLETE and other random SFAS programs you can find on the internet. Kevin’s program on 18A has all of it and then some to keep you moving and hitting milestones. It’s all focused on getting you slowly better at stuff you will encounter. So far, your doing good man. Keep up your training and don’t quit. I started training for this a year ago in April when I just turned 28 and I was doing much worse (especially the running) than you were. Lol It takes time, but believe me you will get there if you keep at it.

[@baileykincaid9282]

Thanks I really appreciate it. Good luck on your training

[@iangrant9117]

7.30 for 7 miles is no joke !

[@oldleatherhandsfriends4053]

I have never seen a single person in all my years who can do a legit 80+ proper pushups or sit-ups. I've met a lot of people who do halfreps and get numbers like that.

[@xaviertademy3105]

I planning on going back in March/April. That 21 day non select hurts lol

[@FNGACADEMY]

yea but finishing is great on you and your willingness to go through it again. Focus on being a team player and helping out as much as possible i hope you get it next time!

[@xaviertademy3105]

@@FNGACADEMY just building up the courage to do team week again 😂 but i will do just that!

[@elFRIJOLMALO]

how did you traim up for the long walk, 25 plus in 12 hours?

[@xaviertademy3105]

@@elFRIJOLMALO i alternated light distance rucks with heavy shorter rucks. Then did a heavy long ruck once a week ish. But i would only ruck maybe 3 days to preserve my body

[@alexmark8917]

@@xaviertademy3105 how bad was it? Any advice? Good luck to you if you decide you want to do it again

[@aljaz2834]

LESSSS GOOOO

[@JAWsFitness]

“Changing the pt test and might not use that in selection” Can you elaborate on this? Are they going to be changing SFAS pt test to the ACFT model??

[@nicolaecomsa]

Not so far

[@seekndestroy6678]

@Dankenstein It’s getting there, the generals are woke commies, and the regular bill of the military is nearly there.

[@hiddenpumpum]

in the q course, what is the weapons qual portion like?

[@gabriellowe9929]

Have you known any prior service guys who came back in with an 18x make it? I was an 11b and got out in 2019, got my degree with high honors and have been excelling in civilian life. Great job, full time, girlfriend, etc. Problem is that I don’t feel fulfilled and want to come back in and shoot for SOF like I should’ve done my first time around.

[@amen1053]

Yo, cannot help but ask what kind of (sport==pt) you do as a civilian, also martial arts, did they train you a specific thing or what? If you ever done anything about that please refer it to me. Thanks

[@calzown]

Okay I played soccer in college and 7 minute miles is cookin for 5 plus. Definitely doable though

[@garyflack8088]

If not the APFT? What fitness test might they go too? ACFT?

[@Adam135777]

SFAS NEXT WEEK WOOHOOOO

[@isaacmartinez7092]

Good luck bro. I was supposed to be there June 2nd as well but I got pushed to August 22. Lmk how you do please!!

[@CyberBolls]

how'd it go brother

[@keiranmordue9104]

Would you recommend going an easier army mos, or to sign a 18x contract right out of highschool. My recruiter said it would be better to not have bad habits and go straight to selection.

[@thelmadickinson6811]

You can’t sign an 18x right out of high school. Minimum age is 20. Very few guys that young get selected. Some do but not many. You need good study habits, know how to make and present a power point presentation, etc.

[@Dante-ot8xg]

What's the food like while in the training pipeline?

[@AnthonyC249]

Hey Sean, Should we be hitting these same standards discussed in the video before talking to a recruiter and signing up ? Or is it by the time we get our selection date and have already been through Basic all the way to SOPC that we should be doing those things comfortably? How much would you say you improve physically on the PT tests from going through Basic, AIT, Airborne and SOPC? My PFT score is 236 (61 PU, 62 SU, 15:12 2 Mile), would it be realistic to think that i could max that out by the time i get to selection ?

[@FNGACADEMY]

i signed up not knowing the standards at all, i just worked hard to hit them along the way, it never ends

[@AnthonyC249]

@@FNGACADEMY Thank you

[@Bravo01-23]

Anthony if you can comfortably get a 240 enlist. By the end of OSUT you should be 280+ by the end of PC you will be flirting with 300 if not there. It’s on you though. Motivation means nothing without self discipline. You can do it if you want it bad enough.

[@jrodp1320]

Here to help you, get Stache-lected Can you speak to the experience or outcome of those that were still fit but not quite at those levels during SFAS and Q Course?

[@stampedeofone]

Maybe a stupid question, but is it a very different skill to ruck march vs run? As in, I would guess that the fastest runners would also be the best ruck-marchers.

[@Mikek88]

Not necessarily, I know a lot of great runners who are trying to improve on rucking cause it’s their weakness.

[@jakesoucy3233]

What are the best ways to improve run times? I currently run 2 miles at around 1400 mins but not sure if I could hold that for 5-7 miles.

[@blazegulizack]

Focus on zone 2 slow easy runs for the bulk of your weekly mileage. That will help your endurance for longer runs. The add some sprints 2x a week and that will improve your 2 mile time If you can run a 7min mile for 2. Then you shouldn't have a problem running a 5 mile under 40.

[@jonahhex9620]

5/19th runs SFRE but not every ARNG SF unit runs a pre selection as far as I know so this video will be useful. Agree 240 isn’t cutting it. I ran the 2 mile in 12:30 We did a 20 mile ruck at my unit we had an APFT the following morning, I barely passed 😬 CSM was p.......d

[@xaviertademy3105]

No a 240 isn’t cutting it but you do NOT need a 12:30

[@jonahhex9620]

@@xaviertademy3105 referring to the ACFT scoring or on the APFT?

[@xaviertademy3105]

@@jonahhex9620 apft. When i went there were guys running 14s that got selected

[@jonahhex9620]

@@xaviertademy3105 February 2002 was when I got orders for selection, what year was that in?

[@xaviertademy3105]

@@jonahhex9620 2020. But they were excellent ruckers so i guess that balanced out

[@vladm8194]

Sean(Captain Price Jr)Rogers😁

[@jacobcarpenter6775]

Buck I’ve been watching you for almost a year I’ve been trying to attend selection but deployment a baby and pcs put that on hold. I’m only lacking in my runs sit ups push-ups and rucking are all good but I can barely get a 14:30 on my 2 mile. Is there hope if I can’t improve it much more?

[@yaboiluca4578]

Hey man I run a good amount and I think if you practice running a sub 6:30-6 min mile then after you can run that without a problem then you try your 2 miles again and remember to pace yourself. YOU GOT THIS 👊

[@CKCHETSMOS]

👍👍👍