I Tried Army Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS)

Army Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) is no joke!
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[@Rafa_Herrera]

I had the pleasure of working with MSG Relation and SFC Peterson on 2 combat tours. I learned a lot from working with that beast of an ODA and will always be grateful for that experience.

[@blazegulizack]

SFC Peterson is an absolute stud! Last I heard he is Cadre for the prep course for 18xrays prior to sfas! He can still ruck 12miles under 2 hours

[@therobersons3359]

Yea I know MSG Relations too

[@muhamada53]

How can I join as a Nigerian

[@SuperSaiyanX-0014]

​@muhamada53 Google your local Army recruiter and go talk to them. I'm not sure what it was called, but when I was in, they had a special program that would allow foreign Americans to become American soldiers.

[@SuperSaiyanX-0014]

Rafa, I know it's not the same thing, but I remember running into one of my old Drill Sargents while serving in Afghanistan 😂 Small World lol.

[@TheCCBoi]

They allowed one civilian to become a green beret. He was a journalist during Vietnam war who was writing a book about the green berets. The green berets allowed him to go through the full training (over a year). After training, he deployed and fought along side them in 5th Special Forces Group. After deployment, he wrote his legendary book: The Green Berets. His name was Robin Moore, he’s also the author of the French Connection.

[@User-rka_zykx76]

It would be pretty cool if we could use government money to build some military training courses for the public to use for exercise. I’m sure there are a lot of vets that would enjoy it.

[@bodybong]

He is also where they got the name Robin sage

[@tigercatjones9948]

@@bodybong That's not correct: Robin Sage derives its name from the town of Robbins, N.C., a central area of operations for the exercise, and former Army Colonel Jerry Sage, a World War II veteran and an Office of Strategic Services, (OSS) officer who taught unconventional-warfare tactics.

[@UltimateSyndicate]

@@User-rka_zykx76too bad our politicians love enriching themselves over actual progressive leadership.

[@mikecrowley7486]

The training Robin Moore completed was called Training Group. I think the formal Q Course began in 1968.I graduated SFQC in class 501-78.I've heard that it was similar to the Vietnam program. We went right to group without language or SERE training.

[@nealewhite2347]

respect to the lady for having the balls to attempt this. No matter what the outcome she has my respect.

[@danielbrown9983]

She def has hella grit one of my favorite leaders to date

[@brennengodeen3796]

Admirable effort and attitude. The general physical preparedness of the woman is likely in a higher percentile than the majority of Us women. I am typically very impressed by a woman who is able to do even one pull-up. However when compared to men in equivalent branches, the gap is drastically obvious. The reality is that the discrepancy between the average man and woman is obvious. It is certainly determined by endocrine physiology that influences anatomical development. If someone is qualified and able to complete the same physical fitness assessments, they should be allowed entry. However, the military has routinely lowered the standards for women and they have certainly done the same with men. Unfortunately, the military is not an equal opportunity employer and standards are to be prioritized for all branches. Additionally, the military has enough difficulty to recruit qualified individuals due to the rising obesity rate and lack of physical activity in our country. She is admirable in her determination and that alone is a great indicator for her success as a soldier. Everyone wants to make it back home following a deployment and someone who is unable to obtain the necessary fitness requirements is a potential liability to the team. With all the advancements in exercise physiology and nutrition knowledge, I would suspect the standards to increase. I am not saying that a woman is incapable of reaching the required physical attributes but in “general”, her physiological differences are absolutely going to influence her ability to achieve them. Just like a man cannot carry or breast feed a child. Hell, most men in the United States have become sedimentary and incapable of achieving these feats. I have yet to see a woman play in the NFL or college football other then a kicking position. I watched a girl compete in high school wrestling with the varsity team as a senior at 115 lbs who was thrown around by opponents ranging from 8th to 12th grade. We all supported her with encouragement and enthusiasm but she never won a match. I’m not sure if she even scored a takedown but she gave her opponent the best effort she had and it was contagious. We knew the likely result when she touched the mat and she never accepted a defeat before the match started. Women are capable of amazing things and are solely responsible for the ability to deliver a child. They have a tremendous influence in the development of technology, science, medicine and other industries but perhaps we can celebrate the differences instead of knowingly subjecting them to harm or injury in combative professions. They have an equal opportunity for selection in the military given the reach appropriate capabilities. I’m not an astronaut because I am not qualified to be one.

[@kileg3000]

@@brennengodeen3796 bro are you okay lol? so many contradictions at once. no need to type a novel, just say you don't respect women in the military and you enjoy diminishing their achievements at any opportunity lmfao

[@vvsria4269]

@@kileg3000lmaooo fr

[@bobbyluna8079]

@@kileg3000Fr

[@PokiNero]

The fact that they did a team exercise with 2 people and didn’t quit, that’s absolutely commendable. Much respect for making it as far as you did, albeit it was only 3 days, that was great team work.

[@ArmaGuyz]

ONLY 4 days you mean and saying ONLY is an understatement since they were constantly on the move and had almost no sleep for that whole time period after their initial rest. Most people after getting off work from a physical labor job are so tired they can barely drive can you image 4 days of almost no sleep all while physically exhausting yourself to the point of basically failure or death? That's quite intense. The 21 or 24 day selection they get sleep at some points but I do remember my dad telling me stories of guys that were so tired they were hallucinating going to vending machines as part of the Rangers Course.

[@OveToranger]

Hard enough even if "watered down". SSG Galdones did very good. Loved the "were you voluntold" question. The fact she chose to do this...just for the heck of it...and not giving up (wouldn't have cost anything to just quit !) says a lot. Yes, Austen took on more of the carrying sometimes and did extra, but he's also more physically capable to do so. Looked like a lot of team-work and hard days there. Impressive.

[@arthas640]

she's a beast. It's rare for women to pass any elite training course or test even when they have lower requirements, so for her to not only compete but do better then a man is really impressive.

[@TheOnlyAdamal123]

The standards aren’t easy. I know a lot of male PT studs who have a hard time with selection. Regardless of how she did physically, she showed a lot of character showing up and performing. Sometimes that’s all it takes.

[@gunselshaly537]

@@arthas640 Women have lower admissions test - they DO NOT have easier AIT. They have to pass the same exact requirements that any man in their career would. If you see her carrying less, there are also men who carry less. If you see her running slower, there are men who run slower, and still make it.

[@gangrel138]

My best ever 2 mile run was a 14:02. The fact that you came back from a torn hamstring to run a 13:58 is really impressive.

[@brandonfreeman6517]

My mile and half in basic was like 11:20 or something like that... I went through at 25 so I had a little longer time than most the others there, but the thing that sucked was I was not a runner, I hated running and pretty sure I have some kind of a light thing of asthma... but I also went through basic during the winter in great lakes... dec-feb... got down to -40, so cold we couldnt go outside, only walked everywhere and only got to run 2 times before the final run inside their massive gym at the training base. The few memories I have from that final run was being out of breath basically after the first lap (I think it was 12 times the small track was mile and half if I remember correctly) and the other memory I have was thinking I was on my final lap and looking up at the projection that shows your position... and I actually had 1 more lap to go... lol but had plenty of time to finish it in. I think I had like 13:30 to do my mile and half in. The entire time in bootcamp, that was the only thing I was worried about, was running. The only time I ran for my PRT was in bootcamp too... all other times I did the machines. Miss the military.

[@Austin-bx1tt]

My 2 mile at basic was a 1215 but I went through not too long ago coming straight out of highschool I am hoping to one day attend selection

[@Sum-Ting-Wong71]

My personal best for 2 mi. was 11:15 and I felt Iike I was going to puke my spleen out afterwards.

[@jamiefeterl4161]

Ill never forget one pt test when I was maybe 28 or so...I had been running a LOT that year, and was surprised to hear my time at the end... 11:52!!!

[@AustenAlexander]

I appreciate that 🙏

[@MVK_GS]

I just realized that they had a brigadier general during the selection board at the end. In the real SFAS, the board is composed of the course commander (a major when I went through SFAS in 2001), the course sergeant major, and the cadre team leads. You do not get any positive feedback during the real board. You essentially get interrogated on items that they feel are concerns whilst your performance ("Why are your runs not consistent? Were you not giving 100% each time? Were you holding back?", etc.). I did not get boarded, but the guys that did tell me that it is not a fun time and that you still come out doubting if they will select you (because they do not tell you right away). Almost every guy who knows he has to attend the SFAS board the next day does not sleep at all the night before.

[@BrittMac422]

Gotta be because of the current "crisis" of not being able to staff positions. No one, even places that are paying pretty well, are able to get their staffing to levels that they want. And if they do, they are getting turds to fill the positions.

[@ghostfacegangstaloo]

Who read that?

[@jstoeck784]

Yeah, I found it funny that Beaurpere showed up. I think the SWC CG has more important things to do then be at selection. I know that the CG didn't show up when I went through.

[@JesusChrist2000BC]

​@jstoeck784 I knew he would show up because SWC had to sign off on this video to allow him to do this at MCKall. Basically SWC is using this as a recruitment video.

[@SleepingSoldier]

​@ghostfacegangstaloo Not gonna lie. I read it. Felt this one was worth the read.

[@i.vel.892]

No words are needed. Doing a great job Austen with your videos and TikTok. They motivate people.

[@nnp9790]

Dude! I teared up! The military will make you conquer fears and stuff you thought you couldn’t. Back in 2011 training with the army was great but also very challenging. They kept going!

[@AustenAlexander]

thanks for watching ya'll! Glad you enjoyed the video 🙏

[@-N-A-]

Why did you blur out everyones tattoos? 😂😂

[@poongusboongus6438]

@@-N-A-OPSEC, or by their request in general

[@SmallCatHimself]

Why is their faces not blur?

[@benjaminlanzotti1374]

this is bad dude...hopefully kids know that if they sign up for 18 series (an SF contract) upon entry and FAIL they go needs of the Army and it'll reclass them to whatever they want, truck driver, cook, water treater, etc if they think this is anything close they are in for a rude awakening and they will fail I get you're just making money but you should feel pretty bad for being a part of portraying selection in such a basic and not close to reality way, we are talking about people's futures guy

[@jasonshink6589]

@@benjaminlanzotti1374 it's so bad. Have a female pog and a civilian doing 1/10 maybe the level of hardness it actually is.

[@aquarianage3953]

Thank you so much for going through,and then posting this experience!I have always wondered what SFAS was like,and I now have a glimpse of it.This little bit of exposure gives me an even deeper respect of what Army Spec Operators must endure to accomplish their highly dangerous missions.

[@tree01house]

This is a "watered-down" version, but yes it shows a glimpse of fractured lights of reality

[@flddoc2]

Went through selection in 92, ( I couldn’t wait for my feet to go numb. No pain and I could move out) started the medic course in 93 finished everything and reported to 7th SFG IN 95 (That’s when the hard part starts) and retired in 2010. It’s nice to see you support and motivate each other. I wonder if it helps. The SF candidate doesn’t have that. They have an SF assessor staring at you without emotion to see what you’ll do. Laugh when it gets tough? Could show lack of professionalism. Get mad to motivate yourself? Could be assessed as lack of maturity. Fall 10 feet off the obstacle, hear “Candidate, would you like to try the obstacle again?”. Do anything but react equally unemotional, quickly get back to business or…well, you never know. Taking a break to eat chow during the STAR was unthinkable. You have no idea how far you need to go or how long you have. I do know if daylight hits and you haven’t made it to your first point, you ain’t gonna make it. Good effort.

[@tree01house]

C-1-7, 1987

[@flddoc2]

@@tree01house the WWII barracks off Butner? Nice to meet you. I was in division until the great desert storm exodus haha. You didn’t happen to do 9 months in San Antonio did you?

[@tree01house]

@@flddoc2 300F1, .... but never completed the lab portion

[@flddoc2]

@@tree01house I almost lost it there too. Spent a lot of nights sleeping in my truck in the dirt lot on Ardennes across from the gas station. We had to pay the guys in the tunnel off with beer and whiskey to keep it shut down when we were doing trauma testing in the yard. What a great time those days were.

[@alexdiaz5066]

I went to SFAS in Oct 1992, was running 2 miles in 11:36.

[@micibob7572]

Both of yours mental strength is so impressive!👏👏👏

[@Bill_Gates_isgay]

I completed sfas in 2020. 21 day non select. Even did the trek. Hardest few weeks of my life. So glad I at least tried it and didn’t quit even though I wasn’t selected.

[@clemson1013]

What do you think you did to result in not being selected

[@shaeden946]

And how did that affect your mental health if you don’t mind me asking

[@jorgeenchilada]

hey bro, I also was a non select! it was great lol. Just kidding. Sucks to get through all of that then not get it.

[@DEVGRUnotST6]

@@clemson1013, you can earn the dubious honor of non-select by something as simple as mouthing off or complaining.

[@user87523]

You completed it but didn't get selected? Why is that?

[@williamgrant8702]

mad respect to you both.... Great job hanging in there.

[@atlancon]

thank you for showing this, there are documentaries on tv that show similar, but its usually with active duty students, seeing this from a civilian perspective is really eye opening the difficulty of the course and even through it was a truncated version, really shows how mentally and physically strong a selected member is. thank you for enduring it and showing it, my thanks to the US Army too for hosting you. love this content.

[@sigis72]

Guys there's so much to take away from this video. The attitude displayed by the candidates is exemplary and exactly what will get you through hardship. I realize this isn't the full program, but what I've seen in the video is more than enough to break down an avarage person that isn't conditioned to push through hardship. Well done!

[@jamalharper3643]

Had the pleasure of being trained by MSG Relation as a cadet. Changed my mindset about a lot of things that I still carry today. Man is a beast!

[@timsherohalf]

This is an amazing video Austen! So insightful and very authentic. Really shows just how amazing all Special Forces members are. And hats off to the both of you - you both did really well. Looking forward to the next video. Thanks for inspiring me.

[@floofycatz]

I want to compliment you both for your commendable military bearing and focus. Expected of the NCO, but for a civilian in Austen, it was amazing to see. It reflects highly on your upbringing for sure and more importantly, the pride you have in yourself when tackling new and extreme challenges. You do not falter in any way, congratulations!!

[@jlu1536]

Dont forget Austen served several years in the Navy.

[@AustenAlexander]

Thank you 🙏 I really appreciate that and I will let Lo know!

[@killla]

Austin’s not a civilian

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

@@AustenAlexander BIBLE calls us all to be real, sober minded souls, who live holy lives on earth. BIBLE calls nor expect nobody to be: - religious of any kind - monk - nun Bible calls us to give out RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT, no to keep our mouth shut and support everything with blind eyes and deaf ears. See no evil, speak no evil and hear no evil - that old saying, it belongs to masons, am I right again? The vow of silence of theirs. SOULS, dare to read and study BIBLE (KJV) and search about FREEMASONRY.

[@ahadasim12]

Awesome video Austen! You guys killed it, its great to see how much the quality of your videos has increased since the start of your channel.

[@silencio818]

Being at the motorpool watching the SF trainees run around early in the morning kinda makes me appreciate the job I chose. Being able to support it for the future of our SOF sure makes me feel not only useful but great knowing these people will do great things the day of tomorrow!

[@SOTC-linoge]

Your dedication and persistence was admirable. You always remained calm and worked well as a team. I have to commend you guys. I served in the military for 6 years. I went through a lot less and still wasn’t always able to keep myself level headed, as you did. Great job!

[@oliviabridges8908]

I think they made a good team! I loved seeing the push through and how they kept going after being so tired, the fact that they stuck to it is absolutely amazing! I could never😅

[@donwuan19]

I wish i could do this. Honestly i know ill fail but i know I’ll push myself. Love ur content brother. Thank you all soldiers who protect us. Especially those who go thru this hard struggle to become elite! Blessings!

[@SammiAllen1970]

Well done! What you two did as a two-person team is normally done with a 12-man team as I recall. I went to SFAS back in 1996 and was medically dropped for lower back injury midway through the first day of team week. My back hasn't been the same since and my 23 years Army career as an Infantryman took a different path and I retired in 2012.

[@ZenRoyal]

Howdy Austin. Thanks for pushing through. I volunteered for Airborne and RASP after I'm done here at AIT and it was fun for me to see y'all go through some of it.

[@petermcgraw2957]

respect Austen, i cant imagine how much harder it is for that big of a body to go through all of that. Respect 1000%

[@louisamiranda6598]

You are constantly pushing yourself to the next level i am amazed at your motivational Drive stamina, resilience, mental strength I'm never disappointed with you you're always you're pushing yourself to the next phase inspire me to do the same❤

[@syanijimenez680]

Austin Idk if you read your comments or not but I’ve only gotten stronger since i started watching your videos. You truly make me realize we can do anything we rlly set our minds to and your commitment, your drive, your ability, mindset everything only inspires me to be better everyday. So thank you and pls never stop making these videos never stop getting stronger and improving yourself you’re motivating so many people not just me so thank youuuu!!!!! You’re awesome dude God Bless You!🫶

[@tobigforyou]

Thank-you for doing this. So many memories in that place. Sacred ground for sure.

[@Joker666YT]

What a beautiful experience brother bless America love it keep up🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@lcoopcooperl]

This is very well produced, thoroughly enjoyed it from start to the finish.

[@lexluthor8539]

Great to see Mackal is still the same, went through back in 2015. In the real deal it’s an individual effort for most things so this is a bit different in that he had a partner for motivation. Fun to watch, brought back good memories.

[@Dillon_David]

keep doing what you do man!! I absolutely loved this one!!!!

[@imaginary_Kyle]

Dude that's gotta be a roughie, but way to be supportive, and your partner had zero quit. Just kept pushing through.

[@brandonlovelace9149]

Heads up Austin, During team week you usually have a team between 6-12ish people on the apparatus, you both CRUSHED it.

[@darreno9874]

Great effort both of you. What a selection process. God bless

[@andacondanation1933]

Watching this felt like a more realistic depiction of a lot of military challenges. It was very eye-opening to watch and I'm glad this popped up on my feed.

[@bp2335]

Great content as always buddy! You are an asset to society!

[@garrettgonzales3556]

I've loved all your military collaborations man. You always prove that as long as you try then that's what matters. Anyway you could partner with some Wildland firefighters and see what a day in our life is like?

[@zohaibqadir832]

You both did amazing. Honestly I am proud of you. Wish I could test myself in SAF selection course someday.

[@smilingdog2219]

Thank you for getting us a peek into a few of the physical and mental assessment processes used by the Armies Special Forces for selection.

[@jeremiah3543]

One regret I have is never going to that school. I always told myself I wasn’t cut out for it. I was probably right but I wish I had tried to prove myself wrong. I am so pleased that we have men who are mentally fit enough to endure this.

[@jimihendrixx11]

This is cut right down so you have to keep it going for a while

[@Christmas-bw8hb]

You probably don't have what it takes 😂

[@Nimbus64]

Peterson was my cadre in the SF prep course. Super chill dude and really taught us a lot in the prep time for selection. Dudes got a gnarly scar from either shrapnel or a bullet, dude's the real deal. Used to bring his kid in to smoke us haha

[@user-fc6lt7cc7p]

Went to SF SERE school back in 84, Camp M has cleaned up a bit. Midnight sewer crawls and the hand to hand pit, good times. God bless Col. Rowe and SMG Nail, true silent professionals.

[@d.rcarrera6599]

I applaud these Soldiers for their discipline, team team integrity, resiliency and never giving up.

[@colinjames7569]

watching them go through the motions. It was their spirit and tenacity that made me want to keep watching them fail. And . yet. They never gave up. It doesn’t matter if you got accepted. You did your best.

[@earljohnson2676]

I’m n old school army guy infantry and not a big fan of girls in the infantry. But I will compliment this girl and I really liked her on the obstacle course. When she would talk to herself saying you jumped out of planes etc just keep climbing and that’s awesome. Your mind will quit way before the body does so staying positive with that mindset you will succeed. I respect her and she’s a likable person good luck

[@el5495]

I feel like it makes us look weak having them in combat positions

[@babycub1142]

@@el5495maybe try a different perspective Our women can kill other grown men 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@el5495]

@@babycub1142 keep telling yourself that

[@HeyMikeyLikesIt2]

This course is called the Nasty Nick…..men have failed this Obby, she gets my respect doing each obstacle. There are at least 5 rope climbs on this course.

[@el5495]

@@HeyMikeyLikesIt2 dirty Mike and the boys will shit on your girl.

[@Jackwagoon5]

The instructors did a great job!

[@davidzimmer2694]

Nice work Sir. Great teamwork and diligence.

[@micahisonYT]

Hey Austen, love the content. I just saw your video from 5 years ago about not stopping making videos and documenting yourself just because people make negative comments. This channel gives me fitness inspiration but also personal inspiration. Also the thumbnails, concepts, and content has grown so much. I hope I can make that kind of growth over the next five years too.

[@AustenAlexander]

thanks man! Yes it changes so much just adapt to the platforms and use the tools that they give you

[@robertredmon5409]

This was awesome. it really gives you an appreciation for the toughness of the men and women who successfully complete the full 21 day course.

[@frosty762]

yeah and even if you complete it, you can still be a non select.

[@stephm9397]

There's only been one female; so state as if its a common factor far from the truth

[@bend6470]

@@stephm93973 now.

[@pissedpajamas5718]

@@stephm9397 there is some Army marketing going on in this vid. Austen was probably forced to do this challenge with a girl

[@RileyCallery]

Women?

[@brentmichael1975]

I’ve been wondering when you were going to put out another video. DAMN GLAD YOU DID Brother.

[@coplock6689]

Very cool video. SF guys are amazing. I'm glad they're on our side.

[@jimmp6005]

YOU GUYS DO A GREAT TEAMWORK.. i learn things from you guys, thankyou

[@donaldzlotnik505]

I knew Robin, he endorsed my first book. Actually, the training he received was to write about the training... instead he wrote a FICTION book for his own benefit. He also was involved in the South African War where a good friend was serving as a Selous Scout. As for the post Vietnam qualification, the whole process is MUCH more difficult than the pre/Vietnam courses. During my watch (2nd Decade SF) we were focused on keeping the ranks full and standards dropped steadily during the war years with men "grandfathering" in to the units. Blacks were having a difficult time passing the difficult swimming test, so they dropped the test. During the 1968-70 years the standard was dropped so low a LOT of very bad soldiers were allowed into SF and they did damage to our reputation. When Colonel Howard took over SF training at Camp McCall, he raised the standards and can be called the "father" of the new breed of Special Forces. You "new" guys have done us proud!

[@Big_Tuck_Enterprises]

This was really cool to watch as a army guy this gave me the motivation I needed to keep going

[@benjaminlanzotti1374]

If it's motiviation to go to selection you are in for a rude awakening if you think it's anything like this.

[@2023Red]

Both of you two were terrific!

[@nicicullen5314]

loved that instructor who said "two of those calls are from me" what a legend

[@rgh622]

Man, I love this $hit! Keep making this kind of content and I'll watch every minute of it. Subscribed

[@q1ta]

well done to you both for doing this! great vid :)

[@user-gk7fv5tj6o]

Good job you two. At least you got the taste of what the training is. Congratulations on the try. God bless

[@jamesfreehart5912]

Austin, you and you partner did an excellent job. This has been my favorite of all your posts.

[@user-bn9ov1gg3x]

This video made me go for a 15 km run. Did it in 1h and 10. Thanks for the motivation.

[@ShrapnelBullet]

Damn, the most I did was only 7km, not an experienced runner but I can tell you it was tiring doing it in 45 mins

[@p.k.7111]

Someone who does 15km in 1hr doesn't need motivation from a weak woman failing at the obstacle course...

[@aayanahmad1001]

​@@p.k.7111no shit, this guy is just trying to fk around. He problem watched Cameron hanes or goggins busting out 1hr 10 milers like nothing and smiling and talking afterwards and thought- hey this looks easy I could probably do it too. Except never had the guys to do it so tries to brag about it on yt.

[@aayanahmad1001]

Pls do go fk urself. Anyone who can maintain an almost 6min/mile for almost 10 miles doesn't need motivation from a bunch of civvies doing an o-course.

[@xHDdjuTrAXx--XIIX-]

@@p.k.7111you could never do that obstacle course dipshit, have some respect

[@justinedwards1671]

Awesome work , glad to see the awesome Work you guys put in

[@mikesmadlife8029]

Great job brother. I served a few tours with the Army down range but when I was gonna reenlist and was gonna go SF well attempt to I was hit with news Colon Cancer 🤷🏽 o well. Glad you did it brother much respect HOOAH

[@farahmedic]

Awesome 😺 Big with Small is always a go to for teamwork assessment, glad to see how well y’all worked TOGETHER! Cheers 🍻 AATW

[@Gokenshiba]

This is so awesome!! I’m glad you got to make a video on SFAS because man it was hell and the hardest thing I’ve ever done.. I’m actually surprised I passed Fort Bragg is hell .. we were lucky enough to be about the same height so we all laid it on our shoulders in a row

[@peqbox]

were u in group?

[@RayRayNC79]

@@peqbox My guess is that this individual definitely is Not!

[@JessIcaMessika]

I'd love to try something like this! Your videos motivate me through my workouts. It helps because I have nerve damage in my foot and I have to push through sometimes.

[@karencheney2347]

Wow. great job to both of you-I love when you highlight military training (I am a military brat). Thanks!

[@TylerFoster3810]

Great video Austin keep up the hard work! Can you do more police workout videos for this year man?❤❤ I am new to your channel and I love your videos man...

[@user-lh4ls7mj1z]

Go Austen fue dificil pero lo lograste, hiciste un buen trabajo

[@ivaswalker2589]

I applause you both because I been in intense training in the army before.its not easy take alot of once self,great team work guys.

[@docholliday4489]

Mad respect to SSGT. Galdones. Austen putting in work and keeping a positive outlook the entire time! Good job

[@michaelcastillo8630]

Rank in the SF is the same as the regular Army...but everything about those that earn and represent the rank is a 180 with these men, their approach to leadership and their respect for the situation helps them to LEAD their people. No screaming. No berating. Empathy is a weird thing. You can like, even love your people. You can feel everything they feel, and understand why they may wish to quit, as well as why they may need to continue. Meet the standard or don't! That is harsh, but ever so valuable a lesson. "Just don't quit" is an easy concept to speak to, it is another level of skill to also be able to develop the willing/unwilling warrior into becoming something extraordinary. Assisting them in the understanding the value of teamwork in extreme circumstances is a fun endeavor. watching them work is a blast. Seeing the love grow out of respect is life changing This was a fun Video. Well done.

[@Christmas-bw8hb]

Another shot in the dark, maybe try tarot cards and a ouja board,😂

[@viceb7]

I like that Pov. There's alot of power in empathy, obviously they see it

[@bradcoons6336]

I love it when he asks if you you're trying to be green berets or navy seals

[@solosniper86]

You two are very impressive individuals and make an incredible team. There are many people out there who couldn't/wouldn't even attempt half of what you two did. Kudos to both of you. I love talking to SF guys. They're pretty much always the most humble individuals you'd meet in the military. I've worked with finance soldiers with 10x more arrogance simply because they have a "combat" patch.

[@cindyy3707]

yalls sense of humor at 15:07 is immaculate. love Lo! she's truly an inspiration

[@earljohnson2676]

I do respect Austin and challenging himself . The real challenge is signing your name on a 18 X contract . Then you have to worry if you can make it and where your going if you fail . Make sure you go infantry or you will loose out if your working for admin. Great video Austin is no joke I believe he could be a special forces operative

[@philosopher2king]

Man, this makes me soo nostalgic. I wish I had re-opped and applied for SF medic when my tour expired. That lost opportunity still hurts.

[@chasekelly22]

Loved this, great work brother

[@adalbertoramirez3926]

I love you got this teamwork that to me honestly just never let it go down never put each other down because I was help each other try to push each other and try to make it to the better so you know what I love watching you guys we're doing this and trying to do the best possibly can nobody can ask nothing more of you

[@bigmountain7561]

Never Ever Leave Your Teammate!!! You Left Her For Charles!!! Teamwork and Teammates are What Makes Us Great!!!

[@diggersid456]

loved it when you went back for her on the run

[@ironmann16]

That looked like it was no joke. I would give it a go, but I know I wouldn't make it. Hats off for getting through it as well as you did

[@terencebanyahudah5691]

Great effort you two! I salute 🫡 you both for trying. My team leader left the LRS team in 2001. He made it all the way through. Big ups to him also. Great content. New subscriber here.

[@terencebanyahudah5691]

Looking at it, I probably would’ve put the 2 smaller poles through the 4 wheels. Then I would’ve tied the 2 larger poles to them, bringing the 2 together in front. The man could get in between the poles where they meet to pull by his body weight, while she could push from the back. Push pull method. I don’t know if it would’ve worked but would’ve tried it.

[@Redbirds1100]

I am so proud of the both of them. I am so proud of that young lady she pushed herself to her limit.

[@Bigeconk]

We need more of this for everyday men and women now a days . in a form of fitness and trade classes over a period of a few weeks couple hours a day people would learn so many skills they can apply to everyday life and job field

[@viceb7]

I'd be so down

[@spookerredmenace3950]

thats cool he went back for her in the run, thats a team player , God bless those boys and girls, no idea how i found this channel but liked and subbed, hello from Cobourg Ontario Canada

[@andrewhribar205]

Keep in mind that when I went to SFAS you are getting wrecked in between events and training. You are not allowed to walk anywhere ever while you're in SFAS. You get absolutely no time at all to pack or prepare or to get your thoughts together. Also, in 2009 when I was in SFAS you definitely did not get to utilize a dedicated team-mate to attempt the events. The only events that were team oriented were specifically briefed as just that. Everything else they would make sure you knew everything within SFAS is an "individual" event. They don't care if you will carry someone thru the course, they just want to know what the individual soldiers of the class are made of. However, I am not nit-picking nor am I trying to take away from what these fine people did. A really amazing episode they put out with this one man. God Bless.

[@jdwinchester3291]

Been waiting a long time for this video. Seeing some of the courses is not only an eye opener, but a motivation as well. Great job on the course bro! 🤙🫡👍

[@user-nb9tf3qd2o]

As a former army ranger you are badass my friend keep up the awesome videos

[@hondo375flint2]

Great job both of u the only thing that will stop u is u never quit RLW

[@stroemsten]

I loved seeing the friendship develop.

[@Straight2daPoint0]

for the tires with the ammo cans you guys could have put both the poles together and use 1 set of ropes to tie all 4 tires . they could have gotten closet but as soon as they started moving out the rope could have possibly held them from spreading. but then again i am a soldier who hasnt done sfab yet lol. you guys have heart and because of yall im gonna go harder than what i originally am

[@myworldofsports1376]

Think boat trailer. You’re on to something. I did this as a kid. As rolling a truck rear end all over the yard & pulling it with my bike thinking I’m my dad. These things are to see if you’re a open clear minded thinker under stress m. I can’t help but feel the environment you grew up in can help or hurt you. I feel army will have to change things or will find meeting numbers hard to reach due to kids on their phones not getting out in the woods & yard building things. I bet 90% sf soldiers come from small towns & the country

[@charlessheldon5328]

I think that you could use twigs to make a bushing for the tires. that would allow the wheels to track better.

[@nervonabliss2071]

How would the tires rotate then. The rope would catch on the poles.

[@charlessheldon5328]

There's a reason why I always had dental floss in my pack. Good for many things. But you lay the twigs in a row, like a blind, then tie them together, place on the pole to take up the space of the wheel hub. Upon further thought, you could lash all 4 together, then place poles on outside to minimize side travel.

[@myworldofsports1376]

@@nervonabliss2071 i blv he’s talking about using the rope as a spacer wrapping it around the pole with a knot to hold in place running it down the pole tightly doing same on the other. Not exactly what I would do & really it’s one those things you’ve to be in person hands on to see what would work. Like how much space is between the wheel & pole? End of the day we can all say this or that but much different in person so I salute them for trying even tho much of this was manufactured to bring in recruiting but either way I salute them they gave it a go & I have not.

[@LOVETHB123]

The fact that the challenge was between male and female, carrying the same weight and doing the same thing is amazing. I haven't gone for this before neither am I in the army, but I find it beautiful watching these videos because it's contributes to me mentally

[@MacZombie1]

Planning on the navy and all these videos hype me up so much

[@YouReallyDontKnow]

This wasn’t a challenge Between anybody, they are teammates

[@tooovivid]

She failed most if not all of the standards, there's a good reason none of her scores, times or the obstacle completion was shown. Men and women are just not comparable

[@MacZombie1]

Sometimes people don't need to comment

[@TheJmoneyp]

​​​​@@tooovivid21 days crammed into 3 with one other person... you try to do it At She finished it to the end

[@danielramsook9217]

Another win...love the content

[@phtochk7]

just keep climbing! love it!

[@ernestpaul2484]

To those that do not know, on the team events (moving some type of apparatus from Point A to an unknown Point B), it is a team event with normally 12 members that assist in keeping the rims on the poles and rotating out to carry the weight, as well as navigate the route. For these two to do what they did (especially with the height/strength differences) is super commendable.

[@ivanmadethis]

SFC Peterson: I got all day. Austen: I don't. 🤣😂🤣😂

[@timp8796]

All day

[@ivanmadethis]

@@timp8796 😜