Delta Force and How to Apply | Former Green Beret

[@FNGACADEMY]

We all get one life to live. No sense in using it to chase mediocrity. Attack your dreams people! Then grab my book lol www.amazon.com/Rising-Above-Childhood-Ultimate-Healing/dp/1544518439/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Rising+above&qid=1617039823&sr=8-1

[@raysteigerwalt5272]

Hey bo could you hit me up on FB messenger? I was wondering what group you were with. I got a buddy in NC and didn't know we were at the same base. Don't want to say to much on here with him still being active.

[@LasVegasSlabs]

Hey Buck I understand they look at your military background. However does Special Forces look at your civilian background as well? stuff like tickets or job history? You know when we sign up we get waivers for tickets etc. Does that come into play? Or is it irrelevant because we got waivers for it already when we got in? I leave Apr 26 with 18x, just want to know what to expect in regards to that

[@jad1795]

@@LasVegasSlabs yes they do

[@saint5203]

i dont like slackers

[@firefighterkid5281]

Do you have a video for SWCC?

[@chriscr21]

My Platoon Seargent of our Scouts platoon in the 82nd went through the selection course, he didn't talk about it when he completed it, just came back and grabbed his stuff from the Platoon HQ, came down to my buddy and me, and said good luck and he hoped we would see each other again, and we wished him the same. This was back in 1996, great leader, taught a ton.

[@coreythompson4378]

Hell yeah If you ain’t Cav, you ain’t shit

[@Kevin-sl9it]

@@coreythompson4378 I don't think he said anything about Cavs...

[@regularrory4692]

@@coreythompson4378 negative. And he was probably talking about a scout platoon in an infantry battalion. Cav is little league/ t ball. Get that shit outa here.

[@Bravo-Too-Much]

Sounds exactly like the story told in the book “Inside Delta Force”. Are you Eric Haney??

[@chriscr21]

@@Bravo-Too-Much I don't know who that is, I doubt my old Platoon Seargent was written about, but who knows, I left the 82nd 8 months later for the 25th.

[@pwprochazka]

for the 99.99% that watch this and will never be Ranger/SF/Delta - this advice is spot on. You always want to be striving to keep up with those around you - no matter what your career turns out to be. If you are the best in your group, you are likely not getting any better.

[@cm-pr2ys]

Damn straight. Doesn't matter if you're even in a leg army unit, you can still strive to be the best no matter where you're at or what you have on your uniform.

[@em34ev3r]

Agreed.

[@em34ev3r]

@@cm-pr2ys lmao, my guy said a "leg in the army." LOL, shout out to all my non-airborne units!

[@Chris09978]

I think you have a higher chance of getting into ranger 75th than a green beret, Delta is just on another level where you have to be the top of the top and chance of you getting into Delta is a .5% chance while 75th ranger is around a 15-20% chance

[@pwprochazka]

@@Chris09978 my point is was more that 99%+ of the people watching Sean's channel will never enlist with an Option 40. (I don't see his 50k subscribers all running to the recruiter) In addition, every last bit of guidance and advice applies to any MOS (or any civilian job for that matter). Sean is giving quality "professional growth" advice wrapped in an interesting SF presentation.

[@quincyweaver1096]

This dude is the best source if you want to go SF. Straight to the point and the info is raw. Keep them coming bruh

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thanks brother!

[@veomax1937]

But do green berets can attend this selection right after graduating? Getting their beret?

[@b123me]

@@veomax1937 are you asking if they attend delta selection?

[@MobileAura]

Only source* 😅

[@rueridge7597]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@alexs1972]

The fact that Pat Mcnamara didn't pass unit selection the first time around *while he was in his prime*, really speaks to how insane their selection is

[@doccholo905]

BASIC DUDE STUFF....love that man

[@hopeless2474]

Really I didn’t know that

[@operationNOBO]

He broke his foot the first time and couldn't continue.

[@gregbredenko2290]

Goggins also didn't make it... Nuts

[@operationNOBO]

@@gregbredenko2290 He didn't make it due to the physical aspect as I believe he went to the board both times. It was likely something he said.

[@randalldrew6044]

When I was in the service, my team and I were routinely attached to SF groups. One time, we received advanced training from two guys who were Delta; however, when we re-deployed, we never saw those two guys again. Both of these individuals were very humble and confident.

[@williamjohnsonwilliamjohns1721]

Delta is the MOST secretive special forces unit in the ENTIRE military. It's so secretive, I was a member and didn't even realize it.

[@cazjosh]

I believe you, you are a guy with a First name and Lastname and Last First name and First Last name that's second to last and third to last counter-respectively.

[@fari7535]

@@Samwiseclapscheeks CIA SAD is not a military unit but from what I heard, they often work with delta. Just like what is shown in Sicario.

[@JohnWick-hb3ft]

@@Samwiseclapscheeks I would say the ISA for sure. Let's mention the British SRR (Special Reconnaissance Regiment).

[@Samwiseclapscheeks]

@@fari7535 I was under the impression ( no factual or empirical data) that they harvested from other jsoc units. But stayed pretty exclusive.

[@texastoast5202]

That was dumb comment

[@Nediler]

Glad to see a video about CAG. Those guys truly leave me wanting more - really badass dudes. “Not looking for the best dude, but the right dude”.

[@andywagoner4869]

Hi everyone. I am no longer in the Army and I wasn't in special operations or even Infantry. Am just a dude who did my job and deployed to Iraq twice. I currently work at the VA and help my fellow veterans get services they earned. But I love these videos because I try to model the mindset Buck talks about and I have an immense respect for those special operations guys from all branches. Good luck everyone. Put your nose to the grind stone and get after it.

[@jonathanruff6200]

Thank you for your Service 🇺🇸

[@mississippirebel1409]

I wish the people at the VA when I got out in 2010 were like you. I did 3 tours (Afghanistan and twice to Iraq). I got out of the army as soon as I got back from my last tour and had a lot of weight lose and was depressed. Plus I had some other service related issues. But to get to the point I was flat out denied any kind of benefits. I know a lot of people that claimed PTSD that never left stateside and they weren't denied lol. I was told once my packet was denied there wasn't anything I could do.

[@andywagoner4869]

@@mississippirebel1409 I work for VA health care. Our disability is processed through Veterans Benefits. But yes. You can appeal your claim. Get with your county veterans service officer and they can help you through the process. Thanks for your service brother.

[@MrDwhite4444]

Just happened to run into a green beret was getting his bronco serviced, seen a sticker he had on something he kinda looked and asked how did I know what that was we both laughed I said I couldn't talk about it we shared a laugh. He asked about my service and wanted to know about life on an aircraft carrier. He was being sincere, we fist bumped and went on about our ways. Super quite extremely humble and extremely gracious. Different breed

[@mitchpietryga5941]

I’ve seen former CAG and DEVGRU guys being interviewed and their studs. Just very professional and humble. I have such admiration and respect for them.

[@ColKurtzknew]

Knew 2 guys at 19th Grp who went to Unit selection. Both were non selects. To their credit they were very tight lipped about the experience other than to say it was the most professionally run school they'd ever attended.

[@FNGACADEMY]

It’s not a reflection of them not making it I think they need certain types at certain times

[@dylanmerediths]

First time i heard of guys from 19th/20th going to CAG selection. Always assumed you had to be AD... Awesome

[@hectorrodriquez8785]

A saying I heard from a retired unit guy was "It's not the best who get in but rather the best fit" ...

[@ColKurtzknew]

@@dylanmeredithsTo clarify: They were AD at the time they went. Transitioned to 19th at some point afterwards.

[@TheLAGopher]

A lot of guys only get selected after multiple attempts. From what I have read, sometimes guys "pass" but the Unit wants to see a little more and tells the guy to come back for another selection course.

[@LoganSkylarCox]

I was in 3rd Group as a support guy I was a mechanic I really enjoyed working with Green Berets they were so helpful when cross training they taught me pistols and better grips these guys are the ultimate teachers. Thanks for making the video I think if I would have saw these videos while I was in I might have dropped my packet for selection I had a good pt and gt score I just feared the unknown.

[@600GRANT]

Had a good buddy who was a stud, had his Ranger Tab and Long Tab. Went to CAG but did not get selected to move down the pipe. He never received any feedback on why he wasn't allowed to move on but he said it was an awarding experience in its own.

[@FNGACADEMY]

I have yet to regret trying something difficult whether I succeeded or not

[@600GRANT]

@@FNGACADEMY Same here, regardless if it is tough physically, mentally, or both I will give it my all and see what happens. Hence why I am currently pursuing my Doctorate.

[@whipivy]

I think McPhee is probably the best overall source I've found to understand the type of person that the unit tends to bring in. He talks about the realities of the work which explain the rumors of selection phases. He talks about the mentality and he consistently demonstrates an aptitude for reducing what seems to be complex topics into simple deductions through observation and testing (a quality and skill that I've observed over ALL unit personnel; they almost seem juvenile in how they derive solutions to problems, but it tends to work). He also exhibits what to some would probably seem like a disturbing way to compartmentalize what he even admits is tantamount to murder, sort of a "necessary evil" that because it's necessary isn't actually evil. If I'm not mistaken he's stated several times he was his happiest in the Army as a Ranger.

[@dalesfailssagaofasuslord783]

Bro you’re a good dude, you’re clearly trying to help people step up in whatever they’re trying to do. I respect that. When you get outside yourself and focus on helping others, it takes a lot of the load off your life. Keep it up Buck. 💙👊👊🇺🇸

[@djoh615893]

I was able to get an email contact for a Delta recruiter while I was on deployment in Iraq about 17 years ago. Dude replied back with "most people go Ranger or SF first but whatever" and that was the end of it. I appreciate that kind of straight talk.

[@benbrittain8138]

I wish I could resubscribe everytime a vid comes out and not "just" like these vids. What a gold mine.

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thanks brother! 👊

[@JayDubb3BCT]

Delta are the monsters that go bump in the night.

[@FNGACADEMY]

facts

[@brandonr4397]

Yes. Because they aren’t sneaky.

[@JayDubb3BCT]

@@brandonr4397 That's because that's the last bump they'll ever hear. 🤣

[@jayhache5609]

People sleep peacefully in their bed at night, because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.

[@ryancrownover4074]

And Green Berets are angels

[@tmcgrenere]

I have a real good friend who is retired SF CDN and he is the kindest, friendliest, helpful mate any one could meet.

[@NotrealoramI]

CDN as in canadian

[@bigogre7186]

I was wondering when you'd drop a video regarding 1st SFOD-D. Clicked on this super fast

[@FNGACADEMY]

👊👊

[@ffryan]

Pat McNamara was on the Team Never Quit podcast and talked about life in the Unit. He mentioned that guys with 10 years experience in the Unit would get bounced out for bad attitudes or under performing. "We reserve the right to fire your stinking ass" is what he said the mantra was. Other guys I've known over the years, who have served there, have echoed this reality. Ranger or SF experience will just help you prepare better, and give you a better shot of being selected because you've got a degree of requisite skill, knowledge and ability to be successful.

[@MrZachgonz]

Happens. Jake Zweig had a Ranger on his show and he said they kicked out an E8 with about 10 years of time in 75th Rangers all because he failed *ONE* PT test. They’re actively looking to weed out weaknesses no matter how long you have been in.

[@Dakahrii]

So excited that you got former Delta guy to interview since we never hear about Delta. Of course all the answers are probably going to be "I can't talk about that." lol But that's ok, it'll still be awesome.

[@FNGACADEMY]

You should have seen the questions he crossed most of them out 😂

[@Dakahrii]

@@FNGACADEMY I'm expecting it to go like this: Sean, "So what do Delta guys eat for breakfast?", Delta dude: "Well...ummm...we have our own Delta cook, but I can't talk about that."

[@whatever9042]

Would you agree Sounds better than team 6 who brag about everything? Delta is no BS hush hush seems like.

[@lifeisgood1631]

@@whatever9042 It's the same level dude, stop shitting on either one of them.

[@depbugg]

Ok guys I agree DEVGRU was talking a lot. However, not hearing about CAG has changed in the last few years. Mac, Howe, Mike Pannone, Vickers, Kyle , Blaber, Fury, just to start with, have all either written books, done podcasts or KZbin channels. The shroud is being lifted everywhere.

[@99PMoon]

That's why I volunteered to deploy as support. 'You mean that I'll be with the most high-speed special operatives in the world? I'm in.' If anyone is thinking about going in, go for it! I had a great time, less BS from "Big Army", and you get to do cool shit.

[@mikehumphrey5942]

Great videos. Served in 2/75 11B/tab/scroll/sere 05-10. Nice to see you educating kids on these units. I like your attitude man, great style.

[@Kaotix_music]

Interesting story - my platoon SGT I was under while in afghanistan actually got an email that he was "selected' to go try out for a new army clandestine unit. Dont know the name of it, for all I know it was Delta/CAG/whatever and when we got back to the US, a month later - he went to this selection course. Mind you, he did 8 deployments with Ranger Batt., he was a leader we all looked up to, a guy you strived to be when you go up in the ranks, deff always set a great example to us joes, and I fought along side him in firefights and the dude was a serious gun fighter and was a joy to serve under him. Came back from the selection course. Finished the entire thing but was not selected on the basis that he has been in the Infantry far too long, and given that fact in conjunction with his age, they determined he most likely wouldn't be a guy who would think too much outside the box, he would be too "by the book" with everything, and because of how long he was in the infantry and his given age - it would be near to impossible- physiologically- for him to break those habits. He wasnt heart broken by it...he actually embraced it. It actually made him realize hes better off in a line unit and thats where hell remain and enjoy the rest of his army career. I guess theres never really any "knowing" on what these units want and/or are looking for. Guess its one of those things where you just gotta go, give it your all, and see if youre the guy theyre looking for

[@yaboikillermemestar5665]

Woah, that's really cool... Not sure if it was Delta he got invited to... Maybe an even more secretive unit?

[@Kaotix_music]

@@yaboikillermemestar5665 thats my guess, he wasnt allowed to say what it was for but was he was able to give us some details on his selection denial and I thought it was super fascinating. I know SF selection can work very similar too

[@yaboikillermemestar5665]

@@Kaotix_music @KaotixMusic Nice, he sounds like a great person. It's good that he took his denial as a badge of honor... Serving that long with your guys is equally as awesome as making it into a special unit. With that being said, I'm sure that unit had it's reasons but from non-military things, I know that sometimes, old timers actually think more outside the box than younger people because they have the basics down so well that they have the ability to do more. Anyway, how was being a ranger if you don't mind me asking? Did you like what you were doing?

[@byronomboy]

When I read Lee Haney’s book Inside Delta Force, he mentioned a very squared line infantry dude based in Alaska. The guy was execellent in PT, rucking, etc. But after a long ruck completed successfully, he just quit because he couldn’t stand the uncertainlies like: how far, time limits, what’s next, expectations, etc.. He got used to a very regimented lifestyle that not having full info played games in his head.

[@Kaotix_music]

@@byronomboy yea thats deff a way they get people to just straight up quit

[@leeshelton8023]

In 96. They came to your post. Reviewed 201. Small numbers selected for meeting. 20 minute video. This our playground. The world. PT if interested. Passed. One heck of packet to fill out. Don't need to be GB ranger or 11b. They looked at the different army branches..E5 above.

[@michaelscott33]

You are taking information from the book, “All Secure,” written by Delta CSM Tom Satterly - he talks about being overseas training and some he notices a sign about joining an elite unit and he goes to the place listed for E-5 and above, only. He sneaks in and the guy giving a talk is standing at the front the room in a nice suit and he shows a picture of the world and says, “this is our training ground.” The book is amazing.

[@leeshelton8023]

@@michaelscott33 I am talking about my introduction into the selection process when I was selected to try out.

[@brophymusprime593]

@@michaelscott33 on Bragg down at the JFK SWC they post shit on the bulletin board twice a year. Definitely no secret to those on base. From 2007-2011 any time I ever saw a flyer it was E4p to e7

[@SendoTakesh]

I want to make it so SF at least. I know damn well I am not putting in enough effort and I am trying my best to force that effort, I know its unlikely ill make it but im willing to do whatever it takes to make it. Still a few years left to prepare. Thanks for all the advice its amazing

[@gregorybrennan8539]

Mr. I'M 60 YEARS OLD AND I AM WATCHING YOU AND I REALIZE FROM MY LIFE EXPERIENCES WHAT A RARE TEACHER YOU ARE AND THERFORE WHAT,AN EXTREMELY RARE PERSON YOU ARE. ROCK ON DUDE

[@joshuasmith7369]

A psychologist who was a retired Army major told the class one day: wether you think you can or think you can't; your right. Spend 7 years as a Navy Seal and you will still be allowed to go to Delta Force selection.

[@AdamJWM]

I went to commercial dive school when I was 18. I met an ex- SF and Delta operator there in my class. A couple years later I went to Iraq as a civilian welding and I met another operator that said he was CAG when I asked him. But I didn’t know what that was and he just said, “ Special Forces.” I said, “ Oh aweosme!” Operators are definitely my heroes.

[@TheCCBoi]

Buck: "You're gonna have to have an amazing packet" Me: Well, I'll show myself out, lol

[@FNGACADEMY]

🤣🤣

[@sprice2719]

Lmao

[@lokiajoker8172]

Whats a packet like your file? And whats an nco yard

[@ernestoo8309]

Your information is gold for those who are willing to make a difference but let me remind you that 80+% of people that join the military is because they are looking for a give me...NOT to serve but because they do not know what to do with their lives... A shame it is but I live it in my career. I really hope the guys that want to make a military career find your videos helpful and as good guidance.... Semper Fi! Hooray!

[@b123me]

Yep I’m planning on making a career out of it. I’m on track to graduate early after this year and I’m trying to enlist with an option 40 11X.

[@saint5203]

I have achieved a high-ranking Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. ive achieved every goal ive put my mind to.My uncle was a Green Beret in Vietnam. I've heard many stories about the mountain yards. my biggest regret to date is not pursuing green beret training when i was younger. too old now. otherwise id be all in. 👍 Thanks for your service

[@mikeross2338]

Whats up man, I'm 21 years old and not much going for me. I spoke with a recruiter and got a 18x contract. Ive been watching your vids and using them as daily motivation. Love the content and keep up the great work.

[@mikeross2338]

Also my ship date is April 26th wish me luck man 🤙

[@bryanestevez4880]

@@mikeross2338 did you make it?

[@fredred5037]

Did you make it?

[@newportsurfshop]

I spent a couple years with the 75th. During my time there I realized that I do have a physical limit, I was always in the top 10% of my group in training or PT but that was me trying my hardest. Some guys are just like captain America, they are more intelligent and physically better suited for the job. You either have it or you don’t. You can try to be the best version of yourself but it’s easy to see who naturally “has it” and I’m assuming that if I could see it then the Cadre at CAG can easily see it.

[@Komodokhan148]

What Battalion were you in and when were you in?

[@kohnbonn9744]

Yea no bull. I tell my civilian friends that's theres real rambos out there. They're scary.

[@newportsurfshop]

@@kohnbonn9744 Yeah it’s kind of disheartening when you meet one of them, you soon realize that you are in fact not Rambo 😂

[@patriotbob]

@@newportsurfshop I knew a Chief in SF that took me to the gym with him to mentor me. He did a 300 PT test as a warm up for the gym. I felt like a fat body POS compared to him.

[@footsurebobcat1135]

You probably won’t see this comment, but I really appreciate this type of content man. I’m 15 turning 16 and I want to be in special forces and ultimately Delta Force. It’s my dream, I’m so grateful to have content like yours man, thanks so much

[@SomeGoonMF]

Godspeed brother I too have such aspirations ⚔️

[@basketballsupremacy8007]

Check out Jake Zweig if you're going the special operations route brother. He's got good info on all that as well

[@stampedeofone]

I wonder if there's a Delta guy who goes the opposite way. Instead of these Special Forces guys with stellar resumes and gnarly experience, there's a guy who's like "I dunno, I was pretty good on the base softball team and I guess that's what they were looking for."

[@FNGACADEMY]

🤣🤣

[@kirkanos3454]

I know few cases of young 82nd dudes who tried for the unit and passed.

[@adamarif8987]

@@kirkanos3454 kevin foutz ?

[@MrDevtun]

CSM Tom Satterly stated there was a army band dude who was invited to selection, and went pretty far before getting pulled.

[@brophymusprime593]

@@kirkanos3454 same.

[@pasqualecavallaro6671]

They usually select from the 75th Ranger battalion or the Green Beret, they also accept from, the SEALS, Marine Special forces, and Airforce Parra Rescue but not often, generally they look for officers and NCO's usually nothing below sergeant, the candidates always have to have prior combat experience, generally have to be 30 yrs old and above, they have to hold at least a secret security clearance or higher.

[@fanman71]

They are called shin splints. Overuse/overexercise leads to microtears in the muscle & bone.

[@davidliceaful]

gotta buff up that tibialis my dawg :)

[@williamdecatur4340]

I wish advice like this, and guys like you, Buck, had been around/available back in my day. NOTHING like this was around then. It was all like a big mystery. I went in the Army way back in 1988 and retired in 2018. I have been an 11B in the 82nd as well as a 12B, both light and mechanized. I think what you're doing will motivate some guys to try to go to Selection, and make it. Thanks for all you do.

[@Abe721]

Bro FNG, I just bought the SOF Prep package for 18 Alpha Fitness today! His workouts are killer!! Never felt this tired!

[@FNGACADEMY]

He’s the man!!

[@markknivila8383]

Back in the summer of 1980,when I was going through Infantry training in Fort Benning, Georgia, I was 17 years old. I had it in my Delayed Entry Contract to go infantry, and my first duty station would be 2nd Infantry Division, Korea. I remember how it seemed like a whole lot of guys.we're going Airborne, and then to one of the two, at that time, Ranger Battalions! With the PT and road marches that we were doing, it sure seemed to change a lot of these guy's minds, very quickly! So, out of all the guys in that big crowd who were talking about going Ranger, in the end, out of about 40 guys who were talking about it, only 4,that I would run into, after my year your in Korea, actually went Ranger! One guy, wasn't a Ranger, in Fort Lewis, Washington, anymore, because he got in a parachute accident! And the other 3 were still hanging tough, in the 2nd Ranger Battalion, as of the last time I talked to them, before I left Fort Lewis, for West Germany! I don't look down on any of the guys who changed their mind's, and didn't go Ranger! Every man has to make his own choice in this world! Great video, brother! Keep up the good work!

[@AndrewSmith-tu8he]

I was an OCS baby born at Martin Army Hospital on Benning in the early summer of 1980........I returned in 2006 for Infantry OSUT and Jump School. Never went Ranger or SF, although they regularly tried recruiting most of us, as my enlistment began during "The Surge".

[@AndrewSmith-tu8he]

I was drunk when I commented on this rambling nonsense.

[@StatmanRN]

I was at FB summer 80, D-1-1 on sand hill

[@MCHH-ml2qq]

signed up for 18A Fitness the other day from watching your channel and already started his work outs to get ready, like my platoon sergeant always says LETS GET IT!

[@FNGACADEMY]

Nice! Get after it bro!

[@xenojester13]

Well, outside 18x etc, if you just want to get exposure, you can always try out for Ranger Bat right after jump school (always get airborne in your contracts gents!) You can also pretty easily get assigned to an SF group as support and see what ODAs do 1st hand. 1-2 times a year a CAG recruiter (delta, ace w/e they call themselves these days) usually some e-6 or e-7 in civilian clothes handing out a pamphlet and talking for a few minutes. When I was at 1st SFG (a) in Fort Lewis (2000-2004) I was in 3rd BN, the CSM at the time was Jody Nacey, former CAG CSM and served with John Macejunas, former CAG operator ... and let me just say this. Jody was quiet, did not know much about the man, but everyone respected him greatly ... Including Mace. Mace would come into work 430am before PT and be doing stress shoots with a bb gun and pull up bar running down the hallway. Do PT, operate 1900 percent thru the day and drive this old 1970s van home. One day, I challenged him to the O course, 5 laps (when 1 usually kicks peoples asses) ... now this is when I was running 2 miles in under 10 minutes, doing triathlons, duathlons (Ft. Lewis Triple Threat mostly) and climbing ropes like it was a video game, maxing the PT test usually 380-400 range, sometimes higher. I thought I was untouchable and there was no way this old dude could beat me ... WRONG! I swear by the 4th lap I was winded, arms fatigued ... stam was sapped but this guy ... no visible signs of being tired .... relaxed, focused and humble in victory. What I am trying to say is guys at the Unit are on a different level. Just built different. Was the most humbling experience in my life up till that point and put things into perspective. Guys on ODAs would talk about maybe being a breacher tasked to a team, but very few actually thought they could make thru that selection process. Basically, be a PT stud, if you aren't beyond no shit maxing the APFT, or ACT, along with pull ups and be able to lift .. start. Land Nav, be able to carry heavy weight, move at high temp over long distances and finding points like it is second nature. Land NAV is be familiar with a 1/25 or 1/50k scale map, navigate with a compass, pace count, use terrain, markings, be able to do it day and night and just keep doing it. Eventually it will click and you will get the cocky confidence that you can find Jimmy Hoffa buried at grid point xyz lol. You really need that super human endurance, and that confidence and no quit ethos ... really needs to be apart of your soul .. I cannot really articulate this ... but it is the "it factor" and be mentally stubborn, and be willing to push thru hell. If you have any doubt ... won't end well. You do not need to be a Ranger or SF already, many are but sometimes a line cook, army band member etc, make it thru. What the criteria is ... nobody knows. Anyone who says they do .. is lying. period. After I got my ass handed to me ... by a guy out of his prime when I was in mine ... made me wonder .. wtf was this guy like in his prime haha. That is what is needed to be in Delta. I didn't have it, and wasn't sure I could ever get there. Really be honest with yourself, your ability before trying this. You can force your way thru Ranger school, you can will over skill in SFAS .. but SFQC ... if you can't adapt it will show, standards become higher, and crank that up to 11 in CAG. Can't fake it there, can't will it .. you need to have the whole package. Basically, every day, you need to be improving, do the shit details, take the extra weight, train and practice. This will reflect on your NCOER, in your unit and your ambition will be noticed. Anything less ... well, you won't be the guy. Just my 2 cents :-) Oh and pre-scuba / Dive school is the hardest training outside CAG in the Army. If you can train to ruck, Land Nav and pass pre-scuba and have that running endurance on top of that swimming endurance .... you have a good shot. For you infantry dudes, if your hardest EIB event isn't the RNG of the fucking grenade toss downhill into a circle ... then practice. That land Nav day and night should be pre-school level .. should be easy as fuck. Weapons familiarity should be second nature. If you didn't pass, struggled in any way ... it's a benchmark. Train like it becomes some basic training check the box task, then push past that. Do that in all things ... really understand what it is you are doing, the why, the how ... know it inside and out. Adapt that mentality ... it is needed for sure .. because the operators I served with and knew ... they all had it .. you saw it in weapons demo's, they way they moved, they way they shoot ... the ability to articulate in detail whatever it was they were showing and explaining.

[@Conman2413]

Thanks for all your insight Will.

[@evanabbott2737]

It makes me wonder if these guys could beat Olympic athletes. I bet they could!🤷‍♂️

[@xenojester13]

@@evanabbott2737 haha no Olympian’s specialize in a sport and would actually suck if they carried a ruck or had to do military movements : exercises unless they trained specifically for it. But if rucking; carrying heavy loads over miles were an Olympic event; then yes; these guys would take the gold haha!

[@eliezersotillo3824]

The ending lighting and effects are always really cool to look at and listen to!

[@FNGACADEMY]

👊👊

[@chrismaurer2075]

When I was a kid all the way up into my late teens and early 20's all I wanted to do was join the Army and become a Ranger and then go to Delta. Although Delta wasn't around when I was a kid I wanted to be the best. I signed up and couldn't pass my physical. I am now permanently disabled and my biggest regret in life is not having been accepted in the Army. It drives me nut's that my 3 brothers are all perfectly healthy and never had a desire to serve but things just work out for them while everything I try turns to crap.

[@gfield1607]

I like how you talk in your videos, it’s like your sitting in a bar explaining this to friend over a beer. Not me me me, I know stuff you don’t!

[@javi-hy8vv]

Accurate lol

[@jayklink851]

DELTA and ISA have a certain mysteriousness to them. A SEAL youtuber once joked by saying "every team member received their own publishing/pr firm", lol. However, ISA and DELTA keep a low profile, and I don't know why, but to me, that makes them even more fascinating!

[@flight2k5]

You don’t read much do you

[@alan2165]

Nah, there's plenty of books written by former delta

[@G4x5da]

Plenty of books on Delta and lately also a lot of ex-operators coming out on podcasts. ISA on the other hand, stills remains silent warriors

[@jayklink851]

@@G4x5da Apparently, from the little I know on ISA, seem like the Tier 1 all star team.

[@G4x5da]

@@jayklink851 they’re just one of the SMU’s, only it’s more secretive than the others. So we don’t know what’s going on

[@ForceRecon112]

I'm working with Kevin now for TACP prep and he's kicking my ASS!

[@georgefloydsinhellwbreonna5330]

I’m retired but these videos are entertaining af!!! And your book is f’ing awesome man. We demand another sir!!!

[@jesseolson3142]

I'm new here. But I love how you talk to the young bucks. I wish I had someone like you when I was young to amp me up

[@FNGACADEMY]

👊👊

[@bender9407]

can't wait to watch you on Mike Drop later today

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thanks brotha! 👊

[@saltycelery2045]

Same

[@slushyslushslushbruh]

I remember in SRS where Chris VanSant said if a Marine were to become a Delta Force operator, the Marines wouldn't really let them go. That said, he doesn't remember if things have changed.

[@nick_in_chaos1908]

Hey Sean! Just came across your channel and I'm proud to see someone educating and preparing people to follow thier paths in the military. I'm a veteran as well and was a Blackhawk mechanic through 2008-2013 . If you're still in Colorado and need a place to shoot let me know. It'd be awesome to have you out and shoot some steel.

[@logantidwell7698]

I imagine you sent that Delta force guy the least and he crossed out all but three questions. Those guys are SECRETIVE! Can't wait to see the answers to the questions he does answer!

[@RS7evenSLDR]

I officially dropped of my SFAS packet last Thursday to the recruiter at Bragg. Couple weeks and I should have my ATRRS reservation. Wish me luck!! 😂🤷🏾‍♂️

[@FNGACADEMY]

Crush it bro!

[@saltycelery2045]

Luck!☘️

[@kasiosseijuro8494]

Awesome video as always. Mad excited for your interview with Mike Ritland. Will be sure to share it around with people I know.

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thank you!!

[@Tesla_ofthe_Skies]

55K Subscribers. Growing strong and fast but you damn sure earned it Buck!

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thanks brother!

[@O8WRx]

With a lot of specialized units you should be looking at the following: standards you can find (PT, GT, etc) and look to exceed those. What MOS can apply for the position (ie a cook can't become a sniper without FIRST switching MOS's among several other steps). This varies per branch/job, but you don't want to be the one who gets to the fleet and realizes they can't even attempt at the application process until they lat-move. Look up the general path you will need to take along the way. Mentally prepare yourself for the long haul- I look at it as one step at a time while focusing on the goal. Get through boot camp, your school house (ie your basic MOS training), get to the fleet and stay focused, find dependable folks in your chain of command and let them know your intent, and keep pushing for those different requirements and goals. You will make good friends along the way who become complacent (drink every night in the barracks, don't study/ PT, etc) Don't be caught up with them. I ran some screening processes for my unit and while the above will help you, it is not the end all be all. I had some PT gods come through that were just obnoxious humans. They didn't make it. I had some scrawny FNGs come through who just didn't quit, kept their mouth shut so they could listen to understand and not listen to respond, and they killed it. Be malleable whether you are a 18yo or a 28yo. No one cares about your life struggles, your "why", or your history. All that matters is that you use those things to show up and put out each day. I don't care if you are doing it purely as a challenge so long as you put out. Be there for your team. Be an asset and not a liability no matter your skill level. You don't know how to do something well? Find someone who does and learn from them. Brilliance in the basics is huge too. I don't need someone on my team who can run 5min miles, but doesn't know how to effectively employ basic gear, land nav, etc. Find your weaknesses, write them down, and grind them out. Not for you, but for your team. Good luck.

[@akasgsvirgil9503]

The only advice to new recruits and those considering the Army is this: Everything good that happens to you in the Army happens only because you made it happen. Period.

[@luispaulino2594]

Btw if ya don’t know... this guy is the REAL DEAL

[@outdooroutpost6061]

Excited for your Mike Ritland interview.

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thank you! 👊👊

[@muriloninja]

Damn, getting Mike on? Can't wait! Boom!

[@mehicanbls1526]

@@muriloninja hes on mikes podcast. Dropping later this afternoon

[@saltycelery2045]

@@muriloninja he’s on mikes show

[@rylan5040]

I like you man! You keep it real and you truly seem to care about enlightening people!

[@shawnz5272]

They want rangers for a reason but funny thing is regiment looks down on guys for wanting to join. Makes sense since regiment doesn't want to lose guys.

[@TerryOnVinyl]

There were a few rangers in my sfas class and they were saying they got shit on by their units for going

[@brandonporter9764]

I listened to your video on cleared hot. Loved your story. Glad to see you prosper.

[@songen1042]

When you interview the Delta Force member you should ask him about Heavy Breachers, as they are the only combat support for Delta/not much is known

[@FNGACADEMY]

Will do

[@brandonr4397]

They are the dude that wash out of their selection.

[@jimmymartino5433]

@@brandonr4397 You can finish selection but simply not be what they’re looking for in Delta

[@patriotatuga5757]

@@FNGACADEMY when will the video with the delta force guy be posted?

[@G4x5da]

@@brandonr4397 no they ain’t. They specifically recruit 18C’s for those positions. You actually need to know your shit. They go trough a different selection.

[@Ryan-so5vk]

Thank you!!! For listening to your fans. Appreciate the video boss, going to buy your book rn!

[@Ryan-so5vk]

Update: bought the book!

[@FNGACADEMY]

thanks brother!

[@lexc2904]

I just found your videos man extremely inspirational an helpful as I'm gonna be joining the service soon this year. Your pointers on physical an mentality helps alot💪

[@FNGACADEMY]

👊👊

[@marksaenz4324]

Eric Haney wrote an amazing book on his time with Delta. It was eye opening. If you want to go that route, I would suggest reading his book to get an idea of what you have to do.

[@FNGACADEMY]

there is a lot of info out there if you dig

[@cm-pr2ys]

My thing is 99% of people that want to get into Delta or ST6 just ain't gonna make it, and that's totally alright! It's jsut the way things are, the selection is so hard for a reason. So, my point to those that want to get into those 2 JSOC units is to take an extra second to consider the Special Operations unit you want to be in in the meantime. That way, if you never get the chance to come to selection, or, if you don't make it, well, you're in the branch you most wanted to be in, in the unit you most wanted to be in in that branch.

[@mono_el4449]

DUDE YES FINALLY I'VE BEEN WAITING!!!!!

[@FNGACADEMY]

👊👊

[@menomjoff9989]

No matter how famous he gets Buck is going to try his damndest to reply to every comment lol.

[@Dakahrii]

I've noticed that as well...he's responded to several of my comments on several videos and I've never had that happen on other channels.

[@hightoneshoneybadger7015]

@@Dakahrii He even replies to new comments on older videos. I'm sold

[@goadken]

Missed your videos... I can't wait to hear what intro Ritland came up with for Mike Drop! Keep after it dude!

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thanks brother

[@Jwasin3_1]

Marines in Force Recon get selected in Delta Force. There was a 1st Lieutenant in my battalion who in India Company as platoon commander was in Marine Recon and a scout sniper before he was a Officer ,after Iraq 2003 war OIF he left the regular infantry and retried out for Force Recon and later on was picked up by Delta Force. Special Operations learned to land NaV , read maps better, work pace counts, night land Nav, and work on compass skills. Learn to run in boots better and ruck .

[@KC-UT4rmAZ]

I loved being with Special Operations and Special Forces (Green Berets) but looking back I would have tried to go Delta or to RRC instead of just leaving the military. So many should'ves could'ves and would'ves.

[@chrismac1507]

Dont worry about it dude, you're a badass either way

[@gordonmillsjr.1957]

If Delta selection is anything like S.A.S. selection, having a blemish or two on your record won't matter at all. They look for guys that can do the job - often people that don't fit the normal standards. When David Sterling created the world's first special forces in WW2 (S.A.S), he recruited mostly deviants and problem soldiers that didn't fit in. I can't imagine things have changed. Good luck 👍

[@unluckytourist]

There is an interview with an SBS guy on Jocko's channel, and Jocko looked kinda shocked when the guy said he'd been to military jail for assault early in his career.

[@jonnyb2774]

I would say it’s because they have so many wanting to apply to these cool jobs they can just demand no blemishes on a career to help weed shit out. You ain’t gonna do any harm with that one. The SAS has a much smaller pool to recruit from and as such has to be willing to look past who you where to who you are if who you are is the right person.

[@bgavette01]

I was stationed at Camp Golin and helped build it up. It’s a badass base now.

[@A_lfredbrz]

Hey bro, can you do a video talking about the FBI HRT? You're amazing bro, keep up the great work.

[@N238E]

Thank you for being a quiet professional.

[@jordanc9169]

Can you do something on Regimental Reconnaissance Company?

[@iamthelizardking6239]

Those guys are even more secretive than CAG one of my best friends served with 7th group as an 18b and before that he was in the regiment he said he knew several unit guys but never once met a guy who served with the regimental reconnaissance.

[@Jarod-te2bi]

Whirl I’m not gonna join the military in my nation any time soon, you guys are Inspirational to me, your advice lot of it even form other guys in SF your advice of never giving up how to get stronger. Smarter, how to keep your cool. ❤ love you warriors

[@rob8379]

Sounds like humility is a huge quality desired.

[@samjohnson2801]

It didnt sound like that but fairly accurate

[@tedpendagast579]

Humility and humbleness are two different things

[@Alfeco-dm7uk]

You should talk about Intelligence Support Activities. Far more secretive than delta force.

[@oscarballard7911]

I recall in September 82, there was an Army wide Memorandum of Interest, seeking personnel to apply for consideration for a forming Unit (Delta). I can't recall all the specifics, other than time left (2 Yrs) and time in grade at E-5, they laid out some basic requirements but surprisingly did not require being either ABN, Ranger and/or SF. It was a wide open recruitment. They were looking for STUD's who had Brains, Intestinal Fortitude and Brass Balls! They were willing to train and I know they were overwhelmed by the responses. Charles only took the best!

[@Youtubeviewz]

Happy New Year Buck. Thank you for everything you do for us. You are such a good dude and you deserve everything good in life to happen to you and your loved ones.

[@YoungTaurusAtl]

Finally. Thanks Buck 🇨🇱

[@FNGACADEMY]

You bet! 👊👊

[@rarelibra]

Something else to consider ... if you are SF or Delta, you have a career waiting for you outside the military ... as the CIA has their SAC, which is basically Tier 1 door kickers that are mostly filled by former SF/SEAL/Delta guys.

[@Dreadnought-415]

Man you've kept me sane with all my exam stress.

[@FNGACADEMY]

never forget the stress is good for you! as long as you keep moving through it!

[@Dreadnought-415]

@@FNGACADEMY understood

[@chimichangas1329]

@@FNGACADEMY great advice

[@pedrofleming3935]

Your videos have encouraged me a lot! Thank you very much! Brazilian fan!

[@FNGACADEMY]

you bet brother!

[@dblankenship88]

I’m an USAF veteran so I know I have to keep my trap shut when it comes to this. But, I heard it said before that when it comes to Delta, “they don’t take the best guy, they take the right guy”. Either way it sounds insanely hard.

[@jaibergstein4809]

love you man. cant wait to get this started getting 18x first and gonna really focus on my goals

[@pogslife1818]

Can we see the insight of the support guys just in general what it’s like to work with them or just their lifestyle vs the team guys

[@FNGACADEMY]

I’ll ask around 👊

[@pasqualecavallaro6671]

What type of people are you looking for? The right person for the job is the correct answer. It's not the fastest, strongest, best shooter etc... it's the right person for the job period.

[@marianocerrud5559]

What’s the route to apply to be a support MOS for TIER 1 Unit. Also content.

[@PowerWordThrill]

Find a Great Skills recruiter if you’re Army. If you’re a signal analyst or linguist in any service, there are a few opportunities to support.

[@blakebrown6663]

If you can get into group or soar or reg. There will be a support rep you can reach out to usually somewhere in the usasoc chain that can assist you with smu support selection.

[@derek6817]

It's the same for every/any branch to tryout. It's a military wide policy the NO unit can stop or penalize for you for trying out.

[@Senseigainz]

Sounds like Delta is the US equivalent of the UK SAS/SBS.

[@jaybar33]

Delta was originally modeled by the SAS.

[@Senseigainz]

@@jaybar33 I did not know that. Thanks b

[@saint52vvs]

Bucks come up is amazing. Honest and no bs content. This dude is a beast

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thanks homie!

[@saint52vvs]

@@FNGACADEMY 🤙🏻

[@frostbitepokin9520]

I hope they don’t kill you for revealing this top secret info Buck.

[@coolio5477]

Most of this is pretty public knowledge

[@338684q]

i watched this video a year ago and now im a delta operator