Special Forces Selection | Former Green Beret

[@FNGACADEMY]

If you caught the last UNEDITED version lmao... which did you like better?

[@pyeitme508]

This one

[@hkfifitaii3623]

yesterday’s video I enjoyed a little more lol

[@adampaulik8837]

I was kinda surprised by the lack of editing but it was funny.

[@gameocalypse6040]

Full send man! Open, honest and unfiltered.

[@trifelife89]

I legit thought u posted the unedited on purpose haha

[@justinyotas4356]

I leave for selection in March and I Just want to say I appreciate all of your videos and all the help !!

[@joelapuente]

How'd it go?

[@MT-ig7bs]

@@joelapuente Probably got selected and is busy with other training

[@justinyotas4356]

@@joelapuente it went great, I got dropped after land nav for accidentally going out of bounds I think. I go back October of this year, very fun course and challenging.

[@justtjohnn]

@@justinyotas4356How did it go this time?

[@TexasFireMedic]

@@justtjohnnis op alive

[@CharlesWestinghIII]

"Be happy to be there" Best tip ever! With that attitude you're already half way

[@C25-nz4qy]

Bro, by far that outro was perfect. I could feel the emotion and positivity through the my phone. Can't say congrats enough! Much respect to you and the FNG team and all you have done. And the 1 on small talks we've had have helped more than you know ! Thank you!

[@camerondail4605]

Shipping next week for 18x. This video got me fired up. Thank you for all the info you put out! I remember your first video coming out and you have come a long way.

[@abdullahshahbaz4745]

GL, I hope i get my green card soon so that i can go 18x too.

[@FNGACADEMY]

thanks brother and get after it!

[@camerondail4605]

@@abdullahshahbaz4745 Thanks man, I hope that works out for you!

[@WickOff626]

Are you shipping out November 1st?

[@camerondail4605]

@@WickOff626 November 2

[@paydenladeroute7129]

"Get some flavour in your life." - Sean "Buck" Rogers, 2021

[@FNGACADEMY]

lmao send it!

[@JayDubb3BCT]

🤣

[@imnotsmart99]

The straw for the 2 Quart Canteen is a great idea. Wish I had one thirty years ago. The Panama Sole Jungle Boots with the Green tops Rock. Still have 2 pairs of them. Getting teary eyed thinking about them

[@DaddysBalzaq]

I just failed rasp cause I came in with rhabdo from AIT. I wasn’t drinking enough water and pushed through all the way to cole range and it finally caught up and took me out the game. I now know this for once I get healthy again and apply for selection. Hurts to learn this lesson how I did but now I know.

[@FNGACADEMY]

exactly now you know, you'll be stronger because of it

[@davetrohl9491]

Great information man! One of the captains on my first hotshot crew would set an alarm on his watch for every 15 minutes so that he would remember to take a sip of water while out on fires. Our overhead always tells us that hydration starts the night before your body can only absorb one cup of water every fifteen minutes.

[@eskhawk]

Well said about being happy and appreciating being in selection

[@cowetareserve]

Dude; I realized now more than ever that I have two best friends. You being one of them. I swear you lit a fire under me that led me to helping my best friend get out of a rut. Now we’re both onto greener pastures and I’m due to enlist middle of this year. My lawyers are helping me expunge a stupid marijuana conviction but thankfully we just got caught smoking at a park alone lmaoo Long story short; you made me realize what it takes to use your shortfalls to self motivate. I read your book after the Sean Ryan episode; dude, thank you! Not for your service; that’s obligatory for me to be thankful for; but thank you for saving my time. I’d have wasted soooo much sans the guidance. My dad was SF in the SADF part of the 101bn working with 32 mech. Your advice and the impact on my output daily that it had put a smile on that man’s face in a way I’ve yet to ever feel.

[@cowetareserve]

Come to think of it with your advice at the end there; it’s almost impossible to waste your time ever.

[@rp4712]

I’m watching a lot of your videos in general to prepare for Australian SAS selection, although different from SFAS rucking and PT is involved so this video is a godsend

[@tuskermedic_E232]

11:34 “Everyone needs some flavor in their life (hands in flossing motion)…It’s not what you’re thinking. My mouth’s not open.” 😂😂😂

[@gameocalypse6040]

Always keeping it real my man. You rock.

[@FNGACADEMY]

thanks homie

[@BourneIdentity88]

awesome tips Buck. Id like to consider myslef tough but the ending outro brought a tear to my eye. God bless you and your family

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thanks, you too!

[@littlepsychopath]

Going in on an 18x soon, pretty prepared lmao as much as Yu can be, recruiter told me I should just go in on an Infantry contract, said I probably won't make it, but I don't want to do infantry,

[@tobiasreiersen7397]

My plan is to be in the conventional forces for 3-4 years before eventually trying to get into the Norwegian FSK

[@FNGACADEMY]

good plan!

[@RobertovelaIII]

thanks for everything buck.

[@pineappleman6331]

I bought the FNG academy ranger panties and 5 seconds after putting them on I was invited to join delta even let me skip selections

[@FNGACADEMY]

nice!!

[@brunovale6335]

I used jungle boots on patrols for days in and out in East Timor back in the day (2001).... best boots I ever had!!!! 😅

[@billharvey9959]

Sent this to my 18x son who is finishing airborne this week

[@FNGACADEMY]

nice!

[@Beyrouth_]

Did your boy make it

[@Blue73953]

I can attest I have the shorts and tell you what my 5 mile went from 38 minutes to 35 easy day.

[@jakemontell.7415]

!!! Garmont T8 Bifida !!! Soon as he said it I knew exactly what boot he was talking about 😂 Best purchase I ever made from the PX.

[@FNGACADEMY]

exactly what i had

[@JayDubb3BCT]

Ok take 2! Action! Are RASP candidates able to get stuff preselection? I wanna get the kid some Solomon's. Leave my jungle boots out of it! 😂 Good tip review video brother! 🇺🇲🤘🏼

[@FNGACADEMY]

thanks for coming back Jay lmao! they can get stuff in Airborne school! that is more relaxed before RASP kicks in heavy

[@JayDubb3BCT]

@@FNGACADEMY thanks brother for the info. Sorry for the big army type questions. 😂 It's all I know though... 😂

[@FNGACADEMY]

@@JayDubb3BCT all good brother!

[@jmanj3917]

11:55, Talk with Kurt about making a t-shirt with that... "Get some flavor in your life!"

[@ChuckG92]

Jungle boots were great, but nothing was broken in as my OSUT boots. They were like Chucks by the time I was done.

[@nealtyagi8074]

“Bitch! Youre not drinking enough water”😂😂

[@jmanj3917]

5:10, Yeah, you gotta put the callouses on your feet before you need them.

[@arthayday5133]

Yes Sir, one Green Beret I respect and love is Rick Bacerra, Vietnam Era, one admirable and bad ass friend of mine.

[@TheIronLion1995]

Bro your really helping me get my shit back on track to become apart of the Brotherhood I’ve never wanted to achieve something more greater then to be one of the best of the best just didn’t know who I can get taught from and then your videos started popping up I took inspiration from you and Ronin and Tim Kennedy so that I can make it further into my journey thank you Big Bro @FnG Academy

[@lukemeyers4556]

Thank you for the information man, you’re awesome.

[@williamchase5698]

"Help other people" now there's a FNG shirt......

[@Tovashi]

Perfect. I signed last friday for an 18x. I ship out Feb 7.

[@gameocalypse6040]

Good luck!

[@Tovashi]

@@gameocalypse6040 👍💪

[@bwilson5213]

Yooo hahah I signed Monday and ship at the same time.

[@Tovashi]

@@bwilson5213 Nice man. I'll see you there. We'll be in the suck together 👍

[@FNGACADEMY]

get after it!

[@russelljds]

lol I love it MRE's? Try C-Rats lol At least with C-rats you could use them as a weapon. Always had a bottle of tabasco we would hold them over the APC/tank heater output and heat them up. John Wayne candy bars: disc shaped about 1/4" thick that could injure or kill on impact. A few grains of salt in a canteen of water is what we got. For some reason my canteen had a whisky-like taste since the 2nd day of issue.

[@williamchase5698]

And this whole time I thought you were a combat scientist......

[@jonathanlorens2312]

What's your take on "shotgunning" the electrolyte powder from the MRE's??

[@jmanj3917]

15:00, Same thing applies on the ranges.

[@sugewhitejacoby8654]

Good shit Buck! Use this same advice if you are going to Ranger or Rip!!

[@hiddenpumpum]

hey buck, u have any kind of info about SOT-A ?

[@jessicaroberts2487]

I feel like this land nav tip is talking directly to me 😅

[@nickduszak5004]

I’m not a green beret but i personally use the issued boots you get in basic training just haven’t bought a new pair and they’re broken in and work lmfao

[@carterblake5620]

They are trash buy a proper pair

[@MiClLC]

Hey Buck, would you be willing to reach out to fellow youtuber Mr. Ballen to further discuss Army vs. Navy selection?

[@FNGACADEMY]

id collab with him on it for sure

[@EdD-ym6le]

I like the positivity Buck .

[@FNGACADEMY]

thanks man

[@DatMuslimDad]

is 18 fitness still good

[@joshuaronnbrink9273]

Going ranger. Any tips

[@ojsimplymade]

What’s the definition of a planned route in land nav?

[@FNGACADEMY]

picking the best route and sticking to it, you will know when routes are bad... i.e. draws, water crossings etc.

[@palmerstubbs4067]

I always judge my hydration on the color of my urine.

[@ucfkid67]

What's your recommendation for cooking school in the army??

[@FNGACADEMY]

go and find out

[@nigeleharis5886]

Long time fan! Is the REP 63 contract still a thing?

[@FNGACADEMY]

i havn't heard of it, what was the contract for?

[@nigeleharis5886]

I believe the National Guard equivalent of 18X !

[@benjaminirons1274]

Yeah dude, tons of dudes in my class have that setup

[@nigeleharis5886]

@@benjaminirons1274 right on brother thank you for the reply!!!

[@johnniebriggs9393]

Thank you for your service Buck!🙏🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@FNGACADEMY]

you bet!

[@russelljds]

Best advice I got for cruits: ATTITUDE. Go in with the attitude of its a challange. Are ya afraid of baseball? Training is hard but if you LIKE it - its aint hard at all. WE had to run 2 miles in under 13 minutes (hated it). Heartbreak and Agony they take the smallest slowest weakest guy up front to lead the march and you carry them if need to OR start all over lol

[@Dylfster]

Yo did I just have deja vu? 😂 I think yesterday’s video was better. I liked the beginning. It still makes me smile that you mention the fng ranger panties 😂 but I’m not kidding that was the first day I beat my dad in a two mile run. Any more info on the new shirt? Or even the audio book? I’m excited and check the store and internet every day.

[@FNGACADEMY]

thanks dude! Abel did not like my unedited version though lmao!

[@Dylfster]

@@FNGACADEMY Abel just couldn’t handle the Rodger style.

[@TheJetlife94]

The strawssssss 🙏

[@FNGACADEMY]

we will get some for sure

[@adriantsinnijinnie6167]

Im 34 i noticed that the cut off age is 36 is that really true?

[@nicholashanson3]

Same boat. It is true

[@FNGACADEMY]

waivers might work

[@adriantsinnijinnie6167]

I hope so i didnt get this far to be stopped by an age limit.

[@carterblake5620]

You can get waivers

[@cristianbrs2940]

i have a question,do you need math for special forces ?

[@WayfaringJames]

Not SF here, but you will more or less depending on your MOS. As an 18C, you would be using a ton of math. I’d venture to guess not as much as an 18B.

[@javi-hy8vv]

great video!!!

[@FNGACADEMY]

thanks man!

[@jettmarshman7514]

Tips on 16 year old Australian wanting to be an operator in the SASR

[@lachlanhusk4834]

Get tough, physically and mentally, don't get injured. Probaly not the answer you want but it is right. Walk before you run and have a back up plan

[@FJ24.]

Listen to guys that were SOF in Australia on the combat stories podcast

[@lukphom5590]

Or Australian based podcast called life on the line podcast

[@WayfaringJames]

Ah shit, here we go again.

[@reidzitzelberg7329]

Thanks buck

[@FNGACADEMY]

you bet!

[@tylerblair2643]

garmont heavies are the best boots period

[@cy_sloth]

“Get some flavor in your life” t-shirts?

[@FNGACADEMY]

yup! that's a winner

[@Brozneo]

What is a draw?

[@FNGACADEMY]

thick vegetation caused by water run off

[@lukeblackwell9194]

11:46 😂😂😂

[@XHollisWood]

Great Message 🇺🇸 “Buck” (I Ordered 5 of your Books 📖 last night) (Any possible way you might autograph ✍️ them Buck?) Thank You 👍 Jesse

[@jurban611]

Is that drink from wine and rations?

[@FNGACADEMY]

no way lol it actually tastes good

[@AAYEr0n_K]

You kind of look like Max Thieriot from certain angles.

[@FNGACADEMY]

thats alright with me!

[@xavierguzman4812]

What settings are you exporting you videos at? They look super compressed and the colors are a bit off.

[@FINALLYOUTAFTER7]

It might not be math and shit.. Hahahahaha

[@joeyjojojr.shabadoo915]

Let's use Marines as an example. Is it advantageous to strive for SF selection so that you are not simply relegated to Building clearing Door Kicking Cannon fodder and/or IED bait ? Are lesser trained up servicemen or servicewomen likely 'used up' more easily when odds are a bit shifted vs being saved for more small unit direct action operations if there is alot of dollars invested into your training ?

[@eris4776]

If you fear being a door kicker and are scared of IEDS don’t pick a combat job period there’s no shame in that

[@jankieltanghal9222]

wait you was a cook before you join SF

[@FNGACADEMY]

i was

[@tenormdness]

Well we know how the afghan who got shot in the head feels about math, so I’ll take your word on the gear.

[@Tacibell]

Is soon to be 30 too old???

[@carterblake5620]

No

[@pyeitme508]

So reupload video?

[@FNGACADEMY]

yes sorry, last one was not edited

[@pyeitme508]

@@FNGACADEMY ok thanks for telling

[@russelljds]

ok now I get it lol The reason 'we' could not enlist for SF is there wernt none - we was it. I started on 'reaction team' that morphed into 'reaction force' that became the first Delta team etc. When I trained they told us we are the 'jack of all trades' and had training on just about everything there was. That was W Germany. We slept in uniform with boots on waiting for "the balloon to go up". We trained with WP grenades silent kill weapons, apc, tank, recon, booby trapping, and how to spot a spy for the bad guys. Drown proofing was the only water training except with armor ya gotta let it sink to the bottom before ya can escape out lol.

[@homeslice4551]

2.0!

[@FNGACADEMY]

round 2! thanks for coming back

[@2squirrelsscrewinatree633]

I remember you talking about a ambush in between two mountains on the mike drop podcast and this looks like what I imagined kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpbTZ6Krorunqrugike either way it’s the best combat footage on KZbin lots of Carl gustaf action

[@rul1175]

Buck sounds like a sleasy car salesman. Everything that he says is to sell you something.