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[@sgt.grinch3299]

I went to selection in 2004 I was 37 years old. I had 10 months to prepare and I felt confident and physically prepared. I was given guidance at my unit (19th Group) I was running 3 miles 3 times a week and 6 miles 2 days a week. I rucked 10 miles 2 times a week. I was going to the gym in the morning prior to going to work. I was a letter carrier at the time. Walking 8 to 12 miles a day, 6 days of week. I ended up having a freak accident and fractured my spine and lost my AB status. Game over. My biggest disappointment of my life.

[@JsilntParkour90]

What was the freak accident if you don't mind me asking?

[@joshyman91297]

Remember that you did more than most guys ever do. Hold your head high.

[@alanstone139]

Great Read !! I'm 38 years old, I'm going to start BSEP tomorrow to improve my GT score to try out. My goal is to join C Co 19th in California 🎉

[@rf6934]

Stay strong my dude. A static line injury derailed me for a minute. It got dark on me, but I pulled through. I’m waiting for you in the good place. 🪂🪂

[@bestjobieverhad9584]

It's so hard to mentally transition from military life to civilian life when you didn't get to complete everything you wanted to. I did get to do 2 schools, but Man, I wish I was still in. It's been 8yrs and I think about it every moment of the day.

[@danielg9745]

Currently at 1SFG and all i can say, some guys pass selection who are skinny and alot have dad bods. Yes being physically fit is a huge point, but you need to mentally prepare. Make sure your home life is good before you go so you have no worries. Team week is hell but everyone to your left and right are also in hell. Just know thousands have come through this course before you and thousands have passed.

[@emmalab02]

Wish someone had told me this when I was in pre-GWOT. Was doing 290+ on my PT test, but the rumors were that going to selection you should have the lower body of a marathoner and the upper body of a bodybuilder. Wrecked my body with andro trying to do that. Thanks for educating the next generation.

[@alexanderking8612]

Thank you for your service... and I wish I could have listen to your advice and redo my military service myself. Great advice for our future soldiers.

[@diegoPJPRMFF]

According to insights from individuals with specialized military training, such as Recon Marines, Green Berets, and Rangers, success often hinges on mental fortitude and a steadfast commitment to perseverance. Failure typically stems not from physical limitations, but rather from a lack of exposure to adversity and inadequate coping mechanisms for stressful circumstances. I’m not saying you don’t have to be physically fit of course you do but you have to mainly be willing to NOT GIVE UP.

[@dexterbase]

In these circumstances, fitness is assumed. There is a minimum baseline level of fitness required to even be accepted into the screening programs. WITH THAT LEVEL OF FITNESS ASSUMED, it is a mental game after that. If you show up without being able to pass the physical screening tests, no matter how strong your mental game is, you will fail. If you had the mental game in check, you wouldn’t be showing up unprepared in the first place.

[@diegoPJPRMFF]

@@dexterbase Sure, let me rephrase that for you, You need to be physically fit and meet the minimum requirements (common sense) but most people don't quit because of the physical challenges; it's more about the mental toughness required to succeed.

[@theastraladepts]

Exceeding the standard is the standard 💪🏼 great vid

[@PaulA-os9pb]

Thanks for your service. Like the flag in the back. Friend of mine made it into marines force recon. Not big guy or super smart but was always fearless and took any challenge and would meet or beat it.

[@strobejcr7547]

Thanks Jay! your videos really informative and helpful 😎🤙

[@mtnhunter5578]

I was standing next to the guy that took that picture of the 173RD paratrooper that was the morning we jumped into Bashur. C/CO 1/ 508th

[@vedder10]

Based off of the individual responsibility you imply that's, needed after selection, I would imagine there are certain ODA's that are better prepared physically than others and carry reputations as such.

[@roninjanjira9687]

You spittin fax b!

[@raulsanches3619]

35 pullups is insane

[@Dirk-my2zf]

That’s average Frogman Numbers. Seriously.

[@ifacecamp717]

@@Dirk-my2zf no its not lmao

[@Dirk-my2zf]

@@ifacecamp717 TFIA. 30 is lower tier Frogman Numbers. Cry harder.

[@ifacecamp717]

@@Dirk-my2zf cap

[@raulsanches3619]

@@Dirk-my2zf i find that very hard to believe. Provide some evidence

[@thewarrior658]

Bro u were a beast 💀

[@javierpena6229]

Fucking loved the video thx for the motivation man

[@UltimateLimitless678]

I am a skinny guy and I just got out of the navy last year and I look forward for special forces and I want to prepare to get there.

[@Dirk-my2zf]

It isn’t BUD/S. Girls complete the training, think about how easy it is.

[@Charlie-fu3ge]

@@Dirk-my2zfWomen do not make it through BUDS. Are you saying the opposite ?

[@Dirk-my2zf]

@@Charlie-fu3ge SF is not BUD/S, women have and do complete SFAS. No one with female anatomy will ever get through BUD/S. SFAS is SOF for girls. Clear?

[@Dirk-my2zf]

@@Charlie-fu3ge not at all, a woman will never make it through BUD/S. They do make it through SFAS, army SOF is the easiest SOF of all military branches and that’s why girls can do it.

[@TENCHUSNAKE-]

Thanks for the Shout Out thumbnail for the 173rd Airborne! Sky Soldiers! 🪂

[@militaryminedid2011]

Yup...I was there that day on the DZ in Bashur. Sky Soldiers!!!

[@TENCHUSNAKE-]

@@militaryminedid2011 The Rock! 🪂

[@militaryminedid2011]

@@TENCHUSNAKE- Yup! It was 1/508th "Fury From the Sky" when I was with them. Changed after the deployment to 1/503 and 1/508th was redesignated to Bragg. 2/508 was with us under the BDE during OIF1.

[@monk729]

Strong

[@joelpierce3940]

Billy Waugh was one of the best, and he was small in stature.

Oh nice i pulled 51 pull ups in high school i still hold the record and i graduated in 1990. Miss those days

[@ReDoG129]

Imagine being on a mission and a guy gets injured. You have to carry him on a stretcher, and all that loaded weight as gear. You really need to be strong. I doubt at the point I am in life, I am special forces caliber, but I can try to get there. Thanks for this video. 😢😢😢😢

[@p1xelshooter287]

share the workout programs u did

[@Nobody13325]

The SOWT's sent all the bad weather to Mackall back in the day.

[@danm.bagley5030]

Back in the day, there was much different from today. The first requirement was to be at least an E-5 to be considered. I don't remember how old you needed to be, but it wasn't just coming off the block. You had to pass the SFSB, PT, psych test, and swimming test. That was before you started the training. A good deal of the training was learning your skill sets, MOS requirements. Academic requirements were quite high and would get you dropped if you couldn't keep up. Now Ranger training is a pee bringer.

[@JG-yc2fr]

Standards to attend SFRE: Keep in mind, we are not an organization that rewards minimum effort. 2 Mile Run: 13:50 5 Mile Run: 40:00 12 Mile Ruck weighing 50lbs: 3 hours All food & drink carried in ruck (consumed or not by the end) does not count towards your weight. Underweight rucks are automatic fails no matter your time Hand Release Push-ups: 45 (within 2 minutes) kzbin.info/www/bejne/b56yZ6ydebhqr5Y Plank: 3m:10s Strict dead-hang pull-ups: 8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5SsZ5V9mtmVeLc 100 meter swim in full duty uniform and boots

[@Dirk-my2zf]

You are an organization that has women complete the training, get a grip.

[@JG-yc2fr]

@@Dirk-my2zf what the fuck are you talking about.

[@Dirk-my2zf]

@@JG-yc2fr being obtuse won’t change the fact that girls complete SFAS dude. Get a grip.

[@JG-yc2fr]

@@Dirk-my2zf really why have I only been able to find 3 instance 2 recently in around 2016 and one from the 80s and all instance had issues with training needing to get adjusted for them specifically. Why do you think their faces are blurred everywhere why do you think they've been on the news fuckijg up with discharging weapons. Have you heard of actually trained Green Berets being on the news for incompetent shit like that. Shit ranger instructor were get article 15 for failing females in rasp and ranger school. You really think standards aren't being lowered then you must be obtuse as fuck.

[@JG-yc2fr]

@@Dirk-my2zf i believe it is true when the unredacted come out.

[@rwdchannel2901]

I was an Avenger Crewmember(14S MOS). When I worked with the infantry I had to carry around 135lbs for 20 miles. I had a trainer stinger missile that weighed 40lbs, a 50lb rucksack, 40lbs body armor, helmet, rifle and 2 canteens full of water. Imaginer carrying 135lbs for 12 miles in around 2 hours. That's what they made me do in the regular army. Some guys from my unit couldn't make it past Special Forces Q course.

[@VictoryOrValhalla14]

I spent 20 years as an infantryman to include RR. You might want to rethink how much weight you actually carried. The heaviest rucksack I’ve ever carried was in LRSD and they were packed to be no more than 100lbs and I’m telling you right now you didn’t carry 135lbs for 20 miles.

[@rwdchannel2901]

@@VictoryOrValhalla14 I told you the weights. The ruck sack was 50lbs, stinger missile trainer was 40lbs, I had on 40lb body armor, had a M4 Carbine rifle, helmet, and 2 canteens full of water. That's probably over 135lbs. They made me carry it 12 miles in less than 3 hours when I was in 101st airborne. I did carry it 25 miles during training at the urban warfare training at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. They dropped us off in the woods around 12am when I was training with A company 2/327th infantry regiment and I didn't get to rest until around 8am in the morning. They had me going in circles that night for miles. Multiple guys were injured during that march up and down hills in the Kentucky woods.

[@willepete0088]

@@rwdchannel2901 Cool story homie, you sound like a stud.

[@asphal.t]

@@VictoryOrValhalla14 in 2 hours…. Hmmm… 10 minute miles my ass hahaha

[@VictoryOrValhalla14]

@@asphal.t right? Most guys run 10min miles in PT gear never mind what that dude is claiming. Absolute nonsense.

[@paleriderpublishing451]

Army Strong

[@shootingbricks8554]

You will take the PFT and other events while tired. You're not going do those events when fresh. That's why you want to exceed the standards.

[@mallorymallory3534]

Was CQC ever tough with those arm cannons?

[@thihsareb]

Can you do a video on the team concept? Thanks

[@pedrocooper7487]

lmao "just leave me out here...just leave for dead"

[@kenlinden9621]

Thumbnail isn't SOF... He's Airborne 173d, somewhere in Kurdistan/Northern Iraq.

[@willepete0088]

This is no B.S, the requirement exercise is the minimum. The standard is maximum effort 100% of the time.

[@area_6100]

Do you know why different ARSOF units are changing to their own version of the APFT/ACFT?

[@OG-Ghost33]

I told a kid I assume was a kid this about a week ago. Why the special forces and elite forces do not advertise that you have to be damn near Olympic level athlete to make it through the physical part. I was an athlete all my life and I know guys who attempted it who would smoke me running the 2 mile and they couldn’t do it.

[@Topsquadjapan]

18x - How do you stay in shape during 22 weeks of basic? I hear they don’t let you ruck

[@malachibermudez6566]

This is great information ! I’m not trying for the Army I’m going with the SEALs instead. My only question is should I be mixing weight lifting and calisthenics together? Or should it just be pure calisthenics? For example, I’m mixing normal push ups with bench pressing , military press and incline arms, I do this with every muscle group according to the PST standards and it’s followed by 5 to 10 miles runs 5 days a week I rest 2 to 3 days. I was warned that that it’s possible I can get injured by mixing the two .. any advice?

[@KevinNguyen-md5ve]

I recommend checking out Stew Smith.

[@aceoflive]

A mix of both is great. If you’re trying for the pst you should be doing weighted calisthenics first for each pst lift. You can also add resistance bands with the weight for even greater progressive overload

[@beeboppmcgopp]

I know I've subscribed at least once and tha was just 2 weeks ago. Wth.

[@unknownwun8581]

@greenberetchronicles At 19 I’m 80 kg and can do no more than 50 push up’s people say I need to be around 75kg to at least do 50 and above, but I do 25 pull ups in a row, 70 sit up’s and a good runner. Would you say I’m fit enough?

[@KevinNguyen-md5ve]

How has being in SF affected your philosophy on life?

[@seaaworld1]

** hint, hint** Pick your routes carefully. Most guys mess up by repeatedly covering the same ground.

[@veteransowhat5669]

My Internet is not working properly. Do you want one of training progmatic? My "exercises" take days, weeks, and months.....

[@foxhound5046]

How do you deal with failure and not feeling good enough?

[@libertylivesin1776]

Keep training. Incremented increases over time. Luck is preparation meeting opportunity. It's a mindset shift. There, Is no failure just opportunity to learn and improve. Simple shit. Read the stoic's daily.

[@barrycolla2506]

Why do you wreck such a nice cap😂😂...looks like shit this way.... But hey...thanks for your fun video's...greetz from a Dutch former recon.

[@kevinmichel6048]

He said don't let Jesus take the wheel 😂😂😂😂

[@nickvoelker7180]

I think people read the minimal standards for selection, and get entirely the wrong idea. Those minimal standards are only acceptable in very unique situations.

[@manofaction1807]

Mentally, be the toughest SOB in the playground, flexibility in your planning and your information management, and physically a god. If you are not all three, you won't make it in real world operations. Live in the gym, keep your head in the books, and always be learning and studying your craft. From TTP's, to Training, to Instruction/ Instruction. You need to keep your hole shut, as well. Don't say shit to anyone, unless you are giving your left and right encouragement. In the community, because no one wants "THAT GUY" around. As to the training? Camp ---------- is from another world, located in another dimension, in a time zone from the past. The people who work there see all, and you have the deck stacked against you if you are a cake eater. On some days and nights out there, you can feel your forefathers from the past with you for the ride, and they are always watching you. If you make it to Camp ---------, you are a part of history.

[@Dirk-my2zf]

History? History of what? Weak ass training that girls complete. NO THANKS.

[@seer775]

which is soon forgotten

[@manofaction1807]

@@seer775 Not to the people who matter.

[@seer775]

@@manofaction1807 What evidence do you have for that? Do you know how many vets end up homeless and/or blow their brains out?

[@S2SS2]

You sound like a operator yourself. I’m about to turn 16 and I have a clear, focused vision on becoming a Green Beret, for I don’t see myself doing anything else. I grind physically, and I’m always working out. Like you mentioned as well, keeping your head in the books is something I do also; I’m very proficient in writing and always reading . Their are only 3 main things that concern me whether if I’ll make it or not, and that is the ASVAB test regarding math, ( I’ll try to comprehend and study) the attributes they look for, and land navigation for I never practice land navigation, not even once. Everything else, I feel confident accomplishing. I know you are supposed to adapt to whatever they give you and demand of, and I can only prepare so much in that regard. Besides that, I’m also very pious, because once I do SF for a good amount of time, I’m hoping to change my MOS to becoming an Army Chaplain. For now, I’m just grinding physically, trying to understand basic mathematics, and continuing devoting myself with my faith. You have any suggestions or advice that may up my chances on my concerns or in general? You sound like you know your stuff. Please respond :)

[@James-hs3tu]

What language did you take ?

[@dean4996]

You forgot about CAPTAIN RICHARD FLAHERTY... CUPCAKE

[@44SWAGNUM-MAGA5]

i just got back from running in the sun in case usa goes back to middle east. im really lacking on rucking tho, thinking of just putting some weights in my back pack and do that. im only thinking of going natl guard tho not SF.

[@ICALLBS-tb2kx]

Get a real ruck..

[@wilb6657]

He said he squatted every day. Is that advisable? I always thought you had to take days off to let your body recover?

[@GreenBeretChronicles]

That’s what works for me, legs and Abs are some of the muscles that are constantly being used, I found that worked for me

[@wilb6657]

@@GreenBeretChronicles OK, man! Yeah, I wasn't trying to cast doubt on your methods, or whatever. I'm not big into fitness myself(currently trying to change that), but I had read/heard that somewhere. Thanks for making another awesome video, and keep doing what you're doing!

[@nickgerr1991]

​@@wilb6657 I don't recommend it. Over training will destroy your body. Take rest days but train hard. Train functionally

[@low-budgefudge2164]

What were your max squat and deadlift before selection?

[@GreenBeretChronicles]

In the 500s

[@low-budgefudge2164]

​@@GreenBeretChroniclesDang 😲

[@gai73]

What’s the difference between ranger green beret and delta are they all special forces?

[@user-bx9ke5cx6o]

They are diff rangers are special operations green berets are special forces and delta is tier 1 black ops and tier doesn’t mean a better unit it just means the money the have to spend in their unit

[@Dirk-my2zf]

They are all part of the woke joke dumpster fire that is the us army.

[@jimettamarna417]

All the units you mention are Army “Special Operations.” And there are a few other Army SOF units. Special Forces means Green Berets. “Delta Force” (as it was known in the Chuck Norris movie is Special Forces Operational Detachment - Delta. You’ll hear them use other different names, but most prefer “The Unit.” It is a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) “Special Missions Unit” (counter terrorism and hostage rescue focused, like its Navy peer). Then there are the Rangers. Don’t confuse “Ranger Tabbed” soldiers with members of Ranger Regiment (e.g., those with the Ranger “scroll,” who very likely also have Ranger Tabs). Rangers also have a JSOC SMU… Clear as mud? As a civilian, it took me a while to figure this all out when helping SOF folks to transition. One thing is in common, though. The men and women I’ve come to know from these and other SOF units are awesome patriots and amazing people…

[@billlovelace1522]

Are the standards the same for men and women?

[@JohnDoe-rt2bz]

Yes, both standards are WEAK AF.

[@el5495]

Corrective color blind lenses

[@jvazquez7160]

Is all mindset is how bad you wanted to be

[@jazzballs9271]

I was 6'4" at 225 in the national guard and was considered over weight! WTF!

[@nickgerr1991]

Fatty

[@josephcecil1979]

Did you pass tape?

[@Tony_at_the_point]

This topic is so tired and old. Please give us something fresh and original.

[@jedidiah5131]

No need to do squats....never ever did them...just ran and walked with my ruck....tons of pull ups pushups and sit ups ...Even while I sreved I never spent time in the gym....unless I was forced to...

[@Jiggleton]

What % disability you have

[@livinroomlongshanks]

Where are you originally from? Trying to place your accent.

[@GreenBeretChronicles]

Haiti

[@rickstark85]

Cool story. So tell us about the steroids.

[@CornPop2]

Yoked dudes fail land navigation

[@jldeshayes3109]

tssst

[@ATXAdventure]

You either need to have a strong right hand to do all the book writing or a strong throat for all the podcasting.

[@maximumsendage2600]

That run is terrible

[@Darkmoon2025]

You are still in bad shape dude

[@christosphotiou3896]

SF is for dudes who are willing to go through pointless training to avoid infantry SOCOM is mainly for POGs to feel special They fail most their missions and are overrated It’s all infantry at the end of the day

[@MpoweredBMW]

This guy didnt make it lol

[@thediner8929]

Lmfao. Salty?

[@mrblue777]

🤣🤣🤣

[@low-budgefudge2164]

Most guys in SF were infantry before going SF(including Jay)

[@christosphotiou3896]

@@low-budgefudge2164 well it’s all going to be infantry this SF crap did not do much of OIF and OEF Proof is in the pudding

[@travisharman8366]

How much are you paying random dudes to talk crap about team guys

[@vedder10]

Do you believe what you're asking? If so can you please elaborate?

[@southerncalifornia8597]

He doesnt need money to pay team guys to say what theyve been saying for free already.

[@SixStringsAndBeyond]

Does it hurt you that he doesn't need to?

[@jamessinclair2584]

Question you should be asking is why team guys can’t seem to shut up

[@MpoweredBMW]

How much are you being paid to keep leaving comments like this?😂 Jocko's a grown man, he can defend himself. Military records dont lie, if it weren't true more veterans would be defending him...not speaking out against him. Has any of Jockos "friends" posted any videos backing him up? If Jocko's stories are legit, then they'll speak for themselves, there will be evidence of it and no one has to say anything right?

[@bullycoin6284]

they r all skinwalkers

[@thefriendlypsychopath3894]

Green Beret is so easy even middle aged mothers can do it and have.

[@stegreig4567]

You couldn’t do it keyboard warrior hush it

[@Dirk-my2zf]

@@stegreig4567 he ain’t lying. But you are, TO YOURSELF.