I Attempted the Special Forces Course (Green Beret)

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Austen Alexander

Күн бұрын

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@HectorMichaud 6 ай бұрын

Been there, done the Nasty Nick in 1999, 25 yr retired US Army SF. Well done Sir , keep pushing.

@JLee-g6w 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service.

@HectorMichaud 6 ай бұрын

Thank you

@mrstealyogirl-vp9hv 6 ай бұрын

🫡

@Reshard834 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service as well

@Daily_Bassist 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for serving. I’m an 18X leaving in a few days for OSUT. If you don’t mind me asking, how is your health holding up after 25 years?

@kagan.dunlap 6 ай бұрын

This handsome man keeps appearing in all of my feeds. I hope he keeps going.

@qomz8791 6 ай бұрын

Kagan omg

@Anthony-ho3do 6 ай бұрын

Can the legend respond a second time tho

@AustenAlexander 6 ай бұрын

That boy Kag luv u buddy ❤️

@Anthony-ho3do 6 ай бұрын

@@AustenAlexander luv you more papi from another mami

@kdexter2690 6 ай бұрын

Of course he will continue He is the best American marine corp

@stevemadison6092 6 ай бұрын

Got to admire your guts Austin. To come back and go through this a second time speaks volumes about your character. Really appreciate you highlighting the military in your videos. I am sure they appreciate the publicity from your channel. Continue the good work.

@MisterNi 6 ай бұрын

That's not a bad time at all. The SF obstacle course is actually harder for the bigger and taller guys. I remember some of the bigger guys already being gassed halfway through and had to finish it based on sheer determination. Watching this video brings back so many memories. I can still remember how absolutely spent I was by the last five or so obstacles back in I believe in 2003. Definitely much easier to attempt in your 20s and 30s.

@alyssawhite3651 6 ай бұрын

Some things might be harder for bigger guys but try being 5ft and do the ladder haha

@MisterNi 6 ай бұрын

@@alyssawhite3651 I don't know what the requirements are nowadays but when I was in the Army there were minimum height and weight requirements to even be considered for SFAS. That was never a problem for me aside from not being like a 6'2"+ guy that the Army likes to select to try out for Army SF but I do have a friend who was Army SF who is like 5'4" and remember him having to receive a special exemption to even attend. He made it though and although we didn't run missions together he did have a reputation for being a pretty mean dude.

@VileGlory 6 ай бұрын

There's no special height requirements for SF. It's the same as big army.

@MisterNi 6 ай бұрын

@@VileGlory I see. Thanks for that information.

@replynotificationsdisabled 2 ай бұрын

Punes will complain about everything won't they@@alyssawhite3651

@prattropper 11 күн бұрын

I did this in 1980, it was a little different back than, still the toughest obstacle course I have ever had the opportunity to run. You did good SIR!!!!!!!!!!!

@AJKing-vc8mp 6 ай бұрын

No matter how much I train, obstacle 8 is not something I'll ever be able to do. Long tunnels and my claustrophobia....no thank you. Much respect to Austen!

@1anre 6 ай бұрын

Breathe. Time your breathing. That's all

@tanks4dying 5 ай бұрын

It all takes practice. Keep doing things that make you uncomfortable and eventually you can embrace it

@e_t_t9553 6 ай бұрын

You’re an inspiration dude. Hope to be like you someday.

@danailhristov7617 6 ай бұрын

Ofc I can do it... the walking between the obstacles I mean... Good job, Austen!

@Bear_the_shepherd 6 ай бұрын

I was really needing something to watch, I've got a lot on my mind and you're so unproblematic and "easy" to watch. i really appreciate you and what you do. God bless x

@AustenAlexander 6 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!!! Hang in there

@Bear_the_shepherd 6 ай бұрын

@@AustenAlexander thank you

@masoodvoon8999 6 ай бұрын

If you are tall and weight lift (regardless if you are no longer in your early 20's) you better be practicing these specific courses ahead of time or you will likely have no chance. I've done shorter courses with some of the same or similar obstacles in the army and I remember using my neck to climb the weaver I was so smoked.

@franny11786 6 ай бұрын

Hell yeah brother! Ik you didn't do as well as you were hoping but think about it. In the year since you last did this you dealt with a super rough breakup and the mental toll that takes is very understated. You've ran a freaking marathon as well. So after all of that you still improved your time by 7 freaking minutes on probably the toughest obstacle course on the planet! Don't let the fact you didn't hit your goal take away from your significant accomplishment you pulled of in spite of everything! Good sh!t man! 💪

@1anre 6 ай бұрын

He did the SEAL obstacle course as well. Isn't that harder than this?

@ccol009 5 ай бұрын

I Love how the Military keeps… THE STANDARD rigorous. You have to meet THE STANDARD. It needs to be tough with different challenges. You’re gonna need it downrange. Respect to You Special Forces ✊🏽🇺🇸🫡 I was just regular ol U.S. ARMY Enlisted personnel (U.S. ARMY, 2016-2020, 14T ADA)

@TaylorRains_Thika 6 ай бұрын

Way to be honest on where you failed!!! That shows some humility. Very helpful video thank you

@flddoc2 6 ай бұрын

You did a great job. Being first out of the box is tough. When you’re middle of the pack there’s a bottleneck when candidates or offered to redo obstacles. Most try several times until told to move on. The yellow areas got you as well as completing and starting the obstacle from start to finish. Hopefully they clearly demonstrated each obstacle. If they did, even though it’s a lot to take in, there’s no reason to have a foul. You can’t forget details just because you’re smoked. The rope climbs on this course are ridiculous. One after another. Again, great job.

@terristarnes7742 6 ай бұрын

Austen, You Put Your All In Everything You Do On The Obstacle Courses, I Really Like Watching Your Videos👍

@coerc4831 6 ай бұрын

If you are nervous about heights.. you’ll be fine. A lot of these obstacles look bigger on video than they actually are in person. When the cadre and other candidates are watching you, you won’t fail

@blueyes8654 6 ай бұрын

That Nasty Nick is way harder than the O course at BUDS and the attention to detail following the instructions. Don’t touch the yellow or use the ladder. Good job on finishing it👍

@BMO_Creative 6 ай бұрын

DUDE! If you did this once a week, you'd be able to do it no problem!

@megangracebowles4700 6 ай бұрын

Would you want to put yourself through this once a week??x

@BMO_Creative 6 ай бұрын

LOL did a long while ago... only way to really get good at it... not timed, just done weekly... heal, recover, do it again until it's second nature and you're dreaming about it. He has the strength and endurance, just needs the muscle memory.

@megangracebowles4700 6 ай бұрын

@@BMO_Creative aha i didn't mean that in a negative way! I'm just shocked someone would/has put themselves through it that often! don't get me wrong! i would love to be able to complete it! like you say only way to really go about it is train regularly, heal and go again!! Fair play to you for doing it though!!!x

@BMO_Creative 6 ай бұрын

oh, I didn't take it negatively... lol... just thought I'd explain a bit... I'm fit over 50, and still workout daily and do tough things like hikes with 50lb pack, etc... You could totally do it as well! It's just practice , dedication, hard work... oh.. and military orders to pass this test are motivating as well! LOL

@replynotificationsdisabled 2 ай бұрын

@@BMO_Creativethey have similar at batt... I'd say scarier.

@patriaguzman9015 6 ай бұрын

I love Alexander. So positive and, a good example of how to stay fit. Thank you Alexander 😊

@AustenAlexander 6 ай бұрын

thanks for the support!

@AustenAlexader 5 ай бұрын

Your words are so incredibly kind and supportive, they means the world to me. Thanks for always been there for me, your unwavering love and admiration truly fills my heart with joy.

@ytjadettv6147 6 ай бұрын

My dream is to join the big boys. To join the elite of the elite. You inspire me to do more than I can right now

@sleeplesshead602 3 ай бұрын

Have your video recommended to me. I have been really mentally weak to do sport for 2 weeks although it's already in my to-do list for days. Thank you for your video. It gives me energy and fuel to start go to gym again.

@sugarbaby1974 6 ай бұрын

Omg ain't no way I'd get even a tenth of the way through this course purely due to the tunnel sections, so all the props to you, man! 3 minutes crawling in the dark through a pipe is truly my worst nightmare!! Well done, Austen!

@erod235 6 ай бұрын

Hats off to you Austen, for trying this course you are a champion in my eyes!! I am an Army Veteran and I will tell you that this course is hardcore!! I really enjoy your videos, keep pushing brother!!

@kdexter2690 6 ай бұрын

Were you American soldier? How old are you now?

@_VelociDad 6 ай бұрын

Obstacle 22 looks brutal. Great job, overall Brother - 28+ on active duty here - stay strong!

@Pooh0Bear8 6 ай бұрын

Nasty Nick occurs at the half point in green beret training 😱 Green Berets are badass!

@SmallCatHimself 6 ай бұрын

The true quiet professionals

@qomz8791 6 ай бұрын

@@SmallCatHimself Anything besides SEALS

@zekemedders2301 6 ай бұрын

Great video, that definitely looks challenging and it’s fun to watch. Thank you for pushing yourself and coming out with these videos. I don’t know if you have done a video about training to be a firefighter or swap team member, but I think that would be cool to do.

@JESUSisKING2715 4 күн бұрын

Thanks for the insight feel more prepared now

@allwynsjourney2225 6 ай бұрын

Good luck Austen

@TechnicallyTrent 6 ай бұрын

Awesome job Austen....that stuff ain't easy.

@AustenAlexander 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Trent! I appreciate that

@neaituppi7306 5 ай бұрын

1:59 The comments While guys like Bruce Lee make up the majority of the special forces, don't ask me, go and ask somebody.

@marybessette548 6 ай бұрын

Your so amazing and inspirational to so many people. you are the one person I go to for training when I need them

@djoh615893 5 ай бұрын

Army obstacle courses can be wild, but this Nasty Nick is some kind of other thing. Good job on doing this.

@MHadron 3 ай бұрын

I'm almost 40, and getting ready to enlist into the Navy. But for some reason a big part of me has always wanted to give Nasty Nick a shot, so if I'm ever passing through Fort Bragg, I'll take a bit of time off and go for it. Either way, you did one hell of fine job, as from what I've learned over the years, that obstacle course in particular is a real gust buster, no matter how well one comes prepared.

@hugogh0113 5 ай бұрын

I feel like I could do most of it, but especially the rope climb segments would be a hard cap for me. I'm pretty strong and have decent cardio but a little too much extra weight from fat haha. I'd probably fail around the 3rd rope climb. Huge respect to anyone who is able to pass this course no matter the time!

@dboyz31 5 ай бұрын

That 50ft climb and the tunnels would get me. Good job

@STRIK9AMV 6 ай бұрын

this is a very fit man, and even he is having a hard time, gives me a sense of what green barets go through, major respects.

@mikekelsey4518 6 ай бұрын

Very tough Austin you did great.

@dontewichman5503 6 ай бұрын

tbh watching your vids has been helping me have the confidence to get in shape, im getting ready to enlist to the army full time. so basic is gunna whoop me

@brianelwood6556 6 ай бұрын

Excellent effort, definitely not an easy task to complete that course. What I would have liked knowing is what you did or didn't do that caused you to fail. On some of them I didn't understand what you did wrong?

@Durzo1259 6 ай бұрын

Yeah same here. In all but one obstacle I couldn't figure out why he "failed to negotiate this obstacle".

@Gavin55324 5 ай бұрын

How has this channel not blown up yet?? Keep up the good content bro

@prettypixie7122 6 ай бұрын

You have incredible stamina, Austen!

@prettypixie7122 6 ай бұрын

👍🎉🔥woo hoo!!!

@ΣπύροςΚαραπάνος 5 ай бұрын

I believe if Austen becomes more agile ,flexible and more lean he will not have any problem with any obstacle even if it is sf or seals.Keep up the good work!!!

@tttiiaa 6 ай бұрын

I'm dying to know why he failed some of the obstacles (like the 7th)

@c0linm0rris0n 4 ай бұрын

Im assuming you cant touch the ground when doing it

@tttiiaa 4 ай бұрын

@@c0linm0rris0nIt could very well be, but in that case I'd wonder why they notified him of the failure so late (after he'd already gone through), or why the ground wasn't painted yellow. It's a memory game on top of a physical test 😅

@jedediahlane3766 6 ай бұрын

I’d like to give it a shot!

@cookiecee4356 6 ай бұрын

The ol Nasty Nick. Don’t miss the obstacle course at all

@pi55bier 4 ай бұрын

I've always wanted to see Nasty Nick done in a POV go pro

@matlix224 6 ай бұрын

could you do a video where you attempt navy seal hell week? i would definitely tune into that one

@Nogamers9057 6 ай бұрын

200k likes lets go. Lets get Alex to do something easy.

@1delta853 4 ай бұрын

Always foward great attempt 🔱

@yoshiboy777 5 ай бұрын

This looks awesome! I'd love to give this a go!

@evangkin2801 6 ай бұрын

I served in Greek marines and value this content a lot. Keep up the hard work and quality content 👌

@kdexter2690 6 ай бұрын

You need to serve in the American military USA 🇺🇸 need new people

@Lykitysplit 6 ай бұрын

Love the positive mentality while it’s sucking . Keep pushing!

@PABASSland 6 ай бұрын

Very familiar with nasty nick. I had a fun old time 2008

@dennyboy3840 5 ай бұрын

Hats off to you man , as an Army veteran turned NPC Classic Physique competitor, I definitely can’t do this no matter what shape I get into 😂 keep up the content ! 💪🏽

@milkdrinker5966 6 ай бұрын

This was not an easy obstacle course. I'm very amazed! Well done

@stanstub 5 ай бұрын

Sure you can and will do better! For an OCR runner looks rather pleasant and easy;) but of course in the context of all previous steps won't be easy at all.

@Hands0ap 6 ай бұрын

I could not complete this obstacle course. You’re doing fantastic man, keep it up!

@Sal-pg8go 5 ай бұрын

O-COURSE is NO JOKE!! I loved it and hated it at the same time. Good job going through it. Oh! I can do it no problem! 😁 Subscribed by the way!

@CupOCheeZ 6 ай бұрын

*I've been subscribed since the beginnning* *Love you too!* 🤩

@AustenAlexander 6 ай бұрын

you're an OG!!!! Thanks for being here!

@kmking421 4 ай бұрын

I can't say I would pass it or fail it, but I would try my hardest. I always wanted to try these kind of courses

@kenwizzythedj2000 6 ай бұрын

Good one❤

@prodigalson1500 6 ай бұрын

I remember Nasty Nick. It was horrible. But I look back on that time at the Rowe Center as a teachable moment for me.

@ventus.pd89 6 ай бұрын

I am European now I am 35 and I still dream and love Green Berets. Idk why but I am just in love with that unit.

@tommierios6518 6 ай бұрын

Hello Austen. I’m interested in doing some fun stuff. That was intense. The challenge is not only physical but mental. So, your head has to be 100% in the game. : )

@charlesdetwiler6338 6 ай бұрын

2 SF videos!!! where is the love for the Ranger Regiment. Come down to Fort Moore and train with us.

@Starsteam1 6 ай бұрын

They should tell you the reason why the fails, how do we know what you're supposed to do in tunnels and with ropes?

@rebekahthomas5685 6 ай бұрын

That was insane! Love your videos!

@bodidley5015 6 ай бұрын

Those are the nicest ropes I’ve ever seen on an obstacle/confidence course.

@TehApplepieOracle 3 ай бұрын

Makes me wonder how a flyweight rockclimber would do on the course. Absolutely brutal, but really curious about how that'd go.

@zeee7207 5 ай бұрын

I think I could do this in about 50 minutes or so, I love a good obstacle course challenge!

@Morbid_Freyja27 6 ай бұрын

I love that there's no option for quitting! 👏🏻🤘🏻👍🏻

@leedlee3839 4 ай бұрын

of course absolutely i can ace this course no problem

@jonnystacks5207 6 ай бұрын

I would love to try this course!

@Kroganmerc 6 ай бұрын

As an airman, i wish we would have had some of these obstacles to do. We didnt get to do much of anything when i went through BMT.

@kdexter2690 6 ай бұрын

Are you American soldier?

@samrester6254 6 ай бұрын

@@kdexter2690 "As an airman" That means he is in the U.S. Air Force.

@kdexter2690 6 ай бұрын

@@samrester6254 okay I don't know American armed forces but I love Americans more than myself

@endypendy18206 6 ай бұрын

as a former gymnast fro age 6-14 ive been competing in goliathons, spartan races etc since i was 15. im 21 and enlisting this year. I always thought each and every one of these course any are easy for me 🙏🙂

@ZaneJackson-yv4rp 4 ай бұрын

I would make this obstacle course for sure

@samrester6254 6 ай бұрын

Looks like they got rid of the tower. Pity, that was the hardest one for most people. At least in my class.

@newstandardaccount 4 ай бұрын

Just listening to his heavy breathing is exhausting - I can't imagine how demanding this must be

@omgomg007 3 ай бұрын

@AustenAlexander Of course...I can do it easily...but I reside in India. If I had a chance to get there, I'll do it with pleasure! HOPE

@andrewwilborn4144 3 ай бұрын

Lets send this man to back to basic. LIKE THE VIDEO.

@classyraptortactical 6 ай бұрын

I completed it in 2013 when I went to SFAS. I was 6’3” 235lbs.🎩🇺🇸

@kdexter2690 6 ай бұрын

Are you American soldier?

@classyraptortactical 6 ай бұрын

@@kdexter2690 I was a SSG in the 82nd Airborne Division. Ended up getting injured and medically retired from the Army.

@kdexter2690 6 ай бұрын

@@classyraptortactical very interesting What is your age now?

@classyraptortactical 6 ай бұрын

@@kdexter2690 I am 37 now. I was 26 when I attended SFAS.

@kdexter2690 6 ай бұрын

@@classyraptortactical very nice that I hear it In which state of the USA 🇺🇸 do you live? (I love USA 🇺🇸 very much)

@robdahulk2059 6 ай бұрын

Hey big Austin, I love your content keep it up! I'd love a crack at that obstacle course. 82nd Airborne vet, about to go back thru basic training!!!

@whathappenedhere7 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for great videos! I almost watched most of them within your channel. May viewers know how much rest time do you offer yourself after those training? Much appreciated.

@dublkrossr2059 5 ай бұрын

In the 1980's there wasn't a pre run video. We got off by doing an unknown challenge and achieving our goals

@FlashbacksZA 6 ай бұрын

You did well. This obstacle course isn't supposed to be easy. I am sure the success rate is fairly low. BUT... You persevered. Keep going!

@spaghettinoodle5914 2 ай бұрын

The only arm exercise I get is when I'm lifting my fork to my mouth. 💪

@conor7154 6 ай бұрын

I rarely like videos but I think it would be fun to see someone complete the most advanced training course and then do the most basic. I’d also really like to see someone actually in special forces do basic training. Please make that happen!

@CadeCollier-v6x 6 ай бұрын

100% I can do this wouldnt be easy but I train daily for year round spartan races 💪but great job Austin

@thekenner 6 ай бұрын

Man, I would love to try that course.

@ColemanGaskill 2 ай бұрын

I was there, they love to test your mind not as much body that is why they are the best of the best.

@itsjustann5228 5 ай бұрын

I, too, failed the weaver at the very last rung. So close... yet so far

@timd7709 6 ай бұрын

can't do it... yet... just started training again after letting go for too many years. Now 46, and my plan is to be able to first pass different countries military basic tests and then move on to advanced courses like this. Give me a year, and i'll run it with you if i manage to stick to it.