SPECIAL FORCES ASSESSMENT AND SELECTION, DON'T OVERTHINK IT

Have you ever thought about a career in Army Special Forces?
Don’t overthink it, get in shape, learn how to navigate with a map and compass and step up.
Don’t be late
Don’t be last
Don’t be light
Don’t self-select
Don’t quit
Instagram : @kevin.p.owens

[@18x-wv6jc]

Thought I was too old to go at 30 but hearing guys going in their early 30s and mid 30s and making it is very motivating. Great advice and great videos

[@jayt5346]

“Cadre Are Constantly Asking When Assessing Character: Do They Want To Be On A Team With You” Huge Point

[@ericjacobson4991]

Best advice out there, thanks for this. Also, as the Commander of both SFAS and the Q-course you are spot on, we want candidates to succeed! Show up in shape, don't quit, know how to land nav with a map and compass and be a good team player.

[@vixrethman8425]

Kevin ABSOLUTELY has it together!!

[@jon-michaelm.9259]

Headed to and training for SFRE 19th Group (Guard) in Oct... 100% appreciate the video!

[@sedicibrah2025]

Hey brother I’m in your same position, guard 19th. We should link up, do you have Instagram?

[@brucecorey24]

DOPE 🔥

[@remoteemail3802]

18x or currently serving?

[@nehemiahsuttle3655]

I was thinking of doing the same I would be 19th group too

[@JJ-fu4by]

What’s the deal with guys going into SFAS/SF through the Guard vs through active duty? Are there different benefits? I keep hearing about guys going 18x through the NA and don’t get why.

[@AHDparkour]

Heading to selection next month and I’ve def started that phase of doubt. But I’m still working. Too late to back off now!

[@kevinowens9636]

Good luck

[@sedicibrah2025]

You got this brother

[@supay6537]

Sincere like a true father should be. Thank you Kevin!.

[@HaroldCornbreadCarter]

Solid as always.

[@laneholmes8815]

Nice, brother! This is fantastic advice regardless of going to SFAS.

[@realrev90]

Awesome advice as always the info you put out is priceless

[@kevinowens9636]

I appreciate that!

[@kevclaremcd]

Great stuff as always Kevin, I liked your comment about that the emphasis in the media concerning Vietnam, is about those who came back traumatized, and indeed a lot of them did unfortunately, however a serious amount didn't and they don't really appear in the narrative.

[@canrolskionxbox]

Had to listen to this a few times. Truly appreciate the insight.

[@kevinowens9636]

Glad to hear it!

[@pyeitme508]

Amazing

[@heathwasson7811]

My one major piece of advice for anyone who wants to do anything in any Army Special Operations Force is get into orienteering (which is basically competitive land-nav as teams and individuals) as early as you can. I was lucky enough to go to a high-school that had a cross-country orienteering team. By the time I got to selection, I had been involved in competitive land-nav cross country racing for about 8 years. There is no single skill set I can think of, that will help you more throughout any Army SOF's training pipeline, than being absolutely adept and comfortable at land-nav.

[@edwardbranch3520]

Great video Kevin!

[@kevinowens9636]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ironmitchel]

great advise

[@takseeto]

Great video would've loved to tryout sfas if I was a us citizen. I think green berets are the impressive special operation unit. It's amazing how an oda can be dropped in the middle of nowhere train up a host nations forces build infrastructure gather their own Intel learn culture languages self sustain and learn a wide variety of skills they truly are the jack of all trades. Robin sage looks like lots of fun

[@user-dw4cv3xq5u]

You don’t have to be a citizen. Plenty of waivers for that.

[@kevinowens9636]

You do have to be a citizen

[@Stell559]

@@kevinowens9636Hi Kevin is it possible for a Irishman late 30s with previous 13years army experience to join the USArmy ?

[@kevinowens9636]

CITIZENSHIP Although the Army wants people from all different backgrounds and experiences, all candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card (officially known as a I-551 Permanent Resident Card). For more info www.goarmy.com/how-to-join/requirements.html

[@all4honor]

Man!!!! Makes me wanna throw on my ruck and go do some night land nav...looking for possibly u with that fire, possible beer belly, the beard is dead on, but your missing that your about 4000 meters off your VERY FIRST POINT FOR SUMMER NIGHT LAND NAV, GO BACK TO THE STARTING POINT, start over and try to find all 4 before the sun comes up i dont feel sorry for you bc I already did it and passed on the first try look....😅😅😅

[@lucademaio9673]

Do you think a person with severe dyslexia could pass?

[@patboland1650]

Where is the best place to learn land Navigation outside of the military

[@RedShirt230]

This guy....

[@kevinowens9636]

I’ll do some videos when I get back from SHOT show

[@WillCenteno1]

I'm 34 and lots of people have told me I'm too old. The only thing that has me hesitating is i have a family. Is there any way i can get ahold of you

[@Kammo757]

Can someone tell me is there was a guy named Garrett Robinson in army special forces. He’s my boss and he tells everyone he was airborne ranger with a special forces tab. I served in the army for a few years until I was medically discharged. I just have a feeling he’s not telling the truth. If someone could help me out I would appreciate it

[@andrewward7318]

wait....how old are you? you said you went to SFAS at 35 and that was 22 years ago? If that tracks you've aged well for being an old SOF guy. LOL

[@ExtraRice365]

Army doesn't do sit ups anymore

[@all4honor]

What do you mean....you need those abs to have pvt what's his face jump on that constantine wire during training 😅

[@FTW1374]

Another ex action guy video about assessment And selection…🙄😴

[@jasonrad9332]

So why are you here then🙄🤣🤣🤣

[@Glee73]

You should find out this "ex-action" guys story before you comment. He was selected for special forces at 35.

[@patboland1650]

I have to say that Kevin has a really low key honest approach to this whole area and the channel is excellent. There are so many SF guy on youtube who are just angry dudes pushing a political agenda and making money off telling other angry dudes they are right........or just trying too be the biggest Alpha in the room and that's really boring.I love the common sense irish approach on this channel

[@jasonrad9332]

@@patboland1650 💯