What does it take to become a Green Beret? : Civilian to SF Pipeline Explained

[@SpiritusSystems]

Who here is thinking about becoming SF? What are some of your biggest questions about the process? If you are good enough, there is a way to go from Civilian straight to special forces.

[@Fooshis01]

Definitely me

[@YEEYEE-dy8tk]

Never sign up for the Military. Imagine all the SF guys who died in Afghanistan. Sad!

[@gerardrodriguez3281]

I’m currently active duty Air Force, I’m gonna be going for PJ

[@theaverageanarchist2335]

what’s the best way to prepare mentally as well as physically? are there any good programs for either?

[@CharlieFoxtrot_]

@@theaverageanarchist2335look up socom athlete

[@QMaGOO]

My pops was SF Green Beret Used to have PTSD for years telling me stories about fighting in Nam with sticks , he drank a lot in his early retirement.. finally getting back to himself lately over the past 10 years

[@Tradingdog242]

Thank you for his service

[@Dirk-my2zf]

You both are full of poop.

[@DrarayneThelas]

Bless him and let him know we say “Welcome Home, Soldier.”

[@potbellyfatguyfromnewyorkcity]

these guys get paid so little, less than a new mcdonalds manager. why?? i really wanna know why. just why.

[@Dirk-my2zf]

@@potbellyfatguyfromnewyorkcity because they volunteered to do so. The .mil retirement is not bad, between CRSC, VA Disability, and other state and federal benefits I easily clear $150K+ a year in tax free dollars.

[@iglopez63D]

My son enlisted in 2003, he was 18 when he started basic,/Infantry training , Airborne and straight to SF training. Currently still in SF.

[@eternalkino34]

you must be a proud dad

[@Nach0s187]

My grandfather was an officer in the green berets during Vietnam up until he retired around the Invasion of Panama, these guys are badass

[@jt.8144]

..ok and? NOTHING at the end of your day.

[@alexanderthegrape5641]

@@jt.8144you’re a bum

[@BlackwaterIraq]

The fuck ​@@jt.8144

[@TrevorPhillips-sp7us]

​@@jt.8144 dog wtf?!

[@Dlindo8892]

@@jt.8144You’re a clown. Go watch golden girls.

[@CryeLoop]

If youre thinking about an 18x youre better off signing an option 4 for airborne and picking up an 18x while going through basic. If you dont get selected you lose your sign on bonus entirely. With an option 4 as long as you go through airborne you keep your bonus. You can always drop a packet for selection at any point during your career as well.

[@12counterdog]

That’s only if you want to go active duty

[@Tom.88234]

Or even better, go 18x in a Guard unit in a state that has a 19th or 20th SFG unit

[@CryeLoop]

@@Tom.88234 also a good option. If you don’t get selected you just go to your guard unit and stay home anyways.

[@ejmolloy2954]

Option 4? Or do you mean Option 40?.

[@CryeLoop]

@@ejmolloy2954 option 40 is a rasp contract. Option 4 is airborne. Theres also option 19 to choose your first duty station and if you choose an airborne unit they will send you to airborne school.

[@CombatWombat762]

Was with another 120-150 18XRays in OSUT. The average ACFT was in the 520s minimum, average age was between 24-27, and everyone qualified on M4’s on the first try, with 73 experts (including me). The work ethic and attitude of SF types is insane.

[@tylerreis7627]

Lol 30 of those will get selected. Tops

[@williamelander2710]

Did you get selected

[@CombatWombat762]

@@williamelander2710 Didn’t go to Selection

[@sal9523]

I’m 260lbs 5’9 scoring expert in shooting and my average acft score is 540-560

[@rhino7933]

would you tell someone with a college degree to peruse their dream and take a 18x, or go in as an officer

[@Anandroid]

Incredibly professional and informative presentation

[@malcolmmaclean1468]

Imagine if these people ran the country instead of politicians

[@clmccomas]

++1, on the self-select problem. I saw a bunch of people who were great on the athletic field, have a meltdown when they didn't know what was going on or were not in total control of everything.

[@boystainey]

Having never been SF but got to be around quite a few during my enlisted time, I always noticed that most of the guys were well rounded. Like Bob. Bob is fast, strong, intelligent, a real problem solver , and a cool dude. I never met one that was a douche. I’m sure in ODAs you can tell who’s a dick and who’s not. But my conventional interaction with them, they all were nice dudes.

[@BrohanBriar1]

​@@boystainey because they select team players. Team players tend to be cool guys.

[@F.udemin]

My old roommate was SF. I had no clue what it meant at the time. 8 years later, he's one of the most solid dudes I've ever met. Looking back now, the short time we lived together made me a better person.

[@journeyman7189]

Fascinating information. Thanks Kevin and MJ. Nate

[@g3ultra]

When I was a Marine reservist, we had a couple of guys from my unit that joined the NG 20th SFG down the road after they completed their initial commitment in the USMCR.

[@jt.8144]

LOL.. thanks ..now you can go back to your seat.

[@chrisharm6242]

POG

[@thekantedkalcedony]

​@@jt.8144 calm down

[@josephsilvestre2174]

@g3ulttra how long was the commitment?

[@g3ultra]

@josephsilvestre2174 I don't know. The regular reserve commitment is 6 years. Last I heard, one of those guys stayed, went through the Q-course, and was in for several more years. The other ended up getting out before he ever attended the Q-course; but this is 2nd hand info from one of the Marines that knew them better than me...and it was like 26 years ago.

[@dbesh5723]

I didn’t realize SF had a designated armorer I’m going into the Army as a 91F small arms repair that would be a great position to work towards

[@Howzer1776]

Yeah I’m a 91F in the guard. Definitely looking into 18B which fits our jobs well.

[@thomasrayborne3450]

@@Howzer1776did you ever go. I passed SFRE and going in March

[@davidtran4450]

It's so hard to get enlisted now with a criminal record. Tried enlisting for 10yrs straight and finally close that chapter in my life. Much respect for these guys though

[@davidobeso8086]

I have a misdemeanor, you think I can still make it? What did you have?

[@davidtran4450]

@@davidobeso8086 really depends what you have. Misdemeanor are sometimes looked passed. Mine was a defered judification felony case. Was not convicted. What was your charge?

[@hharlington7156]

You can try the french foreign legion. They don't care about records and sometimes even prefer it. They also give a new francophone identity when you sign and citizenship after 3 yrs

[@hharlington7156]

​@@davidobeso8086if you dont make it, try the french foreign legion like i told the other guy. They don't care

[@ilikechicken5524]

​@@davidtran4450 The French foreign legion would take you. It's very, very tough. I think the risk of death is high, and you're gonna learn French if you don't know it already

[@CoastShuttle]

I'm an elite member of MEAL Team 6. There is no way in hell any pantywaist Green Beret can outeat me. I have 75 lbs of solid table muscle and I eat donuts by the truckload.

[@notundermywatch3163]

Retired Green Beignet here, have a couple of friends who are active duty Gravy Seals. Watching this with much fondness

[@jt.8144]

YES!! BEST COMMENT AWARD. LMAO...

[@yungsinna3678]

Thank you for your service to the American fast food industry

[@AgentClaytonWebb]

Thinking about when Homer Simpson said Semper Fudge now lol….

[@jonathannevarez645]

Bros scared of green buffets

[@devildogentertainment4904]

lol my buddy always tries to get me to go SF, (he's one) so I found it funny I seen this video! TBH one of the best videos i've seen on the topic! very clear cut and informal. Maybe one day, you never know with life!

[@lalomora8615]

I would like to see you guys interview with a SF Combat Medic. 🔥🔥🔥

[@onyxianna]

Yeah, for sure. That's what I want to do.

[@onetruekeeper]

It is like trying to join a fraternity. They all have to agree to like you otherwise forget about it no matter how good you think you are.

[@banardadams8776]

More so you need to have the right personality that would get along with other guys.

[@teamdada2194]

Pretty much fact

[@jw5297]

I really wish this information was put out before i went in in the mid 90's. I like many others got hoodwinked by recruiters

[@dirty-civilian]

Another banger. Good job guys.

[@officecomputer8887]

lol these DC dudes bought so many subscriptions lmfaooo

[@fartboy258]

@@officecomputer8887 lol whatever you say pal

[@austinmoore7078]

Thank you. This was the information I needed to hear

[@thestoicjourney3355]

Dude this video rules. thanks for making this guys

[@Bloo22]

Great Video for knowledge and insight for anyone interested in becoming a Green Beret. It would be great if you can manage to make a video like this for every Special Warfare teams. For me personally I would love a video like this for the Airforce PJ’s (Pararescue).

[@longrangevoodoo4480]

1) Be looked upon with great fondness from your command, then from the instructors. Showing up and doing what is required is absolutely not enough.

[@WarInHD]

Kinda wild, minimum standard for a 6 mile ruck is 1 hour. So you have to ruck 50lbs sub 10 minute miles, 70% of the US population can’t even run a 10 minute mile let a lone ruck it. These guys are pure studs

[@H20-w3d]

I can run 1 or 2 miles under sub 10 without weight and feel like death, imagine this guys ._.

[@ryanbeech6917]

@WarInHD no lol, the standard is 15min/mile. So a 6 mile ruck is 90 minutes which is very doable

[@WarInHD]

@@ryanbeech6917yeah 15min/mile is the Army Infantryman standard. He literally says @4:45 6 mile rucks have to be completed in under a hour

[@ryanbeech6917]

@@WarInHD my bad my guy, I missed that part 🤙

[@teamdada2194]

4 mph not 6. Stop making crap up

[@joalsaro59]

I became a green beret 1982 12 weeks training at Fort Bragg NC … happy to be part of the us army

[@thomasrayborne3450]

I have selection March 23 any advice?

[@taldozer]

Wow, the basic minimum requirement to apply was 70% on the PT scale (and everyone did the youngest age group) in the 90s, which was 52 push-ups, 62 sit-ups, and 14:54 2-mile. Then to gate you had to have a minimum 90%. This does not mean it was harder then or easier now. Just noting. The UBRR and the ACFT is a smoker if done correctly. And you needed HS diploma and 110 GT score. I retired in 2019 with 32-years. RLTW/DOL!

[@taldozer]

also... very good video.

[@ejmolloy2954]

I'm holding off on my 18X for now. Too many unknowns with which PFT they're going to use. Thanks to the shell game the big wigs are playing with the official PFT, I want to know exactly what to train on.

[@josiahtitus]

woah what deployments did you do

[@taldozer]

@@josiahtitus If you are asking me. Not in any order, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan (x13), Iraq (x3), Syria (x2), Lybia, Yemen, Sudan, Somalia, generally all over Africa. I retired after (1987-2019) 32 years. Cheers!

[@derekbrown2988]

@@taldozer Holy shit dude. Salute.

[@Hew.Jarsol]

The color green became favored because it was reminiscent of the World War II British Commando-type beret. The 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) deployed to Bad Tölz, Germany in September 1953. The remaining cadre at Fort Bragg formed the 77th Special Forces Group. Members of the 77th SFG began searching through their collections of berets and settled on the Rifle Green colour of the British Rifle Regiments (as opposed to the Lovat Green of the Commandos) from Captain Mike de la Pena's collection. Captain Frank Dallas had the new beret designed and produced in small numbers for the members of the Special Forces.

[@Dirk-my2zf]

The color green is ironic for SF because of the jealousy SF has for the other SOF Forces in the DOD.

[@Hew.Jarsol]

@@Dirk-my2zf The green comes from the British Commandos or British Infantry green.

[@Dirk-my2zf]

@@Hew.Jarsol yeah, NO.

[@Hew.Jarsol]

@@Dirk-my2zf No what?

[@Hew.Jarsol]

​en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_beret

[@AFatGuyILittleCoat]

What a helpful interview dude, breaks it down perfectly to outline what seems like a pretty long career shift

[@bread8609]

Zach Hughes had a whole 6 hour explanation of this from the recruiter all the way up tp graduation. ask him to put it back up. please

[@SpiritusSystems]

In addition to being an active 18E JTAC, "MJ" is also doing some recruiting work, so he's definitely a great source for how things work right now. The process is constantly changing, so it's always good to find recent info.

[@thelmadickinson6811]

@@SpiritusSystemsagreed. My son went through RFF last year and things had changed a lot since Zack Hughes’ series, while good, is outdated. The PFA changed for my son between selection and SUT (class334). Selection has changed for prior service in a pilot program they did one iteration (02-24 I think) and possibly two more this spring. Be adaptable.

[@Johnny_Cash_Flow]

@@Fooshis01 Your comment makes my brain hurt. Did you, someone who just made a Google KZbin account less than 24 hours ago, just ask, in a completely unrelated comment thread, if the guy in the video, whose face is blurred out, who doesn't release his name, and who has to protect sensitive personal information in fear of being targeted by all manner of nefarious international state and non-state actors, if he has an Instantgram account?

[@Fooshis01]

@@Johnny_Cash_Flow yeah did you like your own comment

[@Johnny_Cash_Flow]

@@Fooshis01 No. People respond positively to others who aren't completely artarded.

[@FMD023]

I would highly recommend anyone doing 18x to do yoga. U will be amazed at how much sweat u will break without lifting weighs. That and train ruck marching. Know when to change out your socks.(very crucial) you don’t want your feet to feel like it’s on fire with only one pair of socks on. If you can land nav and ruck that’s practically half the battle.

[@QueenJerhonda]

Land nav is the most under rated and talked about thing. If you are good at land nav and can ruck, every selection is a breeze

[@i.d.6492]

People don't realize how hard it is to run 13 min 2 miles.

[@TomBe-g1e]

Bruh 13 min for 2 miles is uncomfortable that’s a 6:30 per mile pace 5 min miles are hard 4:30 and so on are Olympic level runners

[@jamesdrakcip9276]

I ran 3 6min miles (18min 3mi) during my PFT's in the Marine Corps. 2 miles is a breeze

[@tedfio1tedfio1]

Come on, that is before the Q course, SF is a lot more than 2 miles LMAO...

[@Dirk-my2zf]

@@TomBe-g1e4:30 isn’t Olympic level you dolt. A good HS Runner is sub 9 for 2 miles. Get a clue.

[@MunchSea]

I ran a 2 mile run in 15 mins

[@OPERATOR_ACTUAL]

"Here we have MJ-" My dumbass: " MiChAeL jAcKsOn?"

[@escabrosa1]

I graduated the Q course right about the time they switched over to 18 series designations. I was an 11BS for about a month before it changed to 18B ( I later cross-trained 18D). You mentioned the officer requirements and it reminded me of the debates I heard when first getting to group. Some didn't want Warrant Officers taking the team XO spot because it took away from commissioned officers getting team time before assuming the team leader position.

[@pyeitme508]

Wow that's neat stuff! Also De Oppresso Liber! :D

[@pyeitme508]

Thanks for the like bro

[@michaeldove3377]

24yro e5 6yrs in SC NG as an Abrams crewman . I love tanks but conventional army is whack and I am looking forward to putting a packet in

[@DST1126]

currently in the unit, started in 2007 in SF and moved into the until in 2012

[@sfdclay]

I want to join SF through an 18x but I can’t imagine running 2 miles in under 13 min (6:30 per mile), my all out sprint pace is about 6:00/mi and my 2 mile pace is about 8:30/mi (17 min).

[@8ber1nard85]

that’s the bear minimum. Thats just the pt standard, not even the mental battle. And if u can’t simply put in the work to get faster, to make a easy pt time, don’t even think about going in, you’ll own waste valuable time in your life.

[@Halo47143]

How is your 2 mile that slow, I can hit 12 min. But I know faster guys, just put time on the treadmill and on the track

[@highlevelproductions]

run more miles. research running plans to reach PR

[@sfdclay]

@@highlevelproductions maybe I am improving more than I thought I would. I have been running almost every day, on average 3-5 miles per day. Recently I ran 4 miles in 36 minutes, though on most days I try to keep my runs “easy” (zone 2)

[@highlevelproductions]

@@sfdclay yes the more miles u run the better. but everyday is not good cause u risk injury, and that will set you back.

[@VishalSharma-j6i]

It takes a lot of heart

[@ItsNummys]

I just got out of the Marines in December. Once I get my shoulder surgery and get back to 100% I will go to SFRE!

[@ExtraRice365]

I've been trying to get an 18X contract for about 6 months now. I'm very fit, physically and mentally, I'm bilingual, and scored a 99 ASVAB (for whatever that's worth). But I had abdominal surgery when I was 3 years old and they still haven't approved my medical waiver.

[@tylerreis7627]

Lol don’t, for fucks sake dont.

[@tylerreis7627]

Take it from someone who was you, it ain’t worth it chief. If you’re gonna go, at least enlist 11b option 4 and pickup 18x in osut, that way you get your bonus no matter what. And choose the shortest contract you possibly can. Because if you don’t make it you will hate your life in the regular army. You’re too intelligent

[@ExtraRice365]

But will I definitely be able to pickup 18x in osut? I don't want to join with 11b option 4 and then when I get to osut they don't let me pickup 18x. Thanks for the insight

[@gpsoldier9462]

Bro sounds like you’re in way better shape mentally and physically to go to training than I currently am, I leave in less than a month. If they approved my asthma BS you’re definitely getting in no doubt keep your head up you’ll get in. 64 on my asvab which is alright and I signed as a 13B.

[@ExtraRice365]

How long did it take them to approve your asthma waiver? I'm wondering if my waiver is taking so long because I asked for 18x versus a non-SOF contract.

[@nolanohana]

Amazing respect for those that CHOOSE to serve 🇺🇸

[@NealFry]

I've Always Loved living and Working in Dearborn, Michigan. I'll Always Love you Little Miss Sunshine. Your's Always Loveingly, P.J.

[@AFGixxeR88]

I’d be curious to know since the 18x pipeline is so long, how much physical fitness and running did he lose due to the lack of individual training until sopc. Like what was he numbers during basic and how much did it change until sopc

[@Seventhstreetmedia]

I'm attending SFRE with the 3/20th group here in FL this January!

[@LukeJitsu]

i take my asvab Tuesday the 16th, Ive studied my ass off i need that 110 i want to pursue my dream so bad

[@xxnottaxzysxx641]

How’d you do bro?

[@LukeJitsu]

@xxnottaxzysxx641 missed it by one point. I got 109, and I'm heartbroken. I'm just going to have to take it on the chin and weigh my options for sure joining just a different way now

[@JovasJpg]

What did you use to study?

[@LukeJitsu]

@@JovasJpg the army will give you something and asvab for dummies, youtube videos for like math stuff like ling division and all that jazz

[@lipialam3599]

​​@@LukeJitsuis there a specific score you have to hit in asvab to join special forces or delta force?

[@hnguye22]

Green Berets take care of business since the Vietnam conflict, a force multipliers. Go Army!

[@potbellyfatguyfromnewyorkcity]

wish they were paid more. too much work and effort for trash pay. who wants to be poor?

[@BobaVett]

I’ll never forget my FO platoon sgt was an absolute PT beast, used to completely wreck us FOs to insure we were prepared to stay toe to toe with our Infantry brothers when assigned to our platoons as their forward observers. He decided to go to selection, and we all assumed he would make it. He was a machine. Long story short….. he did not make it. It was then we truly understood that those who make SF are beyond elite. God bless you all.

[@wes1106]

I’m a 19th group guy (Guard) and they should let you know the active duty guys have to train up! While still being a soldier. I went through pre sft special forces training and still did time in an academy class. I turned 30 at selection and was prior service from the Air Force. It only gets harder at the Q course. Just don’t quit!

[@fdangleshadang-a-lang7149]

I’m 27, going on 28 here shortly. I’m an excellent runner, and have pretty decent upper body strength too to do above the 80%. I was just qualified though MEPs and passed the Asvab. But I do worry that I have this slight pinch in my right knee. It’s more so discomfort than pain. But would you say i have high chances of failing out?

[@HerkMafia]

I used fly C-130Js and would come down to do the airdrop portion for ROBIN SAGE. Always a good time. Heck of an exercise.

[@makeairsoftgreatagain]

This is my dream. I've been obsessed with SF since I was a kid (I was an Army Brat). I just enlisted a couple of weeks ago and I'm waiting for my ship date. I'm an 18B.

[@Djudo-q9x]

Good luck to you bro! I wanted to join the army years ago but I have asthma

[@boystainey]

20th, a lot of the footage looked like Camp Blanding. I hate blanding lol

[@Rollin_legit]

Signed a option 40 contract Any advice for a future ranger? 21, I’m driven and I refuse to not get into the ranger regiment, I will make it I will become a ranger, rangers lead the way Any and all advice is appreciated and will be applied

[@Nofrnzclub]

Be a team player. You will get recycled if you’re a selfish prick. Humble yourself, but be confident in yourself. Always travel and PT with the cadre whenever they’re leading and you’re able to run with the cadre. Stretch. Look into zone 2 running. Zone 2 running and stretching will save your body.

[@mummifiedd]

update?

[@Tovashi]

Can you do this, but with the 75th Ranger Regiment?

[@MrZachgonz]

75th does not have a reserve component.

[@TyGrisham]

looking to enlist and this is what i want to do. nothing less.

[@anthonymontalvo8858]

I think anyone who wants to be a green beret should become an infantryman first and serve for a couple years to see if you even like this lifestyle and so u can see what the army is like before you dive head first into the deep end

[@mindofsinclair]

I'm in an infantry BN and spent some time in a support role for and SF BN. they're not the same thing. At all. But, if you're in the infantry and thinking you want something more, than SF is probably where you belong

[@ryanbeech6917]

I think going active duty infantry then to guard SF is the best route

[@TheFman43]

It sure has changed alot since I was on an A-team in vietnam...,the generals never really liked our o 4:14 our composition...in that it's now broken down into regular army designations ..where we were in Groups and Teams...no battalion etc..

[@doozer3297]

Would love to do this but too old. 36 is over the max, I imagine waivers for this are pretty hard to get.

[@LRRPFco52]

You don’t want to put your body through Selection, the Q Course, and basic ODA OPTEMPO starting at age 36 (unless you’re Lauri Törni).

[@kevinmcdowell3446]

They can do a waiver, but you must be committed, be physically capable, and they have to think you’re right for the life. If you are really interested, I would suggest talking to them about going to an SFRE.

[@Sniper18B]

I had a 43 year old go through selection and q course with me.

[@Chiefskingdom58]

Age waiver is easy if you meet all the other requirements

[@LRRPFco52]

@@Sniper18B How's his body holding up?

[@jasonwilliamson9883]

IDK why i was watching this video but the18E portion is exactly what I tell my wife about my job

[@Outcome_Agent]

Thank you for explaining the acronyms

[@gunplaytv]

I trained with a Retired Master Sargeant and 18D Green Beret a year or two back. The dude was so knowledgeable, respectful, and soft spoken, but hands down the most capable dude I've ever had the pleasure of meeting or training under. Showed me quite a bit, and ran the 'Stop the Bleed' section of the class. Also put me in a mean choke hold during a force on force exercise in the mud and rain. I remember he told me "I like being scared. When I think I'm close to death, that's when I fight my best; that's when I fight hardest".

[@RichardJackson-i5y]

Question why don't they put in the video that you lose your family and when you get out you have a blank dd214

[@chachimcflex]

Striking lack of discussion about the DEI requirements

[@jlew6890]

LOL

[@mikaelwilson8049]

You should do this for other units

[@francoetebarr864]

new subscriber here sir.! Does SF selection requires a lot of swimming too?

[@Mr_deez89]

What does it take? Easy. Preparation and a never quit attitude.

[@InfernoPhilM]

“Overthrowing tyranny” needs to be assessed after retired U.S. four-star general Wesley Clark said after 9/11, the U.S. planned to take out seven countries in five years, "starting with Iraq, and then Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and, finishing off, Iran." America First! 🇺🇸

[@silkplayer9]

Conveniently all of those countries are all totalitarian state.

[@LeonardMichaelis]

And then … there is tyranny that is happening within the US. The current administration is moving at incredible speed to implement a totalitarian government here.

[@hyperboreanforeskin]

'overthrowing tyranny' means being israels lap dog. what these guys do in general is bad ass, but they are the bad guys. they are on the wrong side.

[@KriticalKevin]

Ok what are you doing to overthrow tyranny then

[@MrJbedo]

​@@KriticalKevinsometimes all it takes is to be outspoken, and enlighten people.

[@manuelgchapajr2000]

Great Video! I miss my time with 7th Group! CSM Chapa

[@rmarli17]

Love the video so much, lots of great info. I am turning 34 in april 2025, worked as communication/navigation journeyman in the air force active duty and rf tx in the reserves, 8 years total between the two, left active duty in 2016. I would love to earn 18E and a sniper qual with a few other things mentioned. I am that type that loves to constantly learn. However, I also would like to apply what I learn. 1) Am I too close to "old age" to really apply and be utilized for this career? especially considering the length of the training. 2) What are some good resources when it comes to training and developing that physical resilience and toughness? Is there SFCP and SFRE here in Indiana? 3)You said the selection process has an 85% failure rate, what should I prioritize to avoid failure?

[@patrickkelley6212]

It takes a lot! Be in great shape before you go into training for the Green Beret!!!

[@tobigforyou]

Pretty sure I know MJ from my time in Bragg. Can't put a name on it. But that freaking voice. I recognized it as soon as I heard it. lol SFAS-03-19 - around that time frame?

[@jesseliguori1252]

Crazy process

[@stanquire343]

Fellas, I’ve been waiting on this mutant pouch for a while to finish my belt kit so I can train, any Lead times? I’m signed up for the emails lol killing me

[@kinggrooms7473]

How do you sign up as a civilian for the weekend selection process

[@brianoswald1067]

Do the best you can with what you’ve got.

[@justincase8887]

Well that just killed my motivation for SF I'm already 35.

[@kevinmcdowell3446]

They can do a waiver

[@AFGixxeR88]

Why?

[@jonasbaine3538]

Your personality and persona is most important.

[@TheHipsterGamer]

If there’s a will there’s a waiver

[@Heroish17]

Is NG SF the same as Active SF? Id be willing to doubt it. Great information regardless.

[@SpiritusSystems]

it is, actually

[@KC-ss4ez]

I’m an 18c with 19th SFG, my year of training and deployments/JCETs is busier than my active duty buddies. NG is flexible and we have the opportunity to flex to different teams to hop on orders. It’s the best kept secret of SOF

[@Heroish17]

@@KC-ss4ez If it’s the same then why is it a NG asset and not an active unit?

[@Sniper18B]

The SF Q course is for both National Guard and active duty. Same training. Same pipeline.

[@Chiefskingdom58]

Not sure how it is now, but NG SF guys in the past were able to hop on a deployment, JCET, or school pretty easily and nearly stay active as often as they wanted (given you have a good reputation & technically/tactically proficient, especially if 18D…teams always need medics for trips) Certain schools were pretty limited, competitive, and hard to get in active groups (despite companies order of merit lists, right place right time gets you the slot more often than not) NG guys I went to schools with seemed like they were able to grab up slots much easier due to most guys having civilian job conflicting schedules.

[@Brayden-P]

So the time for the run is 13 minutes, but the ruck is 6 miles in an hour? That's a 10 minute mile with a ruck on. Did he misspeak somewhere?

[@onyxianna]

run not in gear versus ruck & gear. 2 mile run in 13 minutes

[@Burton3375]

Well, if you’re coming out of Ranger battalion all you need is a DUI or get hurt, and put on profile

[@legolego8108]

Do you still have to take the ASVAB if you go through SFRE as a civilian ?

[@ejmolloy2954]

No. Only if you get offered a contract then you would have to take the ASVAB.

[@DST1126]

Damn Mike I always thought you were a silent warrior

[@speedracer2336]

One Hundred men will test today, one will wear the Green Beret!

[@Based_location]

I’m thinking about doing a few years usmc infantry then switch to army sf maybe it’s a possibility

[@SpiritusSystems]

You can do USMC infantry but you will likely have to do an entire enlistment. You would have to join the Army after your enlistment, or work out a transition process into the Army towards the end of your enlistment. There is no guarantee you would make it past the selection process in Army SF, so there is no direct transfer to a SF unit. If you do not pass selection, you would become regular Army.

[@aquicktake]

is that 2mile run time for being fully geared-out? Or, is it for shirt, shorts, and running shoes?

[@FFAMINE748]

pts, so like shirts and shorts

[@FlyingCircusAct]

Walz was the CSM of 20.5th SFG.

[@kinggrooms7473]

I want to try out asap

[@williamkelley5080]

HIGHLY recommend going Airborne Ranger 1st for a couple years until your fundamentals, are basic instincts.

[@joycewilbanks7922]

Heartbeat. . . GOOD MORNING . . . ISAIAH 6:8 KJV . . .DE OPPRESSO LIBER . . . ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ . . .

[@WoWDontu]

Are 18F not around anymore?

[@Ghost-wm8xw]

They don’t about it because you have to put in about a year in 18 series and if you have the aptitude test score for it they might give you the option but it’s something they will make you work for. This is coming from the last time I spoke with a recruiter and from watching Buck Rogers with FNG Academy on KZbin.

[@bradendalton2008]

Where do I begin with studying to prepare myself for this? I have been going over the ranger handbook, but I would like to know the things you need to priortize.

[@sh4902]

You dont need to study. Just work out. Once you’re past selection you can study

[@achimpanzee9210]

@@sh4902what about ASVAB scores? What’s the minimum required to qualify?

[@sh4902]

@@achimpanzee9210 110 GT score. The GT score being a mix of basic subjects you learned in high school.

[@achimpanzee9210]

@@sh4902 what scores do I look at to add them up? Certain things I’ve looked up say arithmetic knowledge and some other things

[@Joseph_Knight]

Where is MEPS in this whole SFRE to SF process?

[@bootnad]

I’m navy almost completely MA school. How can I prepare for this? I’m wanna cross branch to SF

[@derekvandehey112]

are the pushups time-limited?

[@onyxianna]

2 minutes

[@MaroonThought]

I never hear guys speak about the 18F MOS. Why is that?

[@deank5649]

Because a Fox spot isn't an entry level MOS for SF

[@edmerritt8610]

Do they have a minimum GT score? I didn’t hear it mentioned.

[@Zparkypoopoo]

My recruiter told me it’s 100

[@fdangleshadang-a-lang7149]

Do I gotta go through MEPs to do a SFRE?

[@theOwI]

No

[@user-ky4jp8jf2p]

how do you get a contract with medical waivers? impress command?

[@charlespackwood2055]

"Only 3 in the Green Beret." 🎶

[@Gavagai7]

Did they leave out 18F, intel seargant?

[@kinggrooms7473]

How does a civilian move forward with that I wanna come try out

[@MtnRose]

I can't find the Instagram account. was it deleted in the span of 8 months?