SFAS and SFQC Selection Rates
Introduction Many readers were shocked by the previous week's article which outlined a 44% selection rate in a November 2021 SFAS class. One reader asked whether the Army was watering…
SFAS Selection Rate Statistics (2021)
Introduction A reader recently shared summary statistics from a recent Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) class and requested a breakdown. This snapshot is from a November 2021 class and…
Running Program for Special Forces
Introduction There's no question that running ability is critical to a candidate's success at Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS). Running performance is highly correlated with SFAS success. For civilians…
Calisthenics Program for Special Forces
Special Forces Standards The road to becoming a Green Beret in the US Army is a long and arduous one. And the first step on the path to Special Forces…
How to Improve Grip Strength for SFAS
Introduction One of the most overlooked aspects of Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) is grip strength. Forearm and hand strength is critical to perform weighted carries, climb ropes, and…
Rucking Program for Special Forces
Introduction In part 1 of our rucking series, we analyzed three studies which outlined that ruck performance is the greatest predictor of success at US Army Special Forces Assessment and…
Predictors of Rucking Performance
Predictors of Rucking Performance Rucking is Important The data is clear. Rucking is the single most important predictor for success at Army Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS). This is…
How Important is Rucking for SFAS?
How Important is Rucking for SFAS? Rucking is Critical to Success at SFAS The first step to enlisting with an Army 18X contract to become a Special Forces Green Beret…
Weight Lifting Program for Special Forces
Weight Lifting for Special Forces Introduction The pipeline to become a US Army Green Beret is long and grueling. To be successful, candidates must be in peak physical shape across…