Things You'll Need:
- Memory Improvement Books
- Career Counseling
- College Guides
- Academic Counselings
- College Catalogs
- SAT Preparation Books
- Foreign Language Tape
- SAT Study Guides
- College Applications
- Online Career Search
- U.S. Army In Action Videos
- Special Forces Videos
- "Tae-Bo Workout" video
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Step 1
Prepare yourself physically and mentally, and keep yourself in top condition.
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Step 2
Remember Special Forces team members generally are closely involved with allied forces. Familiarize yourself with military history, politics and international relations.
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Step 3
Remember also that Special Forces troopers are fluent in at least one of 11 languages other than English. Take a foreign language in school.
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Step 4
Develop your body - run for endurance, train with weights, become a proficient swimmer.
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Step 5
Join the U.S. Army.
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Step 6
Choose a suitable military occupation specialty. Army journalists, clerk-typists, chaplain assistants and soliders performing similar duties, while valuable, don't receive the training necessary to become a Green Beret.
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Step 7
Apply for paratrooper training.
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Step 8
Apply for Army Ranger training.
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Step 9
Become a dedicated professional soldier - strive to exceed the expectations of your leaders, and apply for advanced training.
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Step 10
Reach the rank of E-4 (Specialist or Corporal).
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Step 11
Contact the Special Operations Recruiting Company at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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Step 12
Prepare yourself for the Special Forces application requirements. For example, a candidate must make a 12-mile road march carrying a 55-lb rucksack and a weapon in 4.5 hours.
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Step 13
Remember that the application process will evaluate your physical ability, duty performance, psychological stability and security clearance.
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Step 14
Appear before the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Assessment and Review Board.
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Step 15
Attend the Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course.
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Step 16
Attend the Special Forces Qualification Course.











Comments
sfjedi2k2 said
on 9/22/2008 Please don't think for one second that the journey to become a Special Forces soldier is easy in any way , shape, or form. To think that what this site posts makes it sound easy is ridiculous. It's a journey no one can truely understand noe comprehend the vastness or depth in which you have to be mentally, morally fit. It's not fun and games, it's a life of selfless service. You need to have the moral forttude to do the right thing no matter where you are and who's watching or not watchinng. One must understand that the roll we are put in is frst and foremost man hunter, second diplomat and you must have the ability to switch between warrior and humanitarian in an instant. Please think long and hard before you get into this career path. Only less than one percent make it per class. Only the best will ever join the MENS club. The Green Beret is in my soul the highest award that the Army c
PFCStanton said
on 8/27/2007 This road is long, and I've read, and heard that it is very tough. I have Sgts that talk about how tough the Army Special Forces are. People try to discourage me, but I swear with the survival of my tour in Iraq I will join the 18x program. I will not join to waste the time of the professionals that teach the courses, but I will join to test myself. This is a test that I have, and if I fail I will know that I gave it my best, and I will learn and try again. Thank you for your comments everyone. All the same...I understand that the journey I'm about to go on is a hard one, but I will not listen to those who think I shouldn't go. These are the steps I take toward being the best man that I can be for myself, as well as others.
Anonymous said
on 6/30/2006 There's only one guide specifically designed to help you attain your goal of becoming Special Forces Qualified. The book, Get selected for Special Forces, is written by the former Commander of the Special Operations Preparation Course, which prepares future SF Candidates for SF Assessment and Selection (SFAS).
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Think seriously about what you are about to do. Do not take this lightly. This is the elite path that few walk on. "100 soldiers we'll test today, only 3 win the green beret." Do not waste the time of these professionals.
For those that are chosen, It will change your life forever, I swear to God.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Great advice. I would like to comment on the program itself. The training is like no other, and it is meant for people willing to take the challenge and not give up. You must persevere, even if it breaks you. That's the only reason I'm no longer in the program. Do not take this lightly. This program is not for everyone. Because not everyone can do it, the Green Berets are the top 1 percent of the Army. If you think you belong there, go for it. If you think you belong there, go for it - but understand that the road is long, and it will not be easy.