I Tried Army Special Forces Assessment and Selection

Army Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) is no joke!

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GoArmy brought me out to go through a Special Forces Assessment and Selection experience. We went through 3 days of instruction, land nav, pt test, o-course, and much more! Special Forces Assessment and Selection is a 21-day evaluation period in which Special Forces candidates are assessed amongst the 8 ARSOF Core Attributes.#GoArmyPartner #ad

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[Rafa_Herrera]

I had the pleasure of working with MSG Relation and SFC Peterson on 2 combat tours. I learned a lot from working with that beast of an ODA and will always be grateful for that experience.

[TheCCBoi]

They allowed one civilian to become a green beret. He was a journalist during Vietnam war who was writing a book about the green berets. The green berets allowed him to go through the full training (over a year). After training, he deployed and fought along side them in 5th Special Forces Group. After deployment, he wrote his legendary book: The Green Berets.

His name was Robin Moore, he’s also the author of the French Connection.

[nealewhite]

respect to the lady for having the balls to attempt this. No matter what the outcome she has my respect.

[OveToranger]

Hard enough even if "watered down". SSG Galdones did very good. Loved the "were you voluntold" question. The fact she chose to do this...just for the heck of it...and not giving up (wouldn't have cost anything to just quit !) says a lot. Yes, Austen took on more of the carrying sometimes and did extra, but he's also more physically capable to do so. Looked like a lot of team-work and hard days there. Impressive.

[pbssandman]

i survived 18 years in the special forces .
Some of the years in various conflicts around the world .
Now retired trying to coop with my PTSD !
BTW Not in USA did my service in UK

[PokiNero]

The fact that they did a team exercise with 2 people and didn’t quit, that’s absolutely commendable. Much respect for making it as far as you did, albeit it was only 3 days, that was great team work.

[gangrel]

My best ever 2 mile run was a 14:02. The fact that you came back from a torn hamstring to run a 13:58 is really impressive.

[Bill_Gates_isgay]

I completed sfas in 2020. 21 day non select. Even did the trek. Hardest few weeks of my life. So glad I at least tried it and didn’t quit even though I wasn’t selected.

[sigis]

Guys there's so much to take away from this video. The attitude displayed by the candidates is exemplary and exactly what will get you through hardship. I realize this isn't the full program, but what I've seen in the video is more than enough to break down an avarage person that isn't conditioned to push through hardship. Well done!

[MVK_GS]

I just realized that they had a brigadier general during the selection board at the end. In the real SFAS, the board is composed of the course commander (a major when I went through SFAS in 2001), the course sergeant major, and the cadre team leads. You do not get any positive feedback during the real board. You essentially get interrogated on items that they feel are concerns whilst your performance ("Why are your runs not consistent? Were you not giving 100% each time? Were you holding back?", etc.). I did not get boarded, but the guys that did tell me that it is not a fun time and that you still come out doubting if they will select you (because they do not tell you right away). Almost every guy who knows he has to attend the SFAS board the next day does not sleep at all the night before.

[nnp]

Dude! I teared up! The military will make you conquer fears and stuff you thought you couldn’t. Back in 2011 training with the army was great but also very challenging. They kept going!

[aquarianage]

Thank you so much for going through, and then posting this experience!I have always wondered what SFAS was like, and I now have a glimpse of it.This little bit of exposure gives me an even deeper respect of what Army Spec Operators must endure to accomplish their highly dangerous missions.

[bnovggx]

This video made me go for a 15 km run. Did it in 1h and 10. Thanks for the motivation.

[robertredmon]

This was awesome. it really gives you an appreciation for the toughness of the men and women who successfully complete the full 21 day course.

[jamalharper]

Had the pleasure of being trained by MSG Relation as a cadet. Changed my mindset about a lot of things that I still carry today. Man is a beast!

[i.vel.]

No words are needed. Doing a great job Austen with your videos and TikTok. They motivate people.

[Nimbus]

Peterson was my cadre in the SF prep course. Super chill dude and really taught us a lot in the prep time for selection. Dudes got a gnarly scar from either shrapnel or a bullet, dude's the real deal. Used to bring his kid in to smoke us haha

[AustenAlexander]

thanks for watching ya'll! Glad you enjoyed the video 🙏

[oliviabridges]

I think they made a good team! I loved seeing the push through and how they kept going after being so tired, the fact that they stuck to it is absolutely amazing! I could never😅

[floofycatz]

I want to compliment you both for your commendable military bearing and focus. Expected of the NCO, but for a civilian in Austen, it was amazing to see. It reflects highly on your upbringing for sure and more importantly, the pride you have in yourself when tackling new and extreme challenges. You do not falter in any way, congratulations!!