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

In this video Kevin (Spiritus Systems) and "MJ" (Special Forces 18E and JTAC) have a discussion on the requirements and challenges to becoming a Green Beret and a step-by-step breakdown of the process from being a civilian who wants to try out, all the way to getting on a Team.

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[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.

[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

[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.

[CombatWombat]

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.

[Nachs]

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

[AFatGuyILittleCoat]

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

[Anandroid]

Incredibly professional and informative presentation

[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.

[thestoicjourney]

Dude this video rules. thanks for making this guys

[journeyman]

Fascinating information. Thanks Kevin and MJ.
Nate

[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

[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.

[austinmoore]

Thank you. This was the information I needed to hear

[devildogentertainment]

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!

[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.

[Bloo]

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).

[lalomora]

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

[gultra]

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.

[jw]

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

[leroychambers]

Definitely look forward to trying out for sf at some point when I join the army