Anybody have any pro tips on how I can best prepare for SFAS?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 23:41:21 -0500

Hey looking to drop my SFAS packet with the beginning of the new year. Anybody have any pro tips on how I can best prepare? Obviously rucking and running are some of the best things I can do physically, but does anyone have any insight from either personal experience or otherwise that could help me to not get weeded out?

Response by SPC Nancy Greene made Nov 22 at 2020 11:57 PM

SPC Nancy Greene — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 23:57:21 -0500

You might want to check with MSG Felipe De Leon Brown! He retired as SF and is a Vietnam Veteran...Best if Luck SGT Private RallyPoint Member!

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Nov 23 at 2020 12:32 AM

CSM Charles Hayden — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 00:32:34 -0500

Own your mind! Be in charge of your brain and do not allow it to tell you to Quit!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2020 1:06 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 01:06:59 -0500

Do not burn yourself out on trainup. Go in the best health you can. STAY AWAY FROM THE ROADS. And literally do not give up. Sleep when you can. You need it. Eat all of the MRE. EVERYTIME.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2020 10:01 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 10:01:41 -0500

Practice tucking heavy. The single most helpful thing I did for preparing was put a 70+ lb sand baby in a ruck and walk around with it on my back all day, every day. Do that for a few weeks to months until you start SFAS. Take a break from strenuous PT a week or two before starting