Going to Special Forces Selection and Assessment in a few days. What can I expect?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 10:25:57 -0400

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Apr 13 at 2018 10:34 AM

SSG Carlos Madden — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 10:34:22 -0400

Im curious how many other 68Q - Pharmacy Specialists have been through SFAS and what their experiences were.
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Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2018 10:39 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 10:39:14 -0400

Expect to suck and be in pain. You're going to run on little food, little sleep, and little notice for anything. The Cadre will always know where you are and what you're doing. Just because you can't see them does not mean they can't see you. When it comes time for Team Week, show out when its your time to lead, and be a team player when it isn't. Follow all orders and instructions to the letter as quickly and efficiently as possible and DO NOT try to cut corners or cheat your way through a task. Remember, the Cadre out there have just about seen everything and they will know when you did the wrong thing.

But expect to have fun and take on an experience like nothing you've ever experienced before. Because even if you don't get Selected, you're gonna have a whole new set of goggles to look through, and a better understanding of what the bare minimum is for our elite. You'll come back with a new outlook either way. And if you DO get Selected, you'll start down a road like no other and you'll work your way to a Brotherhood that doesn't exist anywhere else in the world. Best of luck to you. Truly. Because I watched my old man and more than a few of my buddies take that road (my time is coming, I'm just not ready yet) and when they came out the other side, they were on a whole new level of different.

Response by SSG Jose M. Hernandezsanchez made Apr 13 at 2018 10:41 AM

SSG Jose M. Hernandezsanchez — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 10:41:08 -0400

Wow, I know a few closed friends who actually been through selection and they both said it is tough , mentally and physically. All I can say is good luck brother!

Response by SSG John Ross made Apr 13 at 2018 10:42 AM

SSG John Ross — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 10:42:31 -0400

Good luck in your endeavor. I can't tell you what to expect. But knowing that my father ln law spent most of his 30 years either in or associated with them is a tribute to the brotherhood they have together. Again Good luck.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 13 at 2018 10:50 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 10:50:36 -0400

Physically, mentally demanding course- you don't have to be the strongest or the smartest, but you have to carry on when too tired to go further.

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Apr 13 at 2018 10:57 AM

MSG Dan Castaneda — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 10:57:34 -0400

Don’t quit. Don’t self assess. Do your very best in everything while pacing yourself. Treat other candidates like you would like them to treat you. Peer evaluations are heavily weighed. Good luck.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2018 11:14 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 11:14:36 -0400

Good luck to you! You can do this.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2018 11:40 AM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 11:40:21 -0400

All I can say is Good luck.

Response by PVT Mark Brown made Apr 13 at 2018 5:52 PM

PVT Mark Brown — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 17:52:44 -0400

Everything!

Response by SSG Brian Whitney made Nov 16 at 2018 11:05 PM

SSG Brian Whitney — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 23:05:05 -0500

Just do your best bro. Don't look for any advice. You're either ready mentally and physically or your not. Just go with the intentions of performing your very best. The only person your are going against is yourself. Good luck. You'll need it.

Response by SSG Brian Whitney made Dec 22 at 2018 8:41 PM

SSG Brian Whitney — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 20:41:10 -0500

How did it go?