How did you make it through Selection?

2016-11-15T14:00:08-05:00

My dad never talked much about his service (Vietnam), but he did tell me a story about when he went through SFAS. His was that there was this short little guy (dad was 6'1") that he refused to quit before. No matter what, he wouldn't let that guy last longer. That guy never quit, so neither did my Dad.

For those that made the cut, how did you make it through when things got tough?

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2016 2:31 PM

2016-11-15T14:31:25-05:00

You have to find motivation in other's weakness. When they quit, you laugh. When they complain, you smile (because it ain't that bad). When YOU want to quit... don't. That is all it takes. When you reach the point of physical exhaustion... take another step. And another. And another.

Response by 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2016 2:43 PM

2016-11-15T14:43:23-05:00

I'm confused. SFAS wasn't instituted until around '88.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2016 3:40 PM

2016-11-15T15:40:13-05:00

I have not yet gone, but it is my whole intention to do so. But, contrary to your old man, my motivation is not in the weakness of others, but in the strength of the men before me. My family name is know throughout 1st, 5th, and 3rd Group(s), depending on the BN you belong to. I've got two generations of green berets ahead of me, and I absolutely cannot fail. My motivation is in that I can say that my father and my father's father made it, and I wish that statement to be true for my children as well.

Response by SFC George Smith made Nov 15 at 2016 7:40 PM

2016-11-15T19:40:15-05:00

Depending on when He went thru The "Q" Course ... he may have Been in "Zero Week or Pre-Phase"
They were the predecessors of SFAS in the 70's and early 80's
late in 85 they started "Assessment" and all attendees were there TDY and if they Failed they were sent back their Unit...

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2016 12:08 AM

2016-11-18T00:08:17-05:00

There aren't any tricks of tips. Just don't quit. Have the mentality that they will have to make you leave.

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Dec 9 at 2016 2:08 PM

2016-12-09T14:08:57-05:00

SFAS is not that hard if you are truly there for the right reasons. Pay attention to detail. This goes well when preparing your packing list to land navigation. Be in great shape. The Nasty Nick obstacle course is no joke. It has rope climb after rope climb, after rope climb. Be good at land navigation prior to you going there, and you should be fine. You will see weak individuals there that have zero chance in making it. Be a team player and help out those in need during team week, and do not quit. Do not assess yourself. Let the committee tell you how you did at the very end. You will have some off days, make up for them on the days you feel better.