What is Special Forces training like with a family?

SPC Kole Cordier — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 18:01:13 -0400

Anyone go through the training and be a Green Beret with a wife and kids? What is it like and could you give specifics on the time away during training etc.? Thanks in advance!

Response by SFC Marc W. made Jul 14 at 2019 6:44 PM

SFC Marc W. — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 18:44:52 -0400

You're not going to get specifics with an unverified account on an open forum. You will have field time, but you will also have a lot of time at home. It's very realistic to complete the course with a wife and kids, many people do.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2019 9:57 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 09:57:12 -0400

Like Marc said it’s realistic I did it but if your family doesn’t support your goals it’s not for you. Ensure all your affairs are in order (financially, family, etc) you’re trying to go to a place where no one will hold your hand so it’s on you to show you are fully capable of these things.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jul 15 at 2019 8:15 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 20:15:07 -0400

1, You will have to take the SFAS and be selected- you will not have much time with your family. if any during that. Then you go to the Q course, same thing, then whatever secondary MOS they want you to have, same thing. If you pass all that, then world wide deployments sometimes 0 to damn little notice- its can be Hell on a family. That is why SOCOM has so many divorcees in it.