Posted on Apr 26, 2022
What’s a good fitness plan for preparing for SFAS?
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I would like some tips on what has helped others pass SFAS.
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The names suggested by MSgt (Join to see) and SGT Charlie Lee notwithstanding, a short list which has transcended many iterations/eras =
1. Being in top shape (to include being a ruck stud).
2. Know LandNav inside and out (when it’s zero dark too early and raining in Uwharrie, it’s amazing how many go into brain freeze and can’t tell the difference between grid North, magnetic and Santa’s house, plan a poor route, make simple math mistakes, fail to *integrate* azimuth, pace count and terrain association, etc., etc.).
3. Management skills (team player, able to lead, support/motivate others and *clearly* communicate when everyone = very tired).
4. Problem solver and ability to adjust on the fly.
5. Good attitude/put out for yourself and the rest of your fellow candidates.
Recall some guys that were in super shape (item #1 above); but, bombed out because they couldn’t successfully apply one or more of the above items #2, #3, #4 or #5.
As for present day...
The school has resources you can look up (for example the PT Handbook image). As for the web, a simple search on SFAS will yield countless posts, TV/CD/YouTube stuff, books, etc., —BUT— *not* everything out there = current (to include the image of the book and vid in this post) and will at best provide information that = helpful and generic. The best G2 = *speaking* with someone (and preferably more than one) that *recently* got through and went on to get their tab. Ask for their *firsthand* “do’s and don’ts” as well as *specifics* as to why guys flunked out. Good luck!
https://sofrep.com/specialoperations/the-secret-to-getting-selected-in-sfas-there-isnt-one/
1. Being in top shape (to include being a ruck stud).
2. Know LandNav inside and out (when it’s zero dark too early and raining in Uwharrie, it’s amazing how many go into brain freeze and can’t tell the difference between grid North, magnetic and Santa’s house, plan a poor route, make simple math mistakes, fail to *integrate* azimuth, pace count and terrain association, etc., etc.).
3. Management skills (team player, able to lead, support/motivate others and *clearly* communicate when everyone = very tired).
4. Problem solver and ability to adjust on the fly.
5. Good attitude/put out for yourself and the rest of your fellow candidates.
Recall some guys that were in super shape (item #1 above); but, bombed out because they couldn’t successfully apply one or more of the above items #2, #3, #4 or #5.
As for present day...
The school has resources you can look up (for example the PT Handbook image). As for the web, a simple search on SFAS will yield countless posts, TV/CD/YouTube stuff, books, etc., —BUT— *not* everything out there = current (to include the image of the book and vid in this post) and will at best provide information that = helpful and generic. The best G2 = *speaking* with someone (and preferably more than one) that *recently* got through and went on to get their tab. Ask for their *firsthand* “do’s and don’ts” as well as *specifics* as to why guys flunked out. Good luck!
https://sofrep.com/specialoperations/the-secret-to-getting-selected-in-sfas-there-isnt-one/
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There are so many plans to help you train up. If you are regularly doing 12 mile rucks with 55 pounds or so for about the last six months, you should be good. Anything more is better, there is no level of fitness where it doesn't hurt and you won't suck.
There is no pass/fail its just selected or not. That means you can fail events and be selected, or you can smoke all the events and not be selected because nobody likes working with you. SFAS is a team culture, SFAS is a team event. Work well with your team members, put in work when everyone is tired, when in charge be in charge, when not in charge take the leaders directions without griping.
Its not that hard and the selection rate is pretty good. Don't make the mistake of holding back thinking you're not ready, because you'll never be ready. You're not being assessed on your physical strength you're being assessed on how you react when you've hit the wall. Everyone in the class is pushed beyond their limit, the assessment is to see whether you pick up and keep going or whether you become unbearable or quit. Don't forget you're being assessed by your teammates, peer evaluations carry a lot of weight
There is no pass/fail its just selected or not. That means you can fail events and be selected, or you can smoke all the events and not be selected because nobody likes working with you. SFAS is a team culture, SFAS is a team event. Work well with your team members, put in work when everyone is tired, when in charge be in charge, when not in charge take the leaders directions without griping.
Its not that hard and the selection rate is pretty good. Don't make the mistake of holding back thinking you're not ready, because you'll never be ready. You're not being assessed on your physical strength you're being assessed on how you react when you've hit the wall. Everyone in the class is pushed beyond their limit, the assessment is to see whether you pick up and keep going or whether you become unbearable or quit. Don't forget you're being assessed by your teammates, peer evaluations carry a lot of weight
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