Preparing For PSYOP selection. Any advice or information?

2018-10-12T08:55:13-04:00

Looking from someone with experience please, no educated guesses. Was told only like 12/70 make selection and want to do whatever it takes to be part of that 12. Thank you for any experience based information provided!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2018 9:36 AM

2018-10-12T09:36:58-04:00

I attended selection in 2012 for PSYOPS, at the time the course was fairly new and things probably have changed since then. First thing, the APFT knocked out several candidates due to the push ups. You must be able to do the equivalent to 70 points in the 18 to 21 age group, PU must be perfect as well as the sit ups. Your grader will NOT tell you the correct number of repetions untill you are back in the bus. You are a candidate with a roster number, your fellow candidates the same. Take all commands from the board, timelines are very critical. Learn to ruck with 60lbs, you will do lots of movement of foot. Your writing ability should be strong, if you do not know how write with proper grammar, well you might not make the cut. Always use tact and be diligent in all tasks. Learn how to tie military knots, make sure your land nav skills are excellent. Have absolutely every item in packing list as described in the packet. You are being graded at all times, even when you think you are not. It is not a gentleman's course, team work and communication play a very critical role as well. Good luck.

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Oct 12 at 2018 4:08 PM

2018-10-12T16:08:56-04:00

Why not SFAS? Be Special.

Response by SPC Nathan Freeman made Oct 17 at 2018 9:53 PM

2018-10-17T21:53:21-04:00

Never quit

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2021 1:01 AM

2021-08-05T01:01:22-04:00

Curious, but did you ever attend selection and if so, how did you fair out?!