22 reactions | ♠️: SFAS (Special Forces Assessment & Selection)...

If your goal is to pass SFAS, train for SFAS, not just the ACFT. While the ACFT is an entry requirement, it does not reflect the demands of selection. The physical requirements at SFAS go far beyond a standardized fitness test, emphasizing endurance, durability, rucking under load, and sustained performance over multiple days of stress. That said, by following a well-structured selection prep program, your ACFT score will naturally improve. Strength work, loaded carries, and explosive training w

The land nav training you get at SFAS is some of the best you will receive in the Army. But, in my opinion, one of the biggest reasons people fail is due to a lack of comfortability in the woods. It’s easy to underestimate the psychological effects of being alone in the woods at night, unable to use a headlamp, stuck in a draw and unsure of exactly where you’re at. This often leads to poor decision making and ultimately making a tough situation worse. Get comfortable in the outdoors. Hike, shed

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