Top 5 Training Tips to Prepare for SPECIAL FORCES "Selection"
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- The US Army invests millions of dollars every year into training and developing dedicated, elite performers and turning them into Special Forces Operators. But prior to even beginning training, there is a multiple week try out system which is called selection.
Why is there selection in the first place? The answer is simple: The Army wants to see if you are a good investment.
They have to know that the men they selected to go through millions of dollars worth of training are not going to quit half way through the training process.
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So being homeless and a daylaborer prepares you for this training perfectly! Sign me up!
Operations is precisely the same, only your carrying expensive equipment lol
@@tubefreakmuva 😂🤣😃
Meh, theres only so much hoboness that can be portrayed in an attack helicopter
Nope. You need to learn land navigation.
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If you're having blister problems, a good way of hardening your feet is to fill a container with hot water and mix it with 2 lid fulls of tcp liquid and leave your feet in it for 15 minutes a day. If problems still presist you can aply some compedes over the blisters and then some zincoxside tape over them (Make sure to change them daily). I tend to find wearing compression socks under your normal army issued socks can help as well. If you are struggling with blisters that badly your feet are probably not the problem and you should look at the boots you are wearing, it might be something as simple as them being a size too large. Some good boots that your superiors shouldn't have a problem with you wearing if you're going special forces are tactical Aku's, a lot of people say they are shit but I began to suffer much less with my feet once I started wearing them, they do have less ankle support than most other boots however, so do be more cautious that you don't injure yourself while using them.
My advice is to stretch gradually until you can do the splits. Then from the seated position grab both of your feet and alternate beating your face with each foot. Eventually your feet will develop calluses for marching and you will become used to pain from your constant self beatings. He who dares wins!
Another way to ruff your feet up, jump rope. A lot. It will not only callous your feet, which is what u want, it will strengthen your ankles, making them more durable for those long and grueling humps. Especially when u miss that small hole in the dirt and your ankle buckles. Then occasionally jump rope barefooted. Sounds stupid, but man does it help. Not to mention does wonders for cardio. Also, set aside a day or two, when u have nothing going on to not only workout (ruc run, long hump in the hills or mountains with a weighted pack, long endurance run for miles and miles,) or whatever. Do all this without eating. Mentally prepare for being food deprived. Trust me, while the other guys cant function at high stress times cause their starving, you will be too, but mentally prepared for it. Watch those rats (plenty of suck ups will try to gain favor with the instructors by ratting u out or trying to make u look bad to make themselves look good), also help out others, stay quite and humble, be more than proficient with what ever weapon system you’ll be running BEFOREHAND, and never quit. Remember this. When your on the verge of quitting, the guy next to you is thinking the exact same thing. The only difference is, when he taps out, you’re still pushing through. Unlike boot camp, where everyone graduates and it takes an act of Congress for you to quit, the goal for SEALS, force recon, Marine Raider, green beret, rangers, 82nd, delta force, even some law enforcement swat teams (depends what agency) is to get you to quit. The reasoning being better u quit in training than in the field where your quitting or being not skilled enough will result in mission failure where lives will be lost.
Thanks for your advice.
I was in 82nd, not high speed at all lol, but great advice, I'm planning on going to sfas at the end of the year or beginning of next one
I think it would be kinda cool if you taught land nav in your videos. Maybe start a class series. Just a thought
Sir SaltyTAMPON ikr, IMO that’s the number killer of SOF dreams
If you have access to a lava rock area, such are there are in Hawaii, walk on them barefoot for 20 minutes a day and slowly increase the times over the course of 3-4 months. This prepared me well for the infantry.
Leaving for SFAS later this spring. Really solid training tips and content! Appreciate it!
How did you do bud
How'd you do?
Being a former active duty jarhead we learned in MCRD to duct tape our feet to prevent blisters as we drilled for long hours on the parade deck !
I never actually thought of that I wished I would of thought of that in basic.
First , you got to pass the bare min to even enlist, then without any injury , complete the training to standards... basic,A.I.T, security clearance, airborne school , learning to cope with high stress under sleep deprived conditions, in a timed combat simulation...
Avoiding injuries while passing the test,you cant be be color, have shitty credit... you can go into college easier than the DOD
Train to standards not time. Ruck 8 to 12 miles. Run 4 to 5 miles. The ruck should be done once or twice a week. Run 3 to 4 times a week.
I'm training for Space Force.
hopefully these tips apply to all who are preparing for special force selections across the earth,thanks
Don’t forget...... you gots to have heart ❤️.
I went to Panama (1974), jungle training.
Recondo school, North Carolina (1974)
Winter warfare training, Watertown, NY. (1975)
Desert warfare training, New Mexico, (1976)
All these schools are not that tuff, but yet...... almost half the men ( all Airborne Paratroopers) don’t make it through.
I can’t imagine the fail rate of these schools that are known to be tuff.
Kudos to all who try and fail, and my hat 🎩 is off to those who come back and try again and succeed.
I know it’s not easy...... otherwise...... everyone would do it.
IMHO
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Good friend of mine used to always fill his backpack with books and bricks when we would go places like the mall and stuff. Nowadays he’s hopping on jets and going places I can’t even imagine dudes hardcore as fuck.
Excellent tips! Sounds like the OP knows what he is talking about. All selections are either Ruck based or swim based or a combo of both. These #5 tips are essential. No doubt about it. I wish I'd known about proper foot care when I went to Ranger School. Although not a selection, it can be a good indicator of one's Rucking fitness. I finished Ranger school the hard way, with tons of blisters. I wish I was smarter. The swim based selections are another ball game. I've seen many good guys from the Ranger Regt and SF not complete the combat diver school. Water is the great equalizer. That's why BUDS, Army Combat dive course and ARS/PJ/CCT have heavy emphasis on water conditioning.
Thd
"Do you have a map?...
Do you have your compass?...
Go to this point (Instructor points at map).
Good luck."... CLASSIFIED miles and CLASSIFIED days later...
"Congratulations gentlemen."
Not one operator could or would ever tell you what they did to get selected they're not allowed to see those shiny rocks only the Cadre and the Psychologist know, and none of them are saying shit.
U have the best channel on UA-cam for military videos
One of the beat videos i ever watched great job 🤟🏽
Love your videos bro
Play alot of call of duty
MIKE U.S.N. Seems legit.
"How did a Muppet like you pass selection?"
jaybusy04 my Cheetos in one hand and my orange dick in the other
Very dumb question but could this also work for the Hostage Rescue Team for the FBI? That's my dream job
Demetri davis Yes it definitely will. I’m pretty sure their selection is very tough and similar to the notorious Delta Force QTC.
Demetri davis Lon Horiuchi is your favorite?
@@hiclink6318 pardon?
yes, noooo emotions.. reminds me of an sf drill sgt back in benning.
Am I the only one who's got a blister on top of a blister on top of a blister? I legit can't even feel any Pain on that foot anymore
sounds like that problem solved itself
Protect your feet. Two pair of socks. One small tight fighting pair. One larger padded pair. Talcum power. Talcum powder.....and more talcum power.
Talcum powder is cancerous. There is a huge class action lawsuit going on right now. Use something else.
your feet would be sliding around inside your boots and you’d get terrible blisters. This advice is some of the dumbest I’ve seen.
@@fernmccreary2729 Okay.
@@HagakureJunkie I'm old....never knew Talc was carcinogenic. Every day is a school day.
@@fernmccreary2729 wore work boots every workday for 32years. Two pairs of socks will protect your feet from blisters better than one. As will a powder application to your feet/boots/socks. Anyway......back to work.
Damm wish I had this channel 20 years ago.
I’m trying to get in shape and train to be prepared for basic training in the army and 75th/SF tryouts but I don’t know how to start. I’m 16 and I don’t really know what to even do . Should I just train for basic and then when I’m in infantry in US Army train for 75th election since I’ll have access to military boots and equipment?? Please help
Yeah same thing here, I really wanna know how to prepare as well and I'm 13. I just prepare by doing lotsa pt and stuff like that. Since I don't have much equipment either I just mostly do different forms of pushups and different abdominal workouts throughout the weekday during the 5 minute breaks between each period of class, and an hour workout right after school ends. On weekends I try to go on runs and use my school backpack and put stuff in it, but I can't go outside for too long. My parents only let me walk outside for an hour and a half max. I'm not sure if my workouts are enough though to pass through selection but I hope it may help you. Also for pt tests go to Matt Ward's workout videos on how to max out pt. It helped me go from 25 pushups - 83 pushups in 7 months. I also maxed out the curl up test thanks to him.
P.S someone please tell me how to prepare for things I don't have access too as well thank you
@@fredxu2447 can you go into more detail on what you do each day regarding pt, like what exercised do you do and how many each day do you do em and stuff like that .
@@madarauchiha21 Ight Ok since your 16 I'm going to assume that you go to school, so I'm going to base your schedule off of that.
Morning
I wake up at 630 to do some morning PT. This includes some light/basic exercises like pushups, flutter kicks, lunges, etc.. Do what you wish for that morning PT, but try to do at least 5 different exercises.
School
I think you're virtual right now, so yeah. In between periods, I do 30 pushups 30 curl-ups and 30 squats. When I have extra time I try to do some planks. If you're new you can do like 10 of each.
(Includes extracurricular):
After school
Seal workout: I tend to do the Navy Seals workout (ua-cam.com/video/5J9Au3sU1hw/v-deo.html) every other day. Since we're stuck at home, I exchange the pull ups with more pushups (5 pushups per pull up), and dips with well... more pushups (3 pushups per dip). Remember this is what I do, so since you may be new you can take lots of breaks and may not be able to finish the workout. Try to keep it consistent, but pause when you need to.
Matt Ward workouts: I can not tell you how much I have improved thanks to him. Try his pushup and curl up workouts(ua-cam.com/video/4W0-GH5ShFg/v-deo.html - Curl up)(ua-cam.com/video/9Iag1oe8OcU/v-deo.html - Pushups)
Other: Do what you wish to do as long as it makes you work hard. I recommend Chris Heria workouts (search: Officialthenx or Chris Heria on search bar) or Fraser Wilson (search: Fraser Wilson on search bar)
Modify whatever you need, but try to keep things consistent. I started off doing things poorly cause I was skinny and weak af.
Weekends
Weekends are the time for cardio for me cause my parents let me go outside. I try to run at least 6 miles each weekend. Since my parents don't allow me to stay outside for more than an hour an a half, I have to keep them to runs and can't really try ruck marching. If you're new to running I suggest running like a mile or 2 every other day (if your parents allow you to). Try to run fast as well and time your runs. You'll see your progress and get motivated. Try this vid to help your runs increase (ua-cam.com/video/sTXGZFmzmZA/v-deo.html). During the weekends I suggest taking a bit of a break as well. Your body is going to be pooped after the week, so get your rest. You can't burn yourself out or you'll break your morale.
1. Never ever ever ever give up or lose motivation. Your on a good trajectory. You seem motivated enough and want to know how to get good. Stay strong with that. As long as we all have good motivation I think we'll do just fine in RASP or Q course. You'll know what you're doing and why, so you'll be able to take the pain. I feel like the main reason so many people fail is because they don't have the motivation.
2. Don't slack on workouts. It'll make you lose even more of your motivation. If you lost a week, work extra hard on a Sunday. That'll push you to workout on a Monday, and you'll be motivated to continue the streak. That's what helped me a lot.
3. Never half ass exercises. If you want to take a break, go for it. Your body needs rest. But don't purposely stop exercising or doing bad form on workouts. That'll make you gain no progress and it'll hurt your motivation because you don't see increase.
4. Be creative. If you don't have much stuff, get creative. Try to see what you can do to make things work out.
5. I'll stress this again. Never ever ever ever ever ever give up. Period. Follow that path and the ranger scroll or that green beret is yours. Good luck king
Also this is what I do. It might not be the best cause well I'm 13. I'm still trying to find what to do to get better
try get the infomation on internet, with key words such as prepare for Seal Training, Ranger Training, etc. Ranger selection training program can be found at their offical site, in pdf, which is very useful to follow. Seal has their work out as well. Just do some researches, or ask for help on popular forums.
I look forward to doing it.
i i never wear socks even in boots so i guess i could be good at this and it rains a lot where i am so my shoes are always wet so that is good...
You must have very very stinky feet
I run 6 to 12 miles a day for a year to get in shape
sounds like an effective way to get injured
@@razmuzen1090 your just a little kid who plays fucking video games all day in your parents air conditioned basement. Grow up and do something like this man and run every day.
@@zervox136 Agree
While running is good, try not to overdo it. You also need muscle and fat to stay at your peak performance. Running too much will hinder those things, and yeah may get you injured. Injury depends on a lot of things though.
@@zervox136 knew 2 guys who ran every single day for buds both got stress fractures that turned to compound fractures with this mentality. Pushing the limits but ignoring injury prevention and safety will screw you. Many many guys fail sfas Becuase they get injured. Yeah that mentality is what you need but you also need to be aware of injuries and avoid them at all cost. Doesn’t matter what kind of a bad ass you are if you break your feet your out. They don’t give a shit about your mentality if your broken.
Any tips on land navigation would be great! Great Video
Join an orienteering group or club on weekends.
Trust your equipment and know your pace count both running and walking pace counts
Practice navigating at night. Get use to plowing through brush while pace counting, and moving straight.
Use terrain association, handrails, backstops, and attack points rather than straight line navigation. This will prevent you from busting as much brush.
Look up Mat Ward
I’m 12 and I want to be a navy seal after college and thanks for the helpful tips
how about going to college after becoming a seal?
retarded nah I think it will be better if I go before training
hdcrutcher why to become a seal you won’t have to go to college ?
Hi Im I know but it might help me they say 2 out of 3 of people of go to college have a better chance to make it through besides I still got about 5 more year till I’m a senior
hdcrutcher possible join a reserve or guard unit while in college. Get your foot in the door.
JUST EDUCATION AND MOTIVATION.
Hey can you do a video on what a good training regiment is for all special forces, but especially pararescue
Nicholas Saline theres only 1 special forces and thats armys green berets
For pararescue: Swim, swim, swim, and swim some more. When you're getting tired-swim some more. When you run out of energy-swim some more. If youre about to die-swim alot more.
Random fact. Some dudes faught in Vietnam in there bare feet
No, no, no, really men did, not dudes
Bet they wish they had boots
Simple philosophy: Train yourself by going through the movements that mimic your sport. No difference here
This was good!
I wish I would of seen this before I went in, the SF recruiters help out a lot though
Thank you for the tips and God Bless you brother.
Be a farmer first, or go live in a mountain
Owen Bunny that is unnessasary.
Moonlight as a Sherpa.
Beef cake! Lol love it
Well shit...I'm a nightshift security guard I work 11hours a day.i have to stand & walk around those 11hours...I ended up with blisters on my feet until it became normal.
For the mall?
@@unsainted2240 condos
@@rosaryinkeanushand4827 atleast it's not a mall
@@unsainted2240 u work malls?
@@rosaryinkeanushand4827 nah I'm army
Do you have recommendations for any gear to train with prior to selection? For example, I'd like to buy and break in boots now and have them waiting when they are needed. any other prep gear recommendations that would be helpful is greatly appreciated.
I just bought a 50lb bag of sand and stuck it in a backpack..
Daniel, you won't be using the gear you brought. You can train with similar gear but it won't be in familiar conditions either. Learn to work with the basics (and the worst of them at that) and maybe you'll get there. Do your best and good luck.
Being a veteran of the PlayStation I can say this. It takes hard work to become special forces and a shit ton of Doritos
if a person like that went through military training they would shit themselves in the first second
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@@anishd2769 jokes
@@anishd2769 Lmao
Nicely Done.
Love ur edits
protip: DONT go into malls or airports with a military backpack.
Gfors85 why
If you dont have any illegal items inside of it then it's not a problem
It puts a target on your back basically
You'll get "thank you for your service" a thousand times, I always travel civie.
@@johnq4535 But you get family boarding in uniform, +civilians will hook you up because you're more visible as a soldier. But you're way less inconspicuous with it on, making you a bigger target
I'm 3 years old. My whole life i've wanted to become a special forces operator. Gonna start training now!
If you start at 3, you'll become a Terminator or John Wick.
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If your start special forces training, if you are able to pass, by the age of 10 you will be as dangerous as mustard gas, that is if you pass the agony of a q course
@Mohammed Naji Resursskola Yeah, better later than never
Start with football have fun you have your whole life ahead of you
“Let’s use this beefcake for example”
LMAOOOOO
And his monotone voice makes it hilarious too
Be homeless for couple of months you be good to go.
drew nielson PSP addicted homeless or full on drunk homeless? I feel like PCP would blunt the blood blisters on your feet were as the alcohol will allow them to bleed more and make you stronger.
Erik M lmao put some pcp at the end of a ruck March and they’ll be there fast
Nope. You need to learn land nav like you learned to talk.
This is good advice. But remember people, you will go through both mental and physical. I'll advice you to:
-Take cold showers
-Meditate
-Learn some basic first aid and survival skill.
VeryUncommonPerson taking cold showers is not useful
@@powellshawna In P.11 or P.12 in SF selection you will be given buckets not showers, you will also go through very cold environments including freezing cold waters, your body has to get used to cold temperatures and starting NOW would be better cause you will go through more in Selection grounds. I'm not saying extremely cold showers but cold enough so that the body can handle it. Get your blood circulating better with cold showers and good luck.
Ok, cold showers check, meditate check
@@bearlivesmatter6336 #verytrue I can relate.
@@QCCSPEEDSTER43 Great!
My recruiter packed 45 lbs in her ruck and added a water bottle every time we rucked (×3 a week)she was doing 12 miles like nothing with close to 70 lbs by the end of it. Absolute animal.
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Damn
Crazy
I reached max prestiege in all my cods, and have tons of hours on em, think I can make it?
Cod is not even close to real war play battlefield
Som3RandomGuy21 I believe in you!!
And u can make it
@@beserk7752 Id say Arma
@@georgsarlin7894 nah, obviously counter blox or whatever it's called (the roblox rip off of counter strike)
My dad was a green beret and learning about how hard his training was makes me respect him even more than I already did
Any stories?
I love to hear stories of SFs.
Nigga that owns this channel is John Wick wtf
As a former SF NCO and instructor, I will tell you that every one focuses on the physical aspect of SFAS. YES, it is important and crucial to be in the best shape as possible. But I saw more service members not get selected dues to peer evaluations, land nav, and psych evaluations.
What does the psych evaluation entail?
@@timothy4011 all candidates will take a multiple choice test. I think it had somewhere in the park of 300 questions. They ask things like do you like flowers? Do you love your mother? Depending how you score, some will have to talk with a psychologist. They will determine if you are suitable for further training.
I’ve seen some great dudes not make it through because of this. Im not a doctor so not really sure what type of measuring device they use to determine whose good and whose not.
@@dan7462 Lol so would you just respond with obvious answers such as “yes I love flowers” and “yes I love my mom” or should you answer truthfully?
@KhakiPeach2 The test is the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. You will also take the Wexler IQ test and also the Meyers Briggs test. No, you can't "study" for these tests. They are also designed to detect deceit. My advice is to just take the tests and let the chips fall where they may.
@@khakipeach2128 some questions could be: ''If you were on the moon, and you could only select three of the following: x, x, x ,x ,x and x. What would you choose and why?'' some questions could also be a picture with a silhouette, and you need to describe what feelings you get from that picture.
The "beefcake" guy you used for this video was in my tacp schoolhouse class haha he actually failed for rucking believe it or not. However, he was not that big yet. Dude became a professional bodybuilder. Nice guy
#2 Strengthen you back lads! Deadlifts, etc. Most of my mates were always complaining about the pain in their lower backs due to a havy backpack.
#3 Unless your feet are white from the bottom, and hard like a stone, don't bother yourself starting in a selection. Blisters are a sure thing and the worst enemy. If you can't walk, you can't anything.
#5 One of the biggest percentege of dropouts in polish SOF selections are due to the lack of proficient navigation skills - problems with setting and keeping a course, counting your steps and distance, reading maps etc.
This man speaks the truth.
You just got to be a super animal,feel no pain ,walk all day ,put the little shit out ur head ,an over train for anything you'll do so if they make you walk 20 miles ,be condition at walking 40 ,just be a hard core animal ,simple
can you make a video on land navigation?
Benjamin Treitz great idea 👍👍
David Canterbury has good videos on land navigation
Number 6: finish the tutorial
Top tip: getting 25 kills gets you ptsd and not a nuke
Umm no
What about 30?
Dont know If anyone gave this tips but: When you go out hiking you can either pack your standard hiking kit, or fill your backpack with water bottles until they match your desired weight. If it's to heavy, pour some out, if it's to light fill some bottles up. Hope someone gets use for this!
But the backpack will just get progressively lighter as you drink from the water bottles
@@vice_o1443 don't drink from them. Shocker.
This is good advice.
I wish someone told me this stuff. I arrived ill prepared. Had bad advice from previous guys. Take no one's word For ANYTHING. In training you are on your own bc backstabbers are everywhere. Your real team and trusted guys are when you actually get to your assigned post. "Never quit", it's plastered everywhere. Make everyday it's own day, and plan on getting thru day by day, even exercise by exercise. They will smoke you all the time, just bc they can and it strengthens you.
For #2, strengthening my back and shoulders, I used my ruck without using the waste strap. Also used a medium sized assault pack with bag of charcoal in it. For #3 it is extremely important. Be sure and toughen them, walk barefoot sometimes, but def toughen the entire foot not just sole. Find out what boots OSUT or boot camp is using and then do as this guy says.
And break them in real good. Bring them with you or have them shipped to you. Feet/boots will make or break your training. set walk various places take long strides. Def condition your cardio and lungs. Those are needed most as your bodies muscles will adapt quickly. Run, run , run, and run more. And don't take anyone's word for anything that you ask them bc they typically are wrong. I learned way too much after it was too late. If youre' going to selection, tent city will be a mind fuck, dont get caught sleeping when your'e told not. I'm not saying dont try for a bit of quick shut eye, but at least have a plan or a lookout for anyone coming. And if you're going to BUD/S, just remember hell week is ONLY a week, and not even a real week at that, its only 5 days. And with the right mindset, it is actually fun. Where else can you test the limits and do it with a bunch of guys just like you? You'll be fuking freezing, but just think about this, they wont tell you to do anything they wouldnt or didnt do, AND as long as other guys are still there, there's no reason you cant still be there, bc in MY mind, if another guy can do or is doing it, so can I, so just suck it up. I remember being briefed upon entry and to sum it up, the best thing I got out of it was simply this "Embrace the suck". Yes it'll suck, but its not forever, and other guys are doing it too. If you're the absolute last man standing, then you've won. If you're not alone, then it wasnt too bad. And if going to other branches, the same applies, except they dont have a cool name like 'hell week', but they do have their own versions of it. So be proud wherever you go, Seals are not the only studs. And not even all of them are either. Studs earn that title, not bc they get thru a bit of difficult training and conditioning. They earn it in the field supporting the guys with them. Last bit of advice, your reputation is everything, and once you get there, your reputation will begin being cast by everyone there, cadre and recruits will be judging you nonstop. And DO NOT cheat the drills. They will know who is not pulling, pushing, carrying their weight. during log pt and boat carries, it'll be known who's cheating and making the other guys work harder just to cover your sorry ass if you're holding back. Dont be a buddyfucker, it will wreck you. No one wants a guy on their team that cheats and doesnt cut it. And dont worry about it being your dad's name, it is YOUR name and your reputation. Dont be "that guy", stay grey, and you'll be fine. at the end of it all, you'll realize it wasnt really that bad. And I've known guys that went thru selection 3x as a nonselect, but they selected him on his 3rd attempt simply bc he was so devoted. Key point there, he didnt quit and they noticed it.
And remember this, you're GETTING PAID to be trained and strengthened and successfuly complete what most others cant or wont.
amd rucking,get your cardio right and your strides and you'll be fine. i was in the back barely keeping up bc i let myself get out of condition. it was much harder to improve than it was for the guys already in good condition. just go in and be ready.. Dont be 'that guy' basically drawing attention to yourself, it can be hard to shake it for some.
**edit for anyone going to Basic or OSUT, some of you will likely encounter the typical dbag or trouble making asshole. I had a real shitbag in my platoon that was always causing me problems and fukin shit up, and setting a bad example to get his minions fukin off too. You'll need to get that handled. In infantry we were only allowed to use the back Emergency stairs the entire training, which are a bit cramped and always having to run everywhere. It's chaotic bc it's always a hurry tbing, so just get yourself behind that fukhead on a way down and push his ass hard. He'll likely get hurt with some sort of leg injury getting him out of there, on profile, or at least set a tone of "don't fuck off anymore". Running down like that nothing can prove you did anytning. Shitbags need to get dealt with, esp when causing you and/or everyone else grief.
For your boots to prevent blisters use duct tape.
Watch this.. ua-cam.com/video/frG12W0MRf8/v-deo.html
I learned the same thing at a youth program with 3 drill instructors, just embrace the suck
Hmm... but why should I trust your advice?...
@@joeyfallon4111 you dont have to. how about dont and learn it the way i did. i offer only from MY experiences, and some of the same advice from others of what we all encountered. and at this time, this has 41 thumbs up, so others must agree. none of them have countered anything i stated. regardless, im a teamplayer, and tho i dont now any of you here, i still want to help guys succeed if possible. and i soent all that time writing up informationi i thoughty worthy of sharing. but for you to take heed is all upon you. but as mentioned, I'll reiterate this, the boots and lungs/heart/cardio are your most important necessities at the time
and again, as i said, dont. learning on your own is the best way of learning, but its harder and longer. learning thru others is questionable but rapid. and in the end you'll realize it all.
The real best way to train is this, when you dread to do one of your tasks of the day do it right then when you wake up. You hate making your bed make it right then and there. You look outside you think man imma have to cut the grass today that sucks cut it right then and there. Whatever it may be for where your at your job, at home whatever you hate doing and usually put it off DONT fucking do it right then and there.
Do you know what a period or a comma is?
man i hate smoking crack better do it right away
cesar octavio if that’s one of your tasks for the day then you need help
Lol. The "beefcake" at 1:10 was in the Air Force. I knew him from our time in Honor Guard. He's a nice guy, and was actually second place at the Mr. Olympia last year (2021-2022). He was like 19 in this picture for reference.
I know this is a super old video but I have some strategies that I found help harden my feet. While I have never gone to selection, it is a goal of mine. I have gone on multiple 15 day long backpacking trips in the rocky mountains where I have averaged 15-20 miles a day and summiting 9 mountains during my longest trip, I know that is nothing compared to the hardships of selection but you still need strong feet for it. I was a lifeguard in the summers for an indoor pool and I would work the open shift. I would get up at 4:30 in the morning and be at the pool by 5:00 to get it ready to open at 5:30. Then from 5:30 to noon I would walk barefoot on the pool tiles until my feet couldn't stand it. The other morning guard and I figured out a mile was between 64 and 65 laps walking around the pool, it got to the point where I would be walking close to 15 miles a day barefoot on this hard tile, that hardens your feet very quickly. After I would get out of work I would eat a quick lunch and then go to the gym to do some strength work. After dinner on weekdays I would alternate between a short evening ruck march and a long run to work on my feet some more as well as my cardiovascular capacity. On weekends I would go on two day backing packing trips with other people that were going to the rockies with me to help them prepare. We would typically do 12 hours of backpacking the first day, and between 8 to 10 hours of backpacking the second day. Obviously I couldn't go as fast on those trips because the other people I was with weren't in as good of shape as I was but it was still good to be on my feet, and I would add ridiculous amounts of weight to my pack to try and make up for it. On my actually trips my crew and I estimated my backpack was a little over 100 pounds on my heaviest days, I only weighted 140 on that trip so that was a pretty heavy pack for me(I'm 160 now and I want to be 175 by the time I go to selection). I know a lot of what I just said is pretty specific to my living situation and most people don't work at a pool at 5:00 in the morning, but if you can find some way to replicate it is amazing at hardening feet. Good luck to anyone that wants to go to selection, train as hard as you can and go kill it.
Good luck at selection
nice strategy.
were you eating your required 5000 calories per day in training?
I once played call of duty for 48 hours straight. Can I make selection?
bet you are one of those campers in a corner with a shot gun and 2 claymores at each door
jaybajan 😂😂😂😂😂
Seal team six called and they want you now.
Extaun Delta force is also waiting for a response .
you were damn close to making selection but you were 2 hours off and forgot to do sit ups the whole time. better luck next time.
I did 3 selections. Get used to ruck running with minimum packing list plus 8 pounds of water. Alternate with slow five mile jogs. If you get hotspots, stop and try again when they heal. Otherwise, you end up in a cycle of shredding your feet instead of hardening your feet. Stay healthy in training because your body will breakdown in selection. Get massage and do yoga for pliability. Don't let type a's psyche you out, plenty quit ranger tab and all. Expect 70% + washout rate in selection. Time your selection to avoid mid summer and intense winter. Join an orienteering club.
You can have your boots resoled to be more like sneakers. Start using a lubricant on your feet like marathon runners do in their groin, reduces friction and therefore blisters. Use sock liners as well. Learn to use handrails, backstops, and attack points in your land nav. Don't write about the course while you're in it, you'll get an honor code violation and out. Always push hard yet try to be the gray man.
There's a problem alot of time your boots you need to keep replacing after certain periods of time... especially you need comfortable socks....
4:35-4:50 So inspiring
What if i wear my school backpack but with 40lbs all the time? I always wear it wherever I go.
I believe it counts, since it has the weight and you are carrying it the same way you would carry a military backpack.
The type of backpack doesn’t matter. As long as it can hold the weight and not break, go for it. I do the same. Every time I go out I try to carry at least an extra 20 lbs.
just watch how you wear it-- without the back support of a ruck sack, you need to maintain a good posture while wearing a regular back pack, or else you might develop a bad posture
You can prepare and train all day long, but if you quit is useless. You can be unfit person as long as you embrace the suck and never quit.
Well unfit to a certain level. But yes it’s mostly metal
90 percent mental and 10 percent physical. Look at David Goggins and his journey to becoming a Navy Seal.
@@rommelvaldez149 yes
From a mental aspect, remember. No matter how hard and tough it gets in selection, imagine being stuck behind enemy lines for real. A large enemy force closing in on your position. None of the training or selection course's that exist in the world can replicate that FUBAR situation. Tired? Hungry? every muscle aching? Remember the fallen and the one's that made it back.
Well put!
Selection for the unit is held twice a year: you must be "recruited" by their liason, and have a Psych evaluation/interview every day. And ONLY the Cadre know what the standard is. You will never get anything other than "Do your best." And the unit exists in a very grey area between the Department of the Army, and the Executive branch. Officially not part of either one.
I love the way you just get down to business with these videos and don't sugar coat shit.
Great tips 👍🏻. Also, add mental toughness to that list. You’ll need it more than anything else. There’s a pattern of thinking that can take you through even the most torturous situations in life. Get logical about the situation, understand your goal, and talk yourself through every moment where you feel like giving up. Push an extra mile, hold out for just one more hour, and always remember that “FALSE MOTIVATION, is better than no motivation at all”.
drubujay
Thanks! I took to listening from David Goggins, who’s a Navy SEAL. He’s done a lot of interviews, I truly am blessed to have such amazing role models that myself can learn from. He’s told me “Go out when nobody else will.” Which means, going out at early mornings, motivated and prepared to give it your all, even when the going gets extreme.
Bruised Browneye that’s very true. The greatest rewards, both personal, and otherwise, happen to be situated right at the ‘extra mile’, where only few venture.
The extra mile means a lot more than most people are willing to accept. Pushing yourself today, over a line you couldn’t cross yesterday, will no longer be considered the extra mile if that’s what you’re shooting for tomorrow.
Holding out for that extra second may be the difference between success or failure. The entire fourth chapter of FM 3-05.222 is predicated upon this principle. Your buddies depend on you, and you depend on your mind to ensure the trust of the team bestowed upon you, will not be soiled upon return!
You will do extraordinary things my friend. In the words of some author, some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness bestowed upon them. Sometimes, It won’t matter where you see yourself in time, cause it all comes down to how you make it count!
I didn't join Special Forces, but just for regular Army I think people struggle based on their own experiences growing up, so for instance if you weren't used to being outdoors a lot, the weather might get to you (cold, wet or extreme heat), in other cases it might be having to get up early in the morning and be ready to go, day in and day out. I had some exposure to both since i grew up playing ice hockey when i was a kid and had to get up at 4AM even when I was in grade school and I played in extremely cold weather for years (not just hockey but running, and other varsity sports in High School). Where I struggled was not getting a break (just a mental break, or rest), I was used to giving myself breaks when growing up, like taking a nap when I got from early morning ice hockey games. I found that not being given a break was extremely stressful during basic training to just not have a break at times (I was 18 when I went in, so a lot of others who were older were used to not having break, since they worked full time and some went to college also before they quit and decided to join the Military, so that aspect didn't bother them they were able to hold there attention 15 hours a day, even when stressed or tired).
do wild land fire fighting before hand. You may as well get payed to train.
That's actually a good tip haha
Yeah, seems there's a fair bit of crossover there, though I've never done either.
If you’re wondering how long it takes to harden your feet here’s a good rule of thumb:
20 miles per day for 30 days
Every 5th day is a rest
2 weeks light training and healing (feet)
Then 30 mile days for 10 days
Isaac George all with no socks?
@@joshhaddock6772 LMAO Either way. I chose to wear socks on my 2650 mile long hike of the Pacific Crest Trail.
“Let’s use this beefcake as an example”-this dude
I think many of these guys envy the muscular types. It's way easier to ruck with strong legs.
It takes 18 months to get in shape. Hard work run run run and then run some more
Swimming as well.
Learn to enjoy suffering like you love it
For all my PJs /CROs/ Seals, the most important thing is to become comfortable with the water. EXTREMELY comfortable. Know how to swim damn near professionally. Get as close as you can to hypoxia. I know it may sound crazy but If not they’ll break you down so bad you’ll never shower again
These things we do, that others may live.
Julian Sutton DO NOT GET CLOSE TO HYPOXIA IN THE WATER. Never in a training environment that isn’t regulated and supervised by certified professionals with medical staff on hand. That’s how you die from shallow water blackout. There are ways to train for breath hold without that type of danger.
@@Dero_milsurp You're damn right, worst advice I've ever read in my life.
when my uncle was going through SBS and Royal Marine Commando training he learned to put sanitary pads and toilet paper on his shoulders where his straps where, just a tip :)
Special Boat Service (its the sister unit of the SAS and essentially the British Navy SEALs), Royal Marines are amphibious attack and shock troops.
as someone who is considering undergoing UKSF selection, this is really useful. Thanx
in regards to the Royal Marines and SBS yeah you can, in fact most SBS operators are from the Royal Marines, not just for their physical stature but also because of the intense amphibious training, and the fact that in very rare occasions are the Royal Marines considered Special Forces. It typically goes Royal Marines Commando, then you specialise in the Special Boat Service and under-go the SFBC, or for an SAS soldier they're most often drafted from the PARAs with under half of their recruits being marines. So mate, I have no clue what you're talking about.
who me or Bogy?
To be a part of the SBS you have to serve 18-36 months minimum in the Royal Marines to even attempt selection.
Can you do Special Operations Forces videos on the following five units?
-Regimental Reconnaissance Company
-Delta Force
-SEAL Team Six
-Force Reconnaissance
-Scout Snipers
Ruadhan Savage I saw them on a special operations website and wanted to hear what Lieutenant Colonel Littlestone had to say about them. Don’t know why Scout Snipers are there. I know that recon marines are just special operations capable, since aren’t part of SOCOM. Also, don’t refer to Scout Snipers as SS, that acronym has already been taken by the Nazis.
The website is;
www.americanspecialops.com
Okay, first of all; what did I say about using the acronym SS in this context? I’m pretty sure if you say around a former or current marine who actually was a Scout Sniper, you’ll get punched in the face. Especially, if they happen to be related to at least one World War II veteran and/or Holocaust survivor.
Second; I know they’re just special operations capable and not actual special operations units. I wanted to hear if they had anything to say about it at Life is a Special Operation.
Not all Scout Snipers are special operations capable. A scout sniper with Reconnaissance or Force Recon is. A scout sniper with a regular infantry battalion who only went through scout sniper school not really.
@@shootingbricks8554 Yes, I that now. It's open to all enlisted marine infantry MOS as well as 0203 (Ground Intelligence Officer), which I think means that the marines are the only US military branch where officers can receive sniper training. Those enlisted marine infantry MOS aren't just 0321 (Reconnaissance Marine), 0323 (Reconnaissance Marine, Parachute Qualified), 0324 (Reconnaissance Marine, Combatant Diver Qualified), 0326 (Reconnaissance Marine, Parachute and Combatant Diver Qualified), and 0372 (Critical Skills Operator), but also 0311 (Rifleman), 0331 (Machine Gunner), 0341 (Mortarman), 0351 (Infantry Assault Marine), etc.
Bare feet 15 hours walks cross country every weekend with loaded backpack whole on and off new boots
One thing that you forgot is how to toughen your self up for pain. A person with a low pain threshold will never make it. I don't know how to toughen your self up for pain maybe you do? One thing that has helped is over hydrating with sweet or salty water.
Run with shin splints
Go past the point of pain and (in training) only stop at the threshold of injury.
Well maybe running really hard and long, that is painful
Do heavy lunges
Another "Essential Tip", don't listen to anyone who isn't tabbed. Too many naysayers that want to give the motivated guy shit. You're doing SF/Delta for you and your reason, not to make them happy.
If you come from a non-combat arms MOS this is prime advice, everyone likes to talk down while you're prepping for Selection, don't listen to them.
Shawn Christopher Very true.
I do 2 miles per day and 5 on fridays and have done it for 35 years , it will keep you in great shape , and keep your heart strong as well as your back .
Yep. I rucked every day, multiple times a day, up and down hills, and on paved paths, grass, and dirt, through fields and woods. Whether you're doing it for a selection, basic training for sports, or simply to keep in shape outdoors, it can be great.
Navigation was always a problem for me. Hell when I was 5 I got lost in a walmart.
1. When wearing a pack make SURE it has a frame that can transfer the weight to a PADDED HIP BELT and your pelvic girdle and legs, NOT your spine.
2. To break in new boots FILL THEM WITH WARM WATER for 15 minutes, drain, put them on and hike with your loaded pack right away. The warm water works like your sweat, only faster, to help make the boots form to your feet.
Which boots? Whichever (approved) boots that fit you best.
**WARNING: Buy your boots one size WIDER than your street shoes B/C you get WILL get wider within 3 hours after wearing your loaded pack. Narrow boots cause blisters between your toes. (Don't ask!)
thanks for detailed information.
Thanks for explaining where my blister between my toes come from. I always wondered about that.
How long do you wait between going on your normal PT runs and going on a ruck. Example, 6AM 8 mile run, ruck afternoon into night? Or ruck right after run? Or do on separate days?
@@stevenrobert6992 I’d probably try and split it 12 hours apart if you’re doing doubles
I rucked for a year straight before going to SF selections. My feet were like rocks. And yes I was selected. Train hard hooahs!
good job man, im going to start doing the same
I ruck 35 pounds (increasing 2.5 each week) everyday for 3 miles. I’m only 15, but by the time I’m 18 my goal will be 70 pounds for 5-6 miles each day; at a 4 MPH pace
@@khakipeach2128 rucking every day till you’re 18 does not sound like a good idea
@@khakipeach2128 Go research more, you will def injure yourself doing it like that. If you have any questions lmk and I can try and help you out
Guys I started noticing back aching so I halted it until I’m fully grown so that my growth doesn’t end up being stunted or anything. For now I’m just working arms, legs, and cardio
Why do you say “OR” Delta Force selection? Aren’t they special forces too??
In the US Military Special Forces only refers to the Green Berets, while Delta, Navy Seals, MARSOC, Army Rangers, Marine Force Recon, Air Force Pararescue, Combat Controllers, Special Reconnaissance, and the 24th Special Tactics Squadron are known collectively as Special Operations. Special Forces is part of the Special Operations community. Special Forces and Delta are separate organisations, with their own selection and training courses. Special Forces is Tier 2, while Delta, along with the Ranger Regimental Reconnaissance Company, Seal Team Six, and the 24th Special Tactics Squadron, are Tier 1. Delta heavily recruits from Special Forces and the 75th Ranger Regiment.
@@filipselakovic5428 thatd a question ive always had, because why do they call delta force SFOD-D, i know your right though, just hopin someone can tell me
@@greenberet1805 Delta is called that because its founder, Colonel Charles Alvin Beckwith, wanted to keep its identity and mission secure. The name made it seem like it was just another Special Forces unit, when in reality it was a new type of organisation.
You can’t just “go straight to Delta”. You must already be combat hardened spec ops before you try. Many times Delta picks from 75th ranger regiment, (an elite ranger battalion in itself) from what I understand, 75th ranger regiment works closely in providing support for Delta.
Make being uncomfortable your friend, take cold showers, sleep on the ground, stay awake for 3 days and solve mental problems or do menial tasks while sleep deprived, remember a few days before selection do nothing, don't turn up burnt out from over training because there going to make sure you hurt and quickly, so go in rested.
sale havek Who the fuck are you to recommend cold showers and trying to stay awake for 3 days?
Be mentally prepared. A combat tour under your belt wouldn't hurt. 5 days no sleep, 70 days no shower. If you would rather be at the NTC, than at the beach, give it a whirl.
These tips are absolutely correct. I graduated from Ranger school and blisters knocked out most guys, then walking and rucking stamina knocked out the gym rats and finally absolutely correct about land navigation. Bad land nav decisions cost you time that result in failure.
Or..Just join the Infantry..Worked for me 17 years....
Or do both 🙃
I’m 15 and my ultimate goal is to become a Green Beret or even a Delta Force Operator but i’m not the most athletic kid ever , is there anything i should be doing now in order to start preparing?
edit: thank you guys a lot for all the support and replies i’m currently in my JROTC in high school and i’ve started running and will start working out when school starts , thank you guys a lot again.
Cheek Consumer start running.....a lot
Cheek Consumer and
Workout
But no protein shakes
@@John-te4ej I'm 13 I want to be a green beret too. Is there anything I need to do in high school to better my odds.
My advice, only join the military if you will gain a trade. Otherwise your trade is killing people. And that is not transferable to civvy Street. Don't be an infantryman. But if you do decide on this route, make sure you progress slowly. Start with light short runs, and build them up. Then start with small weight on your back, and increase slowly. Trust me after a few months you will be fitter than ever. The whole point of training is to test you no matter your standard. So make sure your comfortable running, doing calisthenics and not getting sleep in shit weather. Killing people is not pleasant too, it is regrettable.
Yeah - worry about Asvab score and basic -- we dont want idiots
Basic - airborne,air assault,ranger. The rest will come if you like - do you have language skills ?? Work on it - take school serious -- u want to be the best -be it now
2:00 wear your pack without the waist strap. That way when you do actually get to strap the waist strap the backpack will feel much lighter. Sometimes the cadre would cut off the waist straps.
Just realised I can sign up for SF in 2 years
Ey me in 5
Yeah same here, less than that actually, depending if I go to boot camp right after high school
0:29 'They have to know that the men they selected...are not going to quit half way through the training process'. And what exactly is the drop out rate? I thought that it was somewhere between 50% and 75%.
And that's AFTER utilizing the pre-screen of selection. If they let any wannabe who wanted into SF sign up for the Q Course, the attrition rate would be much higher. It would be a complete waste of money.
We graduated two from over a hundred when I went.
%40 pass rate for rangers