Surviving Delta Force Selection and Assessment
Facing a deteriorating relationship with the company commander, I resolved to engage in a train-up regimen and requested to try out for Delta Force.
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First ever female soldier passes selection for the Special Forces Qualification Course
Although the U.S. Army officially opened special operations roles to females back in 2016, thus far, not one of the 24 female soldiers who have attempted Special Forces selection have been successful — that is, until now. “Recently, a female successfully completed Special Forces Assessment and Selection and was selected to attend the Special Forces […]
The liberation of Pineland: Role playing for the Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course (Part Two)
In part one of this series, I talked about participating in Robin Sage, the SF qualifications assessment course, as a guerilla role player. After heading out to the hills of rural North Carolina, we met our tribal leader/senior SF assessor named “Habu” and got the site ready in preparation for contact with the Green Beret candidates. […]
The liberation of Pineland: Supporting Special Forces Assessment (Part one)
Back in 2006, when I was in Psychological Operations Group (Now called MISOG, or Military Information Support Group), I remember a colleague of mind dryly comment that we were the “red-headed stepchildren of SOCOM.” As such we would frequently be tasked to send personnel for an all-paid, all-exclusive trip to the hills of rural North […]
Watch: The Brave Man Wins – Brutal Special Forces Selection in Latvia (Full Documentary)
Formed in the early nineties, just after the country won its independence, the Latvian Special Forces, like those in other countries, are considered elite soldiers. Their operations include counter-terrorism, search and rescue, sea landings, underwater missions, attack and detention, and airborne operations.
Top Marine tactical athletes share tips for crushing the HITT championship
The gauntlet includes events in five categories: The HITT assessment, a 300-yard power shuttle, a tactical hill climb, a virtual marksmanship test and a tactical fitness challenge. But there’s a catch: Competitors didn’t know which of 150 possible events would be graded until the day of the event.
5 questions a former Delta Force officer asked himself to evaluate his skill as a leader
Remember, you are the leader up until the point where your mates realize you are not leading.
Watch: Airmen prep for U.S. Army Ranger School
Watch as these airmen go through a 15 day course to prepare them for US Army Ranger School. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksLb8ykJ5Js
Watch: Special Force Selection and Q-Course in Romania
The selection process is the toughest in the Romanian Army. Like the American Army, the Romanians require an assessment and selection course prior to sending the soldier forth to qualification and further training. The video follows the Romanian soldier through the process to become part of Romania’s elite. For English subtitles, use auto-translate through setting (gear icon.) -Additional […]
Sneak peek at Marine Raider assessment and selection
Thinking about becoming a Marine Raider with Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC)?
