Colorado Army National Guard Special Forces Recruiters dive deep into the world of elite military operations. In this episode, we cover everything you need to know about eligibility for Special Forces selection and answer the most common questions aspiring candidates have. Whether you're considering a career in Special Forces or just curious about what it takes, this episode is packed with valuable insights from seasoned operators.
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*Topics Covered:*
Eligibility criteria for Special Forces selection
SFAS | SFQC
Common myths and misconceptions
Tips for preparing physically and mentally
Real-life experiences from Special Forces veterans
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👀CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
03:57 Special Forces Struggling for Applicants?
05:46 SFRE Required to go Special Forces?
07:46 Types of Soldiers Typically Go Special Forces?
09:01 What’s the perfect Special Forces Applicant Timeline look like?
11:15 Do Prior Service 11B Applicants have to redo 11B OSUT?
12:34 Out of State Special Forces Applicants go 11B Infantry in current State or elect to go straight to 18X Contract?
14:17 What are the Biggest Recruiting Challenges for qualified Special Forces Applicants? ⚠️Moral Waivers Possibly Authorized!
16:37 Moral Waivers are Acceptable for going Special Forces even though you need a Secret Clearance?
20:25 Can out of state applicants apply to Special Forces or is that a Restriction?
22:52 Travel Reimbursement costs for travel/hotel?
24:41 Do you turn away an applicant based on gut feelings?
33:44 History of Anxiety, Depression, ADD, ADHD Disqualifying conditions for going Special Forces?
39:51 Should one go 11B first before considering to apply for Special Forces?
44:10 For SFRE, SFAS, SFQC… What is the hardest task or event throughout the training pipeline and any tips? ⚠️Gotta Learn a Language!!!
54:32 What Recommendations do you have to increase the probability a Special Forces Candidate being successful?
58:21 What typically causes someone to quit or terminated from the Special Forces Training pipeline and you can get voted off?
01:03:57 How long are Drill Weekends or what’s a typical Drill Weekend look like?
01:21:21 Frequency and Length of Special Forces Deployments?
01:27:46 As a Special Forces Operator, most memorable moment and how has that shaped your life?
01:39:41 What one thing would you change within the Special Forces Community?
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[ABOUT TEAM SWARTZ] Lewis Swartz is a full time Recruiter and a part time Drill Sergeant with the New York Army National Guard by day, located in New York City but on his free time... he helps thousands of people make informed and better decisions while navigating the joining process, get you better prepared for Army Basic Training, Recruiter Topics, Podcasts and more...He Live-streams weekly, pretty much religiously on Wednesdays at 7-9pm EST, addressing your most desired questions and concerns for 2 hours! He has over 23yrs of service and 20yrs of recruiting to date, which provides the best and up to date current Recruiting/Army Policies and insights. He started his career in a Field Artillery Battery as a Human Resources Specialist, reclassed as a Crane Operator in an Engineer Company before going Recruiting. He also has had the opportunity to complete the USADSA (United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy) in 2020.
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