SF training

[FOLIO]

I was searching something like that : http://www.navyseals.com/community/articles/print.cfm?id=629

for the US SF , but i didn't find !

Any links for me guys ?

I'm not a US citizen , i'm only interesting about the training , requirements , Physicall screen test ...

Thank you !

[Dominique]

Try this.

http://www.soc.mil/hqs/hqs_home.htm

[abncougar]

www.goarmy.com

[FOLIO]

God dam it !

I don't know why i can't open that url ...
That **** happens with an other link about navy seals !

Could please copy the information here ?

Thank You !

[FOLIO]

With your URL abncougar :


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[DnA]

Do you want to join the US Army as a 18x? Cause you can't, as a non-citizen you can not go into SF, an some other MOSs, etc.

[FOLIO]

No , it's just a personnal step to know the requirements then compare with the FR ones

[Bob the Drunk]

I thought the only requirements for the French army was the ability to drop your weapon and surrender?

[CFD Ambos]

here we goooooo....

STFU or save yourself by recognising you were just kidding.

[FOLIO]

That's very funny man and also insulting !

Yes we are maybe not so tough as you are Bob the drunk.
Yes , we lost some wars.
Of course we lost some battles.

But we are tough enought to win some !
Yes we won great wars.
yes we won great battles.

And i will never let someone like you say what you said without intervention.
I have something for you :

30 Avril 1863 Camerone go on and make your research about it !

[Aerosoul]

FOLIO, the reason you couldn't connect to that link, and the one i first sent you in your SEAL thread is because your location does not allow a connection to official U.S. Department of Defense websites. You're not the only one to have had the problem....

[FOLIO]

OK thank you for the info man !

[Bob the Drunk]

it was a freaking joke. everyone has gotten so serious on this board.

If everyone would just have one more drink, the world would be a happier place...

EDIT:

I am also not tough. I am a lover not a fighter. But seriously, your case was much better before you used 1863 as the last reference of greatness.

Smile and get yourself a nice glass of Bordeaux.

[Bob the Drunk]

And Ambos, save myself?

I don't like it when people swear, its not nice.

[Deuterium]

I've certainly thrown my share of French jokes about but I hope they've all been in the context of mutual joking around. Bob the Drunk's comments are a perfect example of when not to cast such jokes and as such, he has won a weeks ban.

To Folio a public apology from the Forum.

[FOLIO]

It's ok Deuterium i really appreciate that.

And i know that Bob the drunk's ideas don't represent the whole www.militaryphotos.net (http://www.militaryphotos.net) common idea !

Well i hope :D

[TuNeRsHaRk]

go here and look for the SF job you are interested in

http://www.goarmy.com/JobCatDetail.do?id=3


im also interested in SF & my instructor is going to get me some papers with more detailed requirements,training info Etc Etc, if you want i can drop you a PM when i get the info

[FOLIO]

Thank you for that link , it's ok !

But i can't find physical screentest for the Special Forces Weapons Sergeant (18B ).

Only this :
'Special Operations Forces have very demanding physical requirements. Good eyesight, night vision, and physical conditioning are required to reach mission objectives via parachute, land or water. Excellent hand-eye coordination is also required to detonate or deactivate explosives. In most instances, Special Operations Forces Team Members are required to be qualified divers, parachutists and endurance runners.'

[MBG]

This is the best I could find
http://science.howstuffworks.com/navy-seal4.htm
Hope it helps.

[FOLIO]

Thank you mate i already saw those SEALS's requirements and was looking for US Special Forces ones
Whatever thank you ;)

[MBG]

Would have been smart of me to look at your first post with more detail before I posted :oops:

[Supe]

Folio:

Try using this CGI proxy list.

http://proxy.org/cgi_proxies.shtml

Just enter the URL in the field and hopefully, you will be able to access websites denied to you. Also google proxy server list, where you can insert public proxy IP/port in browser settings in order to bypass restrictions.

[Jedburgh]

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

General Qualification for All Applicants

• Must be an active-duty male soldier.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must volunteer for Airborne training.
• Must Qualify for Secret Security Clearance.
• Must have a general technical score of 110 or higher.
• Must be a high school graduate or have a general educational development certificate.
• Must be able to meet medical fitness standards as outlined in AR 40-501.
o 20/20 correctable in both eyes
o Normal color vision (able to identify red and green)

Additional criteria exclusive to enlisted prior service applicants:

• Must be able to swim 50 meters wearing boots and battle dress uniform (BDU).
• Must score a minimum of 240 points (http://www.apft.net/APFTscorealculator.html) on the Army physical fitness test (APFT), with no less than 80 points on any event, using the standards for age group 17 to 21.
• Successful completion of SFAS is a prerequisite to the SFQC.
• Must not be barred to reenlistment.

Additional criteria exclusive to officer applicants:

• Officer applicants must be in any Officer Personnel Management Division-managed branch, except Aviation, and be in the grade of captain or first lieutenant.
• Have at least a SECRET security clearance prior to arrival at Fort Bragg and meet eligibility criteria for a TOP SECRET clearance.
• Have completed the Officer Basic Course and have been successful in your branch assignments prior to application for SF.
• Have a Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) Score of 85 or higher (or a Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) of a minimum of 1/1 Reading and Listening Score).
• Have a minimum of 2 years remaining service obligation upon completion of Special Forces Detachment Officer Qualification Course (SFDOQC).

All applicants MUST NOT:

• Be under suspension of favorable personnel action.
• Have been convicted by court-martial during their current term of service.
• Have received an Article 15 for drug-related offense.
• Have voluntarily terminated Airborne school or SF training.
• Exceed weight standards in accordance with AR 600-9.
• Be barred to reenlistment.

18B - Special Operations Weapons Sergeant
Major duties: The special operations weapons sergeant employs conventional and unconventional warfare tactics and techniques in individual and small unit infantry operations. Trains and maintains proficiency in all Major Duties- Employs highly demanding conventional and high-risk unconventional warfare tactics and techniques in the employment of individual domestic, foreign small arms, light and heavy crew served weapons, anti-aircraft and anti-armor weapons. Supervises and performs construction of hasty fortifications and controls execution of tactical conventional and unconventional operational employment and functioning of all types of U.S. light weapons (up to and including 50 cal MG), U.S. heavy weapons (up to and including the 4.2in and 120mm mortar and 106mm RR), man-portable air defense weapons and U.S. anti-armor weapons (including anti-tank missile systems), to perform tactical operations. Maintains proficiency with the employment and functions of all foreign high-density light and heavy weapons, man portable air defense and anti-armor weapons. Evaluates terrain, selects weapons emplacements, sites, and assigns targets and areas of fire. Reads, interprets, and prepares combat orders.

[FOLIO]

Thank you for the tips !
But i didn't find what i'm looking for !

I will give you an example with the French GIGN :
Must be 32 years old or less.
Must be in the French Gendarmerie for 5 years

Physical screen test for the GIGN during 1 week :

Maximum pull ups / 3 minutes rest ; 25 pull ups = maximum score
Maximum sit ups in 2 minutes / 3 minutes rest ; 300 sit ups = maximum score
Maximum push ups , 100 push ups = maximum score
5 meters rope , arms only , start on one foot wearing short and T-shirt.


8 km ( 5 miles ) wearing boots , pants your weapon and a 11 kg bag on your back in less than 60 minutes.
Then on the shooting range :
15 meters : PAMASG1 10 bullets
100 meters : FAMAS 10 bullets

That's only a part of the requirements and what i'm looking for US Special Forces ;)

EDIT : Thank you Jedburgh ! , exactly what i was looking for ! :D

[FOLIO]

I have questions about that : http://www.apft.net/APFTscorealculator.html

What does the " run minutes" represent ? How long is the run ?
Are there a time limit for those Push ups and Sit ups or is it only a maximum ?

Thank you ;)