Are there National Guard Special Forces?
The Army National Guard’s 19th and 20th Special Forces Groups give you the opportunity to be elite in your civilian life and your military life. Members of both units maintain the same certifications and qualifications, complete the same training, and perform the same missions as Active Duty Green Berets.
What happens if you fail SFAS National Guard?
If I don’t pass or complete SFQC what happens next? You may be provided the opportunity to “recycle” or re-enter training at some point in the SFQC pipeline. If not then active duty Soldiers will be reassigned to another unit / post based on your MOS and the needs of the Army.
How does National Guard Special Forces work?
Your National Guard Special Forces training is one weekend (three to four days) per month plus an additional two to four weeks of training per year. Deployments are also less frequent. You will generally be deployed once every two to three years for six to 15 months.
Is the 18X program still available?
18X (18 XRAY) isn’t actually a Military Occupation Specialty (MOS), but you can select that as your pre-enlistment option as you depart for Basic Combat Training (BCT). You can still get to Army Special Forces from the Army and request a transfer to attend SFAS – Special Forces Assessment and Selection.
What percent of people make it through SFAS?
Assuming you are reasonably intelligent, and in good physical shape, you have a 31% chance of successfully passing the US Army Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course (SFAS).
How old are Green Berets usually?
31 years old
The average age of a Green Beret is 31 years old. Typically, SF guys already have unique and interesting backgrounds filled with life experience from other ventures before they even go through selection.
What languages do Green Berets learn?
The language opportunities of all Special Forces operators are Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Indonesian, Czech, Persian-Farsi, Polish, Russian, Tagalog, Thai, Turkish, Arabic, Korean and Japanese.