Special Forces Assessment and Selection 

SFAS

Assesses and selects soldiers for attendance at the Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC). 

This program allows SF an opportunity to assess each soldier's capabilities 

by testing his physical, emotional, and mental stamina. 

The SFAS also allows each soldier the opportunity 

to make a meaningful and educated decision about SF and his career plan.

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Soldiers attend SFAS on a temporary duty status

You should plan to be at Fort Bragg, North Carolina for up to 30 days.

You will be trained in all military subjects used in the assessment.

The course is individual cross country land navigation based covering distances from 18 kilometers up to on or about 50 kilometers. 

The distances and weight carried increase during the course, but being prepared mentally and physically for the events cannot be over emphasized.

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Levels of Employment for Special Operations Forces:

Advising and Assisting Host Governments

Continental United States-based training

Direct participation in Combat Operations.

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The purpose of SFAS

Special Forces Career Management Field (CMF) 18 

includes positions concerned with the employment of highly specialized elements to accomplish specially directed missions in times of peace and war. 

Many of these missions are conducted at times when
employment of conventional military forces is not feasible or 

Not considered in the best interest of the United States. 

Training for and participation in these missions are 

arduous, somewhat hazardous, and are often sensitive in nature.

For these reasons, every prospective Special Forces Soldier 

must successfully complete the 3-week SFAS Course.

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Be prepared for anything at SFAS

This is the place where "Your Mind is Your Best Weapon"

Perfect physical condition alone will not get you through SFAS

The SFAS Course assesses and selects soldiers for attendance at the SFQC

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Stress in SFAS

The purpose of SFAS is to Identify Soldiers 

who have potential for Special Forces Training. 

The Program Assesses 

Tactical Skills

Leadership

 Physical Fitness

Motivation

Ability to Cope with Stress

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Activities Include: 

Psychology Tests

Physical Fitness

Swim Test

Runs

Obstacle Courses

Rucksack Marches

Small Unit Tactics

Military Orienteering/Land Navigation Exercises. 

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When you report to Fort Bragg, North Carolina

You should be at 100 percent physical ability with
zero percent stress level. 

Any of the following might cause you stress while attending SFAS: 

Wife not in agreement with you. 
Financial problems at home. 
Medical problems with yourself or family. 
Not sure SF is what you want. 
Low self-esteem or lack of motivation. 
Not in top physical shape for SFAS. 
Just to escape your present unit or duty assignment.