[Unapologetic Soldier]

Ruck marching:
In my preparations for SFAS I became obsessed with an increasing heavy ruck. I was being told horror stories about team weak and the unbearably heavy load that you’ll need to carry during these events.
This turned into my ruck weighing a minimum of 90 lbs and I eventually worked my way into the triple digits. Yes, this training did prepare my body for team week but that’s about it.
The majority of the rucking that you’ll be doing in SFAS will be under a 60/65 lbs load. Training with just a heavy ruck made me slow over long distances and hurt my overall performance at selection. Train as you fight; your ruck should weight 60/65 lbs and you should be able to move out with a purpose. Work on speed and strength this will pay off while doing your mandatory timed rucks and land navigation. Yes; train with a heavy ruck but no more than once a week.

Don’t argue with the cadre:
I’ve seen candidates get into a pissing contest with the cadre over some retarded shit; not once did it ever turn out well for the candidate.
Are you here to get selected or get into a pissing contest? Enough said don’t do it. Period! Even if it’s not your fault.

Land navigation:
You will be given a block of instruction on land navigation when you get there. You’ll also do a few practice courses prior to the star course. I would recommend being proficient in land navigation before heading to SFAS at a minimum be familiar with it.
For the star course itself, do as you’re told. Stay off the roads! It’s not worth getting caught or throwing away your SF carrier before you even get started. Staying on the high ground is preferred but not always possible. Try to keep out of the draws when you can (you won’t always be able to) if you are about to go into a draw make sure everything is tied down (just like Ranger school) the vines will take anything they can off you and kick your ass while doing it!

Staying in the gray:
This is some of the stupidest advice I’ve ever heard. Do your best in every event, regardless of what the event is. You’re going to an interview don’t try to blend in or standout be who you are, SF is looking for leaders not sheep. If your selected it will be because of your intelligence, ability to work well with others and physically abilities not where you fell into the gray matter. Besides if you go to selection trying to “play the game” you is probably not what SF is looking for; there’s no game to play, only a calling to do more for your country than what you’re doing now.

That’s my two cents feel free to contact me for any follow up questions. Good luck to those headed to SFAS.