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Sample size being myself and most of those around me in both SFAS and the Q who consistently finish at the top of their peers physically across the board.
Additionally this comports with my athletic background outside of the military, which is far and away more challenging and accomplished.
I don't know if it comports with what SWCS recommends, and I don't really care. My goal is to give someone firsthand advice for success who is genuinely seeking. My experience has been that large bureaucratic institutions rarely lead the way in whatever sandbox they play in, this is due to the very nature of their organization.
I can tell you that in the Q we are still going on weekly 'ruck marches,' which for most of us in good shape are a waste of time.
If you've never walked with weight on, then certainly throw something on your back every now and then (as he has stated he's doing) and get your feet ready for the additional load bearing. But if you think simply 'rucking' is going to prepare you for the hours of heavy load bearing inherent in team week events you are sorely (good pun, eh?) mistaken.
Bottom line, SFAS is not that hard, it is just hard enough to cull out most of the riff raff. There are certainly better ways to prepare than others (which I encourage), but anyone who has abided a half decent training regimen will not have a problem physically.
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