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highlander282 · 08-07-2014, 20:28

Hey man, im a recent SFAS select and I can relate to the op. When I first showed up to SFAS the formation was huge, about 300 barrel chested tough looking men. I'm an average dude, spent all of my career in the 82nd, only maxed the APFT twice, and I was very intimidated. I remember thinking how in the hell am I going to get selected over all these studs. Heading into selection my mantra was don't quit, be a good dude to your brothers out there and carry your weight. So even though I figured I had a snow balls chance in hell of making it, I gave 110%. And guess what happened? The dude who finished first on every event failed something. Mean tough looking dudes couldn't hump a ruck, guys who did 30 pull ups couldn't navigate or keep there cool, and after 19 days this big ass formation of warriors was very very small, but I was still in it. So I believe as long as you can hack the standards, not be a whiny child and carry your fair share, you'll be dialed in...oh and read " a letter to Garcia. " you should be able to search it in the forums.

08-07-2014, 20:28	#6
highlander282 Asset Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fort Bragg Posts: 7	Self assessing Hey man, im a recent SFAS select and I can relate to the op. When I first showed up to SFAS the formation was huge, about 300 barrel chested tough looking men. I'm an average dude, spent all of my career in the 82nd, only maxed the APFT twice, and I was very intimidated. I remember thinking how in the hell am I going to get selected over all these studs. Heading into selection my mantra was don't quit, be a good dude to your brothers out there and carry your weight. So even though I figured I had a snow balls chance in hell of making it, I gave 110%. And guess what happened? The dude who finished first on every event failed something. Mean tough looking dudes couldn't hump a ruck, guys who did 30 pull ups couldn't navigate or keep there cool, and after 19 days this big ass formation of warriors was very very small, but I was still in it. So I believe as long as you can hack the standards, not be a whiny child and carry your fair share, you'll be dialed in...oh and read " a letter to Garcia. " you should be able to search it in the forums.
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