Get Selected! for Special Forces: How to Successfully Train for and Complete Special Forces Assessment & Selection

I commend the author for putting together such a well-needed book. I am unaware of any book similar to this one and really, if you followed all the work-up training programs outlined, you would be well prepared for any special operations group regardless of the branch of service (I am a former Marine myself). The only slight exception to this being that if you intend to pursue Marine Force Recon/MARSOC or the Navy's SEALs, you will need to add a significant amount of swimming to your prep program plans in order to be properly prepared for these units' training. Swim training is not really covered in this book as it is not a primary focus for Army SF until much later, after completing training and joining your unit, when you may be assigned to either a SCUBA focused platoon or an Airborne focused platoon where you then receive further advanced training in one of those specialized areas.This book has some great tips and tricks also, the kind only the salty "old" guys know like how to toughen your feet, etc. before going to the Indoc Course to begin your training. Many of the things discussed in the book, including the mental training and resources to further this and other key elements your success, can be advantageous to the regular infantry trooper or even support MOS's if deploying to the wars in the Middle East. For this reason I think some of you already serving with no or undecided interest in becoming a special operations operator may find the book useful and motivating to buy anyway, because even if you don't want to become one of the highly elite of your branch of service the concepts in this book may put you well ahead of the rest in your unit if you put the advice, positive thinking (essential), and self-training guidelines to use. This could equate to more rapid promotion and more important leadership roles & tasks if you are intending to stay in service a while (not so much for the person just planning to do 3-4 years service for college money, etc. or reservists).The book is well structured, easy to navigate, and often has important points or advice in bold or in a box to catch your attention if you are looking for a few things you want to know immediately without sitting down to read entire chapters right then and there. The book is backed by many former and present SF soldiers applauding its usefulness and accuracy for improving your chances of making it through the screening and actual training. This says a lot and gives a good feeling of faith and trust in EVERYTHING the good Major has to tell you. By the way the author is the officer who was tasked with creating the prep course for SF candidates, so you are getting advice from the one man you should be taking advice from.Also of interest to some of you, a good friend & barracks roommate that I served with in the Marines switched over to the Army after our contracts had been completed and immediately volunteered for Army Special Forces, he used this book to prepare. He completed the Special Forces training pipeline (approximately 2 years of training) on his first attempt, even with a broken foot, and earned his Green Beret. He highly recommended this book, and noted that if you follow the work ups programs (ie. rucking with a pack, running, etc.) laid out in the book and are mentally tough, you should be able to complete Special Forces Training. That is about all I think anyone needs to hear and they should be "sold" on the merit, if not absolute vitality of owning this book if you KNOW you want to be an SF soldier.

Great book for anyone thinking of trying out for SF. Bought it for my 18 year old son. Completely changed his mindset and his motivation. I am impressed. He is ruck marching and doing land nav on his own. We shall see, but a good book for the young mind trying to figure out what it is all about.

I've recently signed my 18X contract, and as I assume that many who are looking at this book are planning to do the same, let me assure you, this book is a great asset. Where I'm currently living, there isn't a nearby post nor a SF recruiting batt nor National Guard unit nearby, which puts me on my own for training. This book has become my trainer.It's full of useful "tips & tricks," which are what really make the Major's book different than everything else I've read. Lots of books will talk about Selection and what occurs there, but nothing else has given me useful advice on how to lace my boots, treat my feet, take care of my back, and what resources are available to my family. This book gives me information as if I was being prepped 1-on-1 by my squad leader, which makes it very personal and easy to read."Get Selected," as the Major states, was intended to help quality candidates prep for, and pass, Selection. I believe that with advice contained within, hard work and discipline, we can definitely succeed at SFAS.

This book not only teaches you how to get ready for selection but it will let you know if special forces is really something you want to do. If your looking for a cheaters guide on how to get selected than two things, special forces doesn't want you anyways, and this book won't help you. It lets you know what good books to read, how to prepare yourself mentally (the hardest part), and some great tips on feet conditioning and physical fitness preparation. This is a must for anyone serious about a career in special forces and my "go to" manual on motivation and mental strength!

Pros:-Great information of SF Groups, background of SF, different missions-Excellent idea of what to expect in terms of SFAS-Written by two experienced SF operators-Goes over step-by-step why people fail at SFAS and analyzes how to prevent that.-Good little tips for fieldcraft and footcareCons:-A ton of plugs for Tony Robbins stuff, which may or may not be your thing-Can be a bit repetitive-Much of the boot advice is centered on old BDU-era combat boots-Prep program in book seems very tame compared to other programs available out there-Recommends sizing running shoes to feels like almost "clown shoes", which I thought was odd.Overall, an excellent read as part of a total preparation package for any ruck-intensive school, particularly SFAS.

This is a great tool if you are hoping to go into Special Forces. I was 292 lbs and dreaming of becoming a Green Beret, but clearly my body did not match my desire. My body fat percentage was at 45% and I was desperate. This program has helped me improve my ruck time, stamina, push-ups, sit-ups, run time, etc. I feel so much better and still have a long ways to go, but I'm on my way there.