🎉As we head into 2024, we reflect on the projects and people that enrich our lives and allow us to do what we do!
We appreciate our #SOF clients and partners and it’s great to be reminded of the rigorous assessment and selection process. This article from USSOCOM explains just that.
For those who don’t know, Special Operations Forces (SOF) are those active duty and
reserve component forces of the military services designated by the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) and specifically selected, organized, trained, and equipped to conduct and support special operations. Special operations
frequently require unique modes of employment, tactics, techniques, procedures, and equipment.
SOF often conducts special operations in hostile, politically, and/or diplomatically sensitive environments, and are characterized by one or more of the following: time-sensitivity, clandestine or covert nature, low visibility, work with or through indigenous forces, greater requirements for regional orientation and cultural expertise, and a high degree of risk.
SOF’s core activities are
🌟Direct action
🌟Special reconnaissance
🌟Countering weapons of mass destruction
🌟Counterterrorism
🌟Unconventional warfare
🌟Foreign internal defense
🌟Security force assistance
🌟Hostage rescue and recovery
🌟Counterinsurgency
🌟Foreign humanitarian assistance
🌟Military information support operations
🌟Civil affairs operations
(Source: CRS)
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Want to know more about the US Army Special Forces Assessment and Selection?
Navy veteran and fitness influencer Austen Alexander linked up with GoArmy and #GreenBerets from 3rd Special Forces Group to experience a condensed #SFAS. He was joined by SSG Lolita “Lo” Galdones and went through three days of instruction, land navigation, a physical fitness test, obstacle course, and much more!
Special Forces Assessment and Selection is a 21-day evaluation period in which #SF candidates are assessed amongst these 8 ARSOF Core Attributes:
♠ Integrity
♠ Courage
♠ Perseverance
♠ Personal Responsibility
♠ Professionalism
♠ Adaptability
♠ Team Player
♠ Capability
To learn how to #BeAllYouCanBe, visit GoArmySOF.com.
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