Army Special Forces
US Special Forces missions include direct action operations, unconventional warfare, special recon, and counter terrorism. They are the masters of training and organizing insurgents, surrogate fighters, native forces, and foreign armies.
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Joining the Army Special Forces
For the first time in many years the Army is recruiting civilians to join the U.S. Special Forces. This means that you can enlist on a Special Forces contract, which puts you in the pipeline for the required Special Forces training program.Army Special Forces Qualifications
To become part of the Army's Green Berets, you need to be mentally and physically tough, endure difficult training and face challenges head-on. In addition, to qualify for the Special Forces contract you must meet the following criteria:- Be a male, age 20-30 (Special Forces positions are not open to women)
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Have a high school diploma
- Achieve a General Technical score of 110 or higher and a combat operation score of 98 on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery.
- Tip: Scoring high on the ASVAB is key to being able to join an
elite team like the U.S. Special Forces. It also makes a difference when it
comes to enlistment bonuses and choosing your MOS. Visit our Ace the ASVAB section
to learn how to make sure you qualify for the bonuses and career options you
deserve.
- Qualify for a secret level security clearance.
- Qualify and volunteer for Airborne training
- Take Defense Language Aptitude Battery or Defense Language Proficiency Test
- Achieve an overall minimum score of 229 on the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT)
Did you know?
Besides being part of the world's most highly trained military force, other SF benefits include an enlistment bonus of up to $20,000 and over $70,000 to further your education.
If you meet these standards and you still want to join the elite Special Forces team, you should check out the Special Forces Training requirements to see if you have what it takes to become a Green Beret.
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To join the military, one of the first challenges you will have is to show that you have some basic knowledge and skills by scoring well on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). The ASVAB is made up of several verbal, math, and technical tests. You will need a strong combined score to be considered for a special operations MOS, but while the military can get you into peak physical performance, YOU need to train your mind by using the tools provided in our ASVAB section.
