Like I said I don't want to make any one lose hope but it takes a special kind of person to be Spec Ops. I just think all of the guys that want it need to start now and figure out what it takes to get them there. My Uncle was a Green Beret for 7 years and loved every minute of it, he is now a Warrant Officer flying Black Hawks, but it took every ounce of determination and courage he could muster up to get though the initial training. I can't give you anything specific or for sure but I think a lot of the SF schools can take up to 2 full years of training just to earn their right as a operator. But to those of you real determined folks good luck....

Agreed...if you have the grit to stick it out, then I heartily endorse your decision. Good luck either way.

For about three yrs now i've wanted to be a Force Recon Marine right now i'm mainly working on my lower body. Anyone know the standards for the PT part for getting into Recon training? Or where to find them?

OH I understand the challenge that awaits me...I'm preparing, even now. Working out hard, even over summer break, learning about SFAS as much as I can, and that's probably at least 4 years away...

Do not get so focused on SF that you forget you're going to be a PL of conventional Joes. Be careful not to start seeing things as merely a stepping stone. You'll want to give 110% no matter where you are, because your men's lives may depend on it and it will make you a better officer in the long run.

Originally Posted by Rotty261

I can't give you anything specific or for sure but I think a lot of the SF schools can take up to 2 full years of training just to earn their right as a operator.

How long the pipeline lasts for an SF student depends on many different factors. The in-service pipeline is longer since they have to PCS from their original unit. Most in-service students can expect 26 - 37 months simply due to wait times. That doesn't, however, factor in recycles, so it could be even longer.

18Xers can expect anywhere from 22 - 24 months before getting to their group (again, that would include wait times, but not recycles).

http://www.military-quotes.com/forum...highlight=sfas

I posted the pipeline here a while ago.

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For those that want to be Force Recon Marines, I suggest you put the thought into the back of your head and save it for later down the road. Focus on becoming a Marine first.

As for the standards, don't worry about them .. who cares what the minimum is? You do not want to make the minimum, and that isn't enough to get you through the door IF it opens for you.

295 Score, I was uber slow on the run, you really want to keep it under 17 mins.
3 miles---18::30
Dead Hang Pull Ups---53
Sit-up's---155
500 Meter Swim---0:9::00
10 mile Ruck run(45lbs)---2:25::30
O'course x 2--- 4::20

This is considered "average." Not good, not great; average. If you go in and score a 225, you may as well leave.

Oh no doubt. Every duty I'm given, I will do it as best as I can; conventional soldiers are still soldiers...and when they're under my command, they'll be family.

That's a good thing to keep in mind. Too many young officers seem to forget that. They wind up with swelled heads...

Originally Posted by Rotty261

so I guess I am just trying to get peoples input on what they are doing to prepare themselves.

I'm 16, I want to be an Infantry officer In the USMC. To prepare my self I work out (weights, running, calisthenics, ect.) I'm in great shape and I've still got a few years to go. I think one of the of the most important things to do it just to prepare your mind as best you can, ask question, look on the net, talk to BTDTs, (been there done that) challenge your self, and never think you can't.

I just wanted to know the min. so i know what to shoot over for.

Of course a dream of mine is to become part of a SOF team, but you need to take things one step at a time. Just like a sports team...you take it one game at a time. The game you are playing at the moment is the championship etc. The PFT you are taking is your only chance. Otherwise you'll think, well there's always next time.