What's Harder - NAVY SEAL or SPECIAL FORCES Training?
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
- Let’s take a look at What’s Harder - Navy SEAL Basic Underwater Demolition (BUDs) training or the Army Special Forces Qualification Course. We will explain the differences between these two training pipelines using the following distinct criteria:
Duration & Phases
Entry Requirements
Fitness
Graduation Rates
Food, Sleep & Suck Factor
Fit
Mission Sets
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00:00 Introduction
00:55 Charity Event
01:16 Duration & Phases
04:02 Entry Requirements
04:45 Fitness Requirements
07:13 Special Operations Fitness
07:32 Special Operations Fitness - Hell Week
08:02 Graduation Rates
08:47 Food, Sleep & Suck Factor
10:33 Special Operations Mindset
10:57 Fit - Where Would You Fit In
11:36 Mission Sets
12:38 Survey Question
As a former Pararescueman (PJ) the first thing I tell aspiring PJ's or anyone wishing to be in our SF community is, "What are you willing to sacrifice for the mission ?" Your willingness to sacrifice yourself for the mission MUST outweigh any thought of glory or status within the SF community and in the eyes of your countrymen. So think about it. What are you willing to sacrifice in any endeavor, not just in the military. But for your family, friends and in your work ?
Thanks for sharing. ( Everything online sound like sarcasm, but I mean it )
I’m leaving in December for bmt aspiring to be a PJ after that 2 year pipeline thanks for the service 🙏 PJ are the guardian angels of the field much respect to you sir.
Thank you Charles. I am civillian who loves the military people. I've watched several vids onwhat PJs go through. So, I appreciate you very much.
You aren't SF. SF is for Army, I think a PJ would know that
Don’t forget to add in “how much of your personal life/family are you willing to sacrifice for the SF community?”
I do not mean this facitiously.
The second time I went to SF selection (first time I was horrible with land navigation), much better the second time, but didn't take enough time to recover between each attempt and herniated some discs in my lower back. That was the end of my SF career lol . Bravo to all you who make it through, strong mind and body
As a former member of a 10th SFG ODA (late 60s) I always considered SEALs to be more physically fit. They were the brawn response, performing the arduous missions themselves. SF on the other hand needed more mental fitness to survive behind enemy lines and to teach others to succeed in the battle space. Still, when I got transferred to an infantry line unit, I was known for having the heaviest ruck and needing the least amount of sleep.
SF guys came to my unit and I was completely filled with nostalgia. After so much research, I became more and more interested in SF. Don’t get me wrong, SEALs are badasses, but after meeting some of the SF guys and the time I spent on research, I have to go with SF.
But Special Forces do not have Hell Week. It's a no-brainer that BUD/S is the toughest, most intense selection on the planet.
@@blaineedwards8078 I agree. I meant no disrespect whatsoever.
@@blaineedwards8078 thats jsut one part of it though
@@gabrielrae7647 Just one part, that you and I and the vast majority of people would never make it through....to pass BUD/S there is a very strong chance that you will drown....but they will resuscitate you and bring you back to life.
@@blaineedwards8078 you've got no idea wether or not I would make it through buds first off second off why are ypu offended?
82d Abn Div here, I refused SF training because at the time, 5th Group was experiencing 80% casualties. One of the things they DON'T tell you is the attrition rate of spec ops people. And enlisted don't retire from SpecOps. When you get too old, they turn you into training cadre and you get paid through another unit. On the other hand, field commissions are frequent in SF. Also, the intelligence community uses SpecOps as its recruiting pool for field work.
If a Green Beret were paid on the same scale as a fireman, based on risk, the country could not afford these men.
Boy, what I would have given to have info like this back in '93.
Your comment makes me feel lucky 🙏
On the 18x pipeline right now. Just gradated Infantry AIT and onto airborne in January focusing on push ups, sit ups, pull ups and maintaining my run time. It's a weird time for PT as they are actively transitioning to the ACFT standards but haven't quite made the change for SF yet so you really have to train for both tests.
Thank you for all of the videos and information. A quote from you has always stuck in my head "I can tell you everything I know about SF training but if you really want to figure out what it's like then go do it"
Good luck!
Update us on if you make it
Best of luck to you 👍
Congrats on making it this far, keep going 👍
I just turned 21 and I signed my 18X contract yesterday at MEPS, I ship out to Fort Moore on July 24 for OSUT. You got any advice?
Everybody seems too make this a competition……. Both serve very different roles. That’s like trying too compare wether the Army is better(in a battle sense) than the Airforce or vice versa. Both are equally important and both play and important role, and without one or the other there’s problems. Seals and Special forces are BOTH incredible groups of people. BOTH being extremely skilled.
Navy seal, If I was a US citizen, but since I am Canadian I am planning to join my country's SF. Ever since I found this channel it has given me so much insight about the world of SF and even in aspects of life itself. Thank you for the videos and cheers from your fellow brothers in arms of the north!
🇨🇦 🇺🇲👍
Jtf2 huh? Get at it tiger! 🇨🇦🇺🇲
@@low-budgefudge2164 or CSOR
I once worked with a man who was a sergeant with Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Regiment. His father was also with PPCLI and Cdn. Airborne. He told me that the one thing he did not like about being in the Cdn. Army was that they specialised in Winter warfare. He was so turned off by Winter training that when he retired he spent six months in Mexico and Argentina.
I got kicked in the face when I was Opfor for those guys. They taught us what their dogs can do and left one of my guys wear the suit and get mauled. They were awesome dudes and I work with them against any day
Nah man passing the JROTC is the hardest military training
😂😂😂
i got that next may😴
Hahahaha
Wait did he say Navy Seals or Special Forces ?! Wow yea after that just stop the video this is ridiculous
What you said about what you want to do vs. what you want to be is spot on. I believe between the two I would want to do the mission of SF. I have had a long career in emergency response (firefighter paramedic) and it has been good to me. I could have entered law enforcement probably easier due to the demand but I pursued the other route because it is what I wanted to do. Good video!
Our eldest is stationed in San Diego, CA. And let me tell you. That water at Coronado is cold. I can't imagine being in that water for hours, much less weeks.
Mind over matter. You don’t mind. It don’t matter.
Even in the summertime, you still wear a spring suit to surf Coronado. You can see the seals training down on the strand.
Everybody seems too make this a competition……. Both serve very different roles. That’s like trying too compare wether the Army is better(in a battle sense) than the Airforce or vice versa. Both are equally important and both play and important role, and without one or the other there’s problems. Seals and Special forces are BOTH incredible groups of people. BOTH being extremely skilled. And regardless of which you choose , you have my salute 🫡
Donating to the Navy seals and Green Beret Foundation. thank you for your service, from Sgt, USA, 87 to 95, Aviation and EOD.
This is a superb video. I had the distinct professional pleasure of having served with US Army SOF in a support role. My time with 7th SFG (A) was instrumental. I consider it the best time of my entire US Army journey. Completing SFAS in 1999 was a real beast. I had to attend twice. I was not able to complete the Q Course. The folks I met, and served with at the verious Groups were mostly top notch, highly trained, Elite Special Operators. I am very grateful for those days. Honor, Strength and Courage to all The Quiet Professionals !
Colorblindness has been the answer to all of my SF dreams of any kind.. Thank you for your service guys
I love this channel. As a regular civillian, it's motivating to me. To get up and do something good even though it won't be military.
I don’t know where you are from, but a militia is considered any abled body citizen of a certain age was considered part of the militia and part of the defense of the country. The militia was to be well trained and made ready by each state. And each citizen was to supply their own weapons. So according to the constitution, you would be a part of the military.
The cold water aspect makes NSW the harder choice, especially for a non-swimmer from the South 😈
All of the SOF training and assessment use a lot of water, SEALs just specialized in it
These guys are excellent - brilliant - wonderful people - strong and able but also soft gentle hearts for the right things - responsible and yet gentle - MAY GOD BLESS THEM ALL ABUNDANTLY
Thank you 🙏🏾 for fighting for this country and putting your lives on the line.
Another great video!
respect to all of you ~ both operative areas. 🇦🇺
Thank you Mr. Larson for correcting me regarding SF representing "only" the Army Special Forces. I'll be sure to be mindful of that in any future comments I make, including conversations I have with former Army retirees I served with in Vietnam who were members of Special Forces. I'm certain they will appreciate the distinction.
Well said 👍 and was real.
Navy SEALs. No doubt 💯🐐
Love the video, thank you. I do want to suggest that SEALs will also go to SERE, Arctic Warfare training, HALO, etc. as well. We alsoi had SEALs at DLI learning various languages (mostly Russian and Spanish at the time), along with Green Berets. And SEAL medics will go to the SOCM course. The water is a big differentiator between SEALs and SOF, but the majority of SEAL operations over the past 20+ years seem to have been in the mountains of Afghanistan and in the urban areas of Iraq. I wonder how much different the mission sets between the different SOCOM commands actually are at this point.
Cheers……..after watching some other videos of dive training the sf guys do I don’t see much difference between the two. It seems because of training time the navy focuses on the maritime first while SF focuses is FID first and they both kinda ad to each troopers skill set
SF hands down. Being a SEAL would be dope but the mission set of SF is what attracts me to the career, as well as the language capability. I’ve gotten to work w a few SF guys and those guys are professional and humble guys!
Im glad you have opinions. But BUD/S is harder. Thats just hoe it is.
Language capability? you don't need to go Special Forces to learn different languages. Army and Navy Intel does that more in depth. They are all humble and professionals.
@@deathfire096 SOF community wise, it’s integrated into their pipeline. I don’t think any other SOF unit does that. If they want to learn another language they’d have to ask to get sent to a school
There are Special Forces that would not make it through Hell Week.
@@KCMuseTV Devgru takes languages and work with Naval intel. They are tier 1 so they deal with rescue missions like Delta.
For those interested in just a tiny taste of SOF training...(all available on audible) The Warrior Elite, Killer Elite, The Killing School, SOG, The Red Circle: My Life in the Navy Seals Sniper Corps, Sua Sponte, Inside the Delta Force, No Hero, Trident, The Operator, The Finishing School, Chosen Soldier, Saving Bravo, 6 days of the impossible, Navy seals: their untold stories, The Guerrilla Factory,
Graduated in 86 with the dream of starting in the Marine Corps.....Upon passing the asvab with a great score I find out that having an artificial eye disqualified me from joining. Biggest disappointment of my life. With many..many sitdown talks with my mom and her convincing me that everything happens for a reason, I eventually got over the heavy void I carried around for not being able to join the armed forces. Anyway...I still enjoy watching what you guys do and I thank you greatly for your service. ❤
you have a lot of heart brother.
Thank you sir😎
You are already a winner, with a big heart.
I want to give the biggest thank u to all our amazing veterans for ur service and sacrifices we appreciate u all there's no one I respect more than our military members God bless 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Well informed video ,thank you
I have so much respect for all the America's special operators. They are at the peak of the spear.
What an Excellent breakdown of the steps to achieve the epitome of Warrior excellence.
I am very proud of the SOF units that exist today. The changes made in technology and training have made improvements I wish we enjoyed in our SF teams in Vietnam. I was invited to a certification HAHO jump to observe. The objective jumping from a high enough altitude to glide the distance needed to hit their target. Each hit their target making all of us very proud. Their gear did not resemble anything we had in our day lending an attaboy to those improving gear for warrior success.
Great video sir!
I couldn't do either one and I have respect to the highest for those who have. I would like to be the one who comes to pick these heroes up after the job is done.
Im not a Special Operations Operative at all. However, I am a former Marine. Nothing but respect for all operators. I was fortunate enough to serve alongside some of America’s finest. These operators are not who you think. They are generous, caring, hard ass folks who are very dangerous but also very passionate about America’s defense. I salute you all.
Ex SADF Captain, Fighting Group Juliet Special Forces. Lived and fought from Kuvalai, Angola, 180km north of the Namibian border in enemy territory. Wounded twice - RPD LMG and RPG shell burst. Happy to have served with my dedicated platoon.
Your voice is very calming
Both and ty for your service
Excellent Video,Sir
Both of them are elite units and excellent human beings, both are extensivelly and extremelly well trainned Servicemembers with different range of capabilities that complement each other. Both are elite units and very effective in their relative areas of expertise.
They're amoung our best. GOD bless them.
Semper Fi Brothers!.
Great video.. everything is on point. Keep them coming ...
Excellent.
Thank you and all service members for your service !! And thank you for sharing your insights and wisdoms !! Outstanding !! Much Love ✌️😎💕
Had the honor to work with 5th G- SF,ODA. Combat divers as an interpreter. I can tell you they were way more professional than the seals that used to operate with us.
Seals aren’t chosen on professionalism
@@lol-lf2mbMy uncle is a Seal. Agreed!!!!!! And that is not disrespectful. Those who know …know
I served as aid to both communities and I can confirm Navy Seals is a different ball game. Much respect to the SF guys as well.
CHANGE TO REGULATION: don’t know if this is new or not, but SEAL’s are allowed to be color blind as long as primary and secondary colors are able to be differentiated. I would recommend looking up the medical manuals for both services to see if there are any disqualifications.
I'm just proud that there are men in both these units that protect the USA and we are able to lay our heads down at night knowing that these warriors are out there that are VERY qualified in there respected unit's!
Teamwork is a religion for these guys. Great documentary!
Yes I was interested in both of those units and branches when I was younger but I went a little different. USMC Force reconnaissance
I'm not ready for it....
I did it.
Very informative video, recruiting needs this video.
EXCELLENT - BRILLIANT GUYS SO WELL TRAINED AND YET SUCH GOOD PEOPLE AND THEIR TRAINERS JUST SO GOOD
As a CCT, I think that was a fair assessment.
When I was in the Army National Guard as a Scout (Recon) with the Infantry that I was with,we would train with a National Guard Special Forces (yes, that does exist) on a regular basis. We all started out as 11B's or 11H's by the way.
Do you kylie fomby?
@VICTOR REACTS talk to your local national guard recruiter they will give you the best information
Were you in RI?
20th Special Forces Group Al ARNG. Is Green Beret knew and worked with a member.
There is also “The Unquiet Professional Foundation”. I am privileged to know the family. You can get kicked out of both, but if you don’t quit Buds you are probably going to pass. In SF You can be a 21 day, non select even though you didn’t quit.
Thank GOD for BOTH! The BEST OF THE BEST!
My dad was an E7 Drill Sergeant in the Army and he always spoke very highly of Navy Seals & SP. Very interesting to see the training differences between the two.
Half right faaacee
@@nikamtchedlidze6272 starting position move
Freeing the oppressed and where would you rather work.
Right here right now.
Thank you for your service ❤️
It doesn’t matter. What important is their dedications and sacrifices of men and women serving their respective countries are highly admirable. Thank y’all for your life serving sacrifices 🙏
What ever it is, give your life to it. No Guts, No Glory. 💜🤘🤙
Prep is no longer in Great Lakes. Class 352 was the first class to begin prep/BO in coronado.
Good work sir i am also an asspirant to join services your content has proven very vital and motivating in its own element
as I thought to my self in how both units work? one, seal's where a quick hit team, either take down or get intel and leave, two, special forces was a stay in team, they were there to stay and fight! but either way they can fill either each other's shoes if need be in battle!! that's it! thank you for your service!
On the 18X cycle right now, I leave on July 11th. Am very excited I’ve always wanted to do missions in foreign countries and obtain more knowledge in a way doing such so I am prepared to give my all for this upcoming training.💪 not too excited about airborne school though but it’s whatever 🤷😂
Any updates?
If you want a little bit of detail about navy seal training I suggest checking out 3 of 7 project chad wright he’s a former seal and goes into detail about the training of navy seals
Veteran's Day, USMC birthday, and Thanksgiving. Very big month!
I wanted to be a Ranger from a little kid but my vision knocked me out of that.
did my training as an 18-D in the 80's. Learned a great deal and trained with other Spec Ops from other countries. I chose not to stay in and tried other things. Wanted to be a Drill Instructor, sadly I was deemed "Critical Trained" and denied several times. I decided to leave the military, I was angry, disillusuoned and my SF training only hindered my future. I had even been accepte to several schools and was looking forward to my future. Clearly the Army didn't value my Spec ops training and experience.
To shorten the story, there were some Sr NCO's trying to help keep me in, an get to Drill Sgt school. (This was also a time where the Army wasn't giving much for reenlisting or staying in. You were lucky if they ALLOWED you to stay. I had a CSM talk to another and found me a spot in an aviation unit as a flight medic. I spent over a decade doing this an other things (Counter Drug unit...i.e) I went to Ranger school for fun, the training and experience I gained in Special Forces, made me better all around, and helped me to focus on what to train my soldiers to save lives and come back from war.
Who is the best? It's not an issue. If you have to ask, you might not complete the training. Also, there is a great deal of History, myth and legend about these elite units.
My neighbor was a Navy SEAL dduring Viet Nam, and has be3n wounded more times than most will survive. His advice to me about my Special Forces career, was simple an clear. DON't.... You will never be the same. I was too nice. Only 15 years and several combat deployments, did I fully appreciate and understand what he tried to tell me.
No matter which branches of U.S government, I would say thank you for your service❤ truly proud all of you. Thank you for keeping the United States stronger and stronger.
Out of the two pipe lines I would see my self in a Special Forces unit, because the mission sets and way of operation is more catered to my likings and ideals.
i might buy that book
The thought of patrolling with heavy rucks makes my knees hurt
Respect to those in the arena!
I would rather join the US Navy, but conceptually, I like the Green Beret's mission of training brothers in arms and humanitarian missions.
I do believe that HALO is part of the SFQC now for all
Tons of respect for both communities, I couldn't be either 😄
You could if you really wanted to
@@low-budgefudge2164 Maybe if I was 20 years younger 😄
I hear you my friend, I am humble US Marine (not that humble) and I thought Boot camp and SOI were tough enough.
My grandfather was a seal In Vietnam And my father was navy EOD for 25 years. As a young boy I asked a lot of these questions myself growing up around A lot of special forces communities from different branches . I think this guy hit the nail On the head when he said trying to compare the 2 Is like apples and oranges they are 2 different groups with 2 entirely different purposes And tasks. It's like trying to compare an Olympic Athlete to an NFL player both are masters of their trades But their trades differ In allot of ways. An awesome comparison would be the navy EOD community with the navy seal community😮.
I've always wanted to be an SF guy since you're gonna be embedded in a foreign land and training local guys while also doing some stuff on your own. IMO, all special operations units are badass but there's something noble about training other warriors to help them liberate the oppressed.
Although I’ve never served and am older than the maximum age limit, I feel that I would better fit in with SF. I am particularly drawn towards the humanitarian aid aspect as well as working with allies in unconventional warfare.
I always thought I wanted to be in the military but as I grew older I realised the lifestyle would not fit me. I don't mind the physical fitness or danger, that's the part I know I would enjoy.
The reason I decided against applying is 2 fold. I have an issue with stupid authority. While I don't mind smart leaders/managers I hate having to listen to orders from people that don't make sense and having spoken to a lot of serving members of the forces it was a common complaint among them. In civilian world i can and do challenge these but in a military you don't really get that opportunity. I am in fact very argumentative and have (even successfully) challenged decisions of people few steps up the corporate ladder.
Secondly by joining the forces you give up a lot of your freedoms. You're restricted in where you can live, when you can go on holiday etc. Whereas as a civilian I can live just about anywhere I want and get a holiday at any time.
As such I didn't believe I'd do well and decided against it. I still at times regret and consider joining but I'm getting on with years (and injuries) now so I don't think that would even be an option for me anyway. Plus as I get older I care less about appearances and being liked so I tend to challenge leadership decisions even more often and more openly
Respect to all!!!!
I am a marine 0331 saw gunner and you guys are both bad asses
Thanks. Kindly get the task done smoothly.
My MOS was 68G thirty years ago. Aircraft structural technician on helicopters. (Bodywork)
I am curious to how the Sapper program would stack up. Much respect for all Special Forces Operator's. HOOAH!!!
These men and woman are so brave 🥰
I’m training rn to TDY to Ranger Assessment School around late next yr Hopefully I’ll make it .
If your fit, stay humble focused ,remember what you are there for....look to the man on your left on your right.your WILL TO GET THE JOB DONE... Will get you through..remember this,," RANGERS LEAD THE WAY".
I'm a former 18C that was co-located with a SEAL team on two deployments. On average they are far superior physically and at direct action missions. SF is a much older average age and a wider variety of missions oriented for sustained land warfare.
Sure you are bud
@@FwJT_
1st group and 20th. Not sure why that would be a surprise on a SOF channel like this.
@@jfkst1 this literally tells me nothing lol 💀💀 give sufficient evidence or don’t comment
@@FwJT_
You can post your social security and name if you'd like. I'll be happy to confirm. Deedrick was 3rd battalion commander when I was in 1st Group. ODAs were still three numbers when I got there.
@@FwJT_ What he means is - SF have to train resistance fighters and foreign military - they also have to conduct guerrilla warfare. That means spending weeks and months in combat zones. Since they have to train a variety of units or conduct a variety of guerrilla warfare missions they have to be able to conduct a very wide range of missions - with locals or purely on their own, with limited outside support.
SEALs missions are shorter and more limited, and are more raid/recon focused. But, what missions they conduct - they are either the best or one of the best at it.
That’s what he means.
Navy Seal, just the very thought of being a direct action specialist is enough for me. But Green Berets are the same in some ways. Becoming a combat diver and doing so as an officer would be my Ideal career as a soldier.
SF is what attracts me due to the training and missions that they do and bc I see it as my endgame. Also who doesn’t love a good Ruck March?
Fucking sucks😂
I tried out for Air Force Special Operations back in 2013 making the cut for for TACP, EOD and SERE before basic training, not being able to pass the depth perception test at MEPS singled me into SERE and being a really inexperienced swimmer I fell out of it and was reclassified rather quickly.
My bit of advice is having been a part of this process for a micro-second is that some people just don’t have health/body requirements for entry and if you do, research as much as you can about what it takes to pass those initial physical expectations not at the minimum level but by finding ways to exceed them.
I finished out my 4 years back in 2017 and will be leaving for the Army in a week for OCS, not for SF, but I just wanted to end this saying always shoot for the hardest job you can because if don’t make at least you know you tried and you do make it then the military has become that much stronger for your willingness to try.
TACP and EOD are completely separate disciplines/career fields whereas SERE is a course. EOD within the Airforce falls under engineering-not SOF. No one would ever go from TACP to EOD. Because of these understandings, I don't believe you.
You also don't "make the cut" for EOD, before basic.
You, are probably lying.
-A real tech.
@@InitialFailure Are you a member of the Air Force? If so then you'd know that SERE is a job in the Air Force, the AFSC is 1T0XX. I am pretty sure as of TODAY in the Air Force, if someone were to attempt to follow the SERE career path they would, after basic training, stay at Lackland along with PJs/CCTs/TACPs/SRs and complete their own version of an orientation(tryout) course... As you have stated EOD is not a SOF job, if anything the physical requirements for the SERE career field are harder than that of EOD. As with most washouts from any Air Force SOF tryout they are usually given Security Forces(Military Police) and EOD. Lastly, you mentioned that you don't "make the cut" for EOD before basic. The original user stated that they made the cut for TACP/EOD/SERE. Many recruiters will have you take a "mock pt test". They will have you demonstrate that you can do at least the minimum requirements for these career fields. While I don't know if that is technically legal or allowed, many recruiters will not just sign a recruit up for a job just because they want said career, especially if it is something physically taxing with a high attrition rate.
@Bigdarian I stand corrected on SERE (apparently, this is what GunTuber GarandThumb is) and was perhaps too hasty on SERE. I'm Army EOD and have only heard of SERE instructors assuming SERE is not an MOS/rate, all its own.
In any case, something about the OP's story seems off ("making the cut" for EOD before MEPs but not being allowed to attend NAVSCOLEOD because of depth perception). Thank you for the correction.
-A real tech that wears glasses on account of having poor depth perception without them*
As ex army the hardest thing is getting out. Life sucks when you have no duty anymore. No life or death factors. It's a huge shock to your life.
Yes it was!
SEALS just seems like way more of a commitment. You need to WANT to be a SEAL. Badass
I would go into SF and be in the ARMY either Rangers or Green Berets.
I don't have a ticket to join due to medical a disability. But if that golden ticket came around I would put my time into being in the military first rather than joining SF right away and go enlisted so I won't half to worry about college. To be real I would put more of time into training, studying, getting coaching and mentoring.
It would be great to see a comparison of SERE training between the army and marines and compare them to the air force SERE specialist
My godfather was a green beret had a chest full of medals. It’s interesting but none of this is for me. Even tho I am very capable hand to hand fighting I don’t consider myself a bad ass or have any interest in doing these things but am very grateful to those that do.
Welcome back super grunt Brothers Zulu good to see you back on task keep it keep it dry brother keep it dry
When you got them by the ball's their heart s and mind will follow
They should have comparisons for pog MOS’s.. let’s go 6312’s semper fi!
I always liked Ranger regiments mission set but man RASP ain’t easy either. Much shorter and more to the point because of the mission of the 75th
Know one who say the Ranger regiments mission isn't interesting but hell know to man RASP but still we don't give up we go harder to achieve the goal .
Buds prep is now in San Diego
If i had a do over back in time.. i would've done sf.. i would've thought seals weren't for me.. primarily because.. i can deal with cold however its not my favorite thing and wouldn't wanna constantly be in water