Thinking About Special Forces: Answers to Oftern Asked Questions

This Booklet
Is Designed to Help You . . .

Make an Informed Decision About a Possible Future in SF

This may be the most important decision in your Army career. We encourage you
to use this booklet as one source of information and to seek and find as much information as you need to make the decision that is right for you.

If you already plan to make a career in SF, this booklet will help you mentally
prepare. Knowing what to expect improves your ability to deal with the selection
and qualification process and the challenges of being a “quiet professional”—an
SF soldier.

This Booklet Is Intended For . . .Soldiers
We’ve addressed the most common questions soldiers much like yourself have
asked about selection and training, military occupational specialties (MOSs), SF
Groups, and day-to-day life in SF.

Wives...
In many cases, the soldier’s family plays a key role in his decision process and in
his ultimate adjustment and success in SF. So, we’ve included information about
family-related concerns.