SFAS Training Program + Development Guide

The Most Complete SFAS Prep Program on the Market For candidates who want to show up fully prepared to pass SFAS selection—not just physically, but also mentally. Most SOF selection prep begins and ends with fitness. Ruck fast. Run well. Carry long. Lift heavy. Stay Healthy. And while physical capacity is non-negotiable, dozens of ultra-fit guys don’t get selected…in every single class. This program is built for everything SFAS actually evaluates. With your purchase, you get: A 15-week SFAS-specific training program—complete with 21 pages of detailed guidelines covering execution, pacing, progression, and performance standards. A 59-page personal development guidebook—a first-of-its-kind resource designed to prepare you beyond fitness What You’re Training This is a selection-specific system. It’s a training plan—not a mix of random workouts designed to make you feel accomplished, smoked, sweaty and sore. Sure, these are byproducts of hard, effective training—and exactly what you’ll see in many ‘programs’. But they’re not the main goal. Workouts aren’t the solution. Training is. In this plan, the main goal is robust, resilient fitness that won’t waver when things get real. In it, you’ll train: Running (structured, progressive) Rucking (load, pacing, progression) Strength (carryover > gym numbers) Work capacity (under load, under fatigue) Movement (carry, drag) Bodyweight capacity (tested calisthenics) Every session has intent tied to selection demands. No fillers. No fanciness. No “just get smoked and go home.” Just basic, progressive, highly intentional training. Built by Experience, Not Theory Designed by Kevin Smith, a former Green Beret who has: Trained hundreds of 1:1 clients Helped thousands prepare for selection This isn’t guesswork. It’s built from real-world experience—what works, what fails, and what actually gets candidates selected. What SFAS Is Really Testing SFAS selection is not just a fitness test. It’s an evaluation of how you perform under stress. At Special Forces Assessment and Selection, you’re assessed when: Sleep deprived Underfed Physically exhausted Mentally taxed This is where most candidates fail. What SFAS Actually Evaluates Beyond physical output, SFAS tests core attributes required for Special Forces: Integrity – doing the right thing without supervision Courage – making decisions under pressure Perseverance – continuing when progress stalls Personal Responsibility – ownership, no excuses Adaptability – adjusting when plans fall apart Team Ability – communicating and contributing effectively These aren’t ideas. They’re behaviors—and they show up immediately under stress. Why Most Candidates Fail SFAS Most candidates understand these attributes. Very few train them. “Be a good dude” isn’t preparation. And under pressure, you don’t rise to the occasion. You default to your level of preparation. Why This Matters The failure point isn’t usually effort. In many cases, it’s non-fitness related. It’s more commonly: Bad decisions when smoked, cold/hot, wet, and miserable Poor communication skills Low confidence Feeble performance in team settings Losing composure when things go awry Relying solely on fitness as a crutch These abilities can’t be fabricated out of thin air. They’re skills. Like any skill, they can be developed and mastered. Standard This is not a beginner program. If you’ve waited till you’re 15 weeks out to start prep from scratch, you’re too late to the party. Prior to starting the program, you should: Be running and rucking consistently Have baseline strength and durability Be injury-free Be capable of following structured guidance If not, this isn’t the plan for you…yet. Following another TTM program with a base phase—Jacked Gazelle 3.0 or 2&5 Mile Program—is strongly suggested before commencing SFAS prep. Skipping steps doesn’t make you hard—it just severely limits your chances. Who This Is For SFAS candidates serious about selection Individuals who want full-spectrum preparation Self-directed people willing to execute in and out of training Who This Is Not For Beginners Injured athletes General fitness / bodybuilding Anyone expecting personal coaching or customization Anyone unwilling to fix obvious gaps If You Execute, You’ll See Faster runs and stronger rucks Higher work capacity under load Better pacing and fatigue control Stronger decision-making under stress More adaptability and composure Greatly enhanced social interaction Better team contribution The Bottom Line Fitness gets you in the door. It’s merely just the cost of entry. Being a confident, effective, mentally tough human is what keeps you there. Train both—or go in hoping for the best. And in case you didn’t know, hope is not an effective strategy.