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How do you get Special Forces mentality?
These 5 Mental Preparation Tricks Used By Special Forces Will Help You In Any Situation
- Breathe slow, breathe deep, and clear your mind.
- Slow, step-by-step mental rehearsals create mastery.
- Do the best you can for the next five minutes.
- Put your mind on autopilot.
- Act and look relaxed — even if you don’t feel it.
Do you need to be smart to be in Special Forces?
To make it in the Special Forces of any branch of the U.S. military, you need intelligence, an outstanding record of previous military service (at least three years) and very high motivation. My next few columns are for those of you who think you have what it takes to go Special Forces.
How tall is the average special forces?
Only the male chart is used; as of 2012, only men could become Army Rangers. This chart ranges from 58 inches tall to 80 inches tall. According to the Army’s Special Operations Command, the average height and weight of an Army Ranger are 69 inches and 174 pounds.
What is it like to be in the Special Forces?
The Special Forces are not a rapid deployment force; the secret of their success is intensive preparation. The men studied the area they were assigned as thoroughly as any Ph.D. student.
Why is creativity so important to special forces?
The key is what’s called “relative superiority.” Objective superiority is more soldiers, more guns, more planes. Relative superiority is tactical, like using surprise or timing or a well-planned ambush. This is why creativity is so critical to SF. Via Spec Ops: Case Studies in Special Operations Warfare: Theory and Practice:
What qualities do the Green Berets look for in a candidate?
They are looking for adaptability and flexibility, men who can look at a given task and come up with any number of ways to solve it. Someone with good entrepreneurial skills is a good candidate for Special Forces, since the work of the Green Berets often involves calculated risk and creative thinking.
How resourcefulness is important in the Special Forces?
So resourcefulness is vital. The Special Forces are looking for more than someone who is tough and smart and plays well with others. They are looking for adaptability and flexibility, men who can look at a given task and come up with any number of ways to solve it.