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Special Forces Training: Length, Difficulty | Combat Fitness

Combat Fitness

Published on: 05/10/2026

Special forces training runs one to two years, from a 24-day SFAS to the Robin Sage finale. Learn how hard it is, where it happens, and how to prepare for it.

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18X Contract Length: How Long the Army Special Forces Pipeline Really Takes

Combat Fitness

Published on: 30/03/2026

How long is an 18X contract? Most Green Beret candidates owe 4–5 years active duty. See the full pipeline timeline - OSUT, SFAS, and the Q Course - explained.

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SFAS Training Program FAQ: How to Prep for Selection

Combat Fitness

Published on: 26/03/2026

SFAS is a brutal 24-day selection most candidates don't pass. Learn how to build the rucking, running, and strength base to arrive ready.

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How to Become a Green Beret: Selection, Q Course, MOS

Combat Fitness

Published on: 14/03/2026

How to become a Green Beret, step by step: SFAS selection, the year-long Q Course, the 18-series MOS, and the 1.5–2 years it truly takes. Start your prep here.

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