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

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

18X Contract Length: How Long the Army Special Forces Pipeline Really TakesCombat 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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Navy Weight Requirements: Height/Weight Chart & 2026 BCA Guide

Navy Weight Requirements: Height/Weight Chart & 2026 BCA Guide

Navy Weight Requirements: Height/Weight Chart & 2026 BCA GuideCombat Fitness
Published on: 30/03/2026

Navy weight requirements for 2026: how the height/weight chart, the new waist-to-height ratio screen, and the BCA work — and how to check if you qualify at home.

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Navy PRT Standards: Scoring & Charts by Age (2026)

Navy PRT Standards: Scoring & Charts by Age (2026)

Navy PRT Standards: Scoring & Charts by Age (2026)Combat Fitness
Published on: 18/03/2026

Navy PRT standards explained: the 50-point pass mark, scoring by age and gender, the 3 events, and how to read a PRT chart. Train to pass.

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Army Basic Training Locations: Where You Go & Why

Army Basic Training Locations: Where You Go & Why

Army Basic Training Locations: Where You Go & WhyCombat Fitness
Published on: 28/02/2026

There are 4 Army basic training locations - Fort Jackson, Leonard Wood, Sill & Benning. See how your MOS decides where you go before you ship out.

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