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Army 2 Mile Run Time: AFT Standards, Scoring, Training

Army 2 Mile Run Time: AFT Standards, Scoring, Training

Army 2 Mile Run Time: AFT Standards, Scoring, TrainingCombat Fitness
Published on: 18/04/2026

Army 2 mile run time under the AFT — standards by age and gender, 60-to-100 point scoring, plus the training, pacing, and breathing to drop seconds off your run.

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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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RASP Program Guide: How to Train and Prepare for Ranger Assessment and Selection

RASP Program Guide: How to Train and Prepare for Ranger Assessment and Selection

RASP Program Guide: How to Train and Prepare for Ranger Assessment and SelectionCombat Fitness
Published on: 26/03/2026

RASP program guide for Ranger Assessment and Selection: entry standards, how long RASP lasts, weekly training, rucking, running, and the right prep plan.

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SFAS Program FAQ: How to Train for Selection | 2026

SFAS Program FAQ: How to Train for Selection | 2026

SFAS Program FAQ: How to Train for Selection | 2026Combat Fitness
Published on: 26/03/2026

SFAS program FAQ for selection candidates. How to train rucking, running, strength & endurance for Special Forces Assessment — answers from the SOF-LAND coaches.

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