Before you can become a Soldier, you’ll first need to complete a form of initial training— Basic Combat Training for enlisted Soldiers and the Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC) for Army Officers, as well as any additional training your job may require.

Discover the path to becoming a Special Forces soldier with our 18X contract program. Learn about the Special Forces Qualification Course, SFAS preparation, and the unique opportunities for those seeking an elite career in military special operations.

If you've had a valid Green Card (officially known as an I-551 Permanent Resident Card) for at least six months, you can apply for expedited naturalization and candidacy for the Special Forces through MOS 18X.

Members of the National Guard and 18X newly enlisted members will attend SFPC. This three-week long course will birng the National Guard and 18X candidates to a higher level of fitness and land navigation prior to attending SFAS.

May 9, 2023 · If your Army soldier has an 18X contract, learn more about the special forces selection process and what he will do during the training phases at Ft Bragg.

Apr 13, 2024 · The 18x program was created after 9/11 when Army Special Forces quickly found themselves at the forefront of the war in Afghanistan. Army Special Forces focus on training and leading indigenous forces made them the perfect fit for the fight against the Taliban.

Dec 23, 2023 · If you’re a civilian and want a guaranteed shot at becoming a Green Beret, you should look at the US Army’s 18X contract which includes Special Forces Assessment and Selection in your contract, provided you maintain your fitness and perform throughout the pipeline.

Civilians who want to become a Green Beret in the National Guard should sign an 18X contract, which guarantees the candidate a shot at Special Forces training after completion of Infantry Basic Training (22 weeks), Airborne School (3 weeks), and the Special Forces Preparation Course (6 weeks).

Mar 17, 2025 · The 18X program offers a fast-tracked approach to becoming a Special Forces operator. You’ll begin with basic training, progress to advanced individual training, and then attend airborne school. Following this, you’ll undertake the rigorous Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) course.