Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS)
GPTKB entity
Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_operation
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:military_unit
|
| gptkbp:conducted |
gptkb:military_unit
|
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 21 days
|
| gptkbp:emphasizes |
gptkb:initiative
self-discipline resilience |
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:1980s
|
| gptkbp:focuses_on |
leadership skills
physical fitness mental toughness |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Special_Forces_Qualification_Course
|
| gptkbp:goal |
identify candidates for Special Forces training
|
| gptkbp:has |
multiple phases
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS)
|
| gptkbp:includes |
field exercises
physical training land navigation written tests individual assessments team exercises group problem-solving tasks individual physical tests |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
one of the toughest military assessments
|
| gptkbp:is_critical_for |
entry into Special Forces
|
| gptkbp:is_designed_for |
gptkb:U._S._Army_Special_Forces
|
| gptkbp:is_designed_to |
assess suitability for Special Forces
|
| gptkbp:is_evaluated_by |
gptkb:military_officer
gptkb:teamwork gptkb:psychologist problem-solving abilities adaptability Special Forces instructors |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
rigorous standards
intense competition challenging environment |
| gptkbp:is_open_to |
National Guard members
reservists active duty soldiers |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:U._S._Army_Special_Operations_Command
gptkb:U._S._Army_Special_Forces_Qualification_Course U. S. Army training pipeline |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Fort_Bragg,_North_Carolina
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
high attrition rate
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
selection for Special Forces training
|
| gptkbp:participants |
gptkb:U._S._Army_soldiers
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
Basic Combat Training
|
| gptkbp:provides |
evaluation of leadership potential
evaluation of mental capabilities evaluation of physical capabilities |
| gptkbp:requires |
psychological evaluation
high physical standards Special Forces candidates completion of prerequisites |