sasr

 Getting into special forces in Australia is NOT easy, you only get one chance to become separated from SF, but if you really want to be apart of SF, this is how you do it.


First, you will need to join the Australian Defense Force (but it is better to be in the army).

You must then complete the infantry gunner infantry operations basic course (72 days)

Then Accelerated Infantry Special Forces training program (6 weeks).

Then the commando physical training package (15 weeks). You can only do this when feeding in the ADF.

So after more than 7 months you can actually approach SASR and get you into selection course.

But first

You must then obtain the approval of your commanding officer and a recommendation to the SASR Selection Committee.

If you ask for a recommendation, your commanding officer can give a positive or negative recommendation.

Keep in mind that if you get a negative referral, your OUT

Great!


You have been recommended, can you now start the selection course itself?


POORLY


Now you get a medical check up which only lasts for 6 months.

Doctors will assess your physical condition as well as an extensive medical history questionnaire.

If the docs say no, your OUT.

Next is a psychological examination, which should be done 5 months before the start of the course.

You have to fill out a questionnaire and have an interview with a phycologist.


If the doctor says no, you're OUT


Now you actually meet SASR members or commandos!


You get a 'paper board' screening from them where they ask you what positions you are going for (SASR or Commandos) about 2 months before the selection course starts.


They can also overturn any doctor or psychologist result if they think you are incapable of SF.


In other words, your OUT

yo yo


have you made it this far so you can actually start a selection course?


POORLY


Now you can get a taste of what it's like on the selection course through a screen test.

This is done for 7 hours and involves a lot of physical activity.

Typically only 64% of participants make it past this stage.

So basically your OUT. 
Now you get to the actual selection course.

21 days at Bindoon training camp in Western Australia.
It is said to be one of the toughest special forces boot camps in the world and most who start NEVER finish.

There are around 130 people at each selection camp and once you arrive you are watched and monitored by the Directing Staff (DS).

Many people lose significant body weight and sustain serious injuries. There have been several deaths in the camp in the past.

Each participant receives a wristband with an assigned number. This is what they will refer to throughout the course.

If you want to leave and withdraw, you have to put a band on DS's arm.

The first 10 days involve heavy PT and walking long distances with packs on. You won't get much sleep and will be constantly interrogated and bullied by DS.

Oh and by the way, DS can remove you at any time.

Still here?

Great, now you can experience what is called a 'lucky tramp', which is basically when you are dropped off in a remote part of Western Australia and told to travel to all checkpoints by yourself with a 50kg pack within 5 days.

If you've made it this far, you're in the final stretch of selection camp!
You go into simulated scenarios where you are given impossible tasks to complete.

The whole time this guy is trying to get you to quit.

Did he pass the selection course?

Yeah, but you're not done yet.

Now you have to go through an 18 month training cycle where you learn everything you need for special forces.

And remember, you can still be cut off from special units at this stage.

If you have mastered all this, you can become a member of special forces.