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did you check off 90% of the check list?
did you check off 90% of the check list?
You will be competitive and at the top of your class physically if you can check off 90% of that checklist. Don't just go there to get by, go there to excel and prive that you are the team player they want to train.
What to expect
What to expect
Phase II Selection is conducted at Hurlburt Field, FL. The purpose of Phase II is to assess each candidate inthe ST attributes for the purpose of determining if you have the raw skills to operate in the Special Operationsenvironment. Your performance will be evaluated as a team member and as an individual. The schedule is designedto stress you. The cadre will observe and take notes on everything you do. These observations will be the basis for ahiring recommendation. The data will also be used to provide critical feedback to enhance your personal andprofessional growth.
Candidates must be prepared for a physically and mentally demanding week. You cannot trust yourjudgment of your physical and mental preparedness prior to coming to Phase II. Feedback from most candidatesindicates that this week is more demanding than anything they anticipated. The cadre will push you physically andmentally beyond your comfort zone to assess those critical attributes in adverse situations. You will be expected toperform to the best of your ability in all events.
Billeting will be coordinated for all candidates. Candidates will be billeted together for the duration ofPhase II. The candidate team leader is responsible for passing travel and contact information for all candidates. Thefirst person to check in will be responsible for facilitating the in-processing of additional candidates. When thecandidate team leader arrives, he or she must check in with the ST Assessment Director for further instructions.
There are five ways to be dismissed during Phase II:1) Failure to meet minimum physical fitness standard; Member did not meet the minimum fitnessstandards required for entrance into STO/CRO and complete the assessment.2) Medical DQ; disqualification based on recommendation of medical personnel or failure tocomplete a major event due to medical evaluation or treatment.3) Quit by Action (QBA); Failure to Train (FTT) occurs when an instructor tells the candidate totrain at an event or perform some action and he/she refuses. Three FTTs given by Cadre willresult in elimination from assessment as QBA. When FTT is given, the candidate is pulledfrom training and provided individualized counseling to discuss the deficiency with the Cadrelead before returning to the training event.4) Self-Initiated Elimination; defined as candidate verbalizing to the cadre “I quit,” “I no longerwant to be here,” or any statement/action indicating that a candidate is unwilling to continue.Candidates will confirm their decision by verbalizing it to a Cadre member.5) Committing any offense punishable under the UCMJ or violation or assessment policiesdemonstrating inability to uphold the standards of excellence required by the Air Force and theDepartment of Defense. This includes integrity and safety violations.
Candidates should be prepared for the following:
Candidates must be prepared for a physically and mentally demanding week. You cannot trust yourjudgment of your physical and mental preparedness prior to coming to Phase II. Feedback from most candidatesindicates that this week is more demanding than anything they anticipated. The cadre will push you physically andmentally beyond your comfort zone to assess those critical attributes in adverse situations. You will be expected toperform to the best of your ability in all events.
Billeting will be coordinated for all candidates. Candidates will be billeted together for the duration ofPhase II. The candidate team leader is responsible for passing travel and contact information for all candidates. Thefirst person to check in will be responsible for facilitating the in-processing of additional candidates. When thecandidate team leader arrives, he or she must check in with the ST Assessment Director for further instructions.
There are five ways to be dismissed during Phase II:1) Failure to meet minimum physical fitness standard; Member did not meet the minimum fitnessstandards required for entrance into STO/CRO and complete the assessment.2) Medical DQ; disqualification based on recommendation of medical personnel or failure tocomplete a major event due to medical evaluation or treatment.3) Quit by Action (QBA); Failure to Train (FTT) occurs when an instructor tells the candidate totrain at an event or perform some action and he/she refuses. Three FTTs given by Cadre willresult in elimination from assessment as QBA. When FTT is given, the candidate is pulledfrom training and provided individualized counseling to discuss the deficiency with the Cadrelead before returning to the training event.4) Self-Initiated Elimination; defined as candidate verbalizing to the cadre “I quit,” “I no longerwant to be here,” or any statement/action indicating that a candidate is unwilling to continue.Candidates will confirm their decision by verbalizing it to a Cadre member.5) Committing any offense punishable under the UCMJ or violation or assessment policiesdemonstrating inability to uphold the standards of excellence required by the Air Force and theDepartment of Defense. This includes integrity and safety violations.
Candidates should be prepared for the following:
- Extensive psychological testing and interviews
- Briefing and writing skills evaluations
- Problem solving events
- Leadership ability evaluations
- Ruckmarches with 50 – 70 lbs of weight at distances up to 12 miles
- Running for distances up to 8 miles at a time
- Calisthenics sessions of various exercises
- Water confidence evaluations, to include:
- Under water swim intervals at 25 meters and 50 meters
- Mask and Snorkel recovery
- Buddy breathing
- Treading
- Drown proofing
- Surface swimming
how to start tapering your training
how to start tapering your training
Everyone is different but try to give yourself 2 weeks of recovery before attending phase 2. During this time, your volume should be reduced to less than 50% but your intensity should stay high. The last week should be spend stretching and maintaining your cardio.
look up how to properly taper.
what not to do?
what not to do?
Do not get complacent.
Do not get a copy of a previous Phase 2 schedule and expect it to be the same, but what you can do is use it to familiarize yourself with the events you might encounter.
Do not treat your team poorly or think you are better than anyone else.
Go with the mentality that you are there to succeed as a team- not an individual.
difference between Phase 2 and A&S?
difference between Phase 2 and A&S?
Phase 2 is the selection to assess and select the officers who will lead and the enlisted candidates through the pipeline. After completing phase 2 you will be an officer throughout the piepline but you will not be treated differently than the enlisted. It will be your job to lead and lead your team to success.
You should Familiarize yourself with these below.
You should Familiarize yourself with these below.
Each one of these topics will cover an aspect that will help you at Phase 2. Memorize Chapter 2, 5, 6 & 7 of the Handbook.
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