Pathfinder and Green Beret Candidate

Green Beret Pathfinder Program

To become a highly skilled Soldier, you'll undergo rigorous training to develop advanced skills and abilities.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen

Hold a High School Diploma or GED

Meet the guidelines for tattoos

No major law violations in your past

No medical concerns that would impact your ability to complete the program

Be 18 years old by the start date and not have turned 32 prior to completion

Training and Assessment

Complete 22 weeks of Infantry One Station Unit Training

Pass the Special Operations Forces Preparation Course and the Special Forces Assessment & Selection Course after Airborne School

Achieve an ASVAB score of 110 in General Technical (GT)

Reach a minimum ASVAB score of 100 in Combat (CO)

Skills You'll Acquire

Evasion techniques

Physical and mental strength development

Advanced weapons operations