Special Forces Readiness Evaluations (SFRE) and Special Forces Evaluations (SFE) measure your potential as a Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) candidate.
SFEs are one-day events and SFREs are multi- day events. The SFRE is typically for currently serving members of the military while many SFEs are open to the public.
SFRE can or may consists of:
Team Events
12-Mile Ruck
ACFT
5-Mile Run
Swim
Land Navigation
SFE consists of:
Hand-Release Push-Ups
5-Mile Run
Pull-Ups
Plank
Ruck March (8 miles up to to 12 miles)
Load bearing event (Sand Bag Carry)
SFRE/SFE events do not prepare you for SFAS. They reveal your preparation.
Successful completion of an SFRE/SFE is mandatory in order to receive a slot to SFAS through 19th and 20th Group.
Many candidates attend multiple SFRE/SFE events on their path to SFAS. Most candidates are invited back for a second SFRE/SFE and use the experience gained at their first appearance to better themselves.
SFRE/SFE is an Assessment, not preparation. Your performance reveals your discipline and character.
Preparation is Paramount.
Selected candidates began preparation over one year prior to attending SFAS at a rate of nearly three times more than those that were not selected. This indicates the need for sustained training over time.
The SFAS Preparation Handbook recommends candidates successfully perform a 12-mile ruck march (with 45lbs) under 2 hours and 36 mins and a 5-mile run under 37 mins and 30 secs.
See Resources Tab for the free SFAS PREP HANDBOOK and other training plans with discount codes.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR AN SFRE OR SFE
Use the links below in order to register for those listed events. If you cannot find information for your specific state, please click on “Contact a Green Beret” and then select the respective state of your choice. At the bottom on the form in the notes section, state your interest in attending an SFRE.
UPCOMING
SPECIAL FORCES EVALUATIONS
20th Special Forces Group
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-SFE/ MILITARY ONLY
-18X/ CIVILIAN ONLY
OCT 30, 2026 (18X Civilians Only)
NOV 06, 2026/ SFE
FEB 19, 2027/ SFE
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-OPEN TO CIVILIANS-
OCT 15-18, 2026
JAN 21-24, 2027
MAR 18-21, 2027
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-SERVICE MEMBERS/PRIOR SERVICE ONLY-
TBD
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-SERVICE MEMBERS ONLY-
TBD
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-SERVICE MEMBERS ONLY-
TBD
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-SERVICE MEMBERS ONLY-
OCT 02-04, 2026
NOV 06-08, 2026
JAN 08-10, 2027
FEB 05-07, 2027
MAR 12-14, 2027
APR 02-04, 2027
APR 30-MAY 02, 2027
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-SERVICE MEMBERS ONLY-
JUL 17-19, 2026
SEP 11-13, 2026
NOV 20-22, 2026
FEB 26-28, 2027
APR 16-18, 2027
AUG 27-29, 2027
19th Special Forces Group
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(Service Members Only)
-Conducted Annually-
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