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)
SFRE/SFE events are not preparation for SFAS; your performance is simply an indicator.
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 events may count as your monthly drill.
Most individuals who perform well at an SFRE or SFE also perform well at SFAS.
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
THE FIRST
ALASKA SPECIAL FORCES EVALUATION
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Anchorage
August 1, 2026
Open to Service Members Only
20th Special Forces Group
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-SERVICE MEMBERS ONLY-
SEP 25, 2026
NOV 06, 2026
FEB 19, 2027
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-OPEN TO CIVILIANS-
AUG 13-16, 2026
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-
MAY 15-17, 2026
JUNE 12-14, 2026
SEP 12-14, 2026
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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-
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
APRIL
NOVEMBER