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

20th Special Forces Group

‍ ‍ALABAMA

(Service Members Only)

  • MAY 29, 2026

  • SEP 17, 2026

  • NOV 06, 2026

  • FEB 19, 2027

‍ ‍FLORIDA

(Open to Civilians)

  • AUG 13-16, 2026

  • OCT 15-18, 2026

  • JAN 21-24, 2027

  • MAR 18-21, 2027

‍ ‍NORTH CAROLINA

(Service Members Only)

  • JUL 17-19, 2026

  • SEP 11-13, 2026

MASSACHUSETTS

(Service Members Only)

  • TBD

INDIANA

(Service Members/Prior Service)

  • TBD

‍ ‍MISSISSIPPI

(Service Members Only)

  • MAY 15-17, 2026

  • JUNE 12-14, 2026

  • SEP 12-14, 2026

    FOR CIVILIANS

  • APR 24, 2026

MARYLAND

(Service Members Only)

  • TBD

19th Special Forces Group 

TEXAS

(Service Members Only)

-Conducted Annually-

  • JANUARY

  • FEBRUARY

  • APRIL

  • NOVEMBER