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DISCOVERY CHANNEL - SFAS

Announced today.

Richard

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WOULD YOU BE TOUGH ENOUGH?

DISCOVERY CHANNEL REVEALS THE GRUELING GREEN BERET SPECIAL FORCES SELECTION PROCESS IN TWO WEEKS IN HELL

-- World premiere special airs December 20 at 8 PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel --

The U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) are America's elite warfare specialists. Who are they and what does it take to become one? Discovery Channel gives viewers an unprecedented close-up look at the brutal two-week training that separates the wannabes from the Berets in the two-hour world premiere of TWO WEEKS IN HELL airing on Sunday, December 20 at 8:00 PM ET/PT.

Over 14 days, a candidate's true character is exposed through physical and mental challenges. Discovery Channel was granted special access to document this grueling test of wills and wits from the inside for TWO WEEKS IN HELL. The Green Berets rely on creative, innovative, and stealthy tactics to destabilize an enemy from within a hostile environment. A Green Beret candidate may think he's the right man for the job, but the Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) will find out. The selection process is a brutal test designed to mentally and physically smash men down to their core.

The unique, first-hand access of TWO WEEKS IN HELL takes viewers deep inside the world of America's Green Berets. The Green Berets know exactly what they are looking for, and the SFAS cadre will twist the minds and destroy the bodies of those candidates who want the part. Everything at selection has a reason, but it's like no other selection process in the world. For those who try out, it's an avalanche of chaos, stress, and doubt.

They come from all across America, from both the military and civilian lives and most have no idea what they are really getting into. Only then will Special Forces know if they want to invest in what is left. Sixty percent of the candidates will not last the two weeks -- and passing this test is just for the opportunity to start real Green Beret training. SFAS has only one purpose: To find those candidates who have the physical and emotional ability to become Green Berets.

Thanks for the heads up Richard.

I went thru the last easy class, myself. Actually gained weight during Phase I patrolling.

The only hard part was the day one ruck run with Bad Bob Howard. Lotta guys bounced the gate hard that night!

Thanks, will check it out.

I hadn't realized SFAS is now down to 2 weeks.

QP Richard, excellent find, I will definitely check it out, thank you.

Still three weeks

Thanks for the heads up Richard!

SFAS is still three weeks. I am awaiting orders for the January SFAS and it is still the 23 day course. Discovery must have filmed this during the time frame when SFAS was two-weeks and decided to keep it titled "Two weeks in Hell", rather than update the title to be more current.

CK

I was in Camp Mackall when they were filming this. One afternoon I'm running PT with my German Shepherd along the airfield and I saw their cameras film the students running there as well. I think my dog and I ruined the shot. But, I was wearing 7th SFG PTs ... :)

I saw a rough cut edition of it. Seemed well done, there was no narration in the version I saw. But there were a lot of candidates throwing up during log PT:lifter

I wish that I were young again and had the chance to go through SFAS just to experience it. In the old days we had pre-phase and I seem to remember it consisting of three weeks of tortuous PT in addition to some insane rucking and also some abbreviated land navigation training.

Should be interesting, thanks Richard.
AM

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Originally Posted by cback0220 (Post 301766)

there were a lot of candidates throwing up during log PT:lifter

Ah... The fresh stench of puke in the pit during pre-jump. Yum.

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Originally Posted by cback0220 (Post 301766)

I saw a rough cut edition of it. Seemed well done, there was no narration in the version I saw. But there were a lot of candidates throwing up during log PT:lifter

That's just chumming.

One of the few times it is good to be short is under the log.

TR

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Originally Posted by cback0220 (Post 301766)

But there were a lot of candidates throwing up during log PT:lifter

I don't suppose it showed them putting their weakness in their pockets did it, I can’t imagine that would make for good tv! :D

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Originally Posted by Richard (Post 301728)

Announced today.

After reading this, I think I need to read Lt Col Joe's book,,

Just to be prepared to watch the show... :D:eek::D:eek:

Thanks Richard..

I saw the previews for this and man. One guy had a bloody nose that was gushing. It looks like a good eye-opening show.

Crockett18