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As someone who went through the 14 day SFAS program after a couple of years as a line infantry officer I would advise you to physically prepare yourself with Crossfit.
The caveat is you must do Crossfit correctly. Otherwise you risk injury. Go to a Crossfit "box" and pay the money to learn the core movements. You will meet a great group of people from different walks of life with elite fitness as a common goal.
I found that the level of metabolic and lactic threshold I was able to push myself to as a dedicated crossfitter far exceeded that of conventional running and lifting.
Get a Crossfit buddy and push each other, you will have a blast. I know I was physically prepared for RS and three years later SFAS as a result. Moreover it prepared me for the rigors of life in a combat zone and under stress. I think mental toughness is a muscle that can be trained like any other, by pushing yourself and constant challenge.
My instincts and observations tell me that an officer in SFAS is heavily assessed by his ability to stay calm and think clearly under immense physical pressure and stress.
Good luck, but remember that it is very early to "obsess" over your 3 year goal. For now you must concentrate on being the best leader you can. Get some training that will benefit your subordinates. RS is a great step to take and will make you a better man for having completed it. Above all, your first priority is your mission and your soldiers.
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