SFTPSpecial Forces Training Program
Apply through your unit Readiness NCO. Pass a Special Forces Assessment. Leave your unit while you focus on SFAS and attend two preparation drills. Get selected and go to the SFQC. Fail for any reason, and you can try again the following year or the year after.
Program Overview
OVERVIEW
Candidates will submit a simple application that confirm their basic administrative readiness. Entry into the program is determined by performance at Special Forces Assessment (SFA). Those that pass SFA will be attached to the SFTP team and complete two training drills over the next three months. Special Forces Readiness (SFR) is a training drill and Special Forces Evaluation (SFE) is a test. During the SFR/SFE period, candidates will complete their SF Physical and any other administrative requirements dictated by cadre. Candidates who meet all standards will be at SFAS within 60 days of SFE. Candidates who are selected will get permanently assigned to 19th Special Forces Group and attend the SFQC. Those that fail to get to SFAS or get selected may return to SFA (starting over at application) as soon as they are cleared by cadre and their unit.
POLICY
EVERYONE who wishes to attend SFAS as a Texas candidate must adhere to the SFTP schedule. ALL applications will be submitted by unit Readiness NCO or other unit representative. EVERYONE will qualify for the program via SFA. EVERYONE will adhere to the training schedule to include SF Physical deadlines as dictated by cadre. Failure to meet any standard that prevents you from attending the SFAS class associated with your current SFTP class will result in removal from SFTP, and you will start over at Application for the next class as allowed by SFTP cadre and your unit.
SFR & SFE
All TXARNG M-DAY candidates are required to accept attachment to SFTP and complete SFR and SFE. Out of state ARNG candidates, TXARNG AGR, and Reservists are welcome and encouraged to attend SFR and SFE, but since we cannot attach you to our unit, we cannot require your participation. You will attend the same SFAS class as your SFTP classmates regardless of your participation level.
REQUIREMENTS
SFTP candidates must be in the rank of E4-E7 or O2-O3 and be qualified in an Army MOS. All candidates must have an active DTS account, GTC, green IMR, CIF issue, secret clearance for duration of SFTP, and one-year retainability from SFA date. Enlisted candidates must have a 100 GT score.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Download the application. Fill out your personal information. Send it to your Readiness NCO to complete and send to us. All directions are in the document. All application deadlines are seven days prior to SFA.
Special Forces Assessment
Candidates will complete a Special Forces Physical Assessment (HRP, Plank, Pullups, 2-mile run) and a 12-mile ruck with 50lbs plus six-quart water. See below for standards.
Special Forces Readiness
Candidates will receive an initial counseling and complete a Combat Fitness Assessment on Friday evening. Candidates will complete a full land navigation training course on Saturday.
Special Forces Evaluation
Candidates will complete two graded land nav exercises. All candidates must find three of eight total points to attend SFAS. Candidates who meet the standard will attend SFAS.
Fiscal Year 25 Schedule
Class 25-A
Application Deadline: 04 Oct 2024
SFA: 11 - 12 Oct 2024
SFR: 01 - 03 Nov 2024
SFE: 06 - 08 Dec 2024
SFAS: 23 Feb 2025 to 21 Mar 2025
Class 25-B
Application Deadline: 29 NOV 2024
SFA: 06 - 07 Dec 2024
SFR: 10 - 12 Jan 2025
SFE: 21 - 23 Feb 2025
SFAS: 23 Mar 2025 to 18 Apr 2025
Class 25-C
Application Deadline: 14 Feb 2025
SFA: 21 - 22 Feb 2025
SFR: 07 - 09 Mar 2025
SFE: 11 - 13 Apr 2025
SFAS: 25 May 2025 to 20 Jun 2025
Standards
Hand Release Pushup: 37
Plank: 2:35
Pullup: 8
2-Mile Run: 14:24
12-Mile Ruck (50lbs): 3 hours
Administrative Instructions
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Some map applications will lead to a gate that is not in use if you search for Camp Bullis or use the armory address. Search for Eisenhower Park on NW Military Highway. You will go north on NW Military Highway from Anderon Loop 1604. Stay on NW Military Highway until you reach the Camp Bullis gate. Once on Camp Bullis, after about a mile, you will pass the Post Exchange on your right then the fire station. The SWTD building is across the street from the fire station. As you turn left into the parking lot, you will see the two-story brick Special Forces armory to your right. The SWTD building is the metal building to your left.
REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS
Review the whiteboard in front of the SWTD building and follow instructions for sign-in and lodging.
REPORT TIME
Report time for SFA, SFR, and SFE is no later than 1800 on the day of training.
- SFA: Report in PT uniform with water source of any type, pen, and phone.
- SFR: Report in ruck uniform with 50-pound ruck (dry), six-quarts of water, and pen.
- SFE: Report in PT uniform with water source of any type.
- Early Reporting: If reporting early (see below), civilian clothes are authorized.
LODGING AND MEALS
Meals will be provided Friday evening until release for all candidates. Lodging will be provided Friday evening until release for all candidates. Lodging will be provided as early Wednesday for all candidates who coordinate with SWTD cadre the week prior to SFA. You must coordinate via the SWTD distro email to receive early lodging.
Important: We recommend all candidates arrive before Friday to avoid long travel on day of training. Meals are not provided for early arrival.
DRILL PERIODS
Drill period starts Friday evening regardless of arrival date.
TRAVEL AUTHORIZATIONS
TXARNG candidates traveling more than 150 miles from home-station or home of record to Camp Bullis for SFA are authorized to input DTS for mileage only (CTW required, individuals will select "duty day" to zero out per diem during IDT weekend). Per Diem is not authorized. Use MSC BPRID LOA and Routing List. Contact your unit for correct LOA and Routing List.
Important: Only TXARNG candidates are authorized TX funding for travel. DTS is only authorized for SFA. Upon entry to SFTP, your home station is Camp Mabry / Camp Bullis so DTS is not authorized for SFR or SFE.