SF Qualifications

General Qualifications:

Must be a male U.S. citizen (non-waiverable).
Must be airborne qualified or volunteer for airborne training.
All soldiears will be given a 50 meter swim assesment, conducted in uniform, to determine whether they have the aptitude to learn how to swim.
Must score a minimum of 240 points on the Army physical fitness test (APFT), with no less than 70 points on any event, using the standards for age group 17 to 21.
Must be able to meet medical fitness standards as outlined in AR 40-501.
Must be eligible for a "SECRET" security clearance (security clearance is not required to attend (SFAS).

Additional criteria exclusive to enlisted applicants:

Enlisted applicants must be in the pay grade of E-4 to E-6 or E-7 with no more than 12 years TIS and 9 month TIG.
Successful completion of SFAS is a prerequisite to the SFQC.
Must be a high school graduate or have a general educational development certificate.
Must have a general technical score (GT) of 107 or higher.
Soldiers recently completing an MOS-producing school must serve in that MOS for 1 year.
Must not have 30 days or more lost time under Title 10, United States Code, section 972, within current or preceding enlistment.
Must not be barred to reenlistment.
Have a minimum of 3 years remaining service obligation upon completion of Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC).

Additional criteria exclusive to officer applicants:

Officer applicants must be branch qualified and be in the grade of captain or first lieutenant.
Have at least a SECRET security clearance prior to arrival at Fort Bragg and meet eligibility criteria for a TOP SECRET clearance.
Have completed the Officer Basic Course and have been successful in your branch assignments prior to application for SF.
Have a Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) Score of 85 or higher (or a Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) of a minimum of 1/1 Reading and Listening Score).
Have a minimum of 3 years remaining service obligation upon completion of Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC).

All applicants MUST NOT:

Be under suspension of favorable personnel action.
Have been convicted by court-martial or have disciplinary action noted in their official military fiche under the provisions of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (Article 15).
Have received an Article 15 for drug-related offense, Insuboordination, etc....
Have convictions for Drunken Driving (DWI, DUI, etc..) or Alcohal Related Offenses.
Have voluntarily terminated Airborne school or SF training.
Exceed weight standards in accordance with AR 600-9.
Be barred to reenlistment.