When considering a military career, especially in the Elite Forces of the various branches, it is advisable to thoroughly investigate the requirements necessary to access this exclusive program. Each branch has a basic standard for being accepted as a basic recruit and much more stringent requirements for becoming a member of the elite specialty squad. The best known of the elite are the Army Rangers, Green Berets, Army Special Requirements Deltas, and Navy Seals. There is no doubt that these Special Forces units are filled with the fittest men physically and mentally who have earned the right to protect the United States in more extraordinary and dangerous ways than the average military force. The basic US Army is an easy branch of the military to join. The academic and physical requirements are easy to overcome, but when you really push and aim for the highest requirements in both the academic and physical tests, you open the door to so many more options within the military. What keeps most people from succeeding is the mental toughness needed to succeed in the intensive programs offered by Army Special Forces. It shows that you need academic strength just as much as physical strength if you want to go far in the military. It also requires a mindset to not give up and to push through life until your dream is realized. The Army Special Forces program is an extremely difficult program to qualify for. A candidate must be mentally focused. The physical requirements are demanding and you need to be in top shape. Self-motivation must also be at the forefront to qualify to be part of the Special Forces. Academic ability is equally important when enlisting. Higher scores are needed to qualify for an elite position. This pro...... middle of paper ......al and mental capacity. Even once you score high on the ASVAB, additional academic testing is provided, along with BUD/S training. (“Fear”) Navy Seals, Army Rangers, Green Berets or Delta forces, all elite programs. They all require mental and physical strength, a willingness to follow orders, maintain personal discipline, and a strong character. The decision to join the military and especially a "special forces" group requires deep personal evaluation. You might think that they are ready to push themselves to the limit of physical demands, but this also requires mental commitment. As research shows, the attrition rate of elite military forces is high due to extreme physical and mental demands. All aspects of enlistment in any branch of the Armed Forces should be seriously considered by the individual before making such a commitment.