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The X-rays were something else when I went through. They were the fastest runners, fastest ruckers. And most high energy guys there.

Just wanted to add that it isn’t called SOPC anymore it’s called SFPC (Special Forces Prep Course) and it’s 5 weeks long at Fort Bragg. Current 18x and just finished the prep course heading to selection in Jan.

My grandson went 18x and came in as E-4 when he went to Benning. When he graduated 2 years later he made E-5 and 2 years later he was E-6 and he was 25 at the time. SF guys get promoted pretty fast if they have their stuff together, which 99.9% of the guys do.

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signed my 18X contract today, ship out July 24. I want to say you have been a big reason as to why I made that decision, made me believe in myself. Will definitely be watching your videos on repeat to continue to help me prepare for the pipeline. Thank you for your service, both active and retired 🫡

I really appreciate these videos, makes things actually seem obtainable or reachable. I’ve been busting my ass losing weight so I can join the Army in hopes of doing my “dream job” of literally anything in special operations, it’s just something I have to do otherwise I’m lost and have nothing more I’d want to do than just that. My calling I guess you could say, so I really appreciate these videos. I’m gonna keep grinding and keep studying up so I can achieve what people around me believe I cannot do.

You’re a stud man. Thanks for the great videos and extremely helpful information. It’s cool to see how humble you are about everything, and just genuinely want to help.

Finally have off time and I’m early. Keep crushing it ! 💯

Didn’t realize I needed to hear this until I heard it. Thank you!

I think if you did a vid on how to be prepared physically, things like push up/pull minimums, ruck and distance times, running times, etc. as well as do’s and dont’s of getting prepared would be great (working on land nav on your own, books to read, etc). Thanks!

Just had an ex-green beret tell me my son couldn't go 18x because he needed 10yrs experience and to be Ranger school qualified to become a green beret??? Which I knew wasn't true. 12yrs experience myself and his mom 6yrs in the military. His wife, him and I went back and forth so you're gonna have people that don't know or may be haters. It was a tough conversation but take those people with a grain of salt and continue to get after it everyone. Thank you Sean "Buck" Rogers!

Grate perspective! I appreciate your humility, had to be hard to watch from your shoes. I get why guys can feel salty, but we are all on the same team( America )! and we must evolve. And despite sore sacks and sore toes. I appreciate all of you that have and are serving and defending the still greatest country in the world.

Oh yeah, this is exactly what I needed, thank you so much Buck! Also, are you planning on covering 18F / Intelligence Sergeant?

I had some people tell me not to go 18x, but this video was really helpful, once I finish up my degree I plan on going 18x and I’m really excited.

Very detailed dude 😉. Wish for video about your favorite camouflage pattern uniforms with gear u used during your times as a Green Beret Operator.

love the content smashing the like button eve time. cant wait to get option 40 in march

Great video as always. Video idea: your journey from prior service to SFAS and how that whole thing works. Keep the good work up.

This video is one of the best displays of integrity I’ve ever seen. Thanks for being honest.

Great Job!!! Awesome motivation for those who wan to enjoy the military. Nice

Agree. I encouraged college friend of my sons who was a Russian speaker and totally dedicated to going Seal after graduation. I had a long talk with him and encouraged him to switch from Navy to enlist 18X. After he went to Benning I stopped at the SF recruiter on base and gave him the guys name and unit. He made it and went to the 10th at Carson.

Talked to you on Instagram last night and this really helped man appreciate it

I'm neither american nor planning to join up, but these videos are great. Keep the videos coming, hope you get the growth you deserve! Thanks for keeping us all safe.

Loved this video, I needed this I’m coming off of deployment and I’m 92A but I didn’t want this mos but I’m going go sof when I get back to the states.

From my perspective Buck I failed it and I love the unit I'm in i get to do recon i can go to sniper tryouts like this is pretty awesome and the training I get here could help ke improve well beyond what I was doing as a civilian. So even after yes still worth it thanks for these videos they keep my grinding my game, keep up the great work.

As an 18X I would day there is a lot of benefit to being an X ray. As buck pointed out land nav was key. We basically ran the Star course in SOPC and not a single 18X I was with failed land nav. Additionally I would say physically you are generally more prepared than others. Your body is used to running longer distances and holding ruck weight. Having said that I started basic with 100 xrays and graduated the Q with only 5. The individuals that didn't make it typically self selected themselves or failed to be mature enough and do the right thing when nobody is looking. Its a double edge sword, and many get lackadaisical with militsry bearing. Lastly just because your an Xray doesn't mean you know everything and acting like you do will only hurt you, especially during team week.

thank you bro, i’m working towards an option 40 within the next year and i’m fuckin pumped 💯

Much respect to you sir, great information. I hope I can get this contract 💯

Im looking at going 18x i will be watching more of your videos so i can learn of what i need to prepare for both mentally and physically.

Great knowledge as always 🤙🏼

This is great shit dude and thanks a lot! They were trying to hardball me at MEPS to go infantry but I stood my ground and with the help of my recruiter, I got the 18x.

I've been prepping myself for last couple months for the 18x contract. I've lost weight, I've been running more, and feeling more confident for myself. Some have called me a fool for going for this, while others push me to want this. This video is the cherry on top. Thank you.

Great insight again. Merry Christmas Happy New Year

Thank you buck. Merry Christmas!

Was active for 4 years (Airborne Infantry), currently in the Guard, going back active 18X. I think the life experience from the civilian world and allowing myself perspective to look at active duty in hindsight and being able to appreciate it is really going to help with the experience part and maturity of being successful in SFAS (at least according to my GB buddies from active). Just gotta make sure I’m physically ready, personality wise I think I’m good to go, at least hopefully.lol. If I had gone to selection while on my initial contract, I wouldn’t have had the maturity, experience, or perspective to be successful, for me personally.

As a side note, my nephew just got selected for CAG (we used to call them the Hardy Boys lol). He is a combat engineer. He worked with some of them, and actually has selection, or whatever their training, is called, coming up. He's super excited to do it. So, yes, they DO select from RA. Its rare, but it apparently does happen.

It would be cool to see a video of the Rep 63 contract and your input on that. Thanks!

I’m not in the absolute best of shape but in in decent shape. And I am trying to work out to get better at my mile runs. I want to be an 18B so bad! I am going to get it! I’m going to work my ass off and get what I want and what my Family needs!! Thank you for this video! Gave me some more confidence in myself! Btw I’m a newer subscriber. Just found you last night tbh 😅😅

Awesome vids with so much information your putting out! Thank you for your time and help it’s motivating. Do you happen to know any information on the support groups guys that are with the SF national guard?

Thanks for this video. Just before watching this I was watching a video about the Army changing things and it was a little discouraging. Even if I had to spend two years in regular Army first. I would because the juice is worth the squeeze.

Was awesome u touched on the struggle of making rank. Took me 2 yrs of busting my ass as a paratrooper to make E4. I agree , if u want it , and can grab for it, go for it! Land nav course will be the make or break, lol

I wish I had this kind of info when joined the Army back in ‘80.I would have chosen a lot different.

I NEEDED THIS! The comments dont make sense though? Why would recruiters/others turn people down? My recruiter and his office are rooting for me

Hay Buck love your videos, also I was wondering if you could do a video on life during SFQC and if you get any family time during it.

I don’t know if it’s the same way, but for what it’s worth; I enlisted as an 18x in 2016. Ended up finishing SFAS and was unfortunately a 20 day non-select. Two months after that, the army reclassed me to 92G (cook), which devastated me. After fighting for it, I was able to go to rasp and ended up in ranger battalion as a cook, and now also have a ranger tab. Just understand, that 18x can be a serious roll of the dice.

Plan on getting a 18x contract in February, stoked to say the least.

Biggest thing is to get maturity under control. Know where you stand and go from there. Think quick and moved in the right direction.

I've been Infantry for over 19 years, and served as a Recruiter and later as a Drill Sergeant. 18X (and Option 40, for that matter) contracts are valuable, and from what I saw as a Drill, most Candidates are driven and motivated to succeed, limited only by themselves. Also, the bad (good?) habits picked up from time in regular MOS' won't come into effect. Let's face it, a lot of us Infantry types fall back on a false sense of superiority over others, while "softer" MOS' usually lack the core retentive training required for combat skills, focusing instead on their day to day jobs. In the former case, pride may be hurt while in the latter a sudden rush of uncomfortableness may overwhelm someone trying for SF. An 18X has the advantage of fresh knowledge being supplemented by the skills taught in the SF pipeline, along with a gradual introduction to the world of sucking. I have immense respect for those who go from civilian to SOCOM, and will always remember the only Muslim funeral my Casket Team conducted in Arlington National Cemetery, SSG Ayman Taha, a Green Beret born in Sudan who enlisted as an 18X... With that said, the Drill Sergeant and Infantry NCO in me has to say: if you take an 18X or Option 40 contract with the intent of quitting after Airborne School (in my experience this is all too common), quit now. The Infantry is full of 5-jump quitters, and as a Drill I had the satisfaction of watching at least one previous 18X who thought he'd be Infantry get sent to the Culinary School (no offense to Buck intended). Others went over to Harmony Church and became tankers.

Fuck yeah Buck, good shit and great content as always.

Went to the recruiter yesterday and am in the process of getting my 18x contract, thank you Sean!

Got my beret through 18X program in 2012- Went in as an E-4, got promoted to E-5 upon graduation. May have changed since I went through. Great content, Buck!

Thanks for looking out for young people.

I think it'd be cool for you to make a video or post about what a FNG is. I haven't served, but love the videos because of the mindset principles. With that said, I had to do some research to figure out what FNG meant.

I always assumed the 18X was a way for big Army to get a lot of paratroopers. "Sure we'll give you a shot a trying SF, but if you fail, you're airborne infantry. "

32.+ Years & Your Correct Sir. 1982 With Option 40 On My Way To Ft. Benning. After Infantry & Advanced Infantry. Jump School To Ranger School & Then Sniper School Knocking It Out With Rangers. Made E-6 & Put Packet Into Warrant Officer School. Made Selection To 18 X-ray Selection & After Completion Command Jerked Me Away To Tier 1 JSOC 18 Delta Force Squad D & G. Regardless Hard Knocks & Accepting The Missions I Trained For & All The Hops I Took & Returned From My Mind Often Reflected Back To 11 Bravo Where It Started With Option 40. Outstanding Truth. Keep It Coming. Onward. Upward And Over The Top. CWO 4. Out & Clear. 🇺🇸

What up buck I wish I knew about the 18x -ray program back in 03 when I enlisted…

You feel like a big brother to me man, just got my x ray contract.

New to channel and already liking it. What was your MOS and what years did you serve?

Honestly exactly what I wanted to hear about the 18x option

Buck: in one of your videos on a real engagements where you walked everyone through what happened. You guys were at a mud brick wall and one of the less experienced operators shot the wall, the bullet ricocheted and hit a team leader in the leg, and later did it agin with a live target right in from of him. I wanted maybe provide an idea that might help someone. I am not a green beret or ex-military and I have never been in a gun fight. My experience is all hunting deer,turkey,upland game,waterfowl, dog training,guiding, trap,skeet,sporting clays. I think those operators that seemed to lack situation awareness and reflexive actions to get on target can be fixed. IMHO if they could spend a few weeks on clay targets, and hunting upland birds like quail, pheasants with someone experienced they could adapt and acquire the muscle memory to snap up the firearm, get their eyes down the rail, and bear down on a stationary or moving target without hesitation. A few weeks of training on wild birds where they have no idea where they will pop up, with wind, weather, long walks, would go a long ways towards getting them into a mental framework of reacting instantaneously to targets of opportunity and bringing down those targets regardless of species. Also it might be good for the SF operators when they get back to the states to hunt hard coyote, wild pigs, deer. If you want to get action on live targets do a driven deer hunt, pushers will get the deer up and moving into an ambush situation. When the deer come, they will be running hot at fully deer tilt, your objective is select the biggest best target example a 10+ point buck ( think enemy commander) bear down take it out on the run, standing still anyone can do that. Coyote can be a stalking full camp, call them in, put them down. Quail fly hard, a covey will provide a flurry of activity, target selection is a challenge, wild birds are the real athletes you want, Ducks species vary in their speed e,g Teal fly faster than Mallards, if you avoid the lazy coming into decoys wings cupped shots, focus on the hard flying birds let someone else take the easy shots. Victory is a lanyard full of bands. Wild Pheasants can at times be elusive especially with high winds, or severe weather pick the worst conditions it will ask it harder, you will walk far North Dakota or South. If you get a break and it is hunting season make the calls, get the state license and go, if not and you like honing your awareness and time, distance mental calculations the get your buddies to a sporting clays range shoot 2 rounds (200 shot shells) there are typically 10 stations with realistic conditions e.g coming at you, going away from you, going left, going right, a bouncing rabbit, down into a gorge or up a hill. Look at this way if you ever get in a jungle and you are hungry you will always be able to eat something if you can shoot moving targets. Nothing runs or flies as fast as something that wants to live. And the only way you are going to eat is if you can sort that out in your head with your firearm.

Thank you for this video. I enlisted in the Army as a 11B because a former Grunt told me the same thing about being enlisted first is better than going straight into it. Biggest bullshit ever, I hate to say it but being in the normal Army does not help with preparing for SF Selection at all. I wish this video was out and I saw this before I joined the Army.

Hey Buck, Really appreciate all the info you’re putting out 👍👍. Really helpful. About signing an 18X contract, i have couple of questions: 1) I read that the length of the contract is 6 years, and that 2 1/2 of those years you spend in training ( correct me if I’m wrong). My question is: during these 2 or 2 1/2 years of training, do you get deployed? 2) is it true that : when you enlist directly with an 18X contract, and at some point you end up washing out, you get reclassified for the remainder of your contract with an MOS based in the army’s needs? 3) During the training/prep portion of your time, what does time spent with your family look like? For instance week-wise? What i mean is, for these 2 1/2 years, you don’t go without seeing your family right? They can live with you to whichever post you are stationed for training? I appreciate your help. Thank you sincerely 👍

Hey, just read this. According to the an Officer incharge of SOPC. The final SOPC Class, before it turned into SFPC had a 98% Graduation rate from SFAS and the Q Course. The officers name is Lieutenant Colonel Martin.

i was one of the first So called SF Babies in 1978. I worked my way through the ranks from E1 to E8 and held the position of a team sergeant as a E-7 then again as an E-8. I've seen people from every aspect serving as a team member. Twillingness to guide his 'team to understand, I'm here not just take you into harms way and bring us back. But also I'm grooming you to someday to take my place. My 22 years in SF served me well, I had jerks as team sergeants and team leaders, not to mentions some real jackasses as CSMs and BN Commanders.

Buck thanks for all the info your putting out brother ! Can we get a little bit on how to best to take care of your feet after days on end of long rucks ?

You gave so much great information in this video thanks bro !! Do you think X-ray is a good choice for someone who doesn’t know any languages ?? I know I can learn one if given the task but I only speak English . Should I start learning one on my own ??? I’ll be 27 next year highly considering SF or Rangers . Thanks bro !

I would only give that advice plus tell them to get a great job first before they tried out for a team position. They have a great job to fall on 'if' they failed.

Any large bureaucratic organization . Once you train and become skilled at your job. They don't want you to leave.

This inspires me.

off topic, but Thank You for the Podcast

Hey man, I recently got back from deployment and just last week I was diagnosed with mild ptsd. I was fine over there but just having some problems back home. Will this disqualify me from ever attempting sf?

Hey buck, could you please do a video on West Point, and SF officers? I plan on going to West Point next year but i get hesitant because I want to go SF and I want to see action and be like “a part of the team”. I think you mentioned in a previous video that your team leader wasn’t really in the action or training with the rest of your ODA. How typical is this for 18A’s? Also, it would be great if you could let me know how much an 18A gets training in the other MOS specific jobs? Like comms, engineers, medics? Thanks!

Awesome stuff here I was worried I made the wrong choice on signing the contract 😅

Would you ever do a video detailing SF collaboration with Air Force units such as calling in CAS from A-10s or F-16s etc?

I wish I had come in as an 11X. Im going to have to make up time training for missing out on SOPC

can you make a video about what it was like for you when you first arrived to group. Like your first few weeks/months? Nobody talks about that

The only one you have to impress, is the one in the mirror. Fuck the haters! Great video Buck!

I didn't know anything about how to get in RIP or RANGER SCHOOL. I didn't go RIP until I was 2 yrs in Regular Army. I went Airborne straight away then went to my Duty station. I killed in Air Assault first and got the bug!! RIP was harder for me than RANGER SCHOOL. That damn Land Nav almost blew it for me! I was in from 79-87 that's it called RIP #RLTW 🇺🇲🇺🇲

When you mentioned we'd be coming out with an E-6 for our family, are there added perks over E5 and below for families, or just the pay increase? Big thanks on the video btw, keep em coming.

Nervous but excited...I kinda just went to the office one day n signed up for 18x... I leave in May for basic and I'm gonna be tuned in and push as hard as I can in basic to prep for what's to come in selection and I'm glad I found your channel for extra motivation and advice I've been binge watching ur channel

Correct me if im wrong. But in 2017 when i was trying to sign up rangers couldn’t have tattoos according to an official military order because 75th wanted to “one up” big army. So i went marines with a recon contract, ended up losing it because i had compartment syndrome in my leg. Just got out, and am going to try transferring to army with a 18X because i know better now. Can do the standards just fine. Building up to do better than the standards now then start the process soon

The thing about 18x contracts is that if you don't get selected, you'll end up in an MOS based on what the Army needs and be stuck there 4 years minimum.

I need more Buck Ross

If you go as an 18x, just remember how to act like a soldier. Get your hair cut, render proper customs and courtesies, and show some respect for dudes who've already done a lot of "big army" time or come from other services. Some 18x guys get selected and act like they've made it, or they'll complain about getting selected for details etc. when in reality, they haven't done a damn thing in the army yet except work out 😂. People are always watching you

even though this video is old I just wanna say take it, its an opportunity and like he said ignore those people and even though my army career isnt as awesome as Ranger or Green Beret I was Airborne and god damn im so glad I did it because its so hard to get airborne apparently, especially if your MOS doesnt really need you to have them and ill also add this if you go in as regular army and you wanna go do a school or progress your career you have to rely on your chain of command to get you there and if they dont like you the battle is gonna be twice as hard instead of taking the contract and be heading on that trail from the beginning and not dealing with shit head leaders You dont know how valuable these contracts are till your actually in it and experiencing it what you said goes with airborne too even though its not as high demanding like Ranger or Green Beret we see it too or atleast something similar

Did you ever meet guys who came over from the Marine corps? If so what was it like for them? And in your opinion when is it considered to old to try out for SF?

Hey Buck, got an important question. You must be active duty to join special forces/18x ??? Did it changed? Your KZfaq channel is great, love it, so much good information. Thanks 🙏👍🏾

I'm talking to my recruiter about being 18x I feel motivated enough to push myself to be a soldier

I wish it was easier for prior service members. I am 31, prior service, and have been told I am not allowed to get 18x. I should just sign up as any MOS then drop an SF pocket. enough of my sob story. Don’t let fear stop you from doing anything. Get after it.

I ship out April 6 with an 18x contract and zero army experience with the opportunity to go through SF training. I’m so damn excited and trying to train my absolute ass off so that no one can give me any reason to quit not even myself

Solid

Very good info, thank you once again for sharing your knowledge with us! I'm 40 and working on an age waiver with my recruiter hoping to get an 18x contract with the National Gaurd!

Went to the SF recruiter last month, active can’t do SOPC anymore because it wasn’t increasing overall pass rate and a lot were getting injured

Fucking awesome. Thanks Buck

Thanks buck. Do you think there is enough time from signing an 18x contract to selection to get physically ready or should I already be a top tier athlete before I even go to my recruiter?

Damn man I’m going from Air Force to army shooting for an 18x! But the recruiters I talked too say it can’t be done for me

Hey Buck, I have a question for you. I’m wondering how good of shape/physically prepared someone needs to be before heading to OSUT with an 18x contract. I am working on a contract and I am conflicted whether I should delay shipping out in order to be the best physically prepared or if I should just let the process get me in shape.

I can't get one because of a medical waiver but I think I will benefit mentally and physically for being in traditional army for awhile. I hope its not random wether I will be able to volunteer for sfas or not.

Just a civie question, if you get promoted to e6 after passing the Q-course, doesn't that make it harder to go to the Unit? Just thinking about it logistically, say you do 4 years at a SFG you might get promoted to e7 in that time. Doesn't that make you a little senior to be going into the Unit Selection?

Did you ever try getting into Delta? And if not, do you wish you would've tried?