Special Forces training

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hey everyone,

Im currently 16 and i have been training last 2 months to become a special forces soldier once i finish yr 12 at the end of next year.

To pass the special forces entry test is as follows:
* 60 Push-ups;
* 100 Sit-ups; and
* 10 Chin-ups (Heaves).

As well you must:

* Complete a 2.4 km run in patrol order (running shoes, personal webbing weighing 7kg and rifle) in 11 minutes 30 seconds or less;
* Complete a 15 km endurance march in marching order (28 Kg including a pack, personal webbing and rifle) in less than 2 Hours and 20 minutes;
* Tread water for two minutes and then swim 400 metres fully clothed (in disruptive pattern camouflage uniform) in 18 minutes or less;

Then for when i wanna join higher level army which im aiming for there test has:
10km run under 70min
60km march with 35kg pack,
24 hour march with 35kg pack

In last 2 months i have lost 12kg and put on 7kg of muscle.

At the moment i currently do the following:
Monday: 10km run(light jog) with 10kg pack, Gym 1hr
Tuesday: Swimming, gm 1 hr
Wednesday: REST
Thursday:1:30 min 400m x 8 intervals, gym for an hour
Friday: 10km x 10kg pack run, gym 1hr
Saturday: 8km run
Sunday Rest

I was wondering if anyone could help change my training to be more suited for what i want to do

Thanks
 
Just to tell you that qualification for Special Forces are minimum like that, but you are required to do far more or they can drop you. I used to want to join the military and thought about joining the Marines, but one day they had a mock seals test at the little creek base gym, and I figured I'd give it a shot for the heck of it to see how horribly I'll fail. Turns out, I did horribly though I barely completed it (some times were way off especially the swimming part) and looked like I was about to pass out.

I got a few tips that I remember, though I'm not entirely sure how accurate they are from the instructor who was giving the tests:

For swimming the tips I got as follow, you have to do a side stroke swim or a breaststroke. If any part of your body is sticking out besides your head, they can disqualify you right on the spot.

For pull ups/pushups/situps, you have to do about double what is required or they can tell you see ya later. Statistically speaking, if you do the bear minimum, that means you'll under qualify later during training because as training goes on.

For running, wear boots. And be ready to run in the sand.

They recommended a book, but I forgot the author. I'll give it to you when I come home.

Good luck.
 
I'd suggest a primarily metabolic conditioning focused program. Something like Crossfit, or a Crossfit hybrid program that is strength focused. Many people in the armed forces ,as well as many elite athletes, train with techniques resembling the Crossfit basics.

Their website contains everything you'd need to know about the program and even includes some stuff pertaining to a proper diet. I would read over everything I can on the website first and then decide if you want to adopt a hybrid/strength program. The Crossfit community is very helpful as well.

Just google Crossfit and you'll be able to find all of the information you need to get started.

Good luck!
 
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