Special Forces Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be Airborne qualified or volunteer for Airborne School
Conduct 50 meter swim assessment in full uniform and boots
Must score minimum of 240 points on the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) with no less than 70 points in any event using the 18-21 age group standards
Must meet medical fitness standards for Special Forces as outlined in AR 40-501
Must be eligible for a "SECRET" security clearance (security clearance is not required to attend SFAS)

Be under suspension of favorable personnel action
Have been convicted by court-martial or have disciplinary action noted in their official military documents under the provisions of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (Article 15)
Have received an Article 15 for drug-related offense, Insubordination, etc.
Exceed weight standards in accordance with AR 600-9 barred to reenlistment

Enlisted Soldiers must have less than 13 years TIS
E7’s must have less than 9 month TIG, and 12 years TIS
Must be a high school graduate or have a general educational development certificate.
Must have a general technical score (GT) of 110 or higher
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.
Must have a minimum of 3 years remaining service obligation upon completion of Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC)

Officer applicants must be branch qualified and be in the grade of first lieutenant (promotable) or captain.
Captains must have less than two years TIG upon completion of SFAS
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)