Selection Bullet Points
Covering all topics related to Special Operations selection.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 10 minutes
- Episodes
- 105
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
25: My Special Operations journey
In this episode, I discuss my pathway to Special Operations. As you'll hear I made a lot of mistakes along the way before finally making it. Your selection journey may follow a similar path and you'l…
00:12:13 |
Sun 03 Oct 2021
24: Getting BOS'd Off Selection
In this episode, I discuss the criteria each Special Operations candidate is being assessed on throughout selection. I go through the reasons why a candidate could be removed from selection and/or no…
00:17:03 |
Tue 21 Sep 2021
23: Selection Pathways
In this episode, I discuss the different pathways you can take towards Army Special Forces selection, including from the full-time Army, Army Reserves, SFDRS and other Military branches. I also discu…
00:31:17 |
Tue 07 Sep 2021
22: SF Personality Types
In this episode, I discuss what personality types make it through selection and into a Special Operations unit. I also discuss the 16 personalities test, go through a little experiment I conducted an…
00:17:52 |
Tue 31 Aug 2021
21: Injuries & Selection
In this episode, I discuss injuries and selection. Possible injuries that could hinder your selection chances and those that could even prevent you from joining the Defence Force. I also discuss inju…
00:12:46 |
Thu 12 Aug 2021
20: Selection Q&A
In this episode, I answer various selection related questions that were emailed in by my subscriber base. Topics include: reasons one could fail selection, training around injuries and the combined s…
00:16:31 |
Thu 29 Jul 2021
19: Selection Concerns & Solutions
In this episode, I discuss some of the possible concerns a candidate may have when preparing for selection, and I also provide solutions to those problems.
00:21:38 |
Tue 20 Jul 2021
18: Impostor Syndrome
In this episode, I discuss how to overcome the impostor syndrome and how to change your mindset into a more positive belief that you can actually pass selection.
00:08:14 |
Fri 04 Jun 2021
17: UTA100 Trail Race
This episode is a little different - in it, I discuss my attempt at completing the Ultra Trail Australia 100km race held at the Blue Mountains a couple of weeks ago. It was much tougher than I'd anti…
00:22:07 |
Tue 25 May 2021
16: Special Forces Salary
In this episode, I discuss the salary for Special Forces soldiers and why it's recently been changed on the Army website from $120k down to $87k. Did SF receive a pay reduction?!
00:07:24 |
Wed 12 May 2021
15: Adaptive Coping Strategies
In this episode, I discuss some of the adaptive coping strategies that you can employ to help you get through a tough physical training session. Whether that be on selection or during your everyday t…
00:12:15 |
Thu 22 Apr 2021
14: What's the ideal age to attempt selection?
In this episode, I discuss the age question regarding selection. When's the best age to attempt it? When is too early? When is too late?
00:05:57 |
Tue 13 Apr 2021
13: Don't Talk Yourself Off Selection
In this episode, I discuss the reasons why a candidate might talk themselves into quitting selection and how you can avoid the same negative mindset.
00:06:27 |
Tue 30 Mar 2021
12: Dealing With The Haters
In this episode, I discuss dealing with the haters that you may come across when going after your Special Operations dream.
00:06:10 |
Wed 24 Mar 2021
11: Is SFDRS worth it?
In this episode, I discuss the Special Forces Direct Recruiting Scheme pathway and if it's actually worth pursuing considering the high failure rate.
00:05:11 |
Thu 18 Mar 2021
10: How to improve your 3.2km run time
In this episode, I discuss the different ways to improve your 3.2km run time... a critical (and tough) component of SF selection.
00:15:45 |
Tue 16 Mar 2021
9: What are reasons candidates could finish selection, but not pass?
In this episode, I discuss some of the potential reasons why a candidate could complete selection, but not get selected to continue onto the reinforcement cycle.
00:10:15 |
Tue 09 Mar 2021
8: How should you present yourself during PT on selection if you're having a shit day?
In this episode, I discuss what you should do on selection, during a PT session, if you're having an off day and feel as though you're going to break yourself.
00:08:20 |
Wed 03 Mar 2021
7: If I had to do selection again...
In this episode, I discuss the five (5) areas I would focus on if I had to prepare for selection again.
00:08:48 |
Fri 26 Feb 2021
6: Narrowing your focus for selection
In this episode, I discuss how you must narrow your focus the closer you get to selection. You must make sleep a priority and be brutal in saying no.
00:07:59 |
Tue 23 Feb 2021
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are the property of Rhys Dowden - OPERATOR EDGE. This content is not affiliated with or endorsed by eachpod.com.