Step into the elite world of SAS Selection with Mark Wales, former SAS Troop Commander and Survivor champion. Mark shares firsthand insights into the gruelling physical and mental challenges candidates face during the SAS selection process. Learn the secrets to building resilience, mental toughness, mindsets and skills to survive one of the toughest military training programs in the world.
Whether you’re preparing for selection, looking for tips to overcome extreme adversity, or just curious about the SAS experience, this video is packed with valuable lessons and inspiration.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:35 SAS History
00:50 SASR Roles
1:35 Eligibility to join
2:09 Selection gateways
2:25 Special Forces Entry Test
2:55 SASR Selection course
3:29 SASR Selection course - initial phase
4:10 SASR Selection course - endurance phase
4:52 SASR Selection course - final phase
5:56 Traits selected for
6:17 Officer selection component
7:15 Tips for officer selection
7:45 General tips
8:30 Reinforcement training
9:22 My own experience in the unit
9:52 Final thoughts
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🔗 Explore More from Mark Wales:
• Mark’s Website: https://markwales.com.au
• Mark’s Memoir: “Survivor: Life in the SAS” - https://amzn.to/42vK6nP
• Mark's Debut Novel: "Outrider" - https://amzn.to/4h4WBLE
• Check Out Mark’s Fashion Brand: https://killkapture.com
• Mark on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/mark-wales-69a90736
• Mark speaking & event queries: https://www.markwales.com.au/whodareswins
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Helpful Resources:
The Resilience Shield Book - https://amzn.to/3EcWdfy - great summary for resilience and high performance written by former SASR soldiers. Strongly recommend!