Elite Special Forces Teams are comprised of mature, intense, highly trained individuals who receive specialized training in a wide variety of fields.

If you are a qualified Green Beret, and are looking for a change of pace, Army National Guard Special Forces is the best of both worlds.

If you are not a Green Beret and are looking for the most challenging and fulfilling endeavor of your life, start getting ready now.

The Texas Army National Guard has two companies from 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne).

More information is available at our main site.

Falling under the umbrella of Special Operations Forces (SOF), Special Forces is the United States military's premier Unconventional Warfare force. The missions undertaken by Special Forces include Unconventional Warfare, Counterterrorism, Direct Action, Foreign Internal Defense, and Special ReconnaissanceUnconventional Warfare, Counterterrorism, Direct Action, Foreign Internal Defense, and Special Reconnaissance.

19th and 20th Special Forces Group fall under the Army National Guard. Texas Army National Guard Special Forces includes two companies from 19th Special Forces Group.

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Your route to Special Forces Assessment and Selection will depend on your service background. Visit the site below for more details.

All candidates will attend SFAS and, if selected, the Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC). 

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There are several routes to 19th Special Forces Group in the Texas Army National Guard. Your route will depend on your service background, military qualifications, and contract eligibility.

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In-service candidates (not 18X) attending SFAS through the Texas Army National Guard will attend either the Special Forces Training Program (SFTP) or a Special Forces Readiness Evaluation (SFRE) to qualify.

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Civilians who meet eligibility requirements can enlist for an 18X Special Forces Candidate contract. These candidates will attend Infantry, Special Forces Prepartion and Conditioning, and then SFAS. If selected, they will attend Airborne and the SFQC.

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A high level of physical fitness and the right mental attitude are the key to getting selected at SFAS. Your daily effort between now and SFAS will determine your success.

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