Can you go straight into Special Forces?

Recruits can enlist straight into Special Forces. These recruits go through basic training and then immediately enter the Special Forces training pipeline. If they fail or are simply arent selected during the Special Forces assessment, they are re-assigned to infantry.

How long do you have to be in the military to be Special Forces?

Military Career and Special Forces Active soldiers must have a minimum rank of E-3, with no more than 14 years time in service at ranks E-3 to E-6 and no more than 12 years time at E-7. If E-7, soldiers must be either Airborne or Ranger qualified.

How much do Special Forces get paid?

Army Special Forces SalaryAnnual SalaryMonthly PayTop Earners$60,000$5,00075th Percentile$57,000$4,750Average$52,611$4,38425th Percentile$47,500$3,958

Which is harder SEALs or Green Beret?

Training for special operations is more demanding than its requirements. While Army Green Beret training is extraordinarily demanding, the overall consensus is that Navy SEAL training is the most challenging of any elite ops group in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Who is the highest ranking Navy SEAL?

Eric T. Olson The highest-ranking SEAL in the U.S. Navy is a four-star Admiral (O-10) Eric T. Olson who recently assumed duties as Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Admiral Olson is the first SEAL to achieve four-star rank as well as the first SEAL to command USSOCOM.