A small force of Green Berets—some of the U.S. Army’s most elite fighters— survived a 6.5 hour gunfight against all odds deep inside enemy territory in Afghanistan. Two survivors describe how they managed to escape with their lives. | National Geographic TV

Can You Survive Special Forces Training? The Special Forces Challenge (SFC) by SOCOM Athlete features Green Berets of 19th Special Forces Group's Special Warfare Training Detachment, and immerses candidates into similar training evolutions seen at Special Forces Assessment and Selection. The Team exercise being performed here is known as "Pilot Down." Candidates are divided into elements based on their physical fitness level, and are expected to work together as a team to critically problem solv

A #USArmy Special Forces Candidate recounts his experience attending Special Forces Assessment and Selection. Video by Robert Lindee | U.S. Army

Every recruit thinks they have what it takes to join. Over 75% fail. Make sure to click for sound. Air Force Special Operations Command | United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)