Special forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs: how to get into military service. How to get into the special forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Options to choose from

In connection with requests regarding the opportunity to serve in Alpha, Vympel, and regional anti-terror units, we are posting this information, which will allow you to remove the initial standard questions and realistically assess your physical and psychological capabilities.

Primary selection

The selection system for anti-terrorism special forces is carried out in several stages. To serve in the special forces of the Special Purpose Center of the FSB of Russia, as a rule, officers and warrant officers are selected, as well as cadets of military schools as candidates for officer positions.

97% of positions in special forces are officer positions, and only 3% are warrant officer positions. Accordingly, an officer must have a higher education, and a warrant officer must have at least secondary education. Warrant officers are usually assigned to the positions of drivers and instructors.

Firstly, a candidate for special forces must be recommended by either a current TsSN employee or a veteran who previously served in Alpha, Vympel or Directorate S. Selection is also carried out from cadets of universities of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation or from border institutes of the FSB.

Preference is given to those who are already studying at the special forces department, which is located at the Novosibirsk Higher Combined Arms Command School. Children from the Moscow Higher Educational Institution are also being selected. Employees of the Center regularly come to all these educational institutions and carry out the initial selection. First, the cadets' personal files are examined, and then potential candidates are interviewed.

There is one serious physical limitation for candidates - height must be at least 175 cm. This is due to the fact that during operations, employees often use heavy armored shields of impressive size. For shorter employees, these protective equipment drag on the ground.

An exception may be made for a candidate whose professional merits outweigh his lack of height and can be used during a special operation to penetrate airplane hatches (as an example).

Another limitation is age. The candidate must be no older than 28 years old. True, an exception may be made for those who come to the TsSN from other law enforcement agencies and have combat experience.

Physical testing

Physical testing is divided into two stages, which take place on the same day. During the first, candidates pass physical training standards, followed by sparring in hand-to-hand combat.

The candidate arrives at the “facility” and changes into sportswear for the season. He must run a distance of three kilometers in 10 minutes 30 seconds. After the finish, he is given 5 minutes to rest, and then his sprinting qualities are tested in overcoming the hundred-meter race against the clock. The qualifying result is about 12 seconds.

Then, with a light jog, you need to go up to the gym, where the crossbar awaits the candidate. The candidate for Directorate “A” is required to do 25 pull-ups, and for Directorate “B” - 20. Here and below, after each exercise, 3 minutes of rest are given between exercises.

Next, you need to perform 90 flexions and extensions of the torso in two minutes. This is followed by push-ups from the floor. The test for Control “A” is 90 times, for Control “B” - 75. Sometimes push-ups can be replaced with push-ups on uneven bars. In this case, the required amount is 30 times.

The execution time is not strictly limited, but the candidate is not allowed to rest during execution. They also monitor quite strictly how the exercise is performed. If a candidate, in the opinion of the receiving employee, does not perform this or that exercise clearly, it will not be counted towards him.

After this, the candidate is asked to perform a complex strength exercise. For “A” and “B” - 7 and 5 times, respectively. A complex exercise includes 15 push-ups from the floor, 15 flexions and extensions of the torso (testing the abdominals), then 15 times moving from the “crouched” position to the “lying position” and back, then 15 jumps from the “crouched” position up.

Each exercise is given 10 seconds. The described cycle is a one-time execution of a complex exercise. There is no rest break between each exercise. Sometimes in Directorate “A” it is suggested to perform an endurance test - jump up 100 times.

Hand to hand combat

Having completed the physical test, the candidate rests for 3 minutes, after which, putting on protection on his legs, groin, helmet on his head, gloves on his hands, he goes out onto the wrestling mat. The candidate's opponent is an instructor or a well-trained employee. In this case, the candidate’s weight category is not taken into account, and an employee weighing under 100 kg can go up against him, weighing, for example, 75 kilograms. The fight consists of three rounds.

In the ring, the candidate is required to be active; passive defense is not encouraged. This is very difficult to do, given the loads that the candidate overcame during the physical tests. A completely fresh employee goes against him. Here, first of all, fighting qualities, the ability to attack, the ability to take a blow and, of course, will are tested. There were cases when masters of sports did not stand in the ring, and guys who did not have any serious sports titles, on the contrary, stubbornly attacked and rushed at the enemy.

To some extent, the hand-to-hand combat phase resembles a similar phase of testing candidates during the examination for the maroon beret. True, it must be said that the TsSN takes a more balanced approach to verification, without trying to kill the candidate. The instructor often lets the candidate work on his own, take the initiative, in order to understand what he can do. Although there were cases when arms and noses were broken during sparring. Sometimes, to test the ability to punch and kick, the candidate is allowed to work on a bag.

This phase of testing is completed. Preference is given to candidates with sporting achievements in martial arts, as well as boxing and wrestling. Although they also accept runners.

If a candidate for a special forces unit comes from other units of the Special Purpose Center, he may be subject to additional requirements. Shooting skills or swimming ability should be tested (100 meters for a while and 25 meters under water without any equipment).

Special check

Next comes the so-called special check, during which even all relatives are thoroughly checked. While this process is going on, the candidate undergoes an initial examination by a psychologist, who, with the help of tests, studies the personality of the subject, his character, temperament, moral attitudes, etc. During the interview, the psychologist also tries to identify the personality traits of the candidate and clarifies for himself some unclear points. It happens that candidates do not say something or lie.

Based on the results of the initial selection, the psychologist draws up a psychological profile of the candidate. It is filed in the special inspection file. This document is necessary for the future boss to understand what kind of person came to serve in the unit.

The candidate then undergoes an in-depth medical examination to determine his suitability for airborne training. Here he will also undergo a mandatory polygraph test.

The polygraph (also known as a “lie detector”) is intended, first of all, to identify “dark spots in the biography,” such as addiction to alcohol and drugs, connections with the criminal world, corruption motives, antisocial tendencies and other aspects.

Based on the results of the examination, a certificate is drawn up. The candidate's assessment is compiled in points, which gives a visible picture of how successfully he passed the tests. For example, the total number of possible points in physical training is 900. The minimum number of points from which a candidate begins to be considered for enrollment in the Center for Social Sciences is 700. The average passing score is 800.

Family conversation

After the candidate is recognized as having successfully passed the selection tests and is checked, an interview with his parents and wife is required. During the conversation, the nature and characteristics of service in special forces are explained to them.

The result of this interview must be the written consent of the parents and wife with the candidate’s admission to serve in the special forces. This procedure is primarily due to the fact that special forces perform tasks with an increased risk to life.

If the candidate has successfully completed all the stages and his relatives are not against his service in the TsSN, he is enlisted in the special forces as a young officer. These undergo an initiation ritual with the presentation of black berets and special “Antiterror” knives, which are officially adopted by special forces. They are also given gifts from the International Association of Veterans of the Alpha anti-terrorism unit (watches).

If the selected candidate does not show his best side, he may be expelled from the special forces.

Further preparation

In September-October, the Center conducts a training course for young employees, during which they engage in mountain and airborne training and other special disciplines. By the way, absolutely all employees of combat departments jump with a parachute.

Upon completion of this stage, young employees return to their units, where they undergo training within the units for three years. Already there there is a division into regular and non-regular positions.

Specialization training is a separate program that requires a long time and perseverance for an employee to become a true professional in his field. At the end of each year, the professional qualities and physical fitness of all Center employees are checked.

If young employees are taken on combat missions, it is only to perform some support functions. Only those who have served in the unit for at least two years, or employees who previously had combat experience, take part in special operations.

There is an unspoken rule at the Center that After enlisting in special forces, an employee is required to serve in it for at least five years. This is exactly the period needed to prepare a great anti-terror “action film.” The vast majority continue to serve.

Special Forces is a profession for real men and exceptional women: strong, brave, strong-willed.

Service in the special forces of the army, FSB, SBU, prosecutor's office or police is a prestigious and highly paid job, which, however, cannot be called easy.

How to get into special forces? How to join the elite? How to get the opportunity to work for the benefit of your country?

It is not simple. You will have to go through a thorough screening process and prove that a better candidate than you cannot be found.

But can difficulties stop someone on the path to their dreams?

What is special forces and how to get there?

If you dream of joining the special forces, you must first figure out what it is and who they take there.

It is quite possible that you simply do not meet all the necessary requirements of a special forces soldier.

1) Who are special forces and what are their distinctive features?

Behind the cool word “special forces” there is a decoding: a special forces unit.

That is, it is a group of people trained according to a special program (most often men, but can be of both sexes), which is part of the army, gendarmerie, police, internal troops, etc.

It’s not for nothing that they say that one special forces soldier is worth ten ordinary people. Special Forces are an elite force that has a variety of useful skills to perform special operations.

Apart from them, only similar commandos from other countries possess such skills, and even then - not always.

This is why getting into special forces is so difficult.

There are 5 distinctive features of a special forces fighter:

The highest level of readiness.

It goes without saying that a special forces soldier must have excellent physical shape, but his psychological, ideological and moral preparation, as well as the level of motivation, must also be high.

Ability to perform complex tasks, including under extreme conditions.

Special forces are needed in situations that the regular army or ordinary police cannot cope with.

A special forces soldier must be able to perform the most difficult tasks, risk his life and work in extreme situations.

Possession of a variety of weapons.

Depending on what tasks the special forces soldier has to perform, his equipment, transport escort and weapons are formed.

Since special forces often work either in combat conditions or in conditions close to combat, and take more risks, their equipment and weapons differ from those of soldiers of other units.

Professional status.

Almost all special forces units recruit fighters under a contract, which is concluded for several years at once.

This is explained by both the high level of danger of the profession (a person must understand that he is risking his life and do it voluntarily), and the high costs that the state incurs when preparing special forces.

A special regulatory and legal status within each individual department.

Since most special forces have a narrow profile, are tailored to perform specific tasks, they need special equipment and weapons, their activities are regulated by separate regulations.

2) Joining special forces means doing difficult and dangerous work

The work of a special forces soldier is very difficult and dangerous, requiring enormous physical effort, good training, strict self-discipline and emotional stability.

If you want to get into special forces, then keep in mind that you will have to:

• engage in sabotage and anti-sabotage activities;
• conduct reconnaissance operations;
• release hostages;
• eliminate criminal groups, terrorist organizations and other dangerous elements;
• disperse mass demonstrations whose participants have gotten out of control;
• ensure order at the state border;
• protect representatives of the ruling elite;
• protect important government facilities;
• capture and escort especially dangerous criminals;
• perform other complex tasks that differ from the duties of ordinary military or police officers.

Special Forces- this is not only a mountain of muscles that is not capable of thinking on its own, but only follows orders, which does not care who it kills.

Special Forces- This is the elite of any type of military and law enforcement agencies. And to join the elite, you will have to work long and hard on yourself.

Requirements for candidates who want to be in special forces

A person who does not meet all the stated requirements will not be able to get into the special forces. And the requirements for special forces candidates are really serious.

12 general requirements for candidates who want to join special forces

The first candidates for special forces are eliminated at the initial stage, because their physiological parameters, health status, age and other indicators are not suitable for service in the special forces.

1. Be no older than 28 years old.
2. Be at least 175 cm tall.
3. Weigh at least 75 kg and not be overweight.
4. Do not have baggage in the form of bad habits.
5. Be a completely healthy person (any chronic diseases can lead to your being denied enrollment in special forces).
6. Have an officer position or the position of warrant officer.

To get into special forces, it is desirable (but not necessary) to have:

• diploma of completion of a military school or university / institute of internal affairs;
• recommendation from employees of TsSN, Alpha, Vympel and other special units;
• combat experience;
• sports title, for example, master of sports in judo;
• Special education, for example, there is a special forces department in Novosibirsk, Moscow and other military schools.

Girls often ask whether it is possible to get into special forces if you meet all the requirements.

Actually, you can get into it, but not in every special unit and not for every girl.

Do not rush to shout about oppression of rights. The workload in special forces is so enormous that it is difficult for the fair sex to cope with them.

If you still have excellent physical fitness, good health, strong character and superhuman endurance, then you can get into one of the special forces.

Start your path as a special forces soldier by serving in the army or joining the ranks of the police, show all your talents and abilities during your service, and then the path will definitely lead you to realizing your dream, if, of course, you are suitable for this job.

Tests for future special forces

Almost all special forces personnel who have passed the initial test will undergo thorough testing, primarily concerning physical fitness and endurance.

General physical training requirements for a special forces soldier:

№	Exercise	The time in which you need to complete the task, or the number of repetitions of the exercise
1	Running 3 km	10.5 minutes
2	100m run (this test is carried out 5 minutes after the 3km run)	12 seconds
3	Pull-up on the bar	20 – 25 times
4	Ab exercises	75 – 90 times
5	Complex strength exercises (pull-ups, push-ups, torso twists, crouching - lying down, etc.)	15 times each

In order to be well prepared for such tests and definitely get into the special forces, during self-training you can take tests that apply to candidates for the Vympel special forces unit:

Endurance.

Run for 12 minutes. What is assessed is not only whether you passed the test or not, but also the distance that you managed to cover during this time.

Strength endurance.

A number of different exercises are performed: reverse twisting of the torso, squatting while lying down - squatting, push-ups, etc.









Pull-ups or parallel bars exercises.



Speed.

The designated section of the distance must be run in the specified time.

To prepare yourself as well as possible, you can even take a few lessons from a running coach.



Flexibility.

Here they practice splits (longitudinal, transverse), and bending the body to the floor from a standing position, etc.



Agility.

They may be asked to do several exercises. For example:



Courage.

This quality is tested in different ways. They may offer to box with a sparring partner or undergo some other test.

Anyone who wants to join the special forces must undergo a special test

But even if you managed to pass the preliminary test of a candidate for a special forces unit and prove that you are a strong, resilient person with excellent physical fitness, do not rush to rejoice.

Your torment did not end there. Further tests await you before you can get into the special forces unit itself.

Special training for those who want to join special forces:

Biography revision.

Moreover, get ready for the fact that they will check not only your biography for dark spots and incriminating evidence, but also the biography of your close relatives.

Psychological testing.

Your emotional and mental preparation should be no worse than your physical one.

There is no place for unstable individuals and individuals without a number of positive qualities in special forces.

Lie detector test.

Since you want to get into the special forces, the army or law enforcement elite, you should not have any secrets from your homeland.

Conversation with close relatives.

This could be parents, husband/wife. They require written consent for your enrollment in the special forces, so it is better to settle this issue with your relatives in advance.

Such measures are taken due to the fact that service in special forces is associated with a serious risk to life and loved ones must understand what you are doing and then not make a claim to the state if you die or are injured during a special task.

If you successfully complete the final stage of training, you can consider that you have managed to get into the special forces.

The main thing now is to stay in it and prove that you were not chosen among other candidates by chance and that you are not taking someone else’s place.

By what criteria are they selected for the FSB special forces?

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Even if you managed to get into special forces, this does not mean that you will stay there

The following topics are often discussed on forums dedicated to the question of how to get into a special forces unit:

• Is it possible to buy a certificate stating that you are completely healthy;
• Is it possible to become a special forces soldier if your height is below the required height;
• is special forces open to women;
• who needs to be “greased up” to be enrolled in the special forces, etc.

Let's say you somehow managed to get into the special forces, deceiving the doctors and withstanding the checks with grief. But, if you are not suitable for this job, then no one will keep you in the ranks of the special forces. Sooner or later you will be expelled as unfit for work.

Another option is that you will leave on your own, unable to withstand the colossal loads.

For example, on the forum of the Spetsnaz.org website, I read the story of a certain Alexander, who, by hook or by crook, joined the special forces because he dreamed of getting there since childhood.

He really worked hard and hard to improve his physical performance and endurance in order to begin to meet all the requirements of army special forces. And three weeks later I asked to join another unit because I couldn’t withstand such colossal loads.

Alexander says that he knew about the grueling training and difficulties of the profession, but he had no idea how difficult it was, and that such work was only possible for a select few.

Alexander advises everyone who, driven by romance, dreams of getting into special forces, to really evaluate their strengths, and not try to jump in over their heads. Dreams are dreams, but no one has yet canceled their professional incompetence.

If you are sure that this job is just for you, then it will be difficult to how to get into special forces, you won't have a problem. Recruitment for special units occurs constantly. The main thing is to prove that you are exactly the candidate they need.

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In the elite branches of the military and special forces, the requirements for recruits - both physical and otherwise - are at the highest level. To get into special forces units, you need to have a certain set of qualities, which would be a good idea to cultivate in yourself even before you reach conscription age or the opportunity to join the army. Airborne Forces The Airborne Forces of the Russian Federation are one of those branches of the military where they know better than anyone about traditions, morality and physical strength. Vasily Filippovich Margelov - the legendary founder of the airborne troops, "BATYA" - as the paratroopers themselves call him - at the dawn of the winged infantry, laid down the basic principles and standards for those who sought to serve in an army capable of marching across Europe in a week. It was in the Soviet By the mid-80s, the Union had formed 14 separate brigades, two separate regiments and about 20 separate battalions in blue berets. One brigade corresponded to a separate military district, in which a special instructor monitored the physical fitness of the fighters in each company. The standards for entering service in the Airborne Forces of the Soviet Union were, if not sports, then certainly near-sports - pull-ups 20 times, 100-meter run, marathon running for 10 kilometers, push-ups - at least 50 times. The morning hour of physical training of Soviet paratroopers was generally different from almost all branches of the military - there were jumps and jumps with a 360-degree turn, pull-ups and, of course, push-ups. In the Russian army under the Minister of Defense Sergei Shoigu, the Soviet direction of physical training of paratroopers began to grow qualitatively . The requirements for those entering service in the Russian Airborne Forces, although somewhat softer than in the Soviet Union, are only the minimum set in order to receive a pass and the opportunity to serve among the best conscripts in the country. To get into service in the Airborne Forces, you must have weight from 75 to 85 kg and height from 175 to 190 centimeters. If height is a value that cannot be influenced, then if you have a strong desire to serve in the Airborne Forces, it is advisable to lose excess weight. Such strict selection criteria are determined by the specifics of the service, because most special forces are selected with the wording “Fit for service in the airborne forces.” General health is an equally important factor that directly influences whether a conscript will serve in the Airborne Forces or not. Smoking, heart disease, addiction to alcohol - the conscript should be deprived of all this in principle, so that the draft commission does not have questions during the examination . Heavy physical activity for people who smoke and have bad habits in general, according to the military, is categorically contraindicated. The Airborne Forces pay special attention to vision - even a slight deterioration of it can be a reason for refusal to enroll in this branch of the military. In addition to almost absolute health, after a conscript is enlisted in the Airborne Forces, it is also necessary to have endurance, since about 20% of conscripts after enlistment cannot cope with the standard loads and can be sent to serve in other branches of the military. Marines“Marines” are some of the most trained and physically strong guys in Russia. Interspecific competitions, military reviews and other events where it is necessary to show the level of physical strength are traditionally not complete without representatives of the Marine Corps. In addition to general physical “strength,” a potential “Marine” must have: height from 175 cm, weight up to 80 kg, not be a member registered with psychiatric, drug treatment and other dispensaries both at the place of registration and at the place of residence, and it is also desirable to have one of the sports categories. The rule of having sporting achievements also works in the Airborne Forces, however, according to established tradition, it is in the Marine Corps that conscript-athletes are given increased attention and assigned the most important tasks. “The essence of this tactic is that the conscript athlete does not need to be inspired and instilled in a sense of responsibility and discipline . Athletes who have serious achievements, as a rule, are already disciplined people and they do not need additional motivation in this regard,” said Viktor Kalanchin, deputy head of the draft commission of one of the capital’s military registration and enlistment offices, in an interview with Zvezda. Also in the Marine Corps with special attention also apply to conscripts who have certain technical knowledge: radio engineering, electronics, computing devices. Such qualities help directly during military service to prepare for obtaining a military specialty and will subsequently provide serious assistance when entering service under a contract. As for the physical requirements necessary for service in the Russian Marine Corps, then everything is simple - excellent health in category A, the ability to do at least 10-12 pull-ups and the absence of chronic diseases. The rest, according to the military, will be consistently and diligently taught to the conscript. Special Forces People performing special tasks are subject to special requirements. It should be remembered, however, that special forces, whatever it may be, is not combined arms training, but hard and daily work, which not everyone can cope with. However, it is precisely with the offer to serve in special forces that conscripts are “approached” precisely after, or even during, service in the airborne forces or marine corps. In any case, according to military commissars, the percentage of conscripts from these branches of the military into special forces is the highest high. The rules of standard training (both physical and psychological) do not work in special forces. Here, every soldier is made into a universal soldier, capable of doing everything and doing it well. Running, pull-ups, grueling forced marches at distances three times greater than normal army ones - all this is present in abundance in the training of a special forces soldier. However, there is discord between special forces and special forces, and each special forces unit has its own specifics. The special forces of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff and the special forces of the FSB stand apart among special units: 20, or even all 30 pull-ups, 30 push-ups on parallel bars, running a distance of a thousand meters in three minutes is far from a complete list of what needs to be done in order to begin to be considered as a candidate for service in the best special forces units in Russia. Andrei Vasiliev, an instructor of one of the Moscow rapid reaction units, in an interview with Zvezda said that physical activity - this is the most insignificant thing that people who want to serve in special forces will have to face: “In reconnaissance, in addition to endurance and physical fitness, the mind is also important. Therefore, analytical thinking, the ability to quickly make certain decisions that will allow you to effectively complete a task, is no less important than, for example, physical strength. The main attention in such things is paid to people who, before serving in the army, received a higher education in some technical specialty. I know for sure that such people have been and are being shown increased attention. One of the most serious tests for those who want to test their physical and psychological abilities can be the exam for the right to wear a “maroon” beret. It is this insignia of the special forces of the internal troops that is the best proof of the “professional suitability” of a fighter. Not everyone passes the grueling test, which includes an almost marathon forced march, an obstacle course, and hand-to-hand combat with an instructor. According to statistics, only 20-30% of examinees pass the test. Contrary to popular belief, the exam for the right to wear a “maroon” beret does not end with physical activity. The basics of shooting skills against the background of severe fatigue, the basics of storming a building using special equipment, high-speed shooting - all this is included in the mandatory list of tests for those who want dedicate your life to special forces. The set of rules, both for army units and for special forces units, says one thing - service for the benefit of the Fatherland is not a vacation. This is hard, difficult and truly masculine work, requiring absolute physical health and serious mental abilities. It is the combination of these qualities that allows yesterday’s ordinary guys to join the elite troops, and those who have served or are serving to improve their professional skills and move up the ladder of military service.

Today, special forces units are small paramilitary formations of federal authorities - the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the FSB, the Federal Penitentiary Service, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Federal Drug Control Service and others. Special forces fighters are distinguished by excellent physical and moral preparation, reaction speed, consistency in actions, surprise, and skillful use of military equipment and weapons. Ordinary people from the street are not taken here. Each future special forces soldier goes through a strict selection system in several stages.

At the qualifying stage, candidates submit an application, autobiography (written by hand), fill out a questionnaire, attach personal documents and documents of close relatives, and photographs of the established sample. The test includes mental tests, the results of which are seriously evaluated. The candidate must have a good education, since during training he will need knowledge from various fields: mathematics, physics, history, foreign languages. Intellectual suitability is determined during a conversation and by conducting psychological tests of intelligence. Each applicant must have excellent health, since due to the nature of his service he will have to deal with great physical exertion. The chances of getting into the ranks of special forces with 2-4 mission groups are sharply reduced. The only way out is to undergo a military medical commission to change the group. Special forces guys must be extremely physically prepared. Physical testing of candidates for general endurance and muscular performance includes cross-country, pull-ups, abs, and strength exercises. The receiving staff strictly monitors the execution of the exercise, so “fluttering” on the crossbar will not work. Unclear exercises are not counted and the applicant is bid farewell. Psychophysiological studies of newcomers include testing for the use of psychotropic and narcotic substances, as well as for the presence of dependence on alcohol, drugs and other toxic substances. People with “minor” criminal records and criminal records are not allowed to join special units. Any criminal record is a serious obstacle to service. Each special forces unit has its own selection criteria. So, for example, the FSB special forces take officers, cadets of military schools as candidates for officer positions (97%) and warrant officers (3%) no older than 28 years old, with a height of 175 cm. Exceptions are provided for those whose professional qualities outweigh minor inconsistencies who have combat experience or come from other law enforcement agencies. The number of teenagers wishing to join special forces is growing every year. For such guys, the Federal Drug Control Service of Russia constantly conducts selection for the “Young Special Forces” detachment. All standards are as close as possible to adult special forces. Participation in this project helps strengthen psychophysical preparation and increases the chance of being able to serve in a special forces unit.

Considerable time is allocated for screening and studying each candidate. Everyone must remember that all information provided about him and his relatives will be subject to careful verification. The HR employee will inform the applicant about the decision made.

Special forces are special forces created in different years in most countries of the world. Many young guys are concerned about the question of how to get into special forces, but it must be said right away that it is not so simple and even excellent physical preparation is not always the key to it.

How can you get into special forces?

If you are interested in how you can get into the special forces by conscription, you don’t have to rush: in any case, you first need to serve in the army. Although it is worth aspiring to get into reconnaissance, airborne troops, etc. It is necessary to rise to the rank of ensign, and to become an officer, you need a diploma from a higher military university or any other educational institute of a similar kind. Special training can be completed at the Military Diplomatic Academy. There is only one way to get into special forces from the army: it won’t work out any other way - lower ranks don’t get there.

The requirements for candidates are very strict: height must be at least 175 cm, and age must not exceed 28 years. Physical fitness is excellent. A special forces warrior trains seven days a week and seven days a week. He needs to pass certain standards, for example, a 3-kilometer run in 10 minutes, a hundred-meter run in 12 seconds, and pull-ups on a crossbar - 25 times. All standards are passed in a row, and the rest between exercises can only be called such a stretch, and upon completion of the entire complex, the warrior will face three series of hand-to-hand combat with a trainer or a well-trained person from the officer corps.

Moreover, the candidate is expected to show activity, and not just passively hold the defense. In addition, in the barracks, soldiers often secretly test each other to always be in shape. But even if you get into the ranks of special forces, you can “fly out” of them without going through the test of hunger for a week and lack of sleep for up to several days.

What does it take to get into special forces?

A recommendation from someone already serving in the special forces or from a high-ranking member of the armed forces can play a decisive role in making a decision. A person must be absolutely healthy both physically and psychologically. The candidate will have long conversations with “healers of souls,” a lie detector test, and a check of all immediate relatives for criminal records, police reports, problems with drugs or alcohol, etc. Even a bad bite can block a guy’s path to joining the special forces.

Those who are interested in how you can get into special forces should answer that you should achieve heights. You can often get into such a unit if you have a maroon beret. In any case, the more outstanding achievements and records are documented in the personal file, the higher the chances of joining the ranks of the special forces. The parents and wife of the future candidate are also interviewed. They must sign the document and agree that their son or husband will serve in such a unit.

The nationality of the applicant does not matter, but citizenship should not give reason to doubt that a person lives in this particular country. This is especially relevant in light of recent events in the world, but in any case, all these issues are considered individually ok. Additional higher education and knowledge of foreign languages ​​will be a big plus, especially if it is intelligence. The price includes classes in martial arts, boxing, and wrestling. But it’s even more important to show yourself in mountaineering, athletics, rowing, parachuting, swimming, biathlon, and, of course, shooting. Special forces have a saying that a warrior must shoot like a cowboy and run like a horse. Now it is clear that random people do not end up in special forces. As a rule, the applicant makes this decision as a child and begins to devote his free time to sports at an early age.