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Selection Bullet Points

Rhys Dowden - OPERATOR EDGE

Covering all topics related to Special Operations selection.

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25: My Special Operations journey

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2021/10/03

In this episode, I discuss my pathway to Special Operations. As you'll hear I made a lot of mistakes along the way before finally making it. Your selection journey may follow a similar path and you'll need to be persistent to ensure you "work it out" if you want the beret and everything that comes with it.

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17:03

24: Getting BOS'd Off Selection

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2021/09/21

In this episode, I discuss the criteria each Special Operations candidate is being assessed on throughout selection. I go through the reasons why a candidate could be removed from selection and/or not pass, and what ultimately selection is really all about.

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31:17

23: Selection Pathways

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2021/09/07

In this episode, I discuss the different pathways you can take towards Army Special Forces selection, including from the full-time Army, Army Reserves, SFDRS and other Military branches. I also discuss the fitness activities and benchmarks you'll be required to reach IOT pass as well as be competitive. Finally, I discuss the different elements of the actual selection course.

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17:52

22: SF Personality Types

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2021/08/31

In this episode, I discuss what personality types make it through selection and into a Special Operations unit. I also discuss the 16 personalities test, go through a little experiment I conducted and put it all into perspective.

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12:46

21: Injuries & Selection

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2021/08/12

In this episode, I discuss injuries and selection. Possible injuries that could hinder your selection chances and those that could even prevent you from joining the Defence Force. I also discuss injuries and sports - specifically BJJ.

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16:31

20: Selection Q&A

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2021/07/29

In this episode, I answer various selection related questions that were emailed in by my subscriber base. Topics include: reasons one could fail selection, training around injuries and the combined selection course occurring from next year.

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21:38

19: Selection Concerns & Solutions

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2021/07/20

In this episode, I discuss some of the possible concerns a candidate may have when preparing for selection, and I also provide solutions to those problems.

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8:14

18: Impostor Syndrome

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2021/06/04

In this episode, I discuss how to overcome the impostor syndrome and how to change your mindset into a more positive belief that you can actually pass selection.

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22:07

17: UTA100 Trail Race

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2021/05/25

This episode is a little different - in it, I discuss my attempt at completing the Ultra Trail Australia 100km race held at the Blue Mountains a couple of weeks ago. It was much tougher than I'd anticipated and some great lessons were learned!

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7:24

16: Special Forces Salary

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2021/05/12

In this episode, I discuss the salary for Special Forces soldiers and why it's recently been changed on the Army website from $120k down to $87k. Did SF receive a pay reduction?!

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12:15

15: Adaptive Coping Strategies

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2021/04/22

In this episode, I discuss some of the adaptive coping strategies that you can employ to help you get through a tough physical training session. Whether that be on selection or during your everyday training.

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5:57

14: What's the ideal age to attempt selection?

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2021/04/13

In this episode, I discuss the age question regarding selection. When's the best age to attempt it? When is too early? When is too late?

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6:27

13: Don't Talk Yourself Off Selection

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2021/03/30

In this episode, I discuss the reasons why a candidate might talk themselves into quitting selection and how you can avoid the same negative mindset.

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12: Dealing With The Haters

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2021/03/24

In this episode, I discuss dealing with the haters that you may come across when going after your Special Operations dream.

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5:11

11: Is SFDRS worth it?

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2021/03/18

In this episode, I discuss the Special Forces Direct Recruiting Scheme pathway and if it's actually worth pursuing considering the high failure rate.

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15:45

10: How to improve your 3.2km run time

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2021/03/16

In this episode, I discuss the different ways to improve your 3.2km run time... a critical (and tough) component of SF selection.

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10:15

9: What are reasons candidates could finish...

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2021/03/09

In this episode, I discuss some of the potential reasons why a candidate could complete selection, but not get selected to continue onto the reinforcement cycle.

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8:20

8: How should you present yourself during PT on...

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2021/03/03

In this episode, I discuss what you should do on selection, during a PT session, if you're having an off day and feel as though you're going to break yourself.

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8:48

7: If I had to do selection again...

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2021/02/26

In this episode, I discuss the five (5) areas I would focus on if I had to prepare for selection again.

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7:59

6: Narrowing your focus for selection

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2021/02/23

In this episode, I discuss how you must narrow your focus the closer you get to selection. You must make sleep a priority and be brutal in saying no.

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