Special Forces

Special Forces is not looking for just anyone. Special Forces wants someone who pushes the envelope, someone with an unquenchable desire to become one of the world's most lethal warriors: a Green Beret. Those who enter this elite order strike fear into our nation's adversaries, and perform the most demanding and dangerous missions with deadly expertise.

Green Berets in the Army National Guard's 19th and 20th Special Forces Groups are all highly intelligent, highly trained professionals capable of reaching objectives by land, water and air—armed to the teeth. They cross behind enemy lines undetected. They hunt down terrorists. They train guerilla armies. Their lives exceed all standards and defy all conventions.

Do you think you have what it takes to join them? Show us.

Find Out More

• Check the SF requirements, training and timeline. 
• Ask about special bonuses and benefits.
• Find your closest Guard SF recruiting location.
• Explore different SF jobs.
• Still have questions? Call us at 1-800-GO-GUARD.

How It Works

The Army National Guard's 19th and 20th Special Forces Groups give you the opportunity to be elite in your civilian life and your military life. Members of both units maintain the same certifications and qualifications, complete the same training, and perform the same missions as Active Duty Green Berets. All are qualified parachutists—and most are qualified free-fall (HALO) parachutists and combat divers.

Guard Special Forces live throughout the United States and train with their units one weekend (three to four days) per month, plus an additional two to four weeks of training per year. Deployments are also less frequent, generally once every two to three years for six to 15 months. This allows you to live as a civilian as well as a Special Forces team member.

To find out more about how you can join this elite force and still keep your civilian career, contact us here to apply.