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Top 5 Reasons SFAS Candidates Fail (Ep. 215)

June 26, 2026 • Kevin Smith

0:00 | 1:10:19

In this episode, I break down the five most common reasons candidates fail SFAS selection and what you can do to avoid making the same mistakes. We cover fitness preparation, land navigation, team week, mental fortitude, and attention to detail—five areas that repeatedly separate selected candidates from those who get dropped.

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Topics:

00:00 - Intro
03:23 - Fitness Mistakes That Cause Selection Failure
24:09 - Why Candidates Fail Land Navigation
37:56 - Team Week: Why Candidates Get Eliminated
48:18 - Mental Fortitude and Selection Success
57:48 - Attention to Detail: The Silent Selection Killer

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