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Why do special ops units have a selection to get in?

Marty Skovlund JR.
19 March 2025
4 min
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Special ops in militaries worldwide need ridged selection tests to match unique unit needs. These needs will commonly align to small teams working in some of the most austere, dangerous and physically demanding environments.
READ: Why do special ops units have a selection to get in?

References

  • Task and Purpose: Mostly factual reporting
  • COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC. 
 

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