13/10/2022
Here’s some advice and experience for a Tactical Selection
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Attempting a Tactical Selection course? I know that you will be preparing to get ‘the edge’ physically and mentally. The trick is to get the advice from the right people. That’s where we come in.
There are haters out there and mostly they have never done what you want to do. Remember that you wouldn’t ask a homeless guy on how to get rich.
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Consider these top 4 tips.
1. Don’t Fvcking quit!
You made the decision in a clear mind to attempt a selection course because it was something that you wanted. So why make the reverse decision in a time of duress. It’s going to hurt. You know this already but just take it. If you’re not what the instructors are looking for then you will be told. But don’t quit!
2. Prepare your physical and mental conditioning.
Start early. No matter how fit you are, you will still wish that you started a week earlier. Your sessions need to condition you to the adversity you will face. This is also where you build mental toughness. Just like progressive overload in training, you give yourself tough but achievable challenges to your mind by pushing yourself through pain.
3. Show the best version of yourself.
This is a selection course. Not a training course. It means that you are being judged/ selected on your current abilities that you possess in the areas of aptitude, trainability, mental toughness, lateral thinking, problem solving, physical ability. A lot of people will be nervous and hide in their shell at this time. This can be fatal to your selection journey. You’re there to be tested. So show them what you’ve got.
4. Be the ultimate team player.
You will need to be the guy who is there for the team. You look after other applicants first before yourself. When the going gets tough, you are the one that grits your teeth and pushes the team forward. Tactical units are small team environments. They will be looking at your natural ability lead and desire to work for the team. Do not forget to look after your own welfare as well though. You’re no good to anyone if you find yourself on the bus back to the start point.
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