A candidate receives instruction for land navigation during Special Forces Conditioning and Preparation (SFCP) at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Fla., Jan. 27, 2024. Florida Army National Guardsmen from 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group hosted the four-day event where participants honed necessary skills under the guidance of experienced special forces operators. SFCP focuses on the mentorship of those embarking on one of the military's most grueling challenges, special forces selection. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas)

A candidate participates in a land navigation event during Special Forces Conditioning and Preparation (SFCP) at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Fla., Jan. 27, 2024. Florida Army National Guardsmen from 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group hosted the four-day course where participants honed necessary skills under the guidance of experienced special forces operators. SFCP focuses on the mentorship of those embarking on one of the military's most grueling challenges, special forces selection. ( U.S. Army photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas)

A candidate participates in a land navigation assessment during Special Forces Conditioning and Preparation (SFCP) at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Fla., Jan. 27, 2024. Florida Army National Guardsmen from 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group evaluated and guided candidates as they completed the four-day course. SFCP focuses on honing the skills of those pursuing special forces selection by providing them a platform to receive mentorship from experienced special forces operators. ( U.S. Army photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas)

A candidate participates in a land navigation event during Special Forces Conditioning and Preparation (SFCP) at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Fla., Jan. 27, 2024. Florida Army National Guardsmen from 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group tested candidates' mental and physical resilience while mentoring them through skills necessary to move forward in the selection process. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas)

A candidate confirms a land navigation point during Special Forces Conditioning and Preparation (SFCP) at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Fla., Jan. 27, 2024. Florida Army National Guardsmen from 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group assess candidate's skills as they mentor them throughout the 4-day event. Attending SFCP provides additional preparation as they are under the guidance of experienced special forces operators. Providing a platform to improve critical skills such as land navigation better prepares those individuals dedicated to succeeding one of the most rigorous challenges the military has to offer, special forces selection. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas)

A candidate prepares for a land navigation assessment during Special Forces Conditioning and Preparation (SFCP) at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Fla., Jan. 27, 2024. Florida Army National Guardsmen from 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group hosted the four-day event which provides additional training for those that have completed Special Forces Readiness Evaluation. SFCP gives candidates the opportunity to improve critical skills under the guidance of experienced special forces operators. The exposure to one-on-one training better prepares candidates as they continue through the rigorous selection process. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas)

A candidate participates in a ruck march during Special Forces Conditioning and Preparation (SFCP) at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Fla., Jan. 27, 2024. Florida Army National Guardsmen from 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group tested candidates' mental and physical resilience while mentoring them through skills necessary to move forward in the selection process. Following participants' success in Special Forces Readiness Evaluation (SFRE), attending SFCP provides additional preparation as they are under the guidance of experienced special forces operators.( U.S. Army photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas)