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"DISCLAIMER: This program is tailored for a basically-trained Marine who is preparing to attend MARSOC's Assessment and Selection Course. One should consult a physician before beginning any strenuous exercise program, such as the one described here, or any diet modification, especially if there is a history of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or any other adverse medical conditions. The United States Government and any service member or civilian employed by the United States Government disclaims any liability, personal or professional, resulting from the misapplication of any training procedure, technique, or guidance described in this guide."

1. Situation. a.All members of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) are Recruited and Screened. Marines intended to serve as Critical Skills Operators (CSOs) are then Assessed and Selected (A&S). A&S is a program designed to determine whether or not a CSO candidate has the necessary attributes to successfully complete Special Operation Forces (SOF) entry level training and follow on assignment to an operational unit. CSOs must be mature, intelligent, mentally flexible, determined, and physically fit. They must be complex problem solvers who are comfortable working in an ambiguous environment. Candidates with these attributes are selected and subsequently assigned to MARSOC. b.This document is designed to assist prospective candidates in attaining the appropriate level of physical fitness to be successful at MARSOC’s A&S. Marines attending A&S perform physical tasks involving obstacles, swimming while wearing utilities, and travelling long distances cross country while carrying a rucksack. Total body strength and physical endurance are mission critical at A&S. 2. Mission .Marines chosen to attend A&S conduct physical conditioning prior to reporting in order to physically and mentally prepare for successful completion of A&S without injury and to help ensure they are capable of SOF entry-level training and subsequent assignment to a Marine Special Operations Company (MSOC).