🇺🇸 United States — A&S preparation
Preparation for Marine Special Operations Command Assessment & Selection (A&S). Requires PFT score 235+, combat swimming, rucking 4-12 miles, and mental/peer evaluation.
This track is for candidates preparing for MARSOC Raiders (United States) who want a structured, progressive plan instead of guesswork. Whether you are starting from a low base or already train regularly, the plan begins from a baseline test so the starting volume and intensity match your current level.
A&S prerequisites: USMC PFT score 235+. Gate PFT: PFT events, 25m underwater cross, 300m combat swim, water tread. Phase 1: ruck marches 4-12 miles at 15 min/mile minimum (competitive 13 min/mile), obstacle courses, swim sessions, land navigation.
Use this as preparation guidance and always verify current official requirements with the relevant official recruitment or defence website — selection standards can change and differ per intake.
Your MARSOC Raiders plan is built around the demands that matter most for this route: combat swim, ruck endurance, pull-ups, core, three-mile run. Each is progressed gradually and adjusted to your baseline result and readiness, so the work scales with you rather than overloading you early.
Preparation starts with a short baseline test in PrepForge DefenceReady. Your results set the starting point for every session and let the app track real progress over time rather than generic targets.
The free plan gives you the baseline test, this track and a structured 7-day starter plan. Premium unlocks the full periodised plan (4/8/12 weeks), readiness-based load adjustment, retests, progress analytics and every track. Payments are securely processed by Stripe and you can cancel anytime from the billing portal.
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