Serve among the most elite
in the force
Advance your career. Become a leader. Become a Special Forces Soldier in the Colorado Army National Guard.
Special forces Careers
The Unit
5-19th SFG(A) provides command and control over several companies across three states. Their mission is to organize, equip, train, and validate forces to conduct full spectrum special operations in support of USSOCOM, Geographic Combatant Commanders, American ambassadors, and other governmental agencies.
SF Mission
Special Forces Green Berets deploy and execute nine doctrinal missions: unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, direct action, counter-insurgency, special reconnaissance, counter terrorism, information operations, counter proliferation of WMD, and security force assistance.
Do you have what it takes?
Being a Special Forces Soldier is very physically demanding. Excellent eyesight and top physical conditioning are required to reach mission objectives via air, land or water. All Special Forces Soldiers are required to be qualified parachutists. Most are also qualified Military Free-Fall (HALO) parachutists and combat divers. The motto for SF units is “De Oppresso Liber” – To Free the Oppressed.
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Become An Officer
Start the process of becoming a leader at the Colorado Army National Guard.
Use your professional experience, training, and leadership skills to advance your career, serve your state, and earn money and great benefits. Officer Candidate School is the first step to a rewarding experience.