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These days, both in the Army and the Navy(maybe in the other branches also, but I can't comment on them), you have options to sign up for the opportunity to try out for their SOF component when you enlist. For new recruits in the Army, its known as the 18X enlistment option - you are an 11B until you pass SFAS and SFQC, then you are reclassed to an 18 series MOS.

In the Navy, during your initial entry training(whatever the Navy calls it now), you have the opporunity to attempt a screening phsyical which will Q/DQ you for BUD/S. If you pass, you can attend the next class that is open. Sometimes you move on to your rating school, I've heard of recruits who go straigh to BUD/S because the planets were in correct alignment and there was a slot open in a class that started quickly enough.


In any event, the battle hardened Instructors(because just about EVERY SOF operator who isn't in probation has seen combat now), will either fail his rear end in a quick minute, or they will take his enthusiasm, inject some resolve, temper it with judgement, and provide a little wisdom. He will mature a great deal in the process. Having worked with members from almost every facet of JSOC in my short life, fine individuals such as those leave a lasting mark.



That is, if he doesn't get shot dead in the water first.