"O.C.," an expert on the U.S. Army Psychological Operations Assessment and Selection (POAS), joins us in a conversation about how to best prepare for the mental and physical journey. O.C. answers the multitude of questions from Derek and Ash, including: 

• What is POAS? 
• Is it physically demanding? 
• How is it different from Special Forces Assessment and Selection? 
• What are we looking for in candidates? 
• What are the best ways to prepare?

About the hosts:

MAJ Ashley "Ash" Holzmann is an experienced Psychological Operations Officer serving in the 1st Special Warfare Training Group at the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School. 

SGM Derek Riley is one of the most experienced Civil Affairs Noncommissioned Officers in the Army Special Operations Regiment. He has incredible deployment experience and serves the Proponency at the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School.

Would you like to know more?

View the Ghosts in the Machine PSYOP Recruiting Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA4e0NqyYMw

Check out this official Go ARMY SOF video about some of the experiences of becoming PSYOP (featuring co-host, Ash).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aJgotD2mfI

ARSOF CORE ATTRIBUTES

• Integrity. Being trustworthy and honest, acting honorably, and adhering to ethical standards.
• Courage. Acting on own convictions despite consequences; is willing to sacrifice for a more significant cause; not paralyzed by fear of failure.
• Perseverance. Working toward an end; has commitment; physical or mental resolve; motivated; gives effort to the cause; does not quit.
• Personal Responsibility. Being self-motivated and an autonomous self-starter, he anticipates tasks and acts accordingly, taking accountability for his actions.
• Professionalism. Behaving as a standard-bearer for the regiment, he has a professional image including a level of maturity and judgment mixed with confidence and humility; he forms sound opinions and makes their own decisions, stands behind his sensible choices based on his experiences.
• Adaptability. Possessing the ability to maintain composure while responding to or adjusting one's thinking and actions to fit a changing environment; the ability to think and solve problems in unconventional ways; the ability to recognize, understand, and navigate within multiple social networks; the ability to proactively shape the environment or circumstances in anticipation of desired outcomes.
• Team Player. Possesses the ability to work on a team for a greater purpose than himself; dependable and loyal; works selflessly with a sense of duty; respects others and recognizes diversity.
• Capability. Maintaining physical fitness, including strength and agility; has operational knowledge; can plan and communicate effectively.

Army Special Operations Recruiting:

SOF Recruiting Page (soc.mil)

https://www.soc.mil/USASOCHQ/recruiting.html

GoArmySOF PSYOP Site:

GO PSYOP

https://www.goarmysof.army.mil/PO/

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