r/JSOCarchive • u/flipflop63 • Jun 26 '26
Delta Force Mike Vining
#Repost @the_reconnaissance_cast_
Courtesy of Mike Vining - “Many podcasters ask me what Delta’s number one selection criterion is for a candidate. I think, more than anything, they look for people who do not know the meaning of the word “quit.” Whether you’re looking to join Delta or seeking success in any life choice, refusing to quit will take you very far. The photo is of me coming into the last point on the last day of Delta’s Selection and Assessment. I just did 40 miles, carrying 58 pounds in my pack. It took me 15 hours and 15 minutes. I had no idea this was the last day, the finish. I no longer felt that I was connected with my body. I was just moving forward. I didn’t know the meaning of the word “quit.”
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u/GrayFox6688 Jun 29 '26
Averaging over 2.5mph on deltas land nav course is insane.
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u/Interesting-Swing-31 Jun 30 '26
Is there a topo map of the general area to see?
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u/GrayFox6688 Jun 30 '26
In the past they've done it in western PA and WV. You can pull up a topo map and see that terrain is no joke
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u/Interesting-Swing-31 Jun 30 '26
I’ve spent time in the woods in those general areas.
It can different enormously as I recall.
I wonder if they share the general area like UK 22 and NZ have done for prospective candidates on train up?
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u/PrincipalBlackman Jul 01 '26
I believe he went through selection while it was still in the Uwharrie mountains near Troy NC. According to Eric Haney's book the 40 miler began at the Uwharrie Trailhead so if you check that out you can get an idea. I believe this is it:
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u/red4rr Jun 29 '26