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Covering all topics related to Special Operations selection.

Rhys Dowden - OPERATOR EDGE


    • Apr 7, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 101 EPISODES


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    101: Infantry Aren't Recruiting, What Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 10:55


    In this episode, I break down what's actually going on with Infantry recruitment in the Australian Army — yep, it's currently on pause, even though there are still positions to fill. I unpack why Infantry is considered a lower priority right now, and what this means if your ultimate goal is to go Special Forces. Should you wait 6–12 months for Infantry to open up, or join another corps and get started now? I give you my take, based on experience, and the pros and cons of both options. Plus, I'll cover how you can still get physically and mentally conditioned for selection, even if you go in via a different role, and whether bringing other skill sets to SF might actually give you an edge. If you're serious about SF and want clarity on your best path forward, make sure you give this one a listen.

    100: Two Critical Selection Prep Exercises

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 7:40


    In this episode, I pose the question: If you could only train two exercises to prepare for selection, what would they be? Let's discuss!

    99: You Gotta Be There At The End

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 6:16


    In this episode, I discuss the obvious requirement of needing to finish selection to pass. Sounds straight-forward, right? Wrong! Many candidates get in their own way and fail to complete selection. Listen to find out why, it just might increase your chances of becoming an SF Operator.

    98: 5 SF Specific Questions Answered

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 11:05


    In this episode, I answer 5 specific SF related questions. I cover, joining the Military with a criminal record, admitting to a mental health issue, colour blindness, a day in the life of a SFDRS candidate, and the new changes to equipment for SFET and selection. Some crucial points here!

    97: A Subtle Mindset Shift

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 7:27


    In this episode, I discuss a lesson learned many years ago while on overseas operations. It has stuck with me ever since and I utilise it constantly to reframe situations to get something positive from them or make them more enjoyable. Take a listen to see how you can apply the same mindset - particularly on selection.

    96: Fitness Standards Pre-Selection Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 9:58


    In this episode, I discuss the fitness standards you should be aiming for before beginning a selection specific training program. Whether you're going down the SFDRS pathway or you're already in the Military, but a ways out from selection, these are the standards you'll want to reach!

    95: The New Selection Pipeline

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 14:53


    In this episode, I discuss the new selection pipeline and why the changes have been made. I like the new changes. I think it will get more of the right candidates turning up to selection ready. Listen to find out what those changes are!

    94: The Like Factor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 9:36


    In this episode, I discuss 'The Like Factor'—a critical yet often overlooked element of getting through selection. While selection is NOT a likability contest, it will be that much harder to get through if people don't like you. Listen to discover some essential dos and don'ts that will help you become more likeable and therefore increase your chances of passing selection.

    93: Playing The (Selection) Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 6:27


    In this episode, I discuss playing the selection game. This is the mental game instructors play with students, whether you want to participate or not. What is the selection game and how do you play it to ensure you're ready to win on selection? Listen to find out!

    92: Competitive Excellence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 6:38


    In this episode, I discuss the important attribute of competitive excellence. What it is and how you can apply it training for selection, on selection & reo and once you're badged. This will ensure your SF career is what you want it to be!

    91: Why Prehab Exercises & Warm Ups Are Crucial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 7:07


    In this episode, I discuss the importance of conducting a thorough warm up and engaging in prehab exercises throughout your selection build up. This will ensure you remain injury free and give yourself the best chance of passing selection.

    90: What will never change on selection

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 4:58


    In this episode, I discuss the aspects of selection that will never change. With all the changes to SOCOMD and selection recently, there can be a perception that selection will become easier. How wrong that thinking is! Some things about selection will never change.

    89: Focus & Concentration Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 5:52


    In this episode, I discuss 10 ways tactical athletes can improve their focus & concentration to help them maintain optimal performance under pressure and in the presence of distractions. A critical skill in Special Operations!

    88: Decide & Commit To Selection

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 8:54


    In this episode, I discuss the need to decide and commit to selection sooner rather than later. Otherwise, life could get in the way and your SF dream could become a distant memory. What can you do right now to prepare for selection?

    87: 21 Not So Random Selection Tips & Insights

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 8:47


    In this episode, I discuss 21 tips and insights to help you prepare for selection and beyond. I've broken these down into the following 4 categories: SFDRS, SFET, Selection & Reo. Some great selection prep insights that will ensure you're ready for the selection process!

    86: How To Balance Field Exercises & Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 10:58


    In this episode, I discuss how to cultivate the right balance while training hard and dealing with Military field exercises. This can be tricky. It requires the right mindset, forethought and positivity to ensure you remain motivated and energised to resume your training when possible.

    85: Not Doing Well On Selection

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 6:31


    In this episode, I discuss what you need to do when you suspect you're not doing well on selection. When you think you've stuffed up, if you think you're going to get BOS'd, when negative thoughts take over - do this...

    84: Selection Swimming Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 8:54


    In this episode, I discuss the importance of ensuring your swimming is up to standard for selection. Go into selection with your swimming below par and you'll be found out! Follow these tips to get comfortable and efficient in the water.

    83: 10 Breathing Techniques For Stress Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 7:37


    In this episode, I discuss 10 different breathing techniques you can employ to help manage your stress levels. This will help leading into selection, on selection, throughout the reinforcement cycle and within Special Operations. SF is stressful, learn how to operate in your optimal state.

    82: How To Improve Push Ups & Sit Ups

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 9:13


    In this episode, I discuss some techniques you can utilise to improve your push ups and sit ups (cadence and regular). Need to improve your push ups? Take a listen!

    81: Gaining Selection Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 10:38


    In this episode, I discuss what you can begin doing right now that will help you build the confidence and belief that you can pass selection and become an operator. Selection can seem overwhelming, but you gotta begin somewhere!

    80: Crucial 3.2km Webbing Run Tip!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 8:23


    In this episode, I discuss a 3.2km webbing run strategy that will be critical to your SFET and selection success - particularly if you struggle with running. Get this wrong and your SF dream will be over quickly.

    79: Foot Care For Selection

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 13:58


    In this episode, I discuss the different methods you can employ to protect your feet throughout selection. Getting this wrong can mean the end of selection, however, protecting your feet is simple - follow these tips!

    78: The Medical Recruiting Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 8:58


    In this episode, I discuss what you should and shouldn't be divulging to the medical staff during the recruiting process to join the Military. What do they need to know? What should you probably keep to yourself? Can they find out about your medical past? If you're planning on joining the Military, take a listen!

    77: Selection Instructor Tactics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 9:12


    In this episode, I discuss some of the tactics instructors will employ throughout selection and the reinforcement cycle. These tactics are designed to test you. Selection is a constant assessment and you will need to perform - at all times. Listen in to understand how you will be tested so you can better prepare for the inevitable f#ck around!

    76: Commando Reserves Pathway

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 8:24


    In this episode, I detail the pathway from Army Reserves to Special Forces. Whether you want to transfer full time into SF or stay SF Reserves, here's what you need to do. There are plenty of options. Take a listen to find out your best route into SF!

    75: SFDRS Interview Tips & Tricks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 13:34


    In this episode, I discuss the SFDRS recruiting process which is highly competitive. I provide you with tips and tricks to help you prepare and perform at your best on the day. You'll need to IOT be selected!

    74: Selection Standards Dropping?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 8:19


    In this episode, I discuss the furphy of selection standards dropping. There is always constant speculation about the standards of selection being lowered due to various factors. Is this true or just BS?

    73: 2024 Combined Selection

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 10:29


    In this episode, I discuss the upcoming 2024 combined selection for Australian Special Forces. How will things work? What will be the changes, if any? If you're doing selection next year, you'll want to listen to this!

    72: 7 Selection Lessons Learned

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 11:51


    In this episode, I discuss a number of key lessons learned from previous (and recent) selection courses. We'll discuss the need for doing well, not being the best at everything (or anything), comparing yourself to others, being stuffed around, and more. Take these tips on board to help prepare for selection.

    71: Situational Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 11:41


    In this episode, I discuss the importance of situational awareness and how to develop it. Not just for selection, but life in general. An extremely important mindset to adopt.

    70: How To Best Get Through Reo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 10:00


    In this episode, I discuss the SF reinforcement cycle and how to best set yourself up for success by creating and optimising the right learning environment. Reo is long and difficult. You'll need to be on top of your game for a long period of time. This will help.

    69: Officer Vs Soldier

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 6:06


    In this episode, I discuss the difference between an officer and a soldier within SF. How do they differ? What are their primary roles? What options are open to both? Not sure which path to go down? Take a listen!

    68: Performance Readiness Routine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 7:42


    In this episode, I discuss five ways to help you deal with nerves so you can perform at or near to your best - which is crucial for the selection process!

    67: Executive Protection & The Jam Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 7:19


    In this episode, I narrate a short story from my "Madness, Mindset & Mastery" ebook. It's about ego management, completing menial tasks well and being a good team player... and jam!

    66: Quick Fire Selection Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 6:38


    In this episode, I answer a number of selection-related questions in rapid-fire! I cover SFDRS updates, boots, CDO & SASR selection courses, watches, packs, breathing, swimming, navigation and quitting. Strap in & let's go!

    65: Predicting Selection Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 8:18


    In this episode, I discuss predicting selection success through physical testing. Is it possible? If so, how? Listen to find out!

    64: How To Combat Self-Doubt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 5:52


    In this episode, I discuss how everyone going for selection experiences self-doubt. After all, you don't know you have what it takes until you complete selection! Listen to this episode to get some tips on how to manage your self-doubt and go into selection confident you've done everything you can to prepare.

    63: Decisive Action

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 13:16


    In this episode, I discuss the importance of being decisive in your actions, for selection and beyond. I tell a short selection story to illustrate the point and highlight what you should start doing right now to make decisive action a habit.

    62: The SF Attribute Of Teamwork

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 8:22


    In this episode, I discuss the all important attribute of teamwork. You'll need to be a great team player during selection and throughout your entire SF career. Special Operations is a high performance environment and as such, valuable team players need only apply.

    61: The Adversarial Growth Principle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 7:43


    In this episode, I discuss what the adversarial growth principle is, and how you can apply it to your selection preparation IOT improve your chances of passing.

    60: The Older Selection Candidate

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 7:56


    In this episode, I discuss the older candidate wanting to attempt selection. I talk about the pro's and con's of this and what (in my opinion) should already be ingrained in your life that will ensure a positive and successful selection attempt. I also touch on strength training for selection.

    59: The Perfect Time To Attempt Selection

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 4:46


    In this episode, I discuss when the best time to attempt selection is and what factors you must take into account to ensure you're making the right call.

    58: Timelines & Priorities

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 7:46


    When preparing for selection, how much time should you put into each skill set? Which skill sets should you prioritise and in what order? These can be tricky questions to answer depending on your circumstances. Listen to find out!

    57: Five Selection Prep Points

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 13:36


    In this episode, I discuss five selection preparation points that came out of the 2022 Commando selection debrief video I made recently (for those in my Indefatigable program). I cover fitness, body, kit, cognitive skills and mindset.

    56: Failing Selection Once

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 8:29


    In this episode, I discuss failing selection on your first attempt and going back for more punishment! You'll be required to possess a high (emotional) pain tolerance to put yourself out there a second or even third time and risk another failure. Is it worth it? Do you even want to? Why?

    55: Lessons Learnt, 2021 SASR Selection

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 13:39


    In this episode, I discuss the lessons learned from the 2021 SASR selection course. This was from a report written by the Human Performance Optimisation (HPO) Cell of the SASR. Some valuable insights!

    54: Solo Vs Group Training For Selection

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 5:37


    In this episode, I discuss the pros and cons of conducting solo training versus group training for selection and what you should do to ensure you're ready for all scenarios on selection. You'll need to get this balance right.

    53: Crucial Selection Debrief Points

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 32:05


    In this episode, I discuss some valuable lessons learned from previous selection courses. I initially recorded this training back in 2020, but the points are still relevant today and moving forward. Take them on board to prepare for your selection course.

    52: How To Prepare For SF Selection

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 28:21


    In this episode, I discuss some key points and areas (mentally) I believe you need to focus on in order to prepare for selection. I recorded this training video a few years ago, but it's still very relevant today. Get on top of these points, and you'll be going into selection as prepared as possible.

    51: How To Deal With Selection Haters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 6:52


    In this episode, I discuss how to deal with the selection haters you may encounter throughout your selection journey. This includes pre-selection and on selection. They may be direct or indirect haters attempting to cloud your world with negativity... don't let them!

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