Operation TWELVE (V)
Twelve miles. The Commando march.
 
Overview
Operation TWELVE is the final step in the Green Beret Fitness Number Series. It is rooted in the All Arms Commando Course and represents the capstone of the series. This is the longest and heaviest test.
 
The Standard
Ruck 12 miles (19 km) within 4 hours.
Carry the assigned load for your tier.
Maintain control and discipline throughout.
Arriving inside the time limit is the standard.
 
Tiers
CSS, 15 kg (33 lbs)
CS, 20 kg (44 lbs)
Combat, 25 kg (55 lbs)
Commando, 36 kg (80 lbs), completed at night
 
Integrity
Operation TWELVE is completed on the honor system.
 
If you claim a tier, you are stating that you met the distance, load, time, and conditions exactly as written. No proof is required.
 
Arriving early means nothing if control is lost.
 
Recognition
Operation TWELVE (V) patch, all tiers.
Optional social sharing is encouraged, not required.
 
Skull & Dagger
Candidates who complete all six Number Series challenges at the Commando tier are eligible for the Skull & Dagger.
 
The first 25 individuals to complete all six challenges at Commando level, on integrity, receive the Skull & Dagger patch free.
 
Notes
All tiers earn the Operation TWELVE (V) patch.
Tier achieved may be written on the patch.
Challenges may be attempted multiple times.
Only honest completions count.
You are responsible for your own safety.
All GBF decisions are final.