The Selection: Special Operations Experiment

30 civilians begin the most intense physical and mental challenge of their life as they begin The Selection, led by six Special Operations veterans.

After only two hours of sleep, the instructors lead a grueling day of Navy SEAL training in the Pacific Ocean, where exercises in surf immersion and land portage.

The Instructors send the remaining 15 participants to rescue a "downed pilot," an exercise designed to test the teamwork of the group as well as the leadership of a select few.

In a stealth and concealment exercise, the participants go out on the ultimate game of hide and seek, where they are tasked with camouflaging themselves in a hide-site.

Instructor Bowen leads the group in a class on hand to hand combat training before all of the candidates must face off against each other.

The remaining candidates are forced onto an eight mile timed ruck march while carrying 50 lbs. on their back. Poor performance by one candidate attracts special attention.

Instructor Care leads the remaining participants through an exercise he calls "integrity stations."

The remaining candidates are required to complete a field training exercise, commonly known in the military as an FTX.