A physically demanding three week course, Airborne School, also called "Jump School," requires soldiers to train in and conduct military parachute operations. During the duration of the course, soldiers conduct various practice jumps and, in the final week, five parachute jumps. Soldiers who graduate are awarded the U.S. Army Parachutist Badge. Airborne qualification is a prerequisite for assignment to Airborne units.

Dubbed the "ten toughest days in the Army," this training challenges soldiers physically and mentally. To earn the coveted Air Assault Wings, soldiers must pass written examinations about Army aircrafts and sling-load operations, a hands-on practical assessing rigged sling-loads, and numerous tower rappels. Along with the mental challenges, soldiers are tested physically through an obstacle course, various runs, two rucks, and PT sessions throughout the entirety of the school. Having these wings as a soldier opens doors for future operations with Air Assault units, including the 101st Airborne Division.  

The Special Forces Underwater Operations School, "Dive School," trains soldiers in all aspects of underwater operations. With roots going back to WWII, Special Forces underwater operations have been a key competent in the arsenal of the Special Forces Groups. This six-week course is rigorous and tests soldiers in surface and subsurface waterborne infiltration. 

The Army Mountain Warfare School provides tactical and technical training for mountain warfare and cold weather operations. The 14 day course enables soldiers to operate successfully using proven techniques derived from lessons learned by units currently engaged in mountain warfare. The course focuses on knot-typing, rope-coiling, rappelling, casualty evacuation, and rope-climbing techniques.