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A critical point made concerns the misconception that failing the course is solely because of a lack of ability. In reality, most failures are due to "volunteer withdrawal," where candidates decide to leave voluntarily, often because the mental and physical toll becomes overwhelming. This is a vital distinction because it emphasizes that not everyone fails from inadequacy—sometimes, participants simply choose to quit, knowing the risks and demands involved.
He underscores that in combat scenarios, quitting is not an option, and the mental conditioning aims to prepare candidates for that reality.