In Special Operations, Be a Self-Starter and a Team Player
Special Operations favors the one who thinks under fire, starts before he is told, and pulls others with him.
Preparing for Selection
Passing Special Forces Selection Requires Proper Foot Care and Boots
Your feet are your lifeline in Selection, so get two pairs of issued boots that fit snug in the heel with toe wiggle room, break them in until they feel like an extension of your leg, use a two sock system turned inside out with light powder, dry and rotate nightly, and build miles gradually while fixing hot spots the moment they flare.
Attempting Special Operations Selection as an Older Candidate
At Selection, your age won’t carry your ruck or find your points—your grit, your prep, and your ability to bleed with the team will.
Navy SEALs | The Complete Guide
From pay to test scores, weapons and campaign histories, this comprehensive look at Navy SEALs was written by former SEALs and SOCOM members.
So You Wanna Be a Frog Man? 3 Steps to Prepare for Navy SEAL Training
There are no cheat codes or hall passes in Navy SEAL Training. But these three steps will help you along the way.
How To Conquer Special Forces Selection
You don’t have to look like a Marvel superhero to make it—just show up, shut up, carry your ruck, and don’t quit, no matter how much the suck tries to make you tap out.
How to Safely Increase Your Running Ability for Selection
Preparing for selection requires pushing yourself to your limits while not getting to the point that you break yourself in the process.
Conquering Fear is the Biggest Obstacle in Special Operations Training
Fear isn’t something operators are free from; it’s what they master, using relentless training, humor, and a clear head to keep that little quitter on their shoulder in check.
Mastering Navy SEAL Training: The Drownproofing Test
Mastering calm under duress in water is crucial for Navy SEALs, forming their training’s foundation and effectiveness.
Advice From a Green Beret: Rucking and Special Forces Selection
Rucking is as much about mindset as it is about muscle; practice the fundamentals, stretch those hips, and before you know it, the speed will come naturally—without (literally) running yourself into the ground.
Forty One Year Old Long Island Woman Sues Navy For Crushing Her Dream of Becoming A Navy SEAL
Amanda Reynolds may not fit your typical BUD/S profile, but damned if she isn’t swinging for the fences like she’s got Poseidon’s own trident in hand.
So, You Want To Be a Green Beret. Start Here.
The journey to becoming a Green Beret demands intense physical and mental preparation to overcome the high dropout rates in the selection and qualification courses.
