Rangers’ Raid on Cabanatuan a Classic Joint Special Operation

Rangers’ Raid on Cabanatuan a Classic Joint Special Operation

Tampa Bay is playing host to the Special Operations community this week as SOFIC is the hub of all things for the SOF world. And the area of operations for the for SOF is the globe these days. One organization being highlighted this week in the US Army Rangers who will celebrate their 75th anniversary […]

Building The Ultimate Tactical Athlete (Part 1)

Building The Ultimate Tactical Athlete (Part 1)

Undoubtedly there are few other attributes that contribute the most to an operator’s effectiveness than their physical fitness and mental fortitude. In this series of articles we’re going to look at building the ‘ideal’ tactical athlete from the ground up. Many of you reading this will already be working within the tactical/military environment, and it […]

Inside the Philippine Special Forces Regiment

Inside the Philippine Special Forces Regiment

“Special Forces have expertise in developing the community, shaping the community, and winning the hearts and minds. Our Special Forces are like your Special Forces, what your Special Forces did in Afghanistan. There are small groups of Special Forces who go into the community and win their hearts, then the community helps you fight against […]

If You Liked American Sniper, You’ll Love ‘The Killing School’

If You Liked American Sniper, You’ll Love ‘The Killing School’

Editor’s Note: The following article was published on America’s 1st Freedom and written by Frank Miniter. “The Killing School” is now available on Amazon. -Desiree Anyone who worries that books might soon fade away as generations decide, maybe childishly prefer, to go no deeper than 140-character tweets, is fretting about losing books like Brandon Webb’s The […]

The Jedburgh’s Special Operations legacy with modern SOF

The Jedburgh’s Special Operations legacy with modern SOF

During World War II, the OSS (Office of Strategic Services), Special Operations Branch had recruited foreign language speakers who would volunteer for hazardous duty behind enemy lines and parachute into denied territory. The Jedburgh teams were born. Wanted: Volunteers for immediate overseas assignment. Knowledge of French or another European language preferred; Willingness and ability to […]

Russian Special Operations Forces Using the US as a Model

Russian Special Operations Forces Using the US as a Model

The Russian military has been paying attention to the United States use of and training of their Special Operations forces. And if imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, the Russians are giving the US Special Operations Forces a big compliment. The Russian are tailoring the use of their Special Operations Forces as well as […]

Battle of Mosul: SOFREP interview with LTC John Hawbaker of the 82nd Airborne

Battle of Mosul: SOFREP interview with LTC John Hawbaker of the 82nd Airborne

Less than an hour south of the most intense urban combat seen in all of the Global War on Terror is a squadron of American paratroopers, quietly working alongside the Iraqi Federal Police and offering advice, guidance, and when necessary, American firepower. LTC John Hawbaker, commander for 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, part of 2nd […]

First Look: FX-9 PCC by Freedom Ordnance and Classic Firearms

First Look: FX-9 PCC by Freedom Ordnance and Classic Firearms

As Many have already proclaimed, 2017 is shaping up to be the year of the pistol-caliber-carbine. PCCs as they’re known by those in a hurry are excellent firearms for a variety of reasons.  Generally handgun ammunition is less expensive, has less recoil, and is more readily available than rifle ammunition.  Add to that the increased […]

Glock 42 and 43: First Impressions

Glock 42 and 43: First Impressions

The G-42 and G-43 are Glock’s new concealed carry optimized single stack pistols in .380 and 9mm. Glock’s previous double stack designs were very well received, but for years, American shooters have asked for a single stack for better grip and easier carry. Glock has come through with a well thought out and highly functional […]

Officers who brought down ‘Facebook Killer’ Steve Stephens share their story

Officers who brought down ‘Facebook Killer’ Steve Stephens share their story

Last month, Steve Stephens, a 37-year-old man who worked with developmentally challenged children, shocked the word when he executed 74-year-old Robert Godwin while broadcasting live video on Facebook.  Stephens, who would later tell his mother he committed the heinous crime because he was angry at his girlfriend, would lead law enforcement on a manhunt spanning […]

Philippine Scout-Rangers: Abu Sayaf’s worst nightmare

Philippine Scout-Rangers: Abu Sayaf’s worst nightmare

“We are the worst nightmare of the enemy,” Lieutenant Colonel Rapi told me while speaking of the Philippine Scout-Rangers when I met him at Special Operations Command at Fort Magsaysay. To find out why the Scout-Rangers are so formidable, I had to travel to the Philippines southernmost major island called Tawi-Tawi. It was early in […]