Seventy-five years ago, this week, the forerunner for Special Forces was born. During the dark days of World War II in April 1942, the OSS’ first operational detachment, 101 was activated. Detachment 101 was the first unit in U.S. military history created specifically for the purpose of conducting unconventional warfare operations behind enemy lines. It […]
On Friday, Air Force Tech Sgt. Brian C. Claughsey will receive the Silver Star for valor for his actions in retaking the town of Kunduz from Taliban control in Afghanistan in September 2015. Claughsey, a Combat Controller in the 21st Special Tactics was instrumental in helping a group of Special Operations forces retake Kunduz after […]
Special Operations forces in Australia have been at the forefront of the wars in the Middle East in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Now there are reports surfacing that the Special Operations Forces of Australia are bitterly feuding. The disputes between the SASR (Special Air Service Regiment) and the 2nd Commando Regiment are engaging in their […]
Thirty years ago today on March 31, 1987, Special Forces SSG Greg Fronius was killed in action in El Paraiso, El Salvador when guerrilla forces from the FMLN (Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front) attacked the Salvadoran base during an early morning attack. Fronius was 27 at the time of his death and left behind a […]
The Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville, NC will host special screenings of documentary films honoring some of the United States’ World War II Medal of Honor recipients. The event will take place on March 25 at 10 a.m. in the museum’s Yarborough-Bank Theatre. The guest speaker will be state Rep. John Szoka, a […]
Training: 2 min. Max Push-Ups Rest 5-10 Minutes Max Push-ups 60s 2 min. Max Sit-Ups Rest 5 Minutes Max Sit-ups 60s Max Pull ups 20 x Pull-ups, not for time. 2 Mile Run (timed) 4 rounds: Front Bridge, 45s Side bridge (each side) 20s
This week and month we’ll focus on the UBRR – the primary PT test used in SOF units along with the standard service branch PT test. The Upper Body Round Robin, or UBRR. The UBRR is commonly employed in SOF units to measure overall fitness. The UBRR consists of 9 events; I’ll follow up with another article […]
Training: Head to the gym and… 1) 20 reps @ 75% 1 rep max Back Squat – take 2-3 breaths per rep. 2) Run 4 miles. moderate pace.
Training: Since we’re planning to run Friday, Saturday, and Sunday I think it’s best to use today as a rest day. If you want to go to the gym and lift weights, that’s fine (just don’t overdo it on the legs).
Training: Run 6 miles. Drinks lots of water. Break down of 6 miles run: Moderate pace out to 3 miles – and return like someone is chasing you and/or you’re late for the most important interview of your life!
Training: (Assuming you went for a longer ruck Sunday) 5-mile repeats – equal rest to mile time. Then, go to Gym… 1) Find 1RM Back Squat 2) 1 round: 20 x 70% Back Squat 1rm (2-3 long and deep breaths in between) 3) 5 rounds: Bench Press x 6 Bent-Over Row x 5 4) 5 […]
Training: REST DAY Use today to get to bed early, get some sleep and drink lots of water.
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