SOF Imperative #1 Understand the Operational Environment

The Special Operations community under their command element at USASOC were developed back in the 1990s. The joint command looked to define what was a successful Special Operations mission and what factors played a key role in the conducting of their missions. They published a list of 12 SOF (Special Operations Forces) Imperatives to aid […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.19.2017

Some good work for the Upper Body Round Robin (UBRR) with many of the exercises that will be tested. Always go for perfect form when doing the pushups, it will be an area that is always looked at hard during the PT tests in Selection. After the exercises, a three-mile run as fast as you […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.18.2017

Let’s kick off Father’s Day right and then spend the rest of the day relaxing with family. Sunday morning Rucksack march. Do a quick warm up of pushups and sit-ups before heading out. Head out over varied terrain and go as fast as you can without running. Stretch well both before and after the event. […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.17.2017

Back in the gym this Saturday morning for a shoulder and back workout. Towel pullups if you have no access to ropes or climbing ropes if they are available. Followed by a four-mile run. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 10 Lat Pulldowns, rear 3 […]

Revisiting the SFAS Night Land Navigation Course

In previous articles, we’ve touched on the different aspects of land navigation. We’ve gotten a few questions and comments about night navigation which is the hardest part of land navigation because all your skills will be tested to the max in the hours of darkness. Rather than re-hashing the entire Land Navigation series of articles, […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.15.2017

Chest and Triceps workout today at the gym before heading out for a 4-mile run. Remember to stretch well before and after and to stay hydrated. Mark your progress down in your workout log book. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Bench Press 3 x 10 Dumbbell Flies 3 x 10 Dumbbell […]

Passing Selection Requires Proper Foot Care and Boots

We’ve been getting a lot of messages regarding the Selection process and many of them from both here in the US and from other countries concern rucking and boot fit. So it is a good time to revisit the care of your feet and the proper boot fit that we touched on a few months […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.14.2017

Wednesday is a back and shoulder day at the gym followed by a 6-mile rucksack march. Look to better the time that is the standard and remember to hydrate throughout the march. Don’t forget to mark your progress in the workout log book and stay hydrated. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.13.2017

Tuesday is our Leg Day at the gym followed by a run. Begin with pull-ups and towel pullups for those who don’t have access to climbing ropes. Then squats, lunges and the sled followed by a three-mile run. Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x Pullups 10 reps 3 x Towel pullups 10 […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.12.2017

Let’s start Monday and the week off right with the basics of pushups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pullups and dips before a 4-mile run. Remember to stay hydrated and mark your progress in your workout log book. Training: More preparation for the UBRR 1 x 1-minute Pushups 1 x 1-minute […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.11.2017

Sunday morning Rucksack march. Do a quick warm up of pushups and sit-ups before heading out. Head out over varied terrain and try to go as fast as you can without running. Stretch well both before and after the event. Remember to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated out there. With the heat of […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.10.2017

Back in the gym this Saturday morning for a shoulder and back workout. Towel pullups if you have no access to ropes or climbing ropes if they are available. Followed by a four-mile run. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook and prepare for a long ruck on Sunday morning. Training: More Preparation for […]