SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.28.2017

Let’s get Friday started off right and hit the gym for Chest and Triceps day and then a 5-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 […]

12-Mile Rucksack March Nothing To Worry About in Selection?

Well, this sounded like a good idea at the time… “Somebody” had the bright idea to conduct and then write about a 12-mile ruck sack march and then putting the results in our training blog with the whole encouraging headline for our prospective Special Operations readers, that it is STILL a piece of cake. After […]

Mattis: Get Rid of Senseless Exercises, Get Back to Warfighting

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis wants the military to get back to the art of fighting wars and do realistic training and stop wasting time on what he termed “senseless exercises.” Mattis came to this conclusion after hearing complaints of thousands of service members. Many service members said that too much of their time is spent […]

China’s Base in Djibouti is Much Larger Than Previously Thought

China’s new base in Djibouti is much larger in scale than previously thought. The base has extensive underground space, multiple security layers but thus far, they’ve yet to begin construction of docks. It is believed that until the Chinese build docks on their base, they’ll use the commercial docks available. Two images provided by Stratfor Worldview and […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.27.2017

If it is Thursday, then it is a Chest and Triceps workout in the gym.  Afterward, we then hit the dirt trails 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 […]

The Public’s Need to Know Doesn’t Include Names of Covert Operatives

Last month, the New York Times incredibly posted the name of the Central Intelligence Agency’s, (CIA) top operative overseeing the agency’s efforts in Iran. The Times justified its outing of this undercover and career CIA agent and his role within the agency by saying it was necessary since the agent is “leading an important new […]

Israel Removes Metal Detectors from Al-Aqsa Mosque

The Israeli government, attempting to calm days of violence which has claimed seven lives, has removed metal detectors from entrances to the Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem’s Old City. The Israelis have said they’ll instead use more CCTV cameras for the security of the site which is revered in Christian, Jewish as well as Muslim […]

Videos Point to Russia Arming the Taliban in Afghanistan

The United States has been claiming for months that the Russians, once bitter enemies of the Taliban, have been arming them attempting to undermine US efforts in the war-torn country. Now videos are surfacing that give rise to those accusations by the US. The Russians have flatly denied the allegation as “utterly false” and claim […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.26.2017

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. Get an early start and beat the heat today. Don’t forget to mark your progress in the workout log book and stay hydrated. […]

Russia’s AK-12 has Passed Field Tests and is Ready for Deployment

The Russian AK-12 assault rifle is ready to become the new standard weapon of the Russian armed forces, has passed military field tests and now meets all of the Russian armed forces’ design and operational standards, according to Jane’s 360. The AK-12’s success in military trials sets it up to become the standard weapon for […]

Russian Ally Kyrgyzstan Received Missile Threats to Close US Base

Kyrgyzstan President Almazbek Atambayev said Monday that his nation was threatened with missile attacks by a foreign power if he didn’t close an air base that the US had in Kyrgyzstan territory. “I will not hide that some countries warned us that they are ready, should it be the case that it is necessary, to conduct […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.25.2017

Tuesday means Leg Day at the gym followed by a 5-mile run. Begin with pull-ups and towel pull-ups for those who don’t have access to climbing ropes. Then squats, lunges and the sled followed by a run over varied terrain. Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x Pull-ups 10 reps 3 x Towel […]