SpecOps

On this day in 1961, the 5th Special Forces Group Airborne, 5th SFG(A) was activated at Ft. Bragg, NC. A happy 56th birthday to “The Legion” and the men assigned to it both past and present. The 5th SFG was made famous by their exploits during the war in Vietnam but during the next generation, […]

Back to the gym today as we prep for the UBRR with a Chest and Triceps workout. Then a 4-mile ruck march with 45-pounds minimum. 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 […]

When we discuss the battle in Holland during Operation Market Garden, we naturally think about the paratroopers of the U.S. and Britain trying to secure five bridges at Eindhoven, Nijmegen and Arnhem for the armor of the British XXX Corps to get into Germany and end the war early. Later they were trying to get […]

The Senate, by an overwhelming 89-8 vote, approved legislation that will authorize $700 billion in military defense spending that will honor the campaign pledge made by President Trump to rebuild the military that he said was degraded during the previous Obama administration. This $700 billion bill will put the U.S. armed forces on track for […]

Shoulders and back day in the gym before heading off to do a 5-mile rucksack march. Conduct the ruck over varied terrain and remember to hydrate throughout. It is a good habit to get used to doing while rucking and a needed one for the time when you’re in the course. Mark your time down […]

Tuesday is Leg Day, time for building strength and endurance, begin with pull-ups and towel pull-ups for those who don’t have access to ropes for climbing. Then squats, lunges and the sled followed by a four-mile run Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x Pullups 10 reps 3 x Towel pull-ups 10 reps […]

On September 17, 1944, the Allies launched an operation they hoped would end the war in the west by Christmas. By the end of August 1944, the German army in the west was smashed and in full-retreat mode. After the Allies had come ashore at Normandy, they had to slug their way thru the thick […]

Turkey’s state-run news organization Anadolu is reporting that the military of President Erdogan has sent 80 military vehicles including tanks to its southern border with Syria. The military forces were deployed to the Iskendurun district of the southeastern province of Hatay, as part of the government’s plan to reinforce troops along the Turkish/Syrian border according […]

A good workout is the best way to start Monday and the week off right. We’ll start with the basics of pushups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pull-ups, and dips before a 5-mile run in a mini UBRR test. Remember to mark your progress in your workout log book. Training: More […]

Time for our Sunday morning ruck march. Do a quick warmup of pushups and sit-ups before heading out. Stretch well both before and after the event. Remember to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated out there. Today would a great time to wear your second pair of boots for the Selection Course. Don’t wait […]

Let’s start the weekend and Saturday off right. It is time to go back to the gym for some shoulders and back work. 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 x 10 Barbell Dead Lift 3 […]

By now we are all aware of the horrible accident suffered by the cadre members and students at the JFK SWC (Special Warfare Center) on Thursday where the US Army Green Berets are trained at Ft. Bragg, NC. While the details are still sketchy, the class of prospective Special Forces Engineers (18C) were attending a […]