Iraq Has Islamic State Srrounded, on the Ropes in Mosul

The Iraqi military has turned the tide on the Islamic state in the battle of Mosul. According to their military sources, they have completely surrounded the Islamic State terrorists, who control only about 10 percent of the area in the western part of the city. Brigadier General Yahya Rasool, a spokesman for the joint operations […]

Special Operations Forces and Performance Enhancing Drugs: A Slippery Slope

Tampa Bay is hosting the Special Operation Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) this week and the floor of the marketplace is an impressive place to see. Some of the best manufacturers of weapons and equipment are there with their latest wares and it is a maze of cool gear for the cool guys and a ton […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.17.2017

Shoulders and back day in the gym before heading off to do the classic SOF (Special Operations Forces) Triathlon. A run, a rucksack march, and a swim with fatigues and boots. If you can do all three of these things well, you will have the physical aspect for most of the selection courses checked. Training: […]

Syrian Forces Claim to Have Taken Damascus Suburb

The forces of the Syrian Army have claimed to have taken parts of a Damascus suburb away from Syrian rebels. Syrian state-run television has reported the Army has taken a major suburb on the east side of the city, driving out the rebels. The opposition Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says rebels remain in […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.16.2017

Tuesday is Leg Day, our favorite, but we’ll begin with pull-ups and towel pullups for those who don’t have access to ropes for climbing. Then a four-mile run Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x Pullups 10 reps 3 x Towel pullups 10 reps 3 x Front Squat 20-15-12 reps (lighter weight) 3 […]

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 […]

Airborne & Special Operations Museum to Honor K-9 Warriors

The Airborne and Special Operations Museum (ASOM) in Fayetteville, NC will be honoring a very important part of the Special Operations success in recent years by honoring the K-9 heroes of the military. On May 29, the ASOM will pay tribute to the canine members of the Special Operations community with a Memorial Day service […]

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 […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.15.2017

A good way to kick the Monday morning doldrums is to get in a good workout. 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 4-mile run. Remember to mark your progress in your workout log book. Training: More preparation for the UBRR […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.14.2017

Happy Mother’s Day. Before you spend some quality family time it is time for our Sunday morning ruck march. Do a quick warm up of pushups and sit-ups before heading out. Stretch well both before and after the ruck march. Remember to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated out there. And wear your second […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.13.2017

Back to the gym on Saturday for some shoulders and back work. Followed by some speed (sprints and shuttle run) work for cardio. 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 x 10 Wide Grip Pullups […]