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Three members of the 5th Special Forces Group who were conducting weapons training for the Jordanian armed forces were killed in November when re-entering a base they had left and entered many times in the past. The Jordanian government has ruled the deaths “a tragic accident” where a member of their military, M’aarek Abu Tayeh […]
Thomas Rosehaley is a busy man these days. When he’s not flying across the globe working as a personal security professional, he’s back at home keeping on top of his medical training, which is his bailiwick. He had just arrived back in the states but was not getting much free time. “I’m diving tomorrow in […]
Today we’ll hit the legs hard again and then rest on Sunday. More reps on the legs today, as we’ll get ready for the Rifle PT squats, that everyone loves so well. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: First, head into the gym: 3 x Front Squat 20-15-12 reps (lighter weight, more reps) 3 x […]
Training: Shoulders and Chest Day in the gym, all of this will help with the UBRR 3 x Lateral Raises with a Dumbbell (reps 20-15-12) 3 x Military Press Dumbbell (reps 20-15-12) 3 x Front Raises Dumbbell (reps 20-15-12) 3 x Bench Press 80% body weight for as many reps as you can do 3 […]
The Global Special Operations Forces Foundation is holding a networking reception among Special Operations professionals in San Diego on April 5th. San Diego is home of the Navy’s and Marine Corps Special Operations Commands and will feature a keynote speaker, Captain Keith Davids, the Deputy Commander of the Naval Special Warfare Command. Davids a graduate […]
The Commander of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) General Raymond Thomas recently commended the Task Force Dagger Foundation for “significant and enduring” support of the command. Thomas awarded the Foundation the “Patriot Award” for their support of families, injured and disabled soldiers and advocacy. Accepting the award on behalf of Task Force Dagger […]
Thomas Rosehaley is a busy man these days. When he’s not flying across the globe working as a personal security professional, he’s back at home keeping on top of his medical training, which is his bailiwick. He had just arrived back in the states but was not getting much free time. “I’m diving tomorrow in […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 3.23.2017 A heavy day of preparation with the pushups, sit-ups, and crunches. Plus, the longer ruck march to get you ready for a tough day ahead. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 100 x pushups (no time limit) 100 x sit ups (no time limit) 100 x crunches 3 x 20 […]
The US Army is still embroiled in wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria but is already planning on the next one, battling it out in mega cities. And the model that their using is being patterned after US Special Operations forces. Army Chief of Staff Mark Milley stated this week that military will have ten […]
While preparing to go to Selection, there is a lot of individual work that must be put in. Finding and breaking in the best boots for your feet and prepping your feet for the long road ahead. Then there is the Land Navigation training and map reading which, if you aren’t ready for can be […]
Back to the gym today. Unlike last week where we went heavier weight with less reps, we’re going the opposite this time, building up the endurance. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: Run 3 miles and record your time Then, head into the gym: 3 x Front Squat 20-15-12 reps (lighter weight) 3 x Goblet […]
The US-led coalition has dropped both American and Syrian fighters behind the city of Raqqa in an effort to cut off the ISIS escape route out of the city. That’s an encouraging sign that perhaps the battle to drive out the insurgents from Syria is going well. According to reports from inside Syria, five helicopters, […]
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