Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.25.2017

Shoulders and back day in the gym before heading off to do the 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 inside track for most of the Selection courses. Training: More Preparation […]

Congress Claims No Knowledge of US Troops in Niger Prior to Ambush

In a typical Washington dance known as the “Potomac Two-Step”, anything that goes right will have a hundred fathers, but if anything goes wrong, that operation is an orphan. Several members of Congress are now claiming this week they had no idea the U.S. military had a presence in Niger after four troops from the 3rd Special […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.24.2017

Tuesdays are always our Leg Day at the gym followed by a 5-mile run. Begin with pullups and towel pullups for those who don’t have access to climbing ropes. Then squats, lunges, and the sled or Fireman’s carry followed by a 5-mile run Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x Pullups 10 reps […]

Heating Up of Africa, Requires Beefing Up Intelligence Requirements

On Friday, Sen. Lindsey Graham, of the Senate Armed Services Committee announced in a press briefing that the United States will be looking to increase U.S. Special Operations counter-terrorism missions within Africa. This bit of welcome news comes on the heels of an operation that cost the lives of four members of the 3rd SFG […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.23.2017

A quick workout to start the day and week off right. Start off 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 (40 minutes or less) in a mini UBRR test. Remember to stay hydrated and mark your progress in your workout log […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.22.2017

Sunday morning Rucksack march. Do a quick warmup of pushups and sit-ups before heading out. Head out over varied terrain and try to go as fast as you can without running. Going to try to make it a little different by heading out in one direction for an hour by going as fast as you […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.21.2017

Saturday morning and heading back to the gym for a shoulder and back workout. Towel pull-ups if you have no access to ropes. Climb a 20-foot rope if they are available. Followed by a four-mile run in less than 32 minutes. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: […]

Having Proper Boots and Foot Care are Huge Considerations in Selection

Hitting the rucking trails again lately and figured that it was a good time to revisit the proper boot fit and foot care that we’ve harped on incessantly in our Selection PT posts. And for those heading to or thinking about volunteering for Selection, having the proper boots and taking care of your feet should […]

White House Chief of Staff Kelly “Stunned” Over Trump Criticism

In another turn of events from earlier this week, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly said Thursday he was “stunned and broken-hearted” over the comments that Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL) made after President Trump called the widow of a soldier who was killed in Niger two weeks ago. Kelly came to the aid of […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.20.2017

Friday means that it is Leg Day at the gym. Starting with Squats – (front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell), then some lunges and the weighted sled push. And then finish the workout with a five-mile run. Mark your progress down in your workout log book and stretch well after the session. Training: Continue to prep […]

Trump’s Call To Special Forces Widow Creates a Firestorm

President Donald Trump’s call to the grieving widow of SGT La David Johnson has created an imbroglio between the White House and a Florida Democratic Congresswoman. Johnson was one of four soldiers from the 3rd Special Forces Group who were killed two weeks ago in Niger in an ambush while they were training and advising […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Prep 10.19.2017

Back to the gym on Thursday morning for a Chest and Triceps workout before heading out for a 4-mile run. Look to better the standard of 32 minutes. 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 […]