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In the relentless pursuit of self-betterment and the allure of belonging to something greater than myself, I charged through the trials of military selection, embodying the grit and spirit of those who dare to dance with destiny, no matter the height of the hurdle or the depth of the fall.
Airmen, Guardians, and Soldiers navigate through the grueling yet transformative Ranger Assessment Course (RAC), sharpening their combat skills, fostering joint-force cooperation, and emerging as resilient leaders ready to face any challenge and protect our nation.
Military maps are “red light readable,” allowing the soldier to plot a course without compromising his night vision.
Pushing a man to his limits and instilling desire while holding to the rigorous standards gave the best results.
Today, we’re going to jump into Land Navigation, one of the key areas that end up failing the majority of candidates who volunteer for Selection.
Delta Force selection has an attrition rate of 90 percent even though most of the candidates come from special operations units.
Army Sgt. Michael Metcalf and Spc. Walter Galdamez plot points on a map during a night land-navigation course, Jan. 27, 2021.
I have been thinking a lot about my training goals lately. Because I failed to maintain my EMT certification, I am currently in EMT class for the second time. This class was a big goal but is consuming a considerable amount of my time and training budget. I’ve cobbled together quite a few classes over […]
“…We are what we repeatedly do, Excellence then is not an act but a habit” Aristotle One of the first questions we always get from any aspiring SOF candidate is, “What do I have to do to get Selected?” While it is a legitimate question, it is a bit simplistic. There is no one specific […]
Land Navigation in Selection is a very big obstacle to overcome. To help prepare the candidates for our Special Operations Forces we’ve gotten back to the basics and gone over the various skills that start at square one and gone from there. Now that we’re all on the same sheet of music, so to speak, […]
Recently we touched on a subject that is in the news about how junior NCOs (E-4 – E-6) aren’t doing well overall with navigation with a map, protractor, and compass. As we mentioned prior, Land Navigation is a critical skill that every Special Operator must possess and if you are an aspiring member of the […]
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