Russian Sniper Training
A great video that showcases Russian sniper training. I’ll have to get Drago to interpret! Brandon [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1tVsFwrGgs&w=640&h=385&rel=0]
Coalition SOF
An Inside Look at the Afghan Commandos
During my time in service in Iraq and Afghanistan (pre-2007) we never had to work with any local forces, whether the Iraqi or the Afghan Army folks. We were always autonomous. Things have obviously changed much since that time as all U.S. forces, whether conventional or special operations, must always bring a contingent of the […]
South African Service Special Task Force
Ironic that I’m on my way to South Africa (SA) and have gotten two requests this month via the comms check portal to cover more units in the South African forces. Jack has done some great historical pieces on Rhodesia and elsewhere but I plan on getting an idea of how the SA SOF puzzle […]
New Uniform for the IDF SOF
Israel’s FIBROTEX Technologies Ltd has been awarded a contract to supply its FIGHTEX combat uniform solution for an elite unit of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). These smart, next generation, two-sided uniforms were selected over various international competitors following extensive rigorous tests that were conducted under extreme environmental, climatic, and combat conditions. The new generation […]
In Spite Of The Ceasefire, Troops Remain On High Alert In Israel
In spite of the ceasefire brokered by Egypt between Israel and Hamas, tensions remain high and with good reason. More than 20 rockets have been launched at towns in southern Israel after the ceasefire and sporadic small arms firefights took place along the border. Below, rockets being fired from Gaza into Israel. The latest clash occurred […]
Israel At War And Why It Is justified
Imagine you and your kids are walking on a busy street. You promised them ice cream and they are smiling and enjoying life. It’s a beautiful day. All the sudden the alarm sounds. You know what’s coming. You have less than 30 second to find shelter, any shelter. It’s not enough time. You kit the […]
Royal Marines: Mission Afghanistan – Deadly Underfoot
Every once in a while a SOFREP reader shares some great stuff. This was the case with the following series. It’s a great look at how other coalition units operate and the sacrifice and toll Afghanistan has had on all Warfighters. %EMBED3%
Aussie Awarded The Victoria Cross
As the Australian and Afghan soldiers crept into the Oruzgan village of Derapet in the dawn half-light and saw locals quietly slipping away, they knew a fight was coming.
The Rhodesian SAS (Part 5)
The Cockleshell Heroes In the mid 1970’s, much effort was being put into strangling northern Mozambique. More and more ZANU Terrs were based there in the Tete Province. The relationship that ZANU had with FRELIMO made Mozambique a very difficult area to operate in, especially over a prolonged period. Captain Robert Mackenzie, an American who had served with […]
NEWS: Kenyan Forces Execute Beach Landing Operation in Somalia
Apparently there be some gringos in the mix. -Jack Al-Shabab used the port to bring in weapons and earn revenue. But the al-Qaeda-aligned group has told the BBC the attack has been rebuffed and none of the city has fallen. Kenyan troops are part of the AU force trying to wrest control of the country […]
EXCLUSIVE: The Maguindanao Massacre
On November 23rd, 2009 over 100 armed men descended on a convoy belonging to Filipino political candidate Esmael Mangudadatu. The candidate was not traveling with his entourage, which consisted of dozens of people including family members and journalists. With a bounty put on Mangudadatu’s head, gunmen consisting of private bodyguards, off duty soldiers, policemen, police auxiliaries, a civilian […]
New Zealand Troops Honoring the Fallen With A Māori Warrior Haka
The U.S. could use an American Indian version of this for morale. If funerals were like this for guys in the Team I’d have attended. Haka (singular is the same as plural: haka) is a traditional ancestral war cry, dance or challenge from theMāori people of New Zealand. It is a posture dance performed by a group, with vigorous movements and stamping of […]
