US to cut off weapons shipments to Syrian Kurdish SDF

After doing the lion’s share of the fighting in capturing the Syrian city of Raqqa, the Kurds are getting bad news. President Trump announced that the US will no longer be arming the Syrian Kurds in a phone call to the Turkish President. That move is another blow for the Kurdish people who have been […]

SOF Pic of the Day: Special Forces medics navigate cliff sides

Special operations combat medics from the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) navigate the cliff sides of Fort Carson, Colo. training grounds after being dropped off by Black Hawk helicopters Nov. 9. The medics of 10th SFG(A) conducted medical evacuation training by locating mock-casualties on the cliff side, rendering medical aid, and preparing the casualty for […]

U.S. To Cut Off Weapons Shipments to Syrian Kurdish SDF

After doing the lion’s share of the fighting in capturing the Syrian city of Raqqa, the Kurds are getting bad news. President Trump announced that the US will no longer be arming the Syrian Kurds in a phone call to the Turkish President. That move is another blow for the Kurdish people who have been […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.27.2017

Today we’re going to see where our fitness level is by using a test using the new Special Operations Upper Body Round Robin (UBRR) Fitness Test. It measures functional fitness for the Special Operators much better than the traditional PT test. Pushups: (1min)      40 minimum +2 points for each additional rep. Sit-ups:    (1min)      40 Minimum […]

SOF Pic of the Day: Special Operations Medic rappels down a cliff face

A special operations combat medic from the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) repels down a cliff side at a Fort Carson, Colo. training area to retrieve a mock-casualty during medical evacuation training Nov. 9. During the two-day training event, medics from 10th SFG(A) were placed in several different scenarios and tested on a variety of […]

SOF Pic of the Day: Just out for a run

Monster Mash competitors run while wearing gas masks during the 352nd Special Operations Group Olympics on RAF Mildenhall, England, July 3, 2013. Teams competed in eight different events ranging from a professional military exam to a mountain bike race. The squadron with the most points across all events was awarded the “SOG Hog” trophy.   […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.25.2017

With an Upper Body Round Robin (UBRR) Test on Monday, we’ll scale back the work over the weekend with just some stretching and a short run. Stay hydrated, stretched out and be prepared to be tested for Monday’s test to see where you’ll fitness level is. Training: Stretch well before the run 2-mile run Stretch […]

SOF Pic of the Day: Prisoner recovery training

A 919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron fire team maneuvers toward a building during a prisoner recovery exercise at Duke Field. The 919th Special Operations Wing has been awarded its 18th Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for sustained support to combat operations around the globe as well as vital humanitarian missions and community outreach efforts […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.24.2017

End of a short week and Leg Day at the gym. That will get all of that tryptophan from the turkey out of your system. Start with Squats – (front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell), then some Lunges and the Weighted Sled Push. Follow it all up with a five-mile run. Mark your progress down in […]

SOF Pic of the Day: Marine Raiders conduct a simulated water assault

Los Angeles, Calif – Marine Raiders with 1st Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, transition out of the water during a simulated underwater assault force night-raid in Los Angeles, California, Sept. 3, 2015. Training such as this is conducted to meet Special Operations Forces dive requirements and to enhance the understanding, […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.23.2017

A very Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. From all of us at SOFREP we hope you all have a safe and wonderful day. If your gym is open today (luckily I have a key to mine) it is a Chest and Triceps workout there and then hit the trail for a 4-mile run. Remember to stretch […]

SOF Pic of the Day: A Marine Raider and his .50 cal

A Marine with 1st Marine Raider Battalion fires a .50 caliber Special Application Scoped Rifle (SASR) during a Company Collective Exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 7, 2015. Marine Special Operations Company C, 1st Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command spent the first phase of their three-phase Company […]