Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.12.2017

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. Stretch well both before and after the event. Remember to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated out there. Even with the colder weather […]

SOF Pic of the Day: Army Rangers train at North Korea’s door

Rangers from 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment conduct Full Mission Profile (FMP) Training in South Korea during an iteration of Foal Eagle Exercise. Foal Eagle is an annual exercise that enhances the combat readiness posture of the ROK-U.S. Alliance through combined and joint training at multiple echelons.   Photos by SPC Codie Mendenhall/Release To learn […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.11.2017

Happy Veterans Day to all of those who served and are currently still serving. It is a cold, windy Saturday morning here, so it is a perfect time to go to the gym for a shoulder and back workout. Towel pull-ups if you have no access to climbing ropes. Followed by a five-mile run. Log […]

SOF Pic of the Day: Shots on target

A Green Beret assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) engages a target from the window of a building during a stress shoot competition held Oct. 15 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The competition tested the Special Forces Soldier’s ability to navigate terrain and obstacles while engaging targets accurately despite his elevated heart […]

The US Military Now Has Over 15,000 Troops in Afghanistan

Since the announcement in August that the Trump Administration has committed to Afghanistan, the U.S. military’s numbers there continue to grow. There could soon be 16,000 troops in the country as the Army is gearing up to deploy hundreds of Army trainers there early in 2018. In his August speech, President Donald Trump said that […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.10.2017

Back to the gym this Friday morning. It is Chest and Triceps day and then a 5-mile run. 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 x 12 Bench Press 3 x 10 Dumbbell Flies 3 […]

SOF Pic of the day: An operator and his dog

A dog handler with U.S. Army Special Forces clears a building during a close-quarters battle demonstration for Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa in Baumholder, Germany, March 9, 2015. The use of military dogs is an efficient way to detect hazardous materials and locate individuals within a structure.   Image courtesy of […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.09.2017

Chest and Triceps workout in the gym and then hit the trails for a 4-mile run. 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 x 12 Bench Press 3 x 10 Dumbbell Flies 3 x 10 […]

SOF Pic of the Day: Special Forces prepare to assault a building

Baumholder, Germany – A U.S. Army Special Forces team assaults a building during a close quarters battle demonstration for Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa in Baumholder, Germany, March 9, 2015. The ability to rapidly secure buildings allows Special Forces teams to complete a variety of missions ranging from hostage rescue to […]

Rebuilding “Hell Square” in Raqqa, Syria A Difficult Task

The battle to liberate Raqqa from the Islamic State by the US-led coalition took months of hard fighting. Now the city is a bombed-out shell of itself. No one knows exactly how many lives were lost. Raqqa is devastated and according to officials, it will take months or even years to make the city habitable […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.8.2017

Shoulders and back training 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. Almost all Special Operations training is based on one of these events. If you can do all three well, you will be in good […]

SOF Pic of the Day: Honing skills through competition

A Special Operations Forces sniper uses a window to identify and engage targets during the United States Army Special Operations Command’s International Sniper Competition, where 23, two-man teams from special operations, foreign-partners and law enforcement agencies put their skills to the test, March 20-24. Photo courtesy of USAJFKSWCS To learn more about Special Opetaions Sniper […]