Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.02.2017

Back to the gym this morning for a Chest and Triceps workout before heading out 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 […]

SOF Pic of the Day: A rare glimpse of the Night Stalkers in the light of day

“The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment’s mission is to organize, equip, train, resource and employ Army special operations aviation forces worldwide in support of contingency missions and combatant commanders. Known as Night Stalkers, these Soldiers are recognized for their proficiency in nighttime operations. They are highly trained and ready to accomplish the very toughest missions […]

SOF Selection: Changing Your Workouts to Increase Your Speed

As you are preparing to get ready for Selection, we post our daily Physical Preparation workouts which should help you prepare for the get you as ready as you can be when you begin your journey into one of the US’ Special Operations units. We always push the distance running, rucking and building upper body […]

Joint Special Operations Commander Says 4000 US Troops in Syria

In what might have been just an honest mistake or a dangerous faux pas, the Commander of the Joint Special Operations Task Force charged with expelling the Islamist terrorists from Iraq and Syria said on Tuesday that there were 4000 US troops in Syria. That number far exceeds the 503 that the Trump administration said […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.01.2017

Wednesday is a light Shoulders and Back training day in the gym before heading off to do the SOF (Special Operations Forces) Triathlon. A 3-mile run, a rucksack march, and a swim with fatigues and boots. These are three things that you’ll have to be able to do well to pass Selection. If your plans […]

SOF Pic of the Day: Marine Raider helocast training

Marine Special Operations School Individual Training Course students helocast from a U.S. Navy SH-60 Seahawk Helicopter, March 23, 2017, at Key West, Fla. For the first time, U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Airmen spent three months in Marine Special Operations Command’s Marine Raider training pipeline, representing efforts to build joint mindsets across special operations forces. […]

U.S. Pledges $60 Million, for New Sahel Counter-Terror Force

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson announced on Monday that the United States has pledged $60 million dollars to support the counterterrorism initiative by allies in Africa’s Sahel region. Tillerson said the US will support the Group of Five Sahel Joint Task Force, a military headquarters that will encompass up to 5,000 troops set up by […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.31.2017

Tuesday means it is Leg Day at the gym followed by a 4-mile run. Start off with pull-ups and towel pull-ups for those who don’t have access to climbing ropes. Then squats, lunges and the Sled push/Fireman’s carry followed by a four-mile run Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x Pullups 10 reps […]

Preparing for selection, breaking up your training routines

For many of our readers who are preparing for taking the big leap into one of the Selection courses, we try to help you get ready for the challenges here by posting a daily piece on the physical training program that we feel will help you achieve your goal. But sometimes it is good to […]

SOF Pic of the Day: Rangers in Afghanistan

Rangers from 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, operating in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, 13 February 2012   Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons   See what it takes to earn the coveted title of Ranger in the video below:

Ode to the FOGs, Another 12-Miler Done, But For a Good Cause

A couple of weeks ago, we posted a piece on here about the good fellas over at GORUCK who are putting together a fundraiser for the wonderful efforts of the Green Beret Foundation. It is a fun idea that anyone can not only donate to but get out and exercise a bit and feel like […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.30.2017

A quick workout to start the Monday morning 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 in a mini UBRR test. Remember to stay hydrated and mark your progress in your workout log book. So how […]