Disaster Relief Missions Straining Already Hurting Military Readiness

The U.S. military has been taxed with fighting wars for 16 years in multiple countries and with the previous presidential administration cutting back on troop levels, modernization of the service’s equipment, the Defense Department’s readiness is in “dire straits” across the board according to some reports just released. The report from the Heritage Foundation, the […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.6.2017

It is Leg Day at the gym. Starting with Squats – (front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell), then some lunges and the weighted sled push. And then finish the workout with a five-mile run. Mark your progress down in your workout log book and stretch well after the session. Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR. […]

SOF pic of the day: Search and seizure

Special Warfare Boat Operators (SB) from Naval Special Warfare Boat Team (SBT) 12 make their way to a cargo ship to practice maritime visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) operations off the coast of San Diego. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher Kirsop/Released

Endeavor Robotics “FirstLook” Throwable Robot Set to Debut Among SOF

If you’ve ever either been involved in or watched an operation on television involving the use of robots in IED or bomb detection operations, the chances are you’ve seen some of Endeavor Robotics products in action. Endeavor is the largest independent supplier of battle-tested UGVs (unmanned ground vehicle) to the U.S. military with over 6000 […]

U.S. Remains World’s Top Military Force, But its Power is Dwindling Rapidly

In an intriguing Op-Ed for Fox News, former Marine Dakota Wood says that the US’ military power is decreasing across the board while our enemies are getting stronger. Wood was a 20-year member of the Marine Corps and is a The Heritage Foundation’s senior research fellow for defense programs and editor of the think tank’s […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.5.2017

Back to the gym this morning and start with a Chest and Triceps workout today before a 5-mile run (40 minutes maximum). 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 […]

Trump, Mattis Relax Rules of Engagement for Troops in Afghanistan

Back in August, President Donald Trump pledged to lift the restrictions and expand the authorities for US troops in Afghanistan in a move to break the stalemate in the sixteen-year long war. And now Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis has overturned a stipulation in the rules of engagement that US troops must be in contact […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.4.2017

Wednesday is a back and shoulder day at the gym followed by a 6-mile rucksack march. Look to better the time that is the standard (90-minutes), and remember to hydrate throughout the march. Don’t forget to mark your progress in the workout log book and stay hydrated. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x […]

SOF pic of the day: On the move

U.S. Special Operations Soldiers head toward their objective during Jackal Stone 2016 in Tblisi, Georgia. Jackal Stone 2016 is a bilateral Georgian, U.S. counter terrorism and crisis management exercise.   Army photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Fichtl

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.3.2017

So a good way to begin Tuesday is head to the gym for Leg Day. Begin with pull-ups and towel pull-ups for those who don’t have access to climbing ropes. Then squats, lunges and the sled followed by a three-mile run Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x Pullups 10 reps 3 x […]

SOF pic of the day: Marine Raider combat dive exercises

Key West, Florida – A 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion critical skills operator surfaces from the ocean and advances up a beach during a combat dive exercise in Key West, Fla., Feb. 18, 2015. The operator’s team spent a week in Key West practicing various maritime operations skill sets, further solidifying the development of their […]