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SOFREP Pic of the Day: Firing the M4 Carbine

A soldier returns fire with his M4 Carbine at opposing forces while on a patrolling mission during a training exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 18, 2018. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht Watch soldiers put the M4 through its paces in the video below:

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16, Day 5

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16, Day 5 Thursday is a Chest and Triceps workout in the gym and then hit the road 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: […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Apaches in Alaska

An Army AH-64 attack helicopter flies through smoke from an explosion demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 30, 2018. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher Watch the South Carolina National Guard scramble a whole sky’s worth of Apache’s in the video below:

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16, Day 4

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 Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Lat […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Arctic Thunder

Members of the Thunderbirds, the Air Force’s flight demonstration team, performs precision aerial maneuvers during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 30, 2018. Air Force photo by Alejandro Peña See the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds in action below: https://youtu.be/UjJl02byaJs

Why the US Lost the Drug War Vs the Taliban

Five years ago, with Afghanistan in danger of becoming a narco-terrorist state, several law enforcement veterans presented the previous Obama administration with a detailed plan to use the court system in the United States to prosecute Taliban commanders and Afghan drug lords who supply more than 90 percent of the world’s heroin supply. With a […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16, Day 3

Tuesday means Leg Day at the gym followed by sprints to build up speed and explosion. Begin with pull-ups and then squats, lunges and the sled followed by some sprint work. Sprints will help with the times of your distance runs and your rucking. Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x Pullups 10 […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Jordanian troops practice non-lethal tactics against Marines

Marines participate in a nonlethal weapons and tactics course with Jordanian troops during Eager Lion 17 in Jordan, May 11, 2017. Eager Lion is an annual U.S. Central Command exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships between the U.S., Jordan and other international partners. The Marines are assigned to Military Police Company Alpha, 4th Law Enforcement […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16, Day 2

Monday starts a new week, and we’ll continue with UBRR preparation. Start off with a mini-UBRR test of pushups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pull-ups, and dips before a 5-mile run. Remember to stay hydrated and mark your progress in your workout log book. Training: More preparation for the UBRR 2 […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: US Army Soldiers training in Indonesia

U.S. Army Pvt. Tomas Ordonez prepares to fire his M4 carbine rifle during Garuda Shield 2015 in Cibenda in West Java, Indonesia, Aug. 24, 2015. U.S. Army Pacific sponsored the bilateral exercise and the Indonesian army hosted it to promote regional security and cooperation. Ordonez is assigned to the 25th Infantry Division’s Company C, 2nd […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16, Day 1

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. Ensure to mark your times […]

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Amphibious assault vehicle prepares to hit the waves

An amphibious assault vehicle prepares to exit the well deck during a ship-to-shore exercise aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 3, 2015. The ship is participating in Dawn Blitz 2015, a training exercise to build U.S., Japanese, Mexican and New Zealand amphibious and command and control capabilities. U.S. Navy […]