AFRICOM Commander, “We Are Not Winning” Counter-terror War

Opinion: The recent comments by the commander of United States troops in the Africa Command (AFRICOM), MG Marcus Hicks are very sobering yet not really surprising. “I would tell you at this time, we are not winning,” Hicks said last week during interviews with Voice of America. The general’s comments came during the large military […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation, Week 1, Day 4

Continue to prep for the UBRR and focus on some speed work today with some short runs for time. Speed work will help with your endurance and explosion. Work on using perfect form when doing your exercises. The cadre members at Selection are meticulous at grading form, especially with pushups. The time to get it right […]

US Offers $1 Million Reward For Information On Osama bin Laden’s Son

The United States is turning up the heat on al-Qaeda and Hamza bin Laden, the son of Osama bin Laden who along with his son Khaled was killed by US Navy SEALs in 2011. The U.S. is offering $1 million dollars under the “Rewards for Justice” program for information leading to the arrest of the […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 1 Day 3

We’re going to do a smoker this morning of pushups, sit-ups, and/or crunches that you can either do at the gym or on the ground and then head back out on the rucking trails. Let’s pump these out as quickly as possible, understanding that there isn’t a time limit but to build up your endurance. […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 1, Day 2

Back to the gym today, with our Monday work out and then practice our shuttle run to build up some explosion and lateral quickness in our lower bodies. Try to limit the time between sets to 30 seconds or less UBRR Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Flat Bench Presses 3 x 12 […]

Special Operation Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 1, Day 1

How did everyone do on their UBRR Test from yesterday? If you passed but have some weak points, you now know what needs to be worked on. If you failed any portion of it, then you still have a lot of work to do. And know exactly what needs to get worked on. What we’re […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16, Day 7

Today we’re going to see where our fitness level is at 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 […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16 Day 6

Friday, that must mean its Leg Day at the gym but with the UBRR (Upper Body Round Robin) Test on Saturday, we’re scaling back our workout today. Just a light stretch and a very short ruck march to get the kinks out. Training: Warm up Stretch well and hydrate 2-mile Rucksack march with a leisurely […]

ISIS In Syria Being Decimated, Russia, Assad Call For US to Withdraw

Opinion: The Syrian Defense Forces (SDF) have continued to hammer the forces of the Islamic State (ISIS) that lay in front of them. The Syrian government of President Assad, along with their Russian allies are calling for the United States now to withdraw from the country. “We also call on the United States, whose military […]

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. UBRR Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Bench Press 3 x 10 Dumbbell […]

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

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 16, Day 3

Tuesday is our 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. UBRR Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x […]